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Within the framework of diplomatic engagements aimed at reinforcing regional coordination, Iraqi President Nizar Amedi received an official invitation from Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to visit Syria. The invitation was delivered during President Amedi's reception of Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani on Saturday at Baghdad Palace. President Amedi expressed his appreciation for the invitation, underscoring the necessity of upgrading bilateral relations and improving communication mechanisms between Baghdad and Damascus in economic and security affairs, particularly joint field efforts regarding the control of shared borders. The meeting also involved discussions on the latest developments across the regional and Arab arenas. In this context, President Amedi highlighted the importance of Baghdad hosting the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Council of Foreign Ministers, urging participants to leverage this summit to address pressing humanitarian crises and devise practical solutions serving Islamic nations. For his part, Minister al-Shaibani commended Iraq's principled stances supporting Arab issues, affirming Damascus's dedication to broadening horizons of bilateral cooperation across vital sectors to serve the mutual interests and shared aspirations of both brotherly peoples.
