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PM-designate Ali Al-Zaidi and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari reviewed 2026 bilateral cooperation and regional stability efforts this May. Al-Zaidi expressed gratitude for Pakistan's successful mediation in ending the regional conflict. Following an official invitation, President Zardari committed to visiting Iraq after the 2026 government formation, signaling a new chapter of strengthened diplomatic and economic ties between Baghdad and Islamabad.