Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iraqi President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi, on the sidelines of COP31 today.

The Prime Minister congratulated President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi and the brotherly people of Iraq on successful conduct of parliamentary elections and formation of the new Government.

He reaffirmed Pakistan's steadfast support for Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity and stability.

The two leaders reaffirmed the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq, rooted in shared faith, historical bonds and strong people-to-people contacts.

Expressing satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relations, they underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and institutional engagement.

The Prime Minister also extended an invitation to President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time.

The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on trade, investment, manpower, reconstruction, agriculture, and defence.

The Prime Minister appreciated Iraq's facilitation for Pakistani Zaireen.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment for close coordination at multilateral fora.