National Security Advisor Affirms from Moscow Iraq's Commitment to Regional De-escalation and Strengthening Strategic Partnerships

Under the directives of the Prime Minister, Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji traveled to the Russian capital, Moscow, on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) to represent Iraq at the inaugural International Security Forum. In an official statement, Al-Araji confirmed that the visit aims to broaden the horizons of strategic partnership with the Russian Federation, particularly in shared security and economic domains. He noted that he held fruitful discussions with the Secretary of the Russian National Security Council, during which he conveyed the greetings of the Iraqi leadership and reiterated Baghdad's steadfast position in supporting de-escalation efforts in the Middle East, based on the principles of dialogue and diplomacy. Al-Araji also revealed an agreement to prepare for a new round of meetings for the joint Iraqi-Russian committee to further enhance bilateral cooperation pathways.