India and Iraq: Strengthening Bilateral Ties Under New Leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi for assuming the role of Iraq's prime minister.

Modi highlighted the significance of the longstanding friendship between India and Iraq, expressing a strong commitment to further bolstering their diplomatic relations. Al-Zaidi, known for his business acumen, emerged as a consensus choice following intense negotiations among Iraq's Coordination Framework.

In recent developments, Iraq's Parliament has officially approved a portion of al-Zaidi's Cabinet lineup along with his government programme, marking a significant step in the country's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)