Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari arrived in Baghdad on Monday commencing a three-day official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iraq.

Upon his arrival in Baghdad, Bilawal received a warm welcome from Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammed Husseein Bahral Uloom, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq Ahmed Amjad Ali, and other officials from the Pakistani embassy.

The Foreign Office shared images of Bilawal’s arrival, capturing his interactions with Iraqi officials and his meetings with Bahral Uloom and Hussein.

The two sides reached an “understanding” during their discussions, with Bilawal highlighting Pakistan’s deep fraternal relations with Iraq.

Expressing his delight in meeting Husseein, Bilawal tweeted about their wide-ranging discussion on all issues and expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government for their support in the opening of a Pakistani consulate in Najaf.

Bilateral cooperation was further solidified with the signing of important memorandums of understanding (MoUs), unlocking the potential for dynamic collaboration.

The Foreign Office (FO) confirmed that the two agreements focused on enhancing cultural cooperation and visa abolition for diplomatic and official passports.

These steps aim to facilitate greater people-to-people contact and foster stronger ties between Pakistan and Iraq.

During a joint press conference with Husseein, Bilawal reiterated the mutual support shared between the two countries in times of need, emphasizing the decades-old ties that bind them together.

The visit holds special significance as it marks Bilawal’s first official trip to Iraq, undertaken at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Hussein.

The visit is expected to pave the way for increased cooperation in various domains, bolstering bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iraq. As both nations seek to strengthen ties, the visit serves as a significant step towards realizing the shared aspirations and potential for collaboration.