Politics
Egypt and Iraq PMs meet in New York, discuss economic cooperation and regional de-escalation
September 23, 2026 at 05:58 PM
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zeidi met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.
- Madbouly and al-Zeidi met in New York, where Madbouly represents President Sisi at the UN General Assembly's 81st session, with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty attending.
- Madbouly said Egyptian companies are ready to play an active role in Iraq's economy and called for convening the fourth session of the joint Egyptian-Iraqi Higher Committee.
- Al-Zeidi invited President Sisi to visit Iraq during the coming period.
- Al-Zeidi stressed the importance of joint work to reduce regional escalation and resolve crises through political and diplomatic means.


