Iraqi PM in Doha: Talks with Saudi Arabia and Iran

Shafaq News – Doha (Updated: 2025-09-15 20:13)

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Monday met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Doha, discussing Iraq's water crisis, regional security, and the war in Gaza.

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According to a statement from al-Sudani's office, Erdogan praised Iraq’s role in stabilizing the region and noted its support for peace efforts involving Turkiye and the PKK.

Earlier, al-Sudani also held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on implementing the outcomes of recent Arab and Islamic summits, safeguarding sovereignty, and expanding bilateral cooperation.

In a separate meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, discussions centered on the Israeli strike on Qatar and its repercussions. Both sides stressed reliance on diplomacy to curb escalation while advancing economic and developmental ties.

The meetings took place on the sidelines of the emergency Arab–Islamic summit in Doha, convened in response to the Israeli attack.

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At the Arab–Islamic summit itself, al-Sudani warned the Doha attack undermines opportunities for peaceful solutions, urging a unified stance that treats aggression against one state as a threat to all.