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King Salman met Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in Jeddah on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They discussed regional developments, including the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco’s oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais.
Abdul Mahdi affirmed Iraq’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and its keenness on the Kingdom’s security and stability. He arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit to hold talks with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During the talks, the two sides stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields, and continuing consultation and coordination in all that serves their common security and interests. The meeting was attended by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Jeddah
Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of State Prince Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdul Aziz, and other senior officials from both sides. Earlier, Prince Khaled and other senior officials received Abdul Mahdi and his delegation at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
The two countries have strengthened their relations in recent years, with a number of senior Iraqi officials visiting the Kingdom.
A Saudi economic delegation traveled to Iraq in April. During the visit, a new Saudi consulate was opened in Baghdad. A few weeks later, Abdul Mahdi visited Riyadh and met with King Salman.