{
  "id": 18125352,
  "title": "Iraqi PM Ali Al Zaidi holds talks in Bahrain in latest regional visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/iraqi-pm-ali-al-zaidi-holds-talks-in-bahrain-in-latest-regional-visit-18125352",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:32:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/11/04/iraqi-pm-ali-al-zaidi-holds-talks-in-bahrain-in-latest-regional-visit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Manama, the kingdom's capital, on Wednesday. This marks the first visit by a leader of post-2003 Iraq to Bahrain. During the talks, Al Zaidi emphasized Iraq's desire to \"expand areas of co-operation and partnership between the two countries\" in economic, political, and social sectors. The discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation in various fields to benefit the common interests of both nations. Crown Prince Salman expressed his delight, describing the visit as historic and highlighting Iraq's pivotal role in the region. He also underlined Iraq's efforts to \"consolidate stability and peace in the region\" as a vital foundation for prosperity and economic integration. On the same day, Iraqi government spokesman Haider Al Aboudi announced that Al Zaidi would meet King Hamad to discuss political and economic cooperation, as well as regional developments. This visit is part of Al Zaidi's extensive regional tour, which included stops in Jordan and Syria. Recent tensions between Jordan and Damascus, following Israel's war on Iran and the US, have strained relations with Iraq. However, Al Zaidi has been actively working to mend ties with Gulf states and expand economic and energy cooperation. In addition to Bahrain, he has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to normalize relations with neighboring countries and enhance overall cooperation.",
  "summary": "Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi held talks in the Bahraini capital Manama on Wednesday on the first visit to the kingdom by a leader of post-2003 Iraq. Mr Al Zaidi expressed Iraq's keenness to “expand areas of co-operation and partnership between the two countries, in various economic, political and social sectors,” his office said. The talks aim to improve co-operation in several fields in a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}