Tehran – Iran and Iraq have formalised a comprehensive 21-point agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation across the economic, political and security sectors.
The agreement was signed on Sunday by Iran’s Deputy Minister of Security Law Enforcement Ali Akbar Porjamsidian and Iraq’s Border Ports Directorate, Omar Al Wayelli.
Prior to the signature, Iranian Home Minister Escandar Momeni met with Al Wayeri to praise the strong bilateral relations, emphasizing the need for ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration on economic and security issues.
Alwaeli highlighted the agreement’s focus on economic and security cooperation, noting that it promotes the movement of Iranian goods to Iraq, including re-exports to neighbouring countries. He also emphasized that this framework would improve joint border control and allow for the electronic exchange of information between the two governments.
Iraqi officials praised Iran’s role in supporting the annual Albaini pilgrimage. He said it was successfully coordinated this year through close cooperation between the Iraqi institutions and Tehran.
Al Wayeli added that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shea Al Sudani issued a clear directive to strengthen relations with Iran at all levels, reflecting Baghdad’s commitment to deepen bilateral relations.
The contract demonstrates a mutual desire to institutionalize cross-border collaboration and streamline processes in trade, security and management, further strengthening the historically close relationship between the two neighbours.