Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Iraq have discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Baghdad on 17 October 2026, the press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Bahromjon Aloev, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, met with Muhammad Hussein Muhammad Bahr al-Ulum, Iraq’s Deputy Foreign Minister. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The sides discussed prospects for strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties, and implementing joint projects. Particular attention was paid to intensifying contacts between business representatives from the two countries.
The participants also exchanged views on developing cooperation within the United Nations, the OIC and other international organisations. They emphasised the importance of supporting each other’s initiatives and coordinating positions on current issues on the international agenda.
