Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský is set to visit Iraq on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and the role of Czechia and the EU in stabilising the country. During his visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Muhammad Sudan, President Abdal Latíf Rashíd, and his Iraqi counterpart, Fuád Husayn.
Mr Lipavský will also be accompanied by a 15-member business delegation to attend a one-day Czech-Iraqi business forum in Baghdad. He will also meet with Czech soldiers in allied military missions.
Prior to his visit to Iraq, Mr Lipavský opened a Czech-Saudi business forum in Riyadh on Wednesday. This visit is part of the Czech Republic’s efforts to strengthen its ties with the Middle East and promote economic cooperation.