Baghdad, 17 October 2026 - The second round of political consultations between the foreign policy agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Iraq was held in the framework of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (17-18 October 2026, Baghdad).
Delegations of the two countries were headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Mohammed Bahr Al-Uloom.
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Iraq (with residence in Amman, Jordan) H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay took part in the consultations.
Within the negotiations, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation in political, trade and economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian dimensions, as well as the potential for interaction between the two countries within the framework of international and regional organizations, including the UN, the OIC, the IOFS, the CICA, and others.
Particular attention was paid to the organization of mutual visits at various levels, the development of the legal and treaty framework, and consular issues.
During the political consultations, the sides also exchanged views on current international and regional issues, including the Middle East settlement, situation in the Gulf region, and others.
Following the negotiations, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq.
It was agreed to maintain high-level contacts between the foreign ministries of the two countries in order to further deepen the long-term partnership between Astana and Baghdad.
