Bin Salman congratulates Al-Zaidi: We look forward to working with you to strengthen relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory telegram on Saturday (May 9, 2026) to Ali al-Zaidi on the occasion of his appointment as head of the Iraqi government. In his telegram, bin Salman expressed his wishes for al-Zaidi to succeed in serving Iraq and its people, stressing his aspiration to work together to strengthen bilateral relations between Riyadh and Baghdad and enhance cooperation at various levels.
The Saudi Press Agency reported in a statement followed by Network 964 that “His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a congratulatory telegram to His Excellency Mr. Ali Faleh Kazem Al-Zaidi on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq.”
She continued, “His Highness the Crown Prince said, ‘On the occasion of your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, we are pleased to express to Your Excellency our sincere congratulations and best wishes for success and prosperity. We ask God Almighty to grant you success in serving Iraq and its brotherly people. We look forward to working with Your Excellency to strengthen the bonds of brotherly relations between our two countries and peoples, and to enhance them in all fields. We wish Your Excellency continued health and happiness, and the brotherly people of the Republic of Iraq further progress and prosperity.’ ”
On Saturday (May 2, 2029), Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi received a phone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, congratulating him on his official appointment to form the new government.
He also received a call from US President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 30, 2026), during which he congratulated him on being officially tasked with forming the new government, and extended an official invitation for him to visit Washington after the government is formed.
On Saturday (May 2, 2026), Al-Zidi received another call from the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, congratulating him on his official appointment to form the new government. Al-Zidi also received an invitation from Al Thani to visit Qatar after the formation of the new government. link
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