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PM congratulates Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq

PM congratulates Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq

16 May, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. Shri Modi remarked that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.

Shri Modi posted on X:

"Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.

India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.

I extend my best wishes to him and look forward to working together for the shared progress and prosperity of our two nations."

Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.

India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.

I extend my best wishes…

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2026
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