Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq’s continued and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause on Monday, highlighting the importance of coordinated regional and international efforts to end the suffering of the Palestinian people and ensure their full rights.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office said Al-Zaidi met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan’s capital, Amman. The discussions focused on bilateral relations and the latest political and on-the-ground developments in Palestine and the occupied territories.

Al-Zaidi emphasized Iraq’s consistent position on the Palestinian issue, calling for stronger regional and international cooperation and coordination to bring an end to Palestinian suffering and ensure the restoration of all their rights in their historic homeland.

For his part, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his appreciation for the meeting with the Iraqi prime minister, praising Iraq’s role in supporting the Palestinian people, backing their cause, and defending their legitimate rights.