Baghdad: Iranian Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a meeting with Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim, the head of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, during his visit to Iraq.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, al-Hakim highlighted the necessity for regional countries to collaborate on solutions to manage ongoing tensions. He urged these nations to assist in the reconstruction efforts in Gaza and Lebanese cities. Additionally, he stressed the importance of providing the Syrian people with fair opportunities to express their will, form a comprehensive national government, and draft a constitution.

Al-Hakim noted that Iraq has achieved significant progress across political, security, social, and economic sectors. He emphasized the need to preserve these achievements, particularly the country's stability, given its critical role in maintaining regional stability. He further remarked that the stability of the Middle East is contingent on the stability of all its countries and their respect for each other's unique characteristics and spheres of influence.