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Shafaq News/ On Thursday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed
Shia Al-Sudani, met with Czech Prime Minister, Petr Fiala, in Prague during an
official visit.

According to a statement by the PM media office, Prime
Minister Al-Sudani “highlighted the Czech Republic’s important contribution to
the multinational effort under the Global Coalition to defeat the Daesh [ISIS]
terrorist threat, as well as to meeting Iraq’s development needs following the
territorial defeat of Daesh.”

For its part, the Czech PM commended Iraq’s recent progress
toward lasting peace, stability, and economic growth, acknowledging its
continued pivotal role in counterterrorism efforts across the region.

Both leaders praised the longstanding history of friendly
cooperation and strong, multifaceted relations between their countries, the statement
added.

Regarding Security and
Counterterrorism, the Iraqi and Czech PMs reaffirmed their commitment to
counterterrorism efforts within the Global Coalition against ISIS, both
bilaterally and through international organizations. Iraq acknowledged NATO and
EU missions’ contributions, including Czechia’s role.

Iraq and Czechia
agreed to strengthen their economic partnership by enhancing trade, investment,
energy, and industry cooperation. Key areas include oil refining, mining,
infrastructure, and environmental technologies. They welcomed a new Air
Services Agreement and environmental cooperation while working to finalize
deals on double taxation and investment protection. Iraq’s Development Road
project was highlighted as a key opportunity for Czech businesses, with ongoing
negotiations to facilitate Czech investments through sovereign guarantees.

They further emphasized
closer collaboration in oil and gas, including crude oil exports to Czechia and
joint projects in refining, power generation, and renewable energy. “In this
context, both sides welcome the Memorandum of Understanding signed with this
aim between the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic and the
Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iraq,” the Iraqi PM’s office revealed.

Additionally, Czechia reaffirmed
its commitment to supporting the Iraqi Air Force’s combat readiness through
continued technical assistance.

“Both sides are
prepared to strengthen operational cooperation on migration issues between the
competent authorities of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Iraq and the
diplomatic missions of both countries.”