Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell in Baghdad on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to discuss expanding bilateral relations between Iraq and the United Kingdom, focusing particularly on defense coordination, intelligence sharing, and economic partnerships.
According to an official communique released by the Prime Minister’s Media Office and reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Powell extended congratulations to Prime Minister Al-Zaidi on the parliamentary confirmation and completion of his ministerial lineup.
The British envoy commended Baghdad’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign and structural economic reform agenda, affirming the United Kingdom’s backing for the Iraqi government’s institutional modernization and fiscal stabilization policies.
The discussions also addressed shifting geopolitical dynamics across the Middle East, with both sides underscoring the necessity of close multilateral coordination to de-escalate cross-border frictions.
The meeting emphasized joint diplomatic engagement to resolve underlying causes of regional instability, protect critical supply corridors, and anchor long-term security in the region.
The post Iraqi Prime Minister and UK National Security Adviser review security and economic ties appeared first on Iraqi News.