Pakistan, May 2 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday congratulated Iraq's newly appointed Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. He extended best wishes and expressed confidence in Iraq's new leadership. The message reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

In his statement posted on social media platform X, Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan's desire to expand cooperation with Iraq. He said both countries share goals of peace, stability, and regional prosperity. The premier emphasized closer diplomatic and economic engagement under the new Iraqi government.

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He further stated that Pakistan looks forward to working closely with Baghdad. The focus will rema...