Al-Zaidi Invites the Pakistani President to Baghdad, Praising Islamabad's Role in Ending the 2026 War

 In May 2026, Iraq's PM-designate Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received a congratulatory call from Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. They discussed bilateral ties and ways to enhance 2026 cooperation. Al-Zaidi praised Pakistan's crucial role in mediating the end of the regional war and extended an official invitation to Zardari to visit Baghdad. The Pakistani President promised to fulfill the visit once the new Iraqi cabinet is formed, reaffirming Islamabad's commitment to 2026 regional peace.