Iraq's Fuad Hussein in Damascus on first official visit since fall of Assad | The National

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein meet at Tishrin Palace in Damascus. SanaSyria's Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein meet at Tishrin Palace in Damascus. SanaForeign minister's trip comes at critical moment in Middle East as Iran and US negotiate permanent peace dealThe NationalJune 29, 2026

Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein made his first official visit to Damascus since the fall of the Assad regime.

The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral relations across political, security, economic and trade sectors.

Baghdad began exporting fuel oil through Syria in April, marking a significant step in broader economic co-operation.

ISIS remnants and drug trafficking networks along the Iraqi-Syrian border continue to pose serious security challenges.