General Shaye Al-Wadaani, the acting director of the Saudi Border Guard, recently led the Saudi delegation at the fourth meeting of border officials between Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Iraq.
The meeting, held at the headquarters of Iraq’s Ministry of Interior, focused on enhancing security cooperation and border security measures between the two nations.
The discussions aimed at strengthening the collaborative efforts to secure the long and historically complex border shared by Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
This ongoing dialogue is part of a broader strategy to improve bilateral relations and ensure regional stability, following years of strained interactions due to political and security concerns.
The border between Saudi Arabia and Iraq stretches over 800 kilometres and has been a point of strategic and security interest for both countries.
Over the past decades, the relationship between the two nations has seen various phases of tension and cooperation, influenced by regional conflicts and security challenges.
In recent years, both countries have shown a renewed commitment to enhancing their diplomatic and security ties, emphasizing cooperation in border management and the fight against terrorism.
This meeting is a continuation of efforts to foster a secure and stable environment along their shared border.
In a recent telephone conversation, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani about the severe implications of the latest military escalations in the region and their potential threats to stability and security.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the leaders emphasized the importance of exerting all necessary efforts to prevent further deterioration of the situation and to shield the region from the risks associated with increased military tensions.
The discussion highlights the ongoing commitment of both Saudi Arabia and Iraq to address and mitigate regional security challenges amidst growing concerns about the stability of the Middle East.
