By Asha Elmi - Reporter
BAGHDAD, 18 October 2026 - Djibouti's Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar met Iraqi President Nizar Amidi in Baghdad on Saturday to discuss strengthening relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, Djibouti's state news agency ADI reported.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, which brought the Djiboutian minister to the Iraqi capital.
Omar, who also serves as government spokesperson, conveyed greetings from Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh to Amidi, along with a message of fraternity and wishes for peace, stability and prosperity for the Iraqi people, ADI said.
The two officials discussed ways to reinforce what the agency described as the historic friendship between Djibouti and Iraq, expressing a shared desire to give bilateral cooperation new momentum in strategic areas of common interest.
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Their discussions also covered major regional and international issues, although ADI did not provide further details on the specific topics raised or announce any agreements reached.
The meeting came as Omar attended the OIC gathering, where he also called for greater solidarity among Muslim countries and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Djibouti's designated ambassador to Iraq, Issa Khaireh Robleh, accompanied the foreign minister to the meeting, ADI reported.