Former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi received a delegation from the Association of Former Iraqi International Footballers, headed by Mr Samer Saeed and comprising former national team stars Shaker Mahmoud, Abbas Obeid, Noor Sabri, and Habib Jafar. The meeting addressed the current state of Iraqi sport and ways to draw upon the experience of former international players to advance the country’s sporting movement and nurture young talent. It also underscored the importance of supporting Iraq’s sporting pioneers and honouring their achievements, which have helped raise the country’s profile at Arab and international levels. Mr Al-Kadhimi affirmed that the stars of Iraq’s national teams are an integral part of the country’s collective memory and national consciousness. He noted that sport has always been—and will remain—a unifying force for Iraqis and a source of hope and national pride. He also stressed the need to support sporting institutions and associations and to invest in the experience of previous generations in order to build a future worthy of the talent and potential of Iraqi youth. For their part, the members of the delegation expressed their appreciation to Mr Al-Kadhimi for his interest in Iraqi sport and reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to continuing its role in serving Iraqi sport and supporting its emerging generations. 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶 #Iraq_First

Former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi received a delegation from the Association of Former Iraqi International Footballers, headed by Mr Samer Saeed and comprising former national team stars Shaker Mahmoud, Abbas Obeid, Noor Sabri, and Habib Jafar. The meeting addressed the current state of Iraqi sport and ways to draw upon the experience of former international players to advance the country’s sporting movement and nurture young talent. It also underscored the importance of supporting Iraq’s sporting pioneers and honouring their achievements, which have helped raise the country’s profile at Arab and international levels. Mr Al-Kadhimi affirmed that the stars of Iraq’s national teams are an integral part of the country’s collective memory and national consciousness. He noted that sport has always been—and will remain—a unifying force for Iraqis and a source of hope and national pride. He also stressed the need to support sporting institutions and associations and to invest in the experience of previous generations in order to build a future worthy of the talent and potential of Iraqi youth. For their part, the members of the delegation expressed their appreciation to Mr Al-Kadhimi for his interest in Iraqi sport and reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to continuing its role in serving Iraqi sport and supporting its emerging generations. 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶 #Iraq_First

August 2026

Former Prime Minister Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi received Mr. Qasim Al-Araji, Security Adviser to the Prime Minister. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest political and security developments in Iraq and the region, as well as the challenges arising from the current circumstances. They also exchanged views on a number of key national issues. Both sides underscored the importance of supporting state institutions and strengthening their role, safeguarding Iraq’s security, stability, and sovereignty, and prioritizing dialogue and a sense of national responsibility in addressing current challenges, in a manner that protects the interests of the Iraqi people and shields the country from the repercussions of regional conflicts and tensions.

Former Prime Minister Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi received Mr. Qasim Al-Araji, Security Adviser to the Prime Minister. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest political and security developments in Iraq and the region, as well as the challenges arising from the current circumstances. They also exchanged views on a number of key national issues. Both sides underscored the importance of supporting state institutions and strengthening their role, safeguarding Iraq’s security, stability, and sovereignty, and prioritizing dialogue and a sense of national responsibility in addressing current challenges, in a manner that protects the interests of the Iraqi people and shields the country from the repercussions of regional conflicts and tensions.

August 2026