According to the Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared his visit to Iraq. His majorly aimed at strengthening what he described as a “new regional order” based on cooperation among countries in the region and reduced foreign interference.
On August 19, Ghalibaf arrived in Baghdad for high-level meetings with Iraqi officials. He said the visit would focus on strengthening regional cooperation, security and economic ties.
Ghalibaf Says Iran-Iraq Visit Aims To Build A ‘New Regional Order’
Speaking in Baghdad, Ghalibaf said the visit was intended to accelerate cooperation among regional countries and support a new regional system without external influence.
He argued that foreign interference in regional affairs is declining and said countries in the region should increasingly rely on their own cooperation to address security and political challenges.
Iran Calls For Stronger Regional Cooperation Without Foreign Interference
Ghalibaf stressed the importance of cooperation between countries in the region without intervention by outside powers.
His comments reflect Tehran’s long-standing position that regional countries should play the central role in determining their own security arrangements rather than relying on external powers.
He also said Iran was prepared to contribute to the development of this regional model.
Ghalibaf Urges Islamic Countries To Strengthen Security Ties
The Iranian speaker called for deeper security relationships among Islamic countries in the region.
Ghalibaf has also emphasised the importance of “endogenous and shared security” between Iran and Iraq, linking security cooperation with the broader welfare and prosperity of both countries.
The remarks suggest that Tehran wants security cooperation to become an important pillar of its relationship with Iraq and other regional countries.
Iran Seeks Sustainable Economic Cooperation Across The Region
Alongside security cooperation, Ghalibaf highlighted the importance of economic ties.
He said regional security should be supported by sustainable economic cooperation, arguing that stronger economic relationships could help create greater stability and prosperity.
Ahead of the visit, Ghalibaf described the relationship between Iran and Iraq as historic and deeply rooted, saying the two countries should take practical steps to strengthen shared security and welfare.
Why Ghalibaf Visited Qassem Soleimani’s Killing Site In Iraq
During his visit, Ghalibaf also spoke at the memorial site where former Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi Popular Mobilization Commission chairman Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were killed in a US airstrike in January 2020.
The location holds major symbolic significance for Iran-Iraq relations. Ghalibaf praised the two men and linked their legacy to what he described as resistance against threats facing the region.
His appearance at the site also underscored the political and historical dimensions of his Iraq visit.
Ghalibaf Says Iran Is Ready For New Regional Cooperation Model
Ghalibaf said Iran was fully prepared to help establish the regional model he outlined.
He also described the bond between Iran and Iraq as “historic and unbreakable”, stressing that closer cooperation between the two countries could contribute to regional security and prosperity.
The visit comes amid continuing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, making discussions over regional security and the role of external powers particularly significant.
What Does Iran’s ‘New Regional Order’ Mean For The Middle East?
Ghalibaf’s remarks point towards a regional framework in which Middle Eastern countries take a greater role in managing their own security and economic relationships.
For Iran, this means strengthening ties with neighbouring countries such as Iraq while advocating reduced involvement by outside powers.
The message comes at a time when regional security arrangements are undergoing significant changes. Ghalibaf’s visit therefore represents not only an effort to deepen Iran-Iraq relations, but also Tehran’s broader push for a regional order shaped more directly by countries in the Middle East.
