TEHRAN (Realist English). Iran and Iraq have signed a comprehensive 21-point agreement to strengthen cooperation across economic, political and security fields, officials announced on Sunday.
The accord was signed in Tehran by Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, Iran’s deputy interior minister for security and law enforcement, and Omar al-Waeli, head of Iraq’s Border Ports Authority.
Ahead of the signing, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with al-Waeli, praising what he called a strong bilateral partnership while urging continued work to expand cooperation in both economic development and security.
Al-Waeli said the agreement will ease the movement of Iranian goods into Iraq, including re-exports to neighboring states, while improving joint border management and enabling electronic data exchange between the two governments. He also highlighted Tehran’s role in supporting the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, which he credited as a successful example of close coordination between Baghdad and Tehran.
The Iraqi official added that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had directed his government to strengthen ties with Iran “at all levels,” underlining Baghdad’s commitment to deepening relations.
The agreement reflects a joint effort by the two neighbors to institutionalize cross-border cooperation, streamline trade and administrative processes, and reinforce long-standing political and security ties.
