Prime Minister's Office press release · 16 May 2026 · pibtracker filter

Prime Minister congratulates Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.

Shri Modi remarked that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.

Shri Modi posted on X: “Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas. I extend my best wishes to him and look forward to working together for the shared progress and prosperity of our two nations.”

For UPSC

Remember the new Iraqi PM's full name—Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi—and the year 2026; bilateral diplomacy questions often test whether you can match leader names with countries and appointment timelines.