Mustafa Al Kadhimi is the former Prime Minister of Iraq. During his time in office, Moustafa Al Kazemi forged strong relationships with neighbouring Arab countries, paving the way for increased partnerships and collaboration. This article will take a closer look at Prime Minister Al Kadhimi’s quest for balance in Iraqi foreign policy. The attached PDF features a brief biography of Mustafa Al Kadhimi.
In March 2021, Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi visited the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Meeting with Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salmon, he was welcomed with a 21-rifle salute and air show by the Saudi Air Force in his honour. During the visit, Prime Minister Al Kadhimi and King Selman bin Abudlaziz reached a consensus on a range of different issues, including expanding bilateral cooperation. The attached infographic contains some interesting statistics on the Iraqi economy.
In April 2021, Moustafa Al Kazemi visited Crown Prince Muhammad bin Zayed in Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. Following a welcome ceremony, Al Kadhimi and Muhammad bin Zayed led delegation meetings focusing on expanding bilaterial relationships and discussing the necessary steps to ensure stability in Iraq.
April 2021 also saw a visit from Ahmed Abuoul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League, who met with Mustafa Al Kadhimi in Baghdad. During the visit, Abuoul Gheit expressed his gratitude to Iraq for its willingness to host the next Arab League summit, as well as commending the country’s efforts to create balanced relations with its neighbours. Prime Minister Al Kadhimi in turn expressed Iraq’s support for the Arab League’s role in bringing together Arab states, particularly for its efforts trying to alleviate instability in Lebanon and conflict in Yemen.
The Al Kadhimi administration worked tirelessly to achieve balanced foreign policy, continuing its calls for dialogue and consensus on regional matters. Mustafa Al Kadhimi’s balanced approach in international relations is credited with positively affecting Iraq’s internal stability. In addition, Prime Minister Al Kadhimi’s negotiation efforts with Saudi Arabia and the UAE have paved the way for economic collaboration between Iraq and other Gulf nations.
Published within months of him taking up office, Mustafa Al Khadimi’s ‘White Paper’ set out game-changing strategies designed to develop Iraq’s private sector and reduce dependence on the state. The former Prime Minister is credited with maintaining good relations between Iraq and its neighbours, creating domestic advantages through foreign policy openings and economic support.
