RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has congratulated new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in a call on Thursday.
Al-Kadhimi was sworn in as prime minister by lawmakers early Thursday after weeks of tense political negotiations.
The crown prince confirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for Iraq's development and security and the Kingdom's keenness to strengthen relations between the two countries, the Saudi Press Association reported early Friday.