Ahmed al-Shara greeted Iraqi Prime Minister at Damascus Airport Syrian President Ahmed al-Shura greeted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falah Kazem al-Zaidi at Damascus International Airport on Wednesday, November 6. This is the first official visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to Syria after coming to power. By regulating Iraq's relations with all its neighbors, al-Zaidi is trying to create a balanced relationship in Baghdad's regional politics and distance that country from the extensive influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Iraqi Prime Minister visited Saudi Arabia last week.

Ahmed al-Shara greeted Iraqi Prime Minister at Damascus Airport Syrian President Ahmed al-Shura greeted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falah Kazem al-Zaidi at Damascus International Airport on Wednesday, November 6. This is the first official visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to Syria after coming to power. By regulating Iraq's relations with all its neighbors, al-Zaidi is trying to create a balanced relationship in Baghdad's regional politics and distance that country from the extensive influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Iraqi Prime Minister visited Saudi Arabia last week.