Al-Zaidi visits Bahrain and Kuwait to discuss the impact of Mubarak Port on Faw and the situation of Shiites
Al-Zaidi visits Bahrain and Kuwait to discuss the impact of Mubarak Port on Faw and the situation of Shiites
2026-10-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is expected to visit Bahrain and Kuwait this week to discuss important issues, including outstanding matters between Iraq and Kuwait, and the situation of the Shiite community in Bahrain.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Zaidi’s visit to Bahrain and Kuwait will address important issues, including dealing with the thorny issues between Iraq and Kuwait, related to the demarcation of the maritime borders between the two countries, the Mubarak Port project and its impact on the Faw Port, in addition to the security file and the importance of achieving stability in the region.”
The source added that “the Prime Minister’s visit to Bahrain will focus on the need to protect the Shiite community there, stop their persecution and the issuance of arbitrary death sentences against them, and emphasize calm to ensure security stability in the region.”
He pointed out that “the visit that Al-Zaydi will conduct was discussed with the leaders of the coordination framework earlier.”
During the past period, Al-Zaidi had conducted a series of foreign visits, including to Turkey on July 28, 2026, where he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, then to Saudi Arabia on October 14, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and to Jordan on October 26, where he met with King Abdullah II.
He also visited Syria on October 28, 2026, and met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance political, economic and security cooperation.
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