Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Muhammed Shia Al-Sudani

The discussion focused on current aspects of bilateral ties in various areas, including trade, economic, transport, logistics and humanitarian cooperation. The parties paid special attention to the implementation of major energy projects and expressed their mutual commitment to further expanding traditionally friendly and mutually beneficial ties in line with the agreements reached during their Moscow talks in October 2023.

Vladimir Putin and Muhammed Shia Al-Sudani touched upon various aspects of coordination as part of OPEC Plus, a format that helps maintain stability in the global oil market, and reaffirmed the importance of continuing to coordinate steps in this format.

The Middle East issues were also mentioned in light of the unprecedented escalation of tensions in the region.

The parties agreed on further contacts at various levels.