On May 16, 2026, at 1:35 PM, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a press release (Release ID: 2261692) regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Iraq.
Shri Modi emphasized that India highly values its longstanding and friendly bilateral relationship with Iraq and remains committed to strengthening these ties across all sectors. Through a post on X (formerly Twitter) via his handle @narendramodi, the Prime Minister extended his best wishes and expressed a commitment to working together for the shared progress and prosperity of both nations.
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* **Release Date/Time:** 16 MAY 2026, 1:35 PM
* **Originating Office:** Prime Minister’s Office, PIB Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2261692
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Key Entities Referenced
Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi: The newly assumed Prime Minister of Iraq to whom the congratulatory message is addressed.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between India and Iraq.
Iraq: The nation with which India maintains longstanding friendly ties and seeks to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Ali Falih Kadhim al-
Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of
Iraq
Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 1:35PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as
Prime Minister of Iraq. Shri Modi remarked that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with
Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.
Shri Modi posted on X:
“Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.
India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further
strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.
I extend my best wishes to him and look forward to working together for the shared progress and
prosperity of our two nations.”
Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime
Minister of Iraq.
India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly
committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.
I extend my best wishes…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2026
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