Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi takes office as Prime Minister of Iraq; PM Modi sends congratulations
On 16 May 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.
Summary
Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi assumed office as Prime Minister of Iraq, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him in a post on X on 16 May 2026. PM Modi said India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties in all areas. The Prime Minister added that he looked forward to working with the new Iraqi Prime Minister for the shared progress and prosperity of both nations.
Key facts
- New PM of Iraq
- Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi
- India's message
- PM Modi congratulated him on X, 16 May 2026
- India–Iraq
- Longstanding and friendly ties
Practice MCQs 1 questions
PM Narendra Modi congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi in May 2026 on assuming office as the Prime Minister of which country?
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Correct answer: C — Iraq
PM Modi congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.