Baghdad /NINA/– Iraqi newspapers published on Tuesday, October 27, focused on a range of political, economic and security issues, with particular emphasis on Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s visit to the Jordanian capital, Amman, and his talks with King Abdullah II. The papers highlighted the visit’s political and economic significance and its implications for bilateral relations.

Al-Zawraa newspaper, published by the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, focused on al-Zaidi’s meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

The newspaper quoted al-Zaidi as saying that the visit aimed to strengthen the historic ties between the two brotherly countries and reaffirm the Iraqi government’s commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade and investment sectors, as well as advancing joint projects in these fields.

Al-Zaidi also stressed that Iraq has become a meeting point for all parties and pursues a balanced approach based on mutual interests in its relations with brotherly and friendly countries. He added that Iraq continues to coordinate efforts aimed at ending regional crises and tensions and establishing the foundations for stability across the region.

Al-Zawraa also covered the meeting between al-Zaidi and his Jordanian counterpart, Jafar Hassan, during which they discussed developments in the region. Both sides underscored the central importance of the Palestinian cause, the need to ensure justice for the Palestinian people and restore their full rights, and the importance of supporting diplomatic efforts and dialogue to address challenges, end crises and conflicts, and mitigate their negative consequences at both the regional and international levels.

The newspaper further highlighted the Iraqi and Jordanian prime ministers’ joint sponsorship of the signing ceremony for nine memorandums of understanding and executive programs, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries across various fields.


Under the headline “The Amman Visit,” Al-Sabah newspaper, published by the Iraqi Media Network, highlighted in its editorial the outcomes of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s visit to Amman on Monday and his meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, which resulted in the signing of nine memorandums of understanding and executive programs covering scientific, cultural and environmental fields.

The editorial said the agreements addressed several areas, including diplomatic cooperation, preventing monopolistic practices, consumer protection, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperation in documents and manuscripts, higher education, scientific research, education and environmental protection.

“What stands out about these memorandums is that they broaden relations between Iraq and Jordan beyond the traditional political and economic frameworks, extending cooperation into scientific, cultural and civil institutions,” the editorial noted. It added that the agreements also address issues directly affecting people’s daily lives, such as supporting small businesses and combating monopolies.

The newspaper argued that although these topics might appear less “newsworthy” than traditional high-profile issues, their potential benefits should not be underestimated.

“If these memorandums and understandings lead to better oversight, the exchange of expertise and genuine opportunities for Iraqi producers, they will have demonstrated their success,” the editorial stated.

It also emphasized the significance of the cultural dimension, particularly the protection of documents and manuscripts, noting that such cooperation could provide researchers with greater opportunities for innovation through systematic documentation, cataloguing and digitization.

The editorial concluded that political issues would naturally remain part of the discussions between the two brotherly countries, particularly amid the repercussions of the regional war, threats of renewed hostilities and ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. It cited, as a recent example, the meeting of the so-called Mecca Alliance countries in Tehran on Monday.


In a separate development, Al-Zaman newspaper focused on measures to integrate fighters from the Sinjar Protection Units into the ranks of the security forces and official civilian institutions.

The newspaper reported that Nineveh Governorate had begun implementing procedures to integrate the fighters into the state’s security agencies and civilian institutions, in line with a government initiative. The move comes amid broader efforts to address reconstruction, compensation, the return of displaced residents and the filling of vacant administrative positions.

Nineveh Governor Abdul Qader al-Dakhil, speaking at a press conference held on Mount Sinjar, described the launch of the integration process as a historic day and a turning point in efforts to consolidate security and stability in the district.

He stressed that the process would not be limited to military and security institutions but would also extend to civilian and service departments, including municipal authorities, the water department and other official institutions.

Al-Dakhil added that the relevant departments had begun implementing integration procedures in accordance with directives issued by the federal government, with the aim of accommodating eligible personnel within official state institutions.

The governor also revealed that an agreement had been reached to separate the Sinjar Reconstruction Fund from the joint Sinjar and Nineveh Plains Reconstruction Fund, establishing it as an independent entity following coordination with the head of the fund.

He further noted that efforts were underway, in cooperation with the United Nations, to develop a roadmap outlining the necessary funding and implementation of service projects directly affecting the daily lives of Sinjar residents./End



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