On the sidelines of the ongoing 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, held from October 13-17, 2024, the Emirati and Iraqi delegations discussed ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation. The meeting highlighted the strong, friendly ties between the two countries' parliaments and stressed the importance of coordination and consultation in regional and international parliamentary forums, especially on matters of mutual interest, according to media reports. The 149th IPU Assembly, centered on the theme of "Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for a More Peaceful and Sustainable Future," serves as a five-day platform for delegates to engage and promote collective action. During the meeting, Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the UAE, emphasized the need to bolster the historic, strategic, and fraternal relations between the UAE and Iraq. Ghobash pointed to the importance of strengthening cooperation across vario