Syria's Sharaa says ties with Iraq continue to improve

DAMASCUS, Syria — DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said relations between Syria and Iraq are undergoing steady improvement, with cooperation expanding across multiple sectors. In remarks reported on Saturday, Sharaa said diplomatic contacts between the two countries have intensified and that joint work on border security and economic issues has accelerated. Sharaa said Syria places importance on building balanced relations with its neighbors and prioritizes strengthening ties with Iraq within that framework. He added that Syrian-Iraqi coordination is important for regional stability. Sharaa also said relations between the two countries should be advanced in a way that serves the interests of both peoples. No further details on specific agreements or timelines were immediately available.