TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have formalized a comprehensive 21-point agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation across economic, political, and security sectors.

The accord was signed in Tehran on Sunday by Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, Iran’s deputy interior minister for security and law enforcement, and Omar al-Waeli, head of Iraq’s Border Ports Authority.

Ahead of the signing, Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with al-Waeli, praising the strong bilateral relationship while emphasizing the need for continued efforts to boost collaboration in economic and security matters.

Al-Waeli highlighted the agreement’s focus on economic and security cooperation, noting that it will facilitate the movement of Iranian goods into Iraq, including re-exports to neighboring countries. He also emphasized that the framework will improve joint border management and enable the electronic exchange of information between the two governments.

The Iraqi official commended Iran’s role in supporting the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, which he said was successfully coordinated this year through close cooperation between Iraqi institutions and Tehran.

Al-Waeli added that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had issued clear directives to strengthen ties with Iran at all levels, reflecting Baghdad’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations.

The agreement signals a mutual desire to institutionalize cross-border collaboration and streamline processes in trade, security, and administration, further reinforcing the historically close relations between the two neighbors.