The Baghdad Summit: Iraq's attempts to heal wounds and bring about reconciliation

Iraq's Prime Minister, Mustafa Khadimi, delivering his first televised address after his nomination in April. Source: The New York Times

Improving ties between rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, and promoting peace and reconciliation in the region are the aims of the Baghdad Summit. The Iraqi government claims it is playing a “unifying role” to tackle the crises shaking the region. These are the issues discussed with world correspondent, Roland Bidjamov, in this report.

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