Iraqi President Nizar Amedi received the Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, His Beatitude Ignatius Joseph III Younan, and his accompanying delegation at the Peace Palace in Baghdad on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

According to a statement from the Iraqi Presidency, the President emphasised that Iraq's diversity had enriched its social, cultural and national identity.

He stressed that protecting this diversity was essential to strengthening social cohesion, safeguarding every citizen's freedom to practise their religious beliefs, and ensuring that all Iraqis could live with dignity and security.

President Amedi emphasised that all Iraqis, regardless of their religious affiliation or social background, were equal partners in building the country and enriching its culture. He said their contributions across different fields reflected their deep-rooted connection to Iraq's land and history, as well as their important role in shaping the country's present and future development.

For his part, Patriarch Younan expressed appreciation for the President's commitment to promoting fraternity and peaceful coexistence among Iraqis.

He also praised efforts to strengthen relations between the country's diverse communities and foster a shared sense of national belonging.