Iran and Iraq are taking steps to improve banking relations and foster greater economic cooperation. During a visit to Baghdad, Iran’s Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati met with both the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Nizar Nasser Hussein, and Iraq’s Finance Minister, Faleh Sari. Discussions centered on removing obstacles to banking connections between the two countries. This move signals a desire to enhance financial interactions and potentially expand trade. The meetings represent a continued effort to strengthen economic ties following periods of conflict and strained relations. Further details about specific agreements reached were not immediately available, but the talks indicate a positive trajectory for future collaboration.