On April 12, 2023, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Wu Xi met with Ambassador of Iraq to China Shorsh Khalid Said at the latter’s request. The two sides exchanged views on China-Iraq relations and consular cooperation, among others. The two sides agreed to further deepen consular relations, and improve the facilitation of cross-border travels, so as to contribute to the development of bilateral relations and practical cooperation in various fields.