On 6 October 2026, the Ambassador-Designate Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Iraq, Petr Kaván, presented copies of his credentials to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Fuad Hussein. On this occasion, Minister Hussein wished the new Czech Ambassador every success in carrying out his mission in Baghdad.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their interest in further developing the traditionally friendly relations between the Czech Republic and Iraq and in strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.