PM Stresses To a US Official The Importance Of Strengthening Cooperation Between Iraq And The US

Baghdad / NINA / - The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, received today, Monday, the Assistant Secretary of State of the United States of America for Middle East Affairs, Barbara Leaf, and her accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, according to a statement by his office, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and discussed a number of regional and international issues and files of common concern.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of strengthening the paths of cooperation between Iraq and the United States of America, and ways of developing them within the strategic framework agreement, especially in the fields of industry, trade and education.

He referred to the government's work priorities in implementing programs and plans that contribute to achieving economic development, especially in the field of energy.

For her part, the US Assistant Secretary of State referred to the development in the relationship between the two countries, stressing that her country looks with interest in the relationship with Iraq due to its importance and position in the region./ End