Al-Sudani to a US Delegation: The Iraqi Government Has Taken Decisive Steps in the Oil and Gas Sector and Achieved Important Accomplishments

Baghdad /NINA/-Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed the importance of bilateral relations with the United States.  His media office said in a statement, "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received US Senators Angus King and James Lankford and their accompanying delegation today, Saturday."

Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of bilateral relations with the United States and expressed his aspiration to develop and grow them in various fields, particularly in the economy, energy, investment, and culture sectors, in light of the Strategic Framework Agreement. He also referred to the relationship with the international coalition within the discussions on transitioning to a new phase of security cooperation in the field of advisory and capacity building for the Iraqi security forces.

The Prime Minister noted the clear stability in Iraq, which has been reflected in the economic and development situation, stressing that the government has taken decisive steps in the oil and gas sector and achieved important accomplishments that will enhance cooperation and investment with American companies in this field.

For their part, the delegation members congratulated the Prime Minister on Iraq's successful holding of the Arab and Development Summits, and the country's potential contribution to achieving regional stability in light of its growing role in this field. They also expressed their admiration for the remarkable progress in Iraq in the areas of construction, reconstruction, and development, and the government's success in various fields. They expressed their desire to enhance cooperation between the two countries in all fields./End