United States President Donald Trump is set to host Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House in July as both countries seek to strengthen diplomatic and security cooperation.
The planned meeting was confirmed on Tuesday through a joint statement released by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s office and the US Embassy in Baghdad.
According to the statement, Trump’s Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, delivered the invitation during his visit to the Iraqi capital.
“President Trump looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to the White House in mid-July to discuss the future of this important relationship,” the statement noted.
The upcoming visit is expected to focus on strengthening ties between Washington and Baghdad, with discussions likely to cover regional security, economic cooperation, and political stability.
Barrack’s visit to Baghdad also included talks with the Iraqi Prime Minister on efforts to disarm and dissolve armed groups operating outside the authority of the Iraqi government.
The meeting comes at a time when Iraq continues to face security challenges linked to non-state armed groups and broader regional tensions.
Analysts believe the White House talks could play a significant role in shaping future US-Iraq relations and security cooperation in the Middle East.
Further details about the agenda for the meeting are expected in the coming weeks.
Source: AFP
