Baghdad, The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, affirmed: “Iraq has historical relations with neighboring countries, and the basis for dealing with them in the existing relationship is based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.”
A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “The minister and his accompanying delegation held two separate meetings in the US Congressional Building with the Chairman of the Middle East Subcommittee in the Foreign Relations Committee, Democratic Senator Christopher Murphy, and a member of the Financial Affairs Committee, Republican Senator Todd Young. The minister also met with a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Chris Van Hollen.
According to the statement, the minister presented a review of the current visit to Washington and its importance in opening horizons of economic cooperation with Washington and what was achieved from the outputs of the current meetings, as the focus was on strengthening cooperation in the field of energy, investment and trade, and US support for Iraq in building a strong economy and developing the monetary and banking system in Iraq, expressing Iraq’s gratitude for the role of the United States in building democracy in Iraq and eliminating the terrorist gangs of ISIS.
The minister disclosed, according to the statement, Iraq’s current efforts to achieve stability in the region, adopt the principle of balance in relations with neighboring countries and the region, and establish the best relations based on preserving Iraq’s interests first, as Iraq has historical relations with neighboring countries, but the basis for dealing with the existing relationship with them remains based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs and the independence of the Iraqi decision.
The minister emphasized Iraq’s efforts in the field of energy, consolidation of resources, and discussing ways of contracting with foreign and American companies in particular for the investment opportunities available in various sectors. And the development of the energy sector and the development and reform of the banking and monetary system, stressing the urgent need for the support of the United States within this framework.
In turn, during the meetings, the senators affirmed their welcome to Iraq’s role in the region and its balanced relations with neighboring countries and the region, affirming their keenness to achieve the best relations with Iraq, noting support for Iraq’s efforts with the Ministry of Treasury and other relevant parties to develop the Iraqi economy, monetary and financial policy, and the banking sector.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency