Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi:

▪️Today, we are heading to Washington at the head of a government and economic delegation, determined to translate the strength of Iraqi-American relations into genuine economic and investment partnerships that will open broader horizons for cooperation in energy, technology, infrastructure, the digital economy, and financing partnerships.
▪️ Our objective is clear: to attract investment, transfer expertise, diversify the economy, and create employment opportunities, thereby advancing Iraq’s development path and reinforcing its position as a reliable partner and an active contributor to the stability and prosperity of the region.
📌The implied meaning of the statement:
A repackaging of sovereign commitments under attractive economic labels, effectively placing Iraq under comprehensive strategic dependence: