Al-Sudani: The government took decisive steps in the oil and gas sector
Al-Sudani emphasized "the importance of bilateral relations with the United States and Iraq's aspiration to further develop and strengthen them across various fields, particularly in the sectors of economy, energy, investment, and culture, within the Iraq-US Strategic Framework Agreement."
He referred to Iraq's relationship with the International Coalition in light of ongoing discussions regarding "the transition to a new phase of security cooperation focused on advising and capacity-building for Iraqi security forces."
"There is a notable stability in Iraq, which has positively impacted the country's economic and developmental landscape," he added.
He affirmed that the government has taken decisive steps in the oil and gas sector, as it achieved significant progress that will enhance cooperation and investment with the US companies in this field.
The delegation members congratulated Al-Sudani on Iraq's successful hosting of the Arab Summit and the Development Summit as well as the country's growing role in contributing to regional stability.
They expressed admiration for "Iraq's notable progress in construction and development, as well as the government's success across various areas."
The U.S. senators showed their interest in strengthening cooperation between the two countries across all sectors.
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