رئيس مجلس الوزراء السيد علي فالح الزيدي يستقبل في واشنطن وزير الخزانة الأمريكي

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi Receives US Treasury Secretary in Washington •••••••••• Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent and his accompanying delegation at his residence in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening, Baghdad time. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that Iraq is currently at a pivotal stage, striving to build a strong, sovereign state, free from corruption, and possessing a robust and sustainable economy. He noted that the government has prioritized combating corruption and ensuring the state's monopoly on the use of force through a series of important measures. He stated that Iraqis will witness the results of these measures in the coming year, which will see improvements in several areas, most notably energy and investment, alongside enhanced stability. He stressed that the government is committed to implementing a comprehensive reform and restructuring process for the banking and insurance sectors, as well as tax and customs reforms, which will contribute to building a more efficient and sustainable economy. For his part, the US Treasury Secretary expressed his country's support for the Iraqi government's policies and its serious efforts to shift the relationship between the two countries from a military presence to investment, economic development, and the advancement of the business sector, moving towards achieving genuine economic growth through the optimal utilization of Iraq's economic resources and potential. Mr. Bisset affirmed the United States' readiness to assist Iraq and enable it to implement its economic plans and programs, overcome obstacles hindering development, and work on establishing a timetable to support the Iraqi economy and strengthen economic and financial reform efforts. ••••• Prime Minister's Media Office July 15, 2026 Prime Minister's Media Office Subscribe now and activate the bell on the official channel of the Prime Minister's Office https://bit.ly/2IvuAjC