Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi will travel to Washington this week accompanied by a high-level ministerial and business delegation for talks aimed at strengthening economic, financial, energy, and security cooperation between Iraq and the United States.

High-Level Iraqi Delegation

Ali Faleh al-Zaidi will be accompanied by the ministers of Foreign Affairs, Oil, Finance, and Electricity, as well as the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq.

The Minister of Communications, Mustafa Sanad, may also join the visit. The delegation also includes investors and representatives from companies operating in the energy, electricity, and banking sectors.

Focus of Talks with Washington

The Iraqi delegation is expected to discuss several key issues with U.S. officials, including security, the economy, trade, finance, and banking sector development.

Energy will be a central focus of the talks, covering oil, electricity, and natural gas, with discussions aimed at encouraging greater investment by U.S. companies in Iraq.

Meeting with Trump and Planned Agreements

According to the visit agenda, al-Zaidi is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and other senior American officials.

The Iraqi government has expressed its readiness to expand investment opportunities for U.S. companies, and several new agreements and strategic understandings in the energy and financial sectors are expected to be signed during the visit.

Kurdistan Region Representation

Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Advisor to Masrour Barzani, will participate in part of the meetings between the Iraqi delegation and U.S. officials.

Her participation is intended to coordinate discussions on issues related to the Kurdistan Region and the future of its relations with Washington.