Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi met with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and bipartisan committee members at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday to advance economic reforms, enhance security cooperation, and build an attractive environment for American investment in Iraq.

The Prime Minister's Media Office issued a statement noting that both sides discussed developing shared, constructive visions to advance Iraqi-U.S. relations across various fields and at all levels.

Driving Economic Reforms and Disarming Unauthorized Groups 

Prime Minister al-Zaidi affirmed that the government is advancing its economic reform program to revitalize high-potential investment sectors.

Simultaneously, he emphasized plans to enhance the capabilities of Iraq's security forces and enforce a strict approach to keeping all weapons under state control.

A-Zaidi stressed that “the government is pursuing a balanced approach to foreign relations, fostering an environment conducive to investment, and reforming and developing the financial and banking sectors to pave the way for more U.S. companies to operate in Iraq.”

U.S. Committee Backs Economic and Political Ties with Iraq 

According to the statement, members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee emphasized “their support for economic and political partnerships with Iraq and for efforts by both sides to strengthen relations and expand investment, economic partnerships, and financing partnerships between Iraq and the United States.”

Committee members further highlighted Iraq's pivotal role in stabilizing the region. Bipartisan representatives underscored their support for deep economic and political cooperation.

Trump Welcomes Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi to Oval Office

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted newly appointed al-Zaidi at the White House for a high-profile Oval Office meeting. 

Marking al-Zaidi's first official foreign trip since taking office in May 2026, the summit signaled a diplomatic shift focusing heavily on energy deals, financial reforms, and Middle East security parameters 

Trump praised al-Zaidi, emphasizing their "tremendous chemistry" and congratulated him on a "sound" and "conclusive" election victory. 

The Prime Minister requested a higher OPEC oil production quota to help fund over $400 billion in post-conflict reconstruction and return displaced families to their homes. 

He stated that his visit explicitly aimed to transition into a robust economic partnership.