Baghdad And Washington Discuss Oil Exports From Iraqi Kurdistan
April 30, 2025 Washington - Al-Zaman Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz discussed the progress of negotiations between Iran and the United States.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement, "US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein at the White House in Washington, DC, in the presence of Eric Trager, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Office, and Matt Vilansky, Director of the Iraq and Syria Office."
Minister Fuad Hussein gave a detailed presentation on his visit to Washington, outlining its objectives and the results of the bilateral meetings he held with senior US officials.
The two sides discussed the security situation in the region and current challenges. They also discussed the progress of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, emphasizing the importance of reaching mutually agreed-upon outcomes consistent with President Donald Trump's policy of resolving regional issues through peaceful means.
On another note, the meeting addressed the issue of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the outstanding issues between oil companies on the one hand, and the regional and federal governments on the other. The two sides also reviewed developments in Syria and ways to support regional stability. LINK