Fouad Hussein talks from Washington about Iraq’s priorities in the relationship with America
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein stressed that strengthening the partnership with the United States of America embodies a priority in Iraq’s foreign policy, pointing to the work of activating new agreements, especially in the field of energy.
This came as part of Hussein’s official visit to the United States, and he met on Tuesday with a group of prominent journalists and correspondents from the American media, at the building of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington.
During the meeting, the minister reviewed regional and international developments, and highlighted the priorities of Iraqi foreign policy, stressing the Iraqi government’s keenness to strengthen the partnership with the United States in the political, security and economic fields.
According to a statement issued by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry today, April 30, 2025, “The discussion dealt in particular with the challenges related to energy security in Iraq, as the minister stressed that the government is working hard to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen national capabilities in the field of energy production, through the diversification of international partnerships and activating new agreements with a number of countries, in addition to benefiting from international expertise in the field of renewable energy and the investment of associated gas.”
The deliberations touched on the role of US forces in Iraq, and Hussein stressed that “the presence of these forces falls within the tasks of training and advisory support, not within the framework of combat,” stressing “Iraq’s commitment to preserve its national sovereignty, its keenness to continue security cooperation, and prevent the return of the activity of the terrorist organization ISIS, while stressing not to engage in any regional conflicts.”
Regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Hussein stressed that “stability in the region will not be achieved without reaching a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue.”
In other axes, the meeting included a discussion on the developments of nuclear negotiations with Iran, Iraqi-Syrian relations, and the importance of supporting efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in the region. In this context, the Foreign Minister stressed “Iraq’s quest to play an effective and balanced role in its Arab and regional environment, based on the principles of mutual respect and common interests,” according to the Foreign Ministry’s statement.
