IRAQ INVITES MIKE WALTZ TO VISIT BAGHDAD AND SEE THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS ON THE GROUND.
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein invited US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Tuesday to visit Iraq and observe the “developments” taking place in the country on the security, political, and economic levels. The Foreign Minister meets with the US National Security Advisor at the White House to discuss regional issues and bilateral relations.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein. The meeting was attended by Eric Trager, Middle East and North Africa Policy Officer, and Matt Vilansky, Director of the Iraq and Syria Office.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Waltz welcomed the Minister’s visit, stressing the importance of continuing dialogue and coordination between the two countries.
For his part, Minister Fuad Hussein gave a detailed presentation on his visit to Washington, outlining its objectives and the outcomes 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 the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, emphasizing the importance of reaching agreed-upon outcomes consistent with President Donald Trump’s policy of resolving regional issues through peaceful means.
On another topic, 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.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed that the security situation in Iraq is stable and secure, noting that Baghdad is preparing to receive Arab leaders on May 17th during the Arab Summit.
He also invited the US National Security Advisor and his team to visit Iraq and observe the positive developments the country is witnessing on the security, political, and economic levels.
