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Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani received Mr. Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, at his residence in Washington. GE Vernova specializes in energy technology development.
The meeting focused on discussing ways to enhance the company`s operations in Iraq and the future of energy production, within the context of ongoing developments in the oil and electricity sectors. This discussion aligns with the government’s program aimed at developing these sectors, improving production and distribution efficiency for electrical energy.

Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the government`... Read more...

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with CEOs and representatives of major American companies in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. The meeting, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, included a dialogue session and the Prime Minister addressed various inquiries related to Iraq’s investment environment and the facilitations provided by the government to the private sector.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding between the Iraqi Ministries of Electricity and Oil, the Iraq Development Fund, and various American... Read more...

During his official visit to the United States, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken on Monday evening, Baghdad time. The meeting, held at Prime Minister Al-Sudani`s residence in Washington, D.C., focused on establishing long-term joint relations, activating the Strategic Framework Agreement, and the Joint Higher Coordinating Committee.
Discussions also explored economic aspects and investment opportunities for American companies, particularly in the energy sector, and the prospects for expanding partnerships with the Iraqi private... Read more...

Prime Minister Al-Sudani remarked that the current government represents all of Iraq`s components, supported by a significant political coalition. The public`s optimism and satisfaction, he mentioned, are evident from the security and political stability that has been encouraging good governance and service delivery. Moving forward with a new economic and investment policy alongside fundamental economic reforms.

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani visited the Iraqi Embassy in Washington during his official visit to the United States. The Prime Minister reviewed the embassy`s work and the performance of its staff, praising the efforts made during his official visit to the United States and the excellent organization, particularly commending the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States. He urged the embassy team to exert more effort and prioritize Iraq`s service and reputation in every action and step taken.
In his discussion with the Iraqi Embassy team, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized that... Read more...

In a New York Times op-ed, Prime Minister Maliki says Iraq seeks more training, education, practice — and patience; and his country wants to walk the road to security, democracy and prosperity with the United States.

Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki recently sat down with the Washington Post’s Loveday Morris in Baghdad to discuss the government's strategy to fight al-Qaeda in Anbar province, in addition to providing an overview on military cooperation with the United States.

We extend our deep condolences to the Iraqi people and the Christian Brothers in particular for the death of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly. We will always remember his call for peace, love and national unity for all Iraqis.

May God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.

Nouri al-Maliki
Prime Minister

http://pmo.iq/pme/press/2014/4/1042014en-3.htm

For Arabic http://pmo.iq/press/2014/4/1004201401.htm

Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Noori al-Maliki has arrived in the United States, where he will meet with President Obama at the White House and other officials in Washington to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Iraq relationship under the SFA; and the current challenges facing Iraq and the region.