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In addition to the efforts to include the Iraqi archaeological sites on the World Heritage List, the issue of including the ancient city of Babylon will be discussed at the 43rd session of the Azerbaijani capital Baku with the participation of more than 180 countries.

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas, at the Prime Minister’s residence in Washington, D.C.

During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries and the potential for cooperation, utilizing the expertise of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in areas such as border security, drug trafficking prevention, and the use of advanced technology for tracking and detection, in addition to training.
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security and stability, they seek cooperation in the economic, trade fields and many of the joint files, especially oil, agriculture, reconstruction, investment, health, transport, industrial zones and border crossings.

The meeting was attended by the ministers of foreign affairs, interior, industry and mines and the governor of the Central Bank of Iran, The meeting was also attended by number of Under Secretary of several ministries and the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baghdad, as well as senior officials and advisers.

The Ambassador answered questions about Iraq's domestic security situation, US-Iraq relations, educational opportunities for young Iraqis and the global fight against ISIS.

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met with Kuwait’s prime minister on June 12, 2013. The meeting signaled improving relations between the neighboring countries. The leaders hailed the recent talks as the start of a new chapter in their relationship and signed a series of agreements aimed at improving bilateral ties.

Iraq's southern marshes could become a centre for eco-tourism, based around floating hotels and guided wildlife tours, according to the winner of one of the world's most prestigious environmental prizes.

The marshlands between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers are frequently described as the Garden of Eden or the Cradle of Civilisation.

Coinciding with efforts to revive its travel industry and lure tourists, Iraq plans to construct a new central airport with a capacity of 20 million passengers a year. Iraq will also continue fleet expansion and revamping of its civil aviation infrastructure.

Citigroup Inc. said it’s seeking to benefit from an estimated $1 trillion of infrastructure spending in Iraq as the country rebuilds roads and bridges after the war. This comes as Citigroup's CEO seeks to scale back operations in other nations.

JPMorgan signed a one-year agreement to help the Trade Bank of Iraq finance imports of goods and services as Iraq continues to strengthen its economy.