Iraq to Present Its Vision on Regional Security and Economy at the UN

Government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi announced on Tuesday that the Iraqi delegation, headed by Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi, has arrived in New York to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Al-Aboudi said the visit includes discussions on the future of Iraqi-American relations and ways to further develop them, noting that both sides stressed the importance of elevating the partnership to a strategic level, with a focus on expanding economic and investment cooperation and attracting U.S. companies to support Iraq’s oil sector and implement key projects.

He added that the talks also addressed regional security and economic developments and their impact on energy markets. Iraq, he said, continues to support diplomatic solutions that contribute to securing energy supplies and ensuring the smooth flow of crude oil to global markets.

Al-Aboudi noted that, under its government program, Iraq aims to increase crude oil production to 10 million barrels per day by 2030, reaffirming the country’s position as a major supplier of crude oil to international markets.

He explained that the delegation’s agenda also includes meetings with several regional and international officials, including the Lebanese prime minister, the secretary-general of the Arab League, the UN secretary-general, heads of government, state leaders and other international officials.

Al-Aboudi said Iraq will present its vision on regional developments, particularly security and economic issues, during the UN General Assembly. He added that the visit builds on the outcomes of the prime minister’s visit to Washington in July.

He further noted that Baghdad is seeking to shift its relationship with Washington from a primarily security-focused partnership toward sustainable economic and investment cooperation, as Iraq approaches the September 30 deadline for the end of the international coalition’s mission in the country.