Al-Kadhimi returns to Iraq after an official visit to the United States of America

Baghdad - INA

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and the government delegation accompanying him returned home today, Thursday, after concluding an official visit to the United States of America that lasted for several days.

The Media Office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "on his return, Al-Kadhimi was received by a number of ministers, heads of bodies, and representatives of social events," noting that "the Prime Minister described his visit as culminating in the achievement of the organization, and the establishment of rules Permanent relationship and partnership with the United States of America, in various fields, the most important of which are security, economy, health, education, culture, energy, environment, investment and other outlets of constructive bilateral cooperation.

Al-Kadhimi confirmed, according to the statement, that "it was agreed with Washington that no US combat forces would be present in Iraq on December 31, 2021."

He pointed out that "Iraq is continuing its quest to provide decent opportunities for the people, and to find new beginnings for everything that contributes to serving the citizens," expressing "his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi national political forces.".

He pointed out that "the Iraqi government and people are proud of what has been achieved in favor of preserving the Mesopotamian heritage by recovering 17,000 antiquities, which were received from the United States of America, and returned with the delegation on the same plane."

He reiterated his confidence in the Iraqi people's contribution to the October 10, 2021 elections, noting that "the boycott will not serve anyone and that we have serious work to hold the elections."