The first session discussed the economic, political, security, and cultural relations between Iraq and the United States

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The first session discussed the economic, political, security, and cultural relations between Iraq and the United States

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The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the ongoing strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States.

The ministry said in a statement that the Iraqi delegation, headed by Senior Undersecretary Abdul Karim Hashem, held with the United States government delegation the first session of the strategic dialogue via a closed television circuit, in accordance with the strategic framework agreement signed in the year eighty-eight.

The statement added that the first session of the dialogue was devoted to discussing economic, political, security and cultural relations between the two countries, noting that the two delegations confirmed their efforts to consolidate relations under the new government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

He continued, that this session will be the beginning of a series of other sessions of the strategic dialogue in the hope that the next session will be held directly in Washington when the appropriate conditions are available.

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12-06-2020 01:25 PM

Observers: The dialogue with America achieved a great Iraqi achievement, calculated for Al-Kazemi

 

 

Baghdad / news

Observers saw in the Iraqi political affairs, that Iraq has made a great achievement during the dialogue calculated for Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

Observers indicated that "Al-Kazemi stressed the principle of sovereignty and the interests of Iraq first and succeeded in achieving great results for Iraq, as the American withdrawal from Iraq was confirmed to all those present and the absence of any rules."

They explained that "the dialogue was produced in recognition of the decision of the House of Representatives to withdraw the US and there will be cooperation on the level of economic relations and other sectors."

They pointed out that "the dialogue achieved a great Iraqi achievement, calculated for Al-Kazemi."

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12-06-2020 10:26 AM

Newspaper: Washington offers Baghdad comprehensive development in exchange for the censorship of those loyal to Iran

 

 

Well-informed political sources in Baghdad revealed that the government of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi received during the first round of the strategic dialogue that started Thursday between Iraq and the United States, indicating an American willingness to support a comprehensive development campaign in Iraq, in exchange for cooperation in curtailing the role of pro-Iranian militias.

The sources did not exclude, according to the newspaper "Al-Arab" in a report that was followed by "Al-Akhbariya", that "Washington resorted to exploiting Iraq’s current urgent need for an urgent external support to overcome the salary crisis that threatens the explosion of social conditions, by hinting at a financial aid package in exchange for movements against relevant Iraqi figures." In Iran, it has a proven track record of corruption and terrorist and other crimes. "

She said, "The United States is looking to expand the horizons of support for Iraq, but it will be very careful to prevent this support from reaching the wrong hands, amid many indications that Al-Kazemi's presence at the head of power in Iraq constitutes a good basis for starting a frank dialogue between Baghdad and Washington."

Despite the clear smear of optimism, which prints the governmental atmosphere in conjunction with the start of the dialogue with the United States, observers warn that Washington may take the path of sanctions with Baghdad if it becomes certain that its encouragement to disengage from Tehran is no longer useful.

Political sources in Baghdad say, according to the newspaper, "The military and political escalation by the parties and factions that owe allegiance to Iran reflects Tehran's great concerns about the results of this communication between Baghdad and Washington, in light of the presence of an Iraqi government that realizes the strategic value of relations with the United States."

Tehran fears that "dialogue with Washington is the gateway to Baghdad towards strengthening the independence of its political decision, despite the enormous challenges posed by the presence of pro-Iranian factions in Iraq."

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Baghdad and Washington reveal the results of their "strategic dialogue"

Politics

 12/202020 00:44:18

Shafaq News / The American and Iraqi governments announced that the United States will "continue to reduce" its military presence in Iraq in the coming months.

The governments of the two countries said in a joint statement after the launch of their "strategic dialogue", that "in light of the great progress made towards eliminating the threat of ISIS, the United States will continue in the coming months to reduce its forces in Iraq."

The Amplify statement, based on the Convention on the framework of the strategic in 2008 for the relationship of friendship and cooperation concluded between the Republic of Iraq and the States of the United States, held talks dialogue and strategic cross - circle meetings video enclosed between the two parties representatives agent senior Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Abdul Karim Hashim Mustafa from the Republic of Iraq, and the agent The US Department of State for Political Relations David Hill on the Government of the United States of America . And it dealt with talks areas of security, and the fight against terrorism, economy, energy, and issues of political relations and cultural . The new countries reaffirmed the principles agreed upon in the agreement framework of strategic, in addition to the principles that contained in
Exchange of notes diplomacy, and the correspondence of the Republic of Iraq to the Council of Security International Numbered (S / 2014/440) dated on 06.25.2014 , as well as other unnumbered (S / 2014/691) dated on 20 September 2014 on a row . The renewed States of the United American emphasis on respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and the unity of its territory, and the decisions of the relevant issued for Authorities legislative and executive Iraq . With regard to the issues of economy and energy, realized countries challenges the economic enormous that facing Iraq in the light of the crises of pandemic Kovid -19 , and lower prices of oil, and the need for Iraq to adopt reforms of economic fundamental .

It examined the US United supply Iraq advisers economists to work more directly with the Government of Iraq, from order to assist in the strengthening of the level of support for the international of the efforts of the Government of Iraq 's reform, including in that support provided by institutions of financial and international with regard to the plans of serious legislation reforms economic fundamental . The two governments discussed projects The potential investment that international American companies engage in in the energy sector and other fields , provided that the business conditions are favorable . With regard to aspects of political, it expressed the States United of America for standing to the side of the Republic of Iraq, not to through the cooperation of bilateral close to the levels of security and political only, but
Of through its support for Iraq and his government 's new . The renewed two countries reaffirmed the importance of helping Iraq in the application of his government and reformist manner that meets the aspirations of the people of Iraq, including the so continue efforts humanity, and to restore stability, and re - reconstruction of the country, and the organization of elections free , fair and impartial . The United States confirmed , in cooperation With its international, to support the ongoing preparations that conducted by the Iraq elections, and efforts to support the rule of law and human rights, and re - displaced people and facilitate the process of integration, especially minorities in the society of Iraq , which suffered genocide at the hands of the organization Daesh terrorist . With regard to the partnership and security, acknowledged the countries that in the light of progress
Excellence on the disposal of the threat of the organization Daesh terrorist, will continue to States United America over the months ahead to reduce the number of troops stationed in Iraq and dialogue with the government of Iraq on the development of troops remaining and where moving the focus of the two countries towards the development of a relationship of security natural based on the interests of the common .

Also it confirmed States United of America that it does not seek to establish rules of permanent or presence of a military permanent in Iraq, as agreed upon in advance in the agreement framework strategic for the year 2008 which states on the cooperation of security is on the basis of agreements and mutual .

The Government of Iraq is committed to protecting the military forces of the International Alliance , the Iraqi facilities that host them, in accordance with international law and relevant arrangements regarding the presence of those forces and in the form to be agreed upon between the two countries . On the cultural level , the two governments discussed plans to return the important political archive to the Government of Iraq, and development efforts
The capabilities of Iraqi universities . Also discussed the two sides planned re - cutting archaeological, archive party , the Baath to Iraq . The new parties reaffirmed the importance of the relationship strategy and determination to take the steps appropriate working to promote the interests of both countries and to achieve security , stability and prosperity in the region .

He welcomed the Government of States of the opportunity to re - confirm its partnership and strengthened with Iraq to begin Prime Minister of Iraq to receive functions of government . And looks forward both governments to talks in depth on the issues mentioned earlier in the meeting of the Committee on Coordination of Higher Dialogue Strategic in the capital of Washington , to be held in July .

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The text of the joint statement on the occasion of the launch of the strategic dialogue

Editing Date: 12/6/2020 12:19 • 62 times read

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The All Iraq News Agency publishes [where] the text of the joint statement issued by the governments of Iraq and the United States on the occasion of the launch of the strategic dialogue on 6/11/2020.

Below is the text of the statement:



Based on the Strategic Framework Agreement of 2008 for the relationship of friendship and cooperation concluded between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, strategic dialogue discussions were held through closed-circuit video meetings between the two parties represented by the Senior Undersecretary of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Abdul Karim Hashem Mustafa, on behalf of the Republic of Iraq, and the Under Secretary The State Department for Political Relations, Mr. David Hill, on behalf of the Government of the United States of America. Discussions covered security, counter-terrorism, economics, energy, political issues and cultural relations.



The two countries reaffirmed their principles agreed upon in the Strategic Framework Agreement, in addition to the principles stated in the exchange of diplomatic notes, and the Republic of Iraq’s correspondence to the UN Security Council numbered (S / 2014/440) dated 25 June 2014, as well as other numbered (S / 2014/691) dated September 20, 2014, respectively. The United States of America reaffirmed its respect for Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities.



On economic and energy issues, the two countries have realized the enormous economic challenges facing Iraq in light of the two pandemic crisis Covid-19, the decline in oil prices, and the need for Iraq to adopt fundamental economic reforms. The United States discussed providing Iraq with economic advisers to work directly with the government of Iraq, in order to help enhance the level of international support for the reform efforts of the Government of Iraq, including support provided by international financial institutions regarding serious plans to enact substantial economic reforms. The two governments discussed potential investment projects involving international American companies in the energy sector and other areas, provided that the working conditions are favorable.



Regarding the political aspects, the United States of America has expressed its support for the Republic of Iraq, not only through close bilateral cooperation at the security and political levels, but also through its support for Iraq and its new government. The two countries reaffirmed their importance to assist Iraq in implementing its governmental and reform program in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Iraqi people, including continuing humanitarian efforts, restoring stability, rebuilding the country, and organizing free, fair and fair elections. The United States, in cooperation with its international partners, affirmed its continued support for the preparations made by Iraq for the elections, and efforts to support the rule of law, human rights, and the return of displaced persons and facilitate their integration, especially minorities in Iraqi society that have been subjected to genocide by ISIS.



Regarding the security partnership, the two countries acknowledged that, in light of the distinguished progress on eliminating the threat of ISIS, the United States of America will continue in the coming months to reduce the number of forces present in Iraq and dialogue with the Iraqi government on the status of the remaining forces and where the focus of the two countries is towards developing a normal security relationship Based on common interests. The United States of America also confirmed that it does not seek to establish permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq, as agreed previously in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement, which states that security cooperation is based on mutual agreements. The Government of Iraq is committed to protecting the military forces of the International Alliance, the Iraqi facilities that host them, in accordance with international law and relevant arrangements regarding the presence of those forces and in the form to be agreed upon between the two countries.



On the cultural level, the two governments discussed plans to return the important political archive to the Government of Iraq, and efforts to develop the capacities of Iraqi universities. The two parties also discussed plans to return artifacts and the Baath Party archive to Iraq.



The two parties reaffirmed their importance to the strategic relationship and their determination to take appropriate steps to enhance the interests of both countries and to achieve security, stability and prosperity in the region. The United States government welcomed the opportunity to reaffirm and strengthen its partnership with Iraq as the Iraqi Prime Minister begins to take over his government duties. Both governments look forward to in-depth discussions on the above-mentioned issues at the meeting of the High Coordination Committee for Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC, in July.

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Learn the details. Was it a strategic dialogue for security and energy and the Baath archive, or “dictates”?

2020-06-12

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The Iraqi-American negotiating meeting ended, on Friday, in an atmosphere awaiting greater results and political calls to resolve outstanding issues between the two parties.

The meeting was held via closed-circuit video due to the Corona virus pandemic, to determine the main topics that would then be entrusted to committees for long-term discussions on strategic relations between the two countries.

The French Press Agency reported that the American diplomat Robert Ford of the Middle East Institute said that "the American-Iraqi relations will not be completely redefined overnight," stressing that "for the first time there will be the right people in the right place at the right time."

Several political parties insist on determining the fate of thousands of American soldiers in Iraq and placing it as a main topic in the talks, more than two and a half years after declaring victory over ISIS, while adding the issues of economy or cultural exchange.

The opportunity for strategic dialogue will never be compensated. There are three results
. Either Iran's demise from Iraq, a heavy American presence,
or a siege on Iraq, and a complete withdrawal of American forces from Iraq,
or that negotiation be made to balance the American presence with the Iranian presence pic.twitter.com/qcSzlgRSfN

- ✪˹M𝒐𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒅 A𝒍-T𝒉𝒂𝒘𝒓𝒊 ࿅ 𓀌𓋁˼ (@mohammeRevolut) June 11, 2020

 

 

And Washington seems to have another vision regarding the presence of ISIS, which did not end with the opinion of military officials, in which Sunni and Kurdish Iraqi officials share them, as the French agency quotes an official whose name was not mentioned, that "a significant reduction in the number of American forces will be highly unlikely." As the terrorist threat to ISIS still exists, which is the view of other coalition countries that are not party to the US-Iraqi dialogue.

 

 

The Iraqi government believes that the strategic dialogue may secure American contracts in the field of construction, energy and pressure towards obtaining aid from the Gulf or from the World Bank.

At the internal political level, the dialogue was not met with some parties with the required attention, and some even called for "representation" within the Iraqi team.

 

 

And the Iraqi Foreign Ministry published today, Friday, a statement in which it presented preliminary results on the closed dialogue, as it said: “The delegation representing the Republic of Iraq headed by the Senior Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry Abdul Karim Hashem, and the delegation of the United States government headed by Undersecretary of State David Hill, held the first session of the strategic dialogue across a department Television closed today in accordance with the strategic framework agreement of friendship and cooperation signed in the year 2008. ”

 

See ...  two days of "strategic dialogue": economic and cultural aspirations ... and others focused on "removing forces"

 

The statement, which was seen by him, "Yass Iraq," added, "The two sides presented in their session basic concepts regarding economic, political, security, and cultural relations between the two countries. Other sessions of strategic dialogue in the hope that the next session will take place directly in Washington when the conditions are right. ”

The strategic dialogue will prove that the blocks and factions of the Iranian axis are nothing but balloons that have ballooned as a result of their uniqueness in the agreement with the United States in 2008 and as a result of Obama's release of Iran in Iraq and the region during the nuclear agreement.

- Atheel Alnujaifi (@AtheelAlnujaifi) June 12, 2020

 

 

According to the statement published by the ministry, the talks dealt with security, combating terrorism, economics, energy, political issues, and cultural relations, while agreeing to define the 2008 agreement as a general framework in the talks.

The statement pointed out, "A discussion of economic and energy issues, as the two countries realized the huge economic challenges facing Iraq in light of the two pandemic crises Covid-19, low oil prices, and the need for Iraq to adopt fundamental economic reforms, and the United States discussed providing Iraq with economic advisers to work directly with the government Iraq, including support from international financial institutions regarding serious plans to enact substantial economic reforms, and the two governments discussed potential investment projects in which US global companies are involved in the energy sector and other areas, provided that the working conditions are favorable.

Regarding the political aspects, the statement stated that “the United States of America has expressed its support for the Republic of Iraq, not only through close bilateral cooperation at the security and political levels, but also through its support for Iraq and its new government, and the two countries reaffirmed their importance to assist Iraq in implementing its program Governmental and reformers in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Iraqi people, including the continuation of humanitarian efforts, the restoration of stability, the reconstruction of the country, and the organization of free, fair and fair elections. The United States, in cooperation with its international partners, affirmed its continued support for the preparations made by Iraq for the elections, and efforts to support the rule of law, human rights, and the return of displaced persons and facilitate their integration, especially minorities in Iraqi society that have been subjected to genocide by ISIS.

The American-Iraqi dialogue and its results do not include anything new, because most of the files discussed are from the core of the Strategic Framework Agreement, which did not apply all of its provisions after the US withdrawal in 2011 # Iraq

- Mohammed Alfahad, Muhammad 12 June 2020

 

 

Regarding the security partnership, the two countries acknowledged that, in light of the distinguished progress on eliminating the threat of ISIS, the United States of America will continue in the coming months to reduce the number of forces present in Iraq and dialogue with the Iraqi government on the status of the remaining forces and where the focus of the two countries is towards developing a normal security relationship Based on common interests. The United States of America also confirmed that it does not seek to establish permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq, as agreed previously in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement, which states that security cooperation is based on mutual agreements. The Government of Iraq is committed to protecting the military forces of the International Alliance, the Iraqi facilities that host them, in accordance with international law and relevant arrangements regarding the presence of those forces and in the form to be agreed upon between the two countries.

Washington: Reducing the number of American forces in Iraq during the coming months
The United States denied its pursuit of a permanent military presence in Iraq, during the first session of the strategic dialogue between the two countries, which was held yesterday evening, Thursday. pic.twitter.com/FCzFktDVnu

- Hamza Farouk Hassan (@ hamza57148001) June 12, 2020

 

 

On the cultural level, the two governments discussed plans to return the important political archive to the Government of Iraq, and efforts to develop the capacities of Iraqi universities. The two parties also discussed plans to return artifacts and the Baath Party archive to Iraq.

An important series of tweets about the archive of the dissolved Iraqi Baath Party ... The archive is available as a link at the end of the thread.
 https://t.co/DlAfUBJteh

- Samer (@Samer_Hermiz) June 12, 2020

 

 

The two parties reaffirmed their importance to the strategic relationship and their determination to take appropriate steps to enhance the interests of both countries and to achieve security, stability and prosperity in the region. The United States government welcomed the opportunity to reaffirm and strengthen its partnership with Iraq as the Iraqi Prime Minister begins to take over his government duties. Both governments look forward to in-depth discussions on the issues mentioned above at the meeting of the High Coordination Committee for Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC, in July.

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Sounds like to me everything was agreed upon.

 

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An American senator confirms that the strategic dialogue will help Al-Kazemi with a very important file

• Time:12/06/2020 2020 19:24:25
• https://alforatnews.com/news/سيناتور-أمريكي-يؤكد-ان-الحوار-الاستراتيجي-سيساعد-الكاظمي-بملف-مهم-للغاية

{International: Al Furat News} Member of the Foreign Relations Committee in the US Congress, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, stressed the importance of the strategic dialogue with Iraq.

"The United States should use strategic dialogue as a new beginning to engage with the Iraqi government to create long-term stability in the country," Murphy was quoted as saying by the American Foreign Policy magazine.
Murphy added, "The talks represent an opportunity to help the new Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, in dealing with corruption and achieving prosperity for a nation torn by years of war."
"These are lofty goals that require sustained diplomatic attention and American financial support, and at the same time they are critical to American national security and regional stability in the long run," he said.
The Iraqi-American strategic dialogue was launched yesterday afternoon, Thursday, via video technology, and it was decided to hold the second round of it in Washington during the month of July.
The joint statement announced after the meeting that the United States of America will continue in the coming months to reduce the number of forces present in Iraq and dialogue with the Iraqi government on the status of the remaining forces.
The United States also confirmed, according to the statement, "that it is not seeking to establish permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq."
For his part, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi commented that "Iraq, the dialogue, has achieved a great Iraqi achievement calculated for the government, and we emphasized in it the principle of sovereignty and the interest of Iraq first, and we succeeded in achieving great results."
He added in a press statement "was confirmed the US withdrawal from Iraq to all present and there are no rules , " adding that "dialogue produced in recognition of the House 's decision to the US withdrawal, and there will be cooperation at the level of economic relations and other sectors" .anthy
Ammar al - Masoudi

 

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13-06-2020 12:34 AM

Deputy for Al-Fateh: We suppor t the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington, provided that the sovereignty is protected

 

 

Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya: The
deputy of Al-Fateh Hamed Al-Mousawi said Friday that the coalition supported a serious dialogue between Baghdad and Washington on important issues, including the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq.
Mousawi said in a televised statement, followed by "Al-Akhbaria", that "the American side is trying to come out with a accomplishment for the United States during these negotiations, and that what is important in the current negotiations is the exit of the American forces from Iraq."
He added, "The exit of the American forces from Iraq is a basic Iraqi demand, and that America has cunning and false policies towards Iraq."
He explained that "the only card that America uses is its mandate to help fight ISIS during the Abadi government and that the support of the Al-Fateh and Al-Amiri coalition and the rest of the political forces of the Iraqi negotiator has terrorized the American side."

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13-06-2020 01:12 AM

The US State Department: The dialogue with Baghdad was excellent, and it will take us to a new era of relations

 

 

Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya:
The US State Department described today, Friday, the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington in a positive manner, stressing that the dialogue will transfer relations from the military and security to a new stage.
"Her country wants all parties and components to have representatives in the Iraqi government," said Morgan Ortagios, a spokeswoman for the ministry, adding that the United States has provided the largest humanitarian aid to Iraq.
She continued that "the strategic dialogue between America and Iraq was positive, and we will remain In Iraq until the elimination of ISIS, stressing the necessity of “ending the presence of sectarian militias in Iraq.”
She went on to say: “We support the creation of complete democracy in Iraq, and we want to support Iraq to enjoy effective democracy,” calling for “returning the displaced to their areas to achieve stability.”
This stage will focus not only on the security and military field, but also on the political, diplomatic and cultural aspects between the two parties
. We are satisfied and there is no doubt that the strategic dialogue between the United States of America and Iraq is just a first step, and this step is very positive, and we see it as a way to deepen bilateral relations. With Iraq, you know that we have been in Iraq for nearly two decades and we have shed a lot of light on the military and security side. "
She explained, "We have done a lot jointly with the Iraqi government and all the partners in the international coalition as well as the Kurds, and during the past few years we have achieved an excellent job of defeating the ISIS succession, and this is a very important gain, inevitably we will remain guests in Iraq until the time they want them, and until we make sure of the judiciary For ISIS in full, but it is time to take a step towards a more advanced stage in our relations and at this stage we will not focus our focus only on the security and military fields, but also on the political, diplomatic and cultural aspects between the two parties, and we will undoubtedly be interested in economic and financial relations. We want Iraq to become a country where investors The Americans are working in it with complete confidence, so we want to take our relations to a new era. "

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End of 2020 ... Baghdad and Washington sign a strategic treaty

Political| 08:23 - 13/06/2020

 

 

 

 

Baghdad - Mawazine News
, a security and strategic expert, Hisham Al Hashemi, expected on Saturday that Baghdad and Washington will sign a strategic treaty at the end of this year.
Hashemi said: "We expect to sign an Iraqi-American strategic treaty paper, according to the dialogue that will take place in July based on the terms of the agreement concluded in 2008."
Hashemi added, "The Iraqi negotiator was able to extract from the Americans the approval of the parliamentary decision that was issued in January this year regarding the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq."
He stressed, "Iraq in its previous dialogues could not impose a specialized sentence and delete another except in the 2020 dialogue." Ended 29 / A 43

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Kurdistan: The Iraqi-American dialogue is an important step to redefining the course of relations between the two parties

Political| 01:15 - 13/06/2020

 

 

 

 

Baghdad - Mawazine News The
official of the Coordination and Follow-up Department in the Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers, Abdul Hakim Khusraw, on Saturday, the Iraqi-American dialogue, considered an important and good step to redefining the course of relations between the two parties.
Khusrow explained, "Iraq has gone through several very important stages to restore it to normal status in the international and regional community since 2003 and until now."
He added, "The issue of changing regional transformations and crises that have passed in the region in general and in Iraq in particular has created a kind of confusion in international relations even with allies, which necessitated the government to start a dialogue with America to redefine the course of relations between all parties and countries according to mutual relations and interests." The common goals and concerns related to combating terrorism, stability and economic development, whether on the level of Iraq or the regional and international levels, considering that "Corona" has created a kind of political, administrative and economic restructuring of all countries in the world and the international system, after human concerns have become one.
He continued, "The right path for Iraq is to develop economic and cultural relations with the United States and culture through the presence of advisers with the government to restructure the economy and the desired reform, especially during the current stage that must witness diversification in the economy and not rely on oil as a primary source, and that there be a state Institutions that conduct the process of managing and directing the economy and all sectors, adopting a free economy and a strong private sector with legal cover and this is required from Al-Kazemi and needs cooperation with the United States and developed countries. ”
Khusrow pointed out that "Iraq, through internal national reconciliation, opening up to demonstrators and all political parties inside the country and ending the outstanding issues between the center and the region, as the government is the custodian of these files and balanced development in all provinces, we can say that the country has become part of the solution after it was a starting point for problems And political and regional crises, including those related to the issue of balanced relations, "explaining that" the opportunity now exists to develop balanced relations with the United States in accordance with common interests. "Ended 29 / A 43

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A tribute to the Iraqi negotiator and expectations of {a treaty with Washington end of 2020 »

Saturday, June 13, 2020 78

 

 

Baghdad / Omar Abdul Latif

 

 

Experts and researchers in political affairs praised the capabilities of the Iraqi negotiator to conduct an in-depth strategic dialogue with the American side, expecting that the two countries will reach a strategic treaty that will be signed in the fall of this year, expectations confirmed by Agence France-Presse, which quoted government sources, received by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi An invitation to visit the White House this year.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, had indicated, in a press statement, that "the first session of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and America witnessed the handling of economic, political, security and cultural relations between the two countries." ".  

Al-Sahaf added that "this session will be the beginning of a series of other sessions of the strategic dialogue in the hope that the next session will be held directly in Washington when the appropriate conditions are available."  

The writer and researcher on political affairs, Kifah Mahmoud, said in an interview with Al-Sabah: The Iraqi-American dialogue was launched with a focus on key points that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi referred to in his comment on the statement issued after the end of the first round, the most important of which was respect for Iraqi sovereignty and the prevention of the influence of any foreign country It could threaten that. And Mahmoud said that America is working to build a strategic relationship that includes scientific, industrial, agricultural, banking, financial, economic and energy aspects, and for this, the dialogue was the beginning of a new start between the two countries that could develop in the coming months to reach a new strategic agreement that organizes the relationship clearly after the holding of elections in the country . As for the security and strategic expert, Hisham Al-Hashemi, he expected to sign an Iraqi-American strategic treaty paper, according to the dialogue that will take place in July based on the terms of the agreement concluded in 2008. Al-Hashemi added, in an interview with Al-Sabah,

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Washington: Our dialogue with Baghdad is important, and Iran has bad intentions in Iraq

by Editor Iraq news 51 Minutes ago

Hours after the end of the first round of dialogue held between Iraq and the United States, the US State Department confirmed that Iran had shameful intentions in Iraq, and the dialogue with Baghdad was very important.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Morgan Ortagos said in a statement that Washington does not deal with Baghdad as a war zone, noting that the strategic dialogue between the two countries is not limited to discussing the military presence, but also to strengthening the bilateral relationship and political, economic and cultural relations.

She explained that the United States remains the first country in the world to provide humanitarian assistance to Iraq, which strengthens the partnership between the two countries, stressing that America wants the sovereignty and stability of Iraq.

She added, that Iran is looking to turn Iraq into a state that can control it, and that Iranian support for the militias in Iraq was destabilizing the country, indicating that the primary goal of Iran's support for the militias in Iraq is to promote sectarianism and to tear apart and disperse the Iraqi people.

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Barzani's party: Iran and its proxies in Iraq have no objection to the survival of the American forces

Last updated: June 13, 2020 - 11:21 am

Baghdad / Iraq News Network - A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Majed Shankali, said on Saturday that Iraq will have US political and economic support. Shankali said, via tweet on the Twitter platform, that "American forces will remain in the bases of Assad, Hariri and Taji, while reducing the number of their forces between 2500-3000 soldiers." Noting that Iran and its supporters have no objection in short, far from the media drumming . The tweet concluded with the tag # Strategic_ Dialogue.

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The US State Department: The dialogue with Iraq was positive

Last updated: June 13, 2020 - 10:32 am
Baghdad / Iraq News Network - The US State Department described, yesterday evening, Friday, the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington, affirming that the dialogue will transfer relations from the military and security to a new stage. The ministry's spokesperson, Morgan Ortagios, said in a press statement that "her country wishes to All parties and components will have representatives in the Iraqi government, adding that the United States provided the largest humanitarian aid to Iraq. She continued that "the strategic dialogue between America and Iraq was positive, and we will remain in Iraq until the elimination of ISIS," stressing the necessity of "ending the existence of sectarian militias in Iraq." "We support the creation of a full democracy in Iraq, and we want to support Iraq to enjoy an effective democracy," she said, calling for "the return of the displaced to their areas to achieve stability."This stage will focus not only on the security and military field, but also on the political, diplomatic and cultural aspects between the two parties. He continued, “We are satisfied and there is no doubt that the strategic dialogue between the United States of America and Iraq is just a first step, and this step is very positive, and we see it as a way to deepen relations The bilateral with Iraq, you know that we have been in Iraq for nearly two decades and we have shed a lot of light on the military and security side.She explained, “We have done a lot jointly with the Iraqi government and all the partners in the international coalition as well as the Kurds, and during the past few years we have achieved an excellent job of defeating the ISIS caliphate, and this is a very important gain. For ISIS in full, but it is time to take a step towards a more advanced stage in our relations and at this stage we will not focus our focus only on the security and military fields, but also on the political, diplomatic and cultural aspects between the two parties, and we will undoubtedly be interested in economic and financial relations. We want Iraq to become a country where investors The Americans are working in it with complete confidence, so we want to take our relations to a new era. ”

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US Assistant Secretary of State: The negotiations did not discuss the scheduling of the troop withdrawal

Editing Date: 13/6/2020 13:23 • 37 times read

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US Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs David Schenker gave a briefing on the strategic dialogue between the United States and Iraq, while stressing that the negotiations did not discuss the scheduling of US troop withdrawals.

"We invited the government of Iraq to enter into a strategic dialogue under the Strategic Framework Agreement, and our government began the first session of the strategic dialogue via closed-circuit television, where the Iraqi delegation was headed by former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Karim Hashem," the website quoted the briefing as saying in response to reporters' questions. Mustafa, the American delegation was headed by Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs David Hill.
He added, "The session discussed many areas of bilateral cooperation, including security, economy, culture, and energy. On the American side, we also had representatives from the ministries of defense, treasury, and energy, as well as the National Security Council."
He explained, "The Iraqi government has renewed its commitment to us to protect American and other forces present in Iraq at the invitation of the government to fight ISIS," stressing by saying: "We have made it clear that we will continue to support the Iraqi government."
In response to a question from CNN's correspondent regarding a timetable for the withdrawal of US forces, Schenker replied, "There was no discussion of a timetable" for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
In response to a question from Sky News on the announcement of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi that there was a plan to assassinate him when he went to Mosul and whether there was any idea he had on the subject, Schenker answered, "Sorry, I cannot comment on that, but I would like to say only one thing, that The current Iraqi Prime Minister is a patriot and there are many forces in Iraq against these principles, and this will not surprise me. ”

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Deputy: The next rounds will include the finer details of the dialogue between Baghdad and Washington

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Deputy Governor of Al-Hikma Movement Jassem Al-Bukhati, on Saturday, suggested that the minute and deep details be discussed in the upcoming rounds of dialogue and negotiation between the Iraqi and American sides, calling on the Iraqi negotiator to beware and learn from the lessons of previous agreements.

Bakhati said in an interview with Alsumaria News, "The first session in the course of negotiations is between Baghdad AndWashington It is a general session in which the main axes are addressed, while the second will be totally different from it, given that most of the current axes are of branches and depths in the process of explanation and sub-agreements, "noting that" all the important axes that are supposed to be addressed during the negotiations did not show their features in detail, where The first conference gave generalities, among them talk about agreement on the withdrawal process, the support of the Iraqi government, and support Iraq In holding elections and other generalities. "

 

 

Bakhati added, "Sailing in the important axes and studying its details in an accurate and in-depth manner on both sides is in need of more than one round, which will go on and take more clearer dimensions to be more clear to Iraqi, American and international public opinion," pointing out that "the American side spoke very clearly of its agreement to Withdrawal, but with periods that were called the term troop reduction without setting a time limit, either Iraq He went towards the withdrawal of all forces, without mentioning the period, the mechanism of withdrawal, or the remaining proportions, but rather it was general talk.

Bakhati stressed, "The Iraqi negotiator must learn from the lessons of previous agreements, be careful and review the steps of previous conferences and what are their outputs in order to have a sufficient outcome to go to agreements that are not similar to their predecessors but that they are clear and have precise and clear features and mechanisms of understanding and cooperation between the two countries and without generalities ".

It is worth noting the first rounds of strategic dialogue between Iraq And the United States of America was launched yesterday, Thursday.

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US wants to encourage American investment in Iraq: State Department spokesperson

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Rudaw

https://www.rudaw.net/english/interview/13062020

 

US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus speaking to Rudaw on June 12, 2020. Photo: Rudaw TV

 

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — The US wants to foster American economic investment in Iraq, US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus told Rudaw on Friday.

“We want Iraq to be a place that American businesses want to invest [in] and feel confident in doing business,” Ortagus told Rudaw TV late Friday, adding that they want to move their current relationship with Iraq to a “new era,”looking beyond military and security issues.

The US has handed over many military bases to the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) but provides air support in military operations against the Islamic State (ISIS). 

The comments follow the start of strategic dialogue talks between Baghdad and Washington, in which the US affirmed its commitment to reduce its troop presence in Iraq. 

However, Ortagus said that “we will remain guests of the people of Iraq as long as they will have us in order to ensure the final defeat of ISIS.”

This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

 Rudaw: Yesterday, the first round of talks between the US and Iraq took place. Is the State Department satisfied with the outcome of the meeting?

Yes, we are … this strategic dialogue between the United States and Iraq is just the first step. It is a very positive step but this is what we see as the way forward into our more mature relationship with Iraq. We have been present in Iraq for almost two decades, and we have been always very focused on the military and the security aspects. We have done something together - the United States, the Government of Iraq, all of our Coalition partners and the Kurds as well - we have done something incredibly significant in the past few years, which is to defeat the territorial caliphate of ISIS (the Islamic State). That’s incredibly important. It cannot be stated enough and we will remain guests of the people of Iraq as long as they will have us in order to ensure the final defeat of ISIS. Saying that, it is time to move on to a more sophisticated phase of our relationship, and that phase involves focusing on not just military and security, but focusing on the political, the diplomatic, the cultural relationship between our two governments, and focusing on the economic and financial relationship as well.  We want Iraq to be a place that American businesses want to invest [in] and feel confident in doing business, and that’s why we hope to move this relationship forward into a new era.  


According to Iraq’s constitution, balance between ethnic groups  must be considered in the running of the state. In the joint statement,the US emphasizes its support for the return and reintegration of displaced people, especially the smaller components of Iraqi society that were targeted by ISIS. Does this support include the implementation of the constitution which many components of Iraqi society, especially the Kurds, say is not being fully implemented? 

We are certainly going get to get into the weeds on those issues. Not just in Iraq, but around the world, making sure that Internally Displaced People are respected and are allowed to go back to their homelands - that’s something we think is important for security and stability. When you look at this relationship holistically, it is important that the United States and all of Iraq’s neighbours and countries that have vested interests in Iraq are focused on the stability and security of Iraq. That means focusing on bringing all elements of society and all groups together. We know that not every country has Iraq’s best interests at heart. We know Iran, for example, often tries through their Shiite militias to foment sectarianism, to drive Iraqi against Iraqi. We are against that. We want to bring all sides of Iraqi society together, we want their neighbours to be responsible and the United States wants to remain a positive force for good in Iraq. 


The joint statement emphasises organizing free, fair, and credible elections. Does the US support holding elections as scheduled, or snap elections as per protestors demands?

We are going to keep some of our conversation with our counterparts in Iraq confidential but I would say that holistically what we are supportive of in the United States is a thriving and functioning democracy in Iraq. That’s why we were encouraged by the new prime minister [Mustafa al-Kadhimi] and his team willing to take, so far, these issues seriously. We know that a democracy like the United States and those around the world people are accountable to their governments, and people are accountable to their people and democracies. You have rule of law. You have ease of doing business because businesses know there is a thriving judicial sector, there is a thriving regulated economic sector. All these things are important. So what we want for Iraq is not a country that remains at war. We do not want that. We want the final defeat of ISIS. We want a country that moves into a new era, a country that has a stable and functioning democracy. That is why we are always willing to support the outcome of democracy in Iraq because we believe in the sovereignty of the Iraqi people through the democratic process to choose what’s best for their country, and that is what we will keep pushing with our counterparts in the government of Iraq.  


Since 2010, Iraq has headed from federalism toward a more central state, which contradicts the Iraqi constitution. In the joint statement there is no mention of federalism. Is federalism still important from the US perspective?

I think that what is important for us is to have a thriving democracy…a thriving central government but  I think it is very important to know that the United States seeks to see that all parties, all peoples and all cultures within Iraq are represented fundamentally and fairly within their central government. We also have federalism [in the US]. We have states and local municipalities and we come together in Washington in the central government area. So, it is possible to achieve this but Iraq won’t be able to achieve this as long as they have neighbours that are fomenting unrest in the region, that are trying to foment sectarianism  and to pit Iraqis against each other. So that's why it is so important for us to focus on strengthening democracy and strengthening the ability, through elections, for the Iraqi people to make decisions that are best for their own futures.  


Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the decline in oil prices and problems between Erbil and Baghdad, the Kurdistan Regional Government can’t pay civil servant salaries on time. How much does the US want to end the problems between Erbil and Baghdad? 
 
That’s really something our ambassador and all of our diplomats on the ground will be focused on.  The United States remains the largest humanitarian assistance donor to Iraq, more than any country in the world - that’s something that we are incredibly proud of. I mean it is not just Iraq [that suffers due to the drop in oil prices]. It is countries around the region. The United States as well suffers from low oil prices because we are an exporter and energy exporter as well. So we certainly understand the predicament that many countries, including Iraq, face when you have competing priorities for thinner budgets. That’s something we hope to help the government of Iraq deal with…this is a

conversation that we are having, not only with Iraq, but with a lot of countries in the Middle East who face the same competing priorities.  

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I have noticed in my own life, in the lives of people I know, there are key points in a person's life. Key decisions, that if you make the right choice, can lead to much happiness. If you make the wrong choice, can lead to decades of misery. This is a timeless truth for every person, for every country. This is true of this current situation in Iraq. It's true of this investment. If we are right...and I think we are...we are about to come into much fortune, much happiness. We are at a "hinge of history". Iraq is being given a golden opportunity by the United States. Work with us, you'll be rich. Work with Iran, you'll lose everything. Opportunities like this don't come around often. Almost never. Not for you, not for me, not for Iraq. Our investment, plus the future of Iraq, it pivots on these negotiations. Now is when it will be decided, if we are in a game of fools, or not. William Shakespeare understood this concept, centuries ago. I still remember this quote from High School, Julius Caesar:

 

Brutus:
There is a tide in the affairs of men.
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures. 

 

 

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Joint statement of the Iraqi and American government on the strategic dialogue

Discussions of the strategic dialogue between the Iraqi and the American government through the closed video meetings circle

 June 14, 2020 12:49 PM

Mubasher: The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the text of the joint statement issued by the governments of Iraq and the United States on the occasion of launching the strategic dialogue.

The Foreign Ministry said, in a statement issued yesterday, that according to the Strategic Framework Agreement of 2008 for the relationship of friendship and cooperation concluded between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, strategic dialogue discussions were held.

The meeting took place through the video-conferencing circle, between the delegations of the two parties represented by the Senior Undersecretary of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Karim Hashem Mustafa for the Republic of Iraq, and the Under Secretary of State for Political Relations David Hill on the government of the United States of America.

Discussions covered security, counter-terrorism, economics, energy, political issues and cultural relations.

The two countries reaffirmed their principles agreed upon in the Strategic Framework Agreement, in addition to the principles set forth in the exchange of diplomatic notes and the Republic of Iraq’s correspondence to the UN Security Council.

The United States of America, according to the State Department's statement, reaffirmed its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and the relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities. 

Economy and energy cooperation

With regard to economic and energy issues, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the two countries have realized the enormous economic challenges facing Iraq in light of the two pandemic crises Covid-19, the decline in oil prices, and the need for Iraq to adopt fundamental economic reforms.

The United States discussed providing Iraq with economic advisers to work directly with the government of Iraq, in order to help enhance the level of international support for the reform efforts of the Government of Iraq, including support provided by international financial institutions regarding serious plans to enact substantial economic reforms.

The two governments discussed potential investment projects involving international American companies in the energy sector and other areas, provided that the conditions for work are favorable.

Reducing the number of troops in Iraq and the future of military bases

With regard to the security partnership, the two countries acknowledged that, in light of the distinguished progress on eliminating the threat of ISIS, the United States of America will continue in the coming months to reduce the number of forces present in Iraq, and dialogue with the Iraqi government on the status of the remaining forces and where the focus of the two countries is towards developing a security relationship Naturalism based on common interests.

The United States of America confirmed that it does not seek to establish permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq, as agreed previously in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement, which states that security cooperation takes place on the basis of mutual agreements.

The Government of Iraq is committed to protecting the military forces of the International Alliance, and the Iraqi facilities that host them in line with international law and relevant arrangements regarding the presence of those forces and in the form to be agreed upon between the two countries, according to the statement.

Helping Iraq to implement its government program

Regarding political aspects, the United States of America has expressed its support for the Republic of Iraq, not only through close bilateral cooperation at the security and political levels, but also through its support for Iraq and its new government.

The two countries reaffirmed their importance to assist Iraq in implementing its governmental and reform program in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Iraqi people, including continuing humanitarian efforts, restoring stability, rebuilding the country, and organizing free, fair and fair elections.

The United States, in cooperation with its international partners, affirmed its continued support for the preparations made by Iraq for the elections, and efforts to support the rule of law, human rights, and the return of displaced persons and facilitate their integration, especially minorities in Iraqi society that have been subjected to genocide by ISIS.

Plans to return artifacts to Iraq

On the cultural level, the two governments discussed plans to return the important political archive to the Government of Iraq, and efforts to develop the capacities of Iraqi universities.

The two parties discussed plans to return artifacts and the Baath Party archive to Iraq.

The two parties reaffirmed their importance to the strategic relationship and their intention to take appropriate steps to promote the interests of both countries and to achieve security, stability and prosperity in the region.

The United States government welcomed the opportunity to reaffirm and strengthen its partnership with Iraq as the Iraqi Prime Minister begins to take over his government duties.

According to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry statement, both governments look forward to in-depth discussions on the issues mentioned above at the meeting of the High Coordination Committee for Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC, in July 2020.

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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue

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JUNE 11, 2020

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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq.

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The delegation of the Republic of Iraq, led by Senior Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa, and the delegation of the United States Government, led by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale, held Strategic Dialogue discussions via video teleconference today, in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq. The discussions covered security and counterterrorism, economics and energy, political issues, and cultural relations.

The two countries reaffirmed the principles agreed upon by the two sides in the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA), as well as the principles in the exchange of diplomatic notes and the letters of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations Security Council dated 25 June 2014 (S/2014/440) and 20 September 2014 [S/2014/691] respectively. The United States reaffirmed its respect for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities.

On economic and energy issues, the two countries recognized the enormous economic challenges facing Iraq in light of the two crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and the decline in oil prices, and on the need for Iraq to enact fundamental economic reforms. The United States discussed providing economic advisors to work directly with the Government of Iraq to help advance international support for Iraq’s reform efforts, including from the international financial institutions in connection with firm plans to enact fundamental economic reforms. The two governments discussed the potential for investment projects involving world-class U.S. firms in the energy and other sectors, provided that business conditions are favorable.

On political issues, the United States of America expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Iraq, not only through close bilateral cooperation on the security and political levels, but also through its support for Iraq and the new Iraqi government. The two nations reiterated the importance of assisting Iraq in implementing its governmental program and reforms in a manner that reflects the aspirations of the Iraqi people, including carrying out humanitarian efforts, restoring stability, rebuilding the country, and organizing free, fair and credible elections. The United States, with its international partners, emphasized its continued support for Iraq’s electoral preparations, efforts to strengthen rule of law, human rights, and the return and reintegration of displaced people, especially the smaller components of Iraqi society that were targeted for genocide by ISIS.

On the security partnership, the two countries recognized that in light of significant progress towards eliminating the ISIS threat, over the coming months the U.S. would continue reducing forces from Iraq and discuss with the Government of Iraq the status of remaining forces as both countries turn their focus towards developing a bilateral security relationship based on strong mutual interests. The United States reiterated that it does not seek nor request permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq, as previously agreed to in the 2008 SFA which provides for security cooperation to be undertaken on the basis of mutual agreement. The Government of Iraq committed to protecting the military personnel of the International Coalition and the Iraqi facilities hosting them consistent with international law and the specific arrangements for their presence as will be decided upon by the two countries.

On the cultural front, the two governments discussed plans to return important political archives to the Government of Iraq and efforts to increase the capabilities of Iraqi universities. The two sides also discussed plans to return artifacts and the Baath Party archives to Iraq.

The two sides reaffirmed the importance of the strategic relationship and their determination to take appropriate steps to enhance it in the interest of both countries and to achieve security, stability, and prosperity in the region. The United States Government welcomed the opportunity to reaffirm and strengthen its partnership with Iraq as Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi begins his term in office. The two governments look forward to in-depth discussions of the above issues at a Strategic Dialogue Higher Coordination Committee meeting in Washington, D.C., likely in July.