Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Qadimi discussed with U.S. President Joe Biden during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit, which was attended by the U.S., Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Iraq, Egypt and Jordan in Jeddah, “a number of regional issues, and they agreed that the relationship between Iraq and the United States is based on common interests, strengthening the sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability of Iraq, and a commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership in a way that is in the interests of both countries.

Both sides reaffirmed, according to a joint statement by Al-Kazemi and Biden, “their mutual commitment to a strong bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States in accordance with the strategic framework agreement and their determination to continue to coordinate security.” to ensure that ISIS doesn’t come back again” and stressed “the importance of forming a new Iraqi government that is responsive.” a stable, united, prosperous and sovereign Iraq, including Kurdistan.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the strategic framework agreement on friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, which governs common political, economic, cultural and security relations between the two countries. important element for achieving stability in the region”.

The two leaders also stressed the importance of strengthening Iraqi democratic institutions so that Iraqi security forces can bring security and stability to Iraq and the region. President Biden expressed gratitude for Iraq’s efforts to return and rehabilitate Iraqi families and children, and to prosecute Iraqi ISIS fighters. from Syria, and He welcomes further cooperation to address this critical issue.”

They agreed that “close cooperation in military and security matters, as well as overall support for Iraq in the fight against terrorism, was a decisive factor in ensuring the final defeat of ISIS.” They also discussed “the importance of Iraq’s regional role, especially in facilitating communication and building confidence among the countries of the region, and in particular that the recent historic agreements between Iraq and the Gulf Interconnection Authority will provide Iraq with energy at reasonable prices.” , and assist it in its efforts to meet the needs of its citizens.”

Biden touched on “the importance the United States places on building a prosperous and diversified Iraqi economy that is interconnected with its region and the global economic system and capable of meeting the basic needs of the Iraqi people.”

Both sides noted “the importance of fighting corruption in building confidence in official Iraqi institutions as well as supporting economic growth.”

For his part, Al-Kazemi reaffirmed his “commitment to promoting initiatives to bring Iraq’s neighbors and friends closer to finding local solutions to regional problems and achieving sustainable stability.”