Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Iraqi Speaker of the Council of Representatives Mohammed al-Halbusi


Press Statement

Robert Palladino

Deputy Spokesperson

Washington, DC
March 28, 2019


Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Iraqi Speaker of the Council of Representatives Mohammed al-Halbusi. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ support for a strong, sovereign, and prosperous Iraq, as outlined in our bilateral Strategic Framework Agreement, as well as ongoing U.S. efforts to assist in meeting Iraq’s critical development needs. The Secretary underlined his support for an Iraq open to the region and the world. The Secretary also emphasized our continued commitment to working with the Government of Iraq and the Iraqi Security Forces to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS.