Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi

Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi
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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

September 19, 2018

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: ‎

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Mohammed Halbusi, Iraq’s new Speaker of the Council of Representatives. The Secretary congratulated Speaker Halbusi on his new position and underlined that the United States looks forward to working with him in this most important new role. The Secretary pledged to continue to stand with Iraqis as they pursue security, prosperity and stability. The Secretary emphasized his support for Iraq’s territorial integrity and sovereignty especially at this critical time. Finally, the Secretary noted his support for Iraq’s efforts to form a moderate, nationalist, Iraqi government, pursuant to the constitutional timeline, that is responsive to the aspirations of the Iraqi people.

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Published September 19, 2018 at 08:44PM
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