Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Meeting With Speaker Mohammad al-Halbusi

Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Meeting With Speaker Mohammad al-Halbusi
Readout

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

October 15, 2018

---

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

On October 14, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met in Baghdad with newly elected Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mohammad al-Halbusi. The Deputy Secretary congratulated Speaker Halbusi on his election and together they committed to continue to build a strong and multi-dimensional relationship, particularly with respect to trade, finance, political, security, and diplomatic cooperation.

Deputy Secretary Sullivan reiterated the United States’ support for the Government of Iraq’s efforts to facilitate the safe and voluntary return of internally displaced persons, particularly those from vulnerable religious and ethnic minority communities. Finally, the Deputy Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the people of Iraq through economic development, cultural exchange, and government relations.

The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department.
External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.

Published October 15, 2018 at 07:27PM
Read more at https://travel.state.gov