Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Iraqi President Barham Salih

Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Iraqi President Barham Salih
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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

December 21, 2018

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The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Iraqi President Barham Salih. Secretary Pompeo discussed the recent territorial defeat of ISIS in Syria with President Salih and reaffirmed U.S. support for Iraq as it continues to fight ISIS remnants and builds a more stable, prosperous future. The Secretary also stressed the importance of our long-term bilateral partnership, anchored by the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, and the necessity of supporting Iraq’s economic development and independence.

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Published December 21, 2018 at 07:28PM
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