Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is scheduled to depart for Washington on Monday, leading a formal government delegation following an official invitation from the United States, according to a statement made Sunday by government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi.
Al-Aboudi addressed reporters at a press conference, saying, “The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sector as Iraq prepares to bring in various U.S. companies that will provide momentum to increase oil production capacity.”
The visit signals a push by Baghdad to deepen energy cooperation with American firms as Iraq works to expand its petroleum output.
