Iraq PM to visit Washington to boost economic ties with U.S.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi plans a visit to Washington in mid-July to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties with the United States. The visit aims to enhance strategic cooperation based on mutual interests.

BAGHDAD, June 16 (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Washington in mid-July with the aim of deepening strategic ties with the United States, focusing primarily on economic, trade, and investment cooperation, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi described the visit as an effort "to enhance the Iraqi-U.S. partnership based on mutual interests".