Exclusive: The US State Department outlines Trump’s strategy toward Iraq.
The US State Department outlined the Trump administration’s strategy toward Iraq on Friday, emphasizing that the United States prioritizes “trade over conflict.”
The ministry’s clarification came in an exclusive comment to Shafaq News Agency regarding how the US administration interpreted the letter of thanks recently sent by President Donald Trump to the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in which he praised his efforts in supporting “peacebuilding” and “ending regional conflicts.”
Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump expressed his thanks and appreciation to Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani for his efforts to promote peace and peaceful coexistence, and his endeavors to end conflicts in the Middle East.
In this regard, a State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News Agency, “President Trump has prioritized trade over conflict,” noting that Washington “actively supports the growing interest of American companies in the Iraqi market.”
According to the spokesperson, these companies “will bring advanced technology, increased revenue, and improved customer service to Iraq,” as Iraq focuses on improving internal security and transparency. He reiterated the United States’ commitment to “partners across Iraq working to build a truly sovereign, stable, and prosperous state.”
He emphasized that the bilateral partnership aims to “protect Iraq’s sovereignty, enhance regional stability, and strengthen economic relations,” adding that this is “in line with the Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States and Iraq.”
The spokesman concluded by saying that this agreement includes cooperation on key issues such as “Iraq’s energy independence from Iran, the commercial investment climate, private sector and banking reforms, in addition to cultural preservation, educational opportunities, security, and defense.”
In his letter to Nechirvan Barzani, President Trump emphasized the importance of “overcoming old rivalries” for “a shared future of peace, success, and progress.”
Shafaq.com