Economic Affairs Archives | U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Iraq

U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Meets with Iraqi Leaders

U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry met with Iraqi leaders, including Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi, yesterday to discuss improving economic ties between our two countries and working together toward greater energy independence for Iraq. This was the first cabinet-level visit from the United States to meet with the Prime Minister and the meeting underscored ...

By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, News, U.S. & Iraq, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

U.S. Charge D’Affairs at the American Chamber of Commerce-Iraq meeting

At the American Chamber of Commerce-Iraq quarterly meeting in Baghdad July 25, Chargé d’Affaires Joey Hood urged the government of Iraq to take advantage of “win-win” business deals that would bring American innovation and technology to the Iraqi market.

By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 25 July, 2018 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events

U.S. Embassy Announces First-Step in $1 Billion Sovereign Loan Guarantee for Iraq

Today the Government of Iraq signed a loan guarantee agreement with the United States. The signing represents the first step in the process for Iraq to obtain greater access to international capital markets. After specific legal requirements and policy considerations have been satisfied, Iraq can move forwards to become the beneficiary of a U.S. sovereign ...

By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, Events, News, Press Releases

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