Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani sent a congratulatory message to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, on the occasion of his assuming his duties as President of the United States.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister's media office, the congratulatory message included the Prime Minister's affirmation of Iraq's aspiration to strengthen cooperation and partnership with the United States within the framework of the Strategic Framework Agreement and the shared interests of both countries. He highlighted the importance of working to support the foundations of stability, security, and development regionally and internationally.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the Iraqi government is committed to strategic relations with the United States and seeks to activate and expand the implementation of all bilateral memorandums of understanding and bilateral security and economic coordination under the umbrella of respecting sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs. He pointed out the necessity of strengthening bilateral exchange in cultural and technological fields, as well as in investment and sustainable development.