Iraq, US discuss upcoming meeting between CBI, Treasury Department

 Iraq, US discuss upcoming meeting between CBI, Treasury Department

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski. Photo: PMO

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, discussed on Monday the agenda for the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) and US Treasury Department meetings set for next week.

The discussion between Al-Sudani and Romanowski covered bilateral ties as well as collaboration in a number of areas, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

The CBI and US Treasury Department’s cooperative relationship was also reviewed, as several subjects would be covered in their upcoming meeting next week.

The two parties also talked about the terrible events taking place in Gaza, the acts of genocide against defenseless civilians by Israeli occupation forces, and the worsening humanitarian situation.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Iraq’s unwavering stance on the Palestinian issue, highlighting the need to stop the Israeli attacks, open safe corridors allowing the delivery of food and medical aid to civilians, and guarantee the rights of the Palestinians to live in security, according to the statement.

Al-Sudani also indicated Iraq’s commitment to protecting diplomatic missions and security advisors of the international coalition to combat ISIS, stressing that Iraqi security is taking the necessary measures to maintain security and stability in Iraq.