Biden looks for continuity in Iraq as US hosts strategic dialogue
SHARE US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein will tackle security and economic co-operation on Wednesday in the first strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington since President Joe Biden entered office. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi was the first Arab leader to receive a call from Mr Biden in February. The dialogue, which will happen online because of Covid-19, was prompted by a request from Iraq to clarify critical issues in the relationship. The White House said that trade, culture and climate are on the agenda, as well as security and ...
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