U.S. President Donald Trump Calls Iraq’s PM-Designate Ali al-Zaidi, Invites Him to Washington

 Peregraf — U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Thursday with Iraqi Prime Minister-designate (PM-designate) Ali al-Zaidi, congratulating him on his appointment and inviting him to visit Washington, D.C., following the formation of the new government.

According to a statement from the Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, the discussion focused on strengthening strategic bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States.

President Trump congratulated al-Zaidi on his official designation to lead the next administration and extended a formal invitation for an official visit to the U.S. capital once the cabinet formation process is complete.

Focus on Strategic Partnership

During the dialogue, both parties discussed methods to further develop cooperation across various sectors and reaffirmed their commitment to the strategic partnership between the two nations.

They also emphasized joint efforts regarding regional stability and bilateral coordination in political, economic, and security fields. This interaction occurs amidst the broader context of the US-Israel War on Iran, which continues to influence regional diplomatic maneuvers.

The call took place as al-Zaidi continues consultations with Iraqi political factions to finalize his cabinet within the constitutional timeframe.