US and Iraq Highlight ‘Common Work’ in Their Second Round of Talks

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8/19/2020|Updated: 8/19/2020

The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein highlighted common areas of work discussed in their second strategic dialogue, during a joint press conference in Washington on Aug. 19.

“We are committed to helping Iraq achieve economic prosperity, freedom from foreign meddling in its internal affairs, and improve relations with its neighbors as well,” said Pompeo.

Venus Upadhayaya

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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.

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