Iraq, US Sign 48 Agreements During Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's Visit
Energy and technology deals dominate the package as Iraq seeks investment to offset lost oil revenue and improve weak infrastructure, officials said.
- Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi signed 48 agreements and partnerships with American companies during his visit to the United States, his office announced Saturday.
- Oil-Rich Iraq seeks economic recovery after decades of war and failing public services, compounded by revenue losses from the Middle East war's impact on oil exports.
- Iraqi officials stated agreements include "cooperation and partnerships involving the ministries of oil and electricity" with ExxonMobil, KBR, GE Vernova, Shell, and Halliburton.
- At a White House meeting on Tuesday, President Donald Trump praised Zaidi as a "champion," signaling growing confidence between Baghdad and Washington.
- Discussions also covered the Global Coalition's future military mission and Iraq's commitment to place all weapons under state control by September's end.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi concluded his first official visit to the United States on Saturday, July 18, 2026. After five days of official meetings, including a one-on-one with Donald Trump and an Iraqi-American business summit, some fifty agreements and partnerships were signed. These could transform relations between the two countries, which until now have been largely focused on military and security issues.
Iraq has signed 48 agreements and partnerships with US companies, mainly oil companies.
Iraq has signed 48 agreements and partnerships with American companies, especially in the oil sector, during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the United States, his office announced Sunday, according to AFP.
Iraqi PMO: 'Prime Minister Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi witnessed, yesterday evening Friday Baghdad time, the signing of (48) agreements, memoranda of understanding, cooperation, and partnership declarations between various public and private sectors in Iraq and the United States of America, establishing a clear path for economic and financial cooperation between the two countries, and advancing the relationship to an advanced level of exchange that serves the interests of both parties.'
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