Foreign Minister Meets U.S. National Security Advisor at White House to Discuss Regional Issues and Bilateral Relations

U.S. National Security Advisor Mr. Michael Waltz received Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein on 29 April 2025, at the White House in Washington, DC. The meeting was attended by Eric Trager, director for the Middle East and North Africa, and Matt Vilansky, Director of the Iraq and Syria Office.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Waltz welcomed the Minister’s visit, stressing the importance of continuing dialogue and coordination between the two countries.

On his part, Minister Hussein gave a detailed presentation on his visit to Washington, explaining its objectives and the results of the bilateral meetings he held with senior U.S. officials.

The two sides discussed the security situation in the region and current challenges. As well they discussed the progress of the ongoing negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, underlining the importance to reach an agreed outcome consistent with President Donald Trump’s policy of resolving regional issues through peaceful means.

In addition, the meeting addressed the issue of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the outstanding issues between oil companies on the one hand, and the regional and federal governments on the other.

The two sides also reviewed latest developments in Syria and ways to support regional stability.

At the end of the meeting, Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed that the security situation in Iraq is stable and secure, noting that Baghdad is preparing to receive Arab leaders on May 17 during the Arab Summit.

He also extended an invitation to the U.S. National Security Advisor and his team to visit Iraq and observe the positive developments the country is witnessing on the security, political, and economic levels.