Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hussein

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein today in Washington D.C. On the occasion of the D-ISIS Ministerial, Secretary Blinken underscored the sustained U.S. commitment to defeating ISIS around the world to ensure greater security and stability. The two leaders discussed the importance of sustaining diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of conflicts in the region. The Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister reaffirmed the shared vision to building an enduring partnership between the United States and Iraq in accordance with Strategic Framework Agreement, including a comprehensive security relationship that supports a stable, secure, and sovereign Iraq.

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