The United States extended formal congratulations to the people of Iraq on their National Day, marked on October 3, with the State Department issuing a message that underscored the close ties between the two countries and pointed to recent diplomatic progress as evidence of a strengthening relationship.
Central to the message was Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington in July, during which he met with President Trump at the White House. The State Department described the meeting as having "reaffirmed the close friendship" between the two nations and their "shared commitment to a strong and prosperous future." Historic economic partnerships were announced during the visit, which Washington said demonstrated the potential for cooperation between American and Iraqi businesses.
The statement also welcomed Iraq's efforts to strengthen its sovereignty and to contribute to security and stability across the region.
In marking the occasion, the United States said it celebrated "the history, resilience, and achievements of the Iraqi people" and expressed anticipation for continued growth and partnership between the two countries. The message closed with an expression of warm wishes to Iraq as it commemorates the national occasion.
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