Al-Zaidi: Relationship with the US Will Shift from Military to Economic Partnership

Baghdad – INA

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi affirmed on Wednesday that the relationship between Iraq and the United States will shift from a military one to an economic partnership.

Al-Zaidi stated in remarks reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Combating corruption is at the top of my priorities."

He added, "The relationship with the United States will shift from a military one to an economic partnership," noting that "most factions have already begun handing over their weapons to the state."

He continued, "We want OPEC to increase our oil production in line with Iraq's oil capabilities and population size."

He clarified that "after the withdrawal of all US forces, there will be no justification or need for any resistance in Iraq."