Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein participated today, Wednesday, in a discussion session organized by the Gulf Arab States Institute in Washington, D.C., moderated by the institute's president, Ambassador Douglas Sullivan, in the presence of several officials, diplomats, researchers, and representatives of U.S. and international institutions.
The Foreign Ministry stated in a statement received by the Video News Agency that the session addressed the current Iraqi government's experience compared to previous governments, its priorities in managing internal files, and shaping foreign policy, in light of the minister's participation in governmental work across several Iraqi governments and the experience he has gained in managing political and diplomatic affairs.
It added that the session featured a discussion on the issue of non-governmental actors and armed factions in Iraq, the challenges associated with the existence of armed groups outside the framework of state institutions, and the government's efforts to address this issue, and its implications on the performance of state institutions, as well as its impact on the Foreign Ministry's ability to implement a unified foreign policy that reflects the official positions of the Republic of Iraq.
The discussions also touched on Iraq's relations with its regional surroundings, particularly the Gulf Arab countries, the prospects for enhancing political, economic, and security cooperation, alongside Iraq's role in supporting dialogue pathways, establishing foundations for security and stability, and expanding cooperation and partnership at both the regional and international levels.
It clarified that this participation is part of the dialogues that Fuad Hussein conducts with think tanks, research centers, and institutions concerned with international affairs, aimed at introducing the trends of Iraqi foreign policy, reviewing Iraq's views on regional and international issues, and enhancing communication with political and academic circles in the United States.