Foreign Relations with Iraq

By: Lorenzo Rosales

Political:
U.S. assistance also continues to help build

the capacity of Iraqs civil society

organizations and elected representatives,
including assistance in the modernization of
Iraqi law and seeks to increase participation
in the democratic process.
U.S. bilateral assistance aims to preserve
the strategic, political, and economic
importance of the U.S.-Iraq partnership in a
changing Middle East region.

Military:
U.S. security assistance supports the

development of a modern, accountable,

and professional Iraqi military capable of
defending Iraq and its borders.
U.S. security assistance programs promote
civilian oversight of the military, adherence
to the rule of law, and the respect for
human rights, while increasing the Iraqi
militarys capability to respond to threats
and conduct counter-terrorism operations.

Economic:
Iraq is gradually deepening its trade with

the international community, both imports

and exports showing rapid growth in recent
years.
A number of U.S. companies are active in
Iraq, including in the energy, defense,
Information technology, automotive,
transportation sectors.

Historical Overview:
The December 2011 departure of U.S.

troops from Iraq marked a milestone in our

relationship as Iraq continues to develop as
a sovereign, stable, and self-reliant country.
The U.S. maintains vigorous and broad
engagement with Iraq on diplomatic,
political, economic, and security issues in
accordance with the U.S.-Iraq Strategic
Framework Agreement.