Baghdad:Iraq and the United States have signed an agreement to transfer the US Embassy’s diplomatic support site at Baghdad International Airport to the Iraqi government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that this move is part of broader efforts to regulate bilateral relations between the two nations.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the signing ceremony was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. Representing Iraq, the Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations, Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, signed the agreement, while Acting Charg© d’Affaires Steven Fagin represented the United States.

The agreement is a step towards finalizing procedures related to ending the mission of the International Coalition and the foreign military presence in Iraq by September 30, 2026, as per the Ministry’s statement. The Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations emphasized the importance of this development in enhancing cooperation and partnership in economic, development, and energy sectors.

Acting Charg© d’Affaires Steven Fagin expressed the US government’s support for strengthening relations between Baghdad and Washington, highlighting mutual respect for sovereignty and the potential for new collaborative opportunities. Both parties agreed that the agreement represents progress in regulating relations and establishing frameworks for a new phase of cooperation that benefits both countries and their citizens.