Baghdad: Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson at the U.S. Capitol, stated the Media Office of the Prime Minister in a statement, and received by The Iraqi News Agency-INA.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting between Prime Minister Al-Zaidi and Speaker Johnson was held to discuss matters of mutual interest between Iraq and the United States. The discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in various sectors.

The meeting was part of Prime Minister Al-Zaidi's official visit to the United States, where he engaged with several high-ranking officials. This particular engagement with Speaker Johnson was seen as a significant step in fostering diplomatic ties between Iraq and the U.S., focusing on shared goals and mutual interests.