Baghdad:The US State Department has affirmed its support for Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s efforts to consolidate Iraqi sovereignty.

According to Iraqi News Agency, US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced that the United States successfully completed the withdrawal of its forces from Iraq by September 30. This move was in full accordance with the timeline previously agreed upon with the Iraqi federal government.

Pigott highlighted that the withdrawal reflects the growing and evolving capabilities of the Iraqi security forces and the Peshmerga forces in the Kurdistan Region. He noted that it marks the beginning of a significant new chapter in the bilateral relationship between Iraq and the United States.

The US spokesperson emphasized the country’s commitment to establishing a robust security and economic partnership with both the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. He confirmed US support for Prime Minister Al-Zaidi’s efforts to strengthen and exercise Iraqi sovereignty as the nation advances towards a new phase under his leadership, within the framework of a full partnership with the United States.