New york: US Representative to the Security Council, Jeff Bartos, affirmed that President Donald Trump's policy will continue to strengthen relations with Iraq. Bartos made this statement during his address to the Security Council session on Iraq.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Bartos emphasized that Trump's policy is grounded in mutual respect, shared interests, and support for Iraq's sovereignty and economic independence. He highlighted the conclusion of the UNAMI mission in Iraq as a positive development and reiterated ongoing efforts to resolve the issue of missing Kuwaitis and to streamline related procedures.