Speaker of the Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi, received today, Tuesday, the Assistant Secretary of State of the United States of America for Middle East Affairs, Barbara Leaf, and her accompanying delegation.

According to a statement by Al-Halbousi's office, the meeting discussed bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields, in addition to discussing a number of regional and international issues and files of common interest.

Al-Halbousi indicated that Iraq is looking forward to strengthening the existing partnership with the United States of America within the strategic framework agreement, and that the House of Representatives supports the government in implementing its government program in order to achieve development in all fields.

For her part, the US Assistant Secretary of State affirmed her country's commitment to work to strengthen partnership and support Iraq's pursuit of development and stability.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency