US chargé d'affaires meets Basra governor to expand economic ties with Iraq

BASRA, Iraq — The US Embassy in Baghdad said it wants to deepen economic partnership with Iraq following an official visit to Basra, where the US chargé d'affaires met with the provincial governor. In a written statement, the embassy said Joshua Harris held talks with Basra Governor Asad al-Idani, noting that economic cooperation between the two countries remains the central focus of their joint efforts. The embassy said Washington is committed to strengthening its economic partnership in the region and expanding investment opportunities. It described Basra as one of Iraq's key economic hubs and said cooperation across various sectors would continue. The visit is part of US efforts to reinforce its economic ties in southern Iraq. No further details on specific projects or timelines were immediately provided.