US envoy visits Basra, reaffirms commitment to expand investments in Iraq

WASHINGTON, United States — The US Embassy in Baghdad said Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris made a highly productive visit this week to Basra, in southern Iraq, aimed at advancing American economic engagement in the country. In a post on X, the embassy said the trip reflected Washington's commitment to expanding its investments in Iraq. During the visit, Harris met with Iraqi partners and held meetings with major American companies. The embassy said the discussions focused on Iraq's broad economic potential and how the bilateral partnership could help unlock it. The embassy said strong US-Iraq ties could turn that potential into concrete outcomes, framing the visit as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to deepen economic and commercial relations between the two countries. No further details on specific agreements or investment figures were immediately available.