Iraqi officials welcome Biden presidency
While Iraqi leaders and officials have welcomed a Biden presidency, there are worries about what direction US policy will take when it comes to Baghdad.
Top Iraqi officials and other leaders were quick to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his electoral win, expressing hope that Iraq's ties with the United States will remain strong and even improve.
Iraqi President Barham Salih tweeted a message to Biden on Nov. 7, calling him a “friend and trusted partner in the cause of building a better Iraq.” Salih added, “We look forward to working to achieve our common goals and strengthening peace and stability in the entire Middle East."
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi expressed a desire to work with the US president-elect “on strengthening the strategic ties that bind Iraq and the United States, building on common values between our nations to overcome challenges together."
Other Iraqi officials, including the parliament speaker and Kurdistan Regional Government leaders, sent similar messages, expressing hope for better partnership and cooperation between the two countries under Biden's leadership.
