U.S. President Donald Trump on April 30 congratulated Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on his nomination as the next prime minister of Iraq, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office.
During the call, Trump invited al-Zaidi to come to Washington for an official visit once the new Iraqi government is formed.
“The call included a review of the strategic bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, and ways to develop and strengthen them in various fields, as well as the two sides’ emphasis on joint work and bilateral cooperation to consolidate stability in the region,” the statement reads….