During a visit to the United States, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi signed 48 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with various American public and private sector entities. The deals span a wide range of sectors, including oil, electricity, communications, agriculture, education, and pharmaceuticals.

According to the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office, the agreements create a framework for enhanced bilateral economic and financial cooperation. Key partnerships involve Iraq’s Ministries of Oil and Electricity working with major corporations such as ExxonMobil, Shell, Halliburton, and GE Vernova. Several agreements also relate to the construction of crude oil pipelines extending from Iraq toward the Port of Baniyas on the Mediterranean coastline in Syria.

Beyond energy, Iraq signed agreements in telecommunications through a deal with Starlink, which aims to introduce satellite communication services in the country. Additional partnerships include collaborations between the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission and Starlink, as well as business agreements with firms such as Keysight Technologies and PepsiCo. Two deals involving Frito-Lay were highlighted as supporting the development of Iraq’s agricultural sector.

Private sector cooperation was further underscored by agreements in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains, alongside collaborations with the Association of Energy Engineers and Polaris, a company involved in energy solutions. Educational partnerships were also part of the portfolio of signed agreements.

The visit included a meeting between Prime Minister al Zaidi and U.S. President Donald Trump, during which Trump commended al Zaidi as a “champion.” Zaidi, a businessman who assumed office earlier this year, received backing from the United States in the political process that preceded his appointment. His administration has pledged to revitalize Iraq’s economy and to disarm armed factions that have targeted U.S. interests in the country.

Iraq has been navigating complex geopolitical dynamics, balancing relations between its ally, the United States, and neighboring Iran. The recent agreements reflect Baghdad’s efforts to deepen economic ties with Washington and expand cooperation across multiple sectors following years of instability.

The breadth of deals signed during the visit indicates a multifaceted approach to Iraq’s reconstruction and economic development, involving not only energy infrastructure but also telecommunications, agriculture, education, and industrial growth. The Prime Minister’s office described the framework established as reinforcing a mutually beneficial partnership between Iraq and the United States.