Former Prime Minister
Haidar al-Abadi discussed with new US Ambassador to Baghdad Matthew Tueller the overall political and public situation in the country and the region.
Abadi congratulated Tueller on the occasion of assuming his new post, wishing him success in contributing to coordinate between Iraq and the US and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
President Barham Salih received the credentials of the new ambassadors of New Zealand and the United States to Iraq. Ambassador Tredene Dobson will represent New Zealand in Iraq, while the US will be represented by Matthew Tueller.
The president stressed Iraq's earnest desire to develop relations with both countries and to serve the common interests.