US companies will be 'top priority' in Iraq, new PM says (opens original article in a new tab)

Iraq's Prime Minister says US companies will be prioritized for business in Iraq as the country transitions from military to economic relations with the US, including a joint energy and development fund.

• Iraq's PM states US companies will have top priority for business in Iraq.
• Iraq plans to transition from military to economic relations with the US, with a joint energy and development fund.
• Iraqi PM emphasizes national interests in economic partnership with the US and mentions plans to increase oil production.