DUBAI: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein departed for the United States on Thursday to take part in a series of bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening ties between Baghdad and Washington.

In a statement shared on the X platform and reported by the Iraqi News Agency, Hussein said the visit will focus on enhancing Iraqi-American relations and coordinating efforts on key regional and international issues.

鈥淲e will discuss ways to enhance joint security and cooperation in various fields,鈥� the foreign sinister said.

The visit is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries amid evolving regional dynamics.