Iraqi US Talks in Istanbul Address Exchange Rate and Cooperation

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met on Saturday with the US Special Presidential Envoy for Iraq and Syria, Ambassador Tom Barrack, to discuss financial updates and the Iraqi dinar exchange rate during an official meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the meeting, held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, focused on bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the United States, following the conclusion of the international coalition's mission in Iraq, alongside future cooperation prospects. The two sides also reviewed regional developments, ongoing conflicts, and their direct impact on the stability and security of Iraq and the wider region, while examining Iraq's economic and financial conditions and exchange rate movements. Both officials emphasized maintaining continuous communication, consultation, and regular bilateral meetings to bolster mutual partnership and share perspectives on issues of common interest.