Biden to Host Iraqi Prime Minister for Strategic Talks

The meeting aims to discuss the winding down of the coalition against ISIS and strengthen U.S.-Iraq relations.

President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the White House on April 15.
The talks will focus on ending the mission of the U.S.-led military coalition against the Islamic State and promoting Iraqi financial independence.
Iraq's relationship with Iran and the safety of U.S. bases in the Middle East are key concerns ahead of the meeting.
The visit coincides with the anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Russian-American academic, by an Iran-backed militia.
The U.S. and Iraq are committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS and the evolution of their military mission.