US Secretary of State Congratulates Iraqi PM on Resumption of Kurdistan Region Oil Exports

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An oil pipeline.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region via the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Iraq in pursuit of shared interests.

According to a statement from the US State Department, Secretary Rubio spoke by phone with Prime Minister al-Sudani on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. During the conversation, they discussed the completion of US trade agreements in Iraq and the restart of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through Türkiye’s port of Ceyhan.

“The Secretary congratulated the Prime Minister on the resumption of oil exports through the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline, a development that will benefit Iraq, Türkiye, and American companies,” the statement read.

The two sides also reviewed ongoing efforts to finalise US trade deals in Iraq. The statement concluded by affirming that the United States remains committed to working closely with Iraq to advance mutual interests — safeguarding Iraqi sovereignty, promoting regional stability, and deepening economic cooperation.



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