READOUT: Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson’s Meeting with Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani

September 18, 2023

NEW YORK - On September 18, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, NY. The U.S. Treasury has been working closely with the Government of Iraq as they seek to implement meaningful reforms to strengthen the Iraqi financial sector against fraud, sanctions evasion, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities. Under Secretary Nelson acknowledged the significant progress Iraq has made in their efforts. Prime Minister al-Sudani and Under Secretary Nelson agreed to continue their close, regular dialogue as Iraq moves forward with its work to ensure its long-term economic growth and prosperity. The meeting followed Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Elizabeth Rosenberg's trip to Iraq last week, where she also met with the Prime Minister.

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