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Iraq

Statement by the President on Agreements with Iraq (11/27/08)
President Bush (Nov. 27:) "Earlier today, in another sign of progress, Iraq's Council of Representatives approved two agreements with the United States, a Strategic Framework Agreement and a Security Agreement, often called a Status of Forces Agreement or SOFA. The Strategic Framework Agreement sets the foundation for a long-term bilateral relationship between our two countries, and the Security Agreement addresses our presence, activities, and withdrawal from Iraq. Today's vote affirms the growth of Iraq's democracy and increasing ability to secure itself. We look forward to a swift approval by Iraq's Presidency Council. [Full Text | Strategic Framework Agreement  | Security Agreement]

An Iraqi airways plane sits on the tarmac at Baghdad International Airport in Baghdad. Dec. 28, 2005. ©AP/WWP.The Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force, U.S. Department of Commerce, helps U.S. companies participate in reconstruction and other business opportunities in Iraq. The State Department's Office of Commercial and Business Affairs also provides information on reconstruction contracts.

   

 


  
Highlights

In Focus: Renewal in Iraq

Fact Sheets:
-- Iraq Cultural Heritage Project (ICHP)
-- Success of the Surge Allows Political Improvements in Iraq
-- The Way Foward in Iraq

Reports
--Report: Consolidating the Gains, Completing the Transition: Supporting Iraq's Self-Reliance and Stabilization Through the President's 2008 Supplemental and 2009 Budget Requests 
--The Section 1227 report covers current military, diplomatic, political, and economic measures.
--The Section 2207 report provides updates on Iraq Relief and Reconstruction.
-- Report: "The New Way Forward: Funding Iraq's Transition to Self-Reliance and Stabilization in the President's 2007 Supplemental and 2008 Requests
--"Advancing the President's National Strategy for Victory in Iraq" PDF | HTML
--"Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Achievements" PDF | HTML
--National Strategy
--The Iraq Weekly Status Report provides updates in the eight key areas identified as pillars of U.S. Government policy.   

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