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// DOSSIER — iraqi-pm-meet-trump-un-general-assembly
Iraqi PM Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump to Meet at 81st UN General Assembly Amid US Military Withdrawal
REL_TIME: 21 Sep 2026 03:12Z · LANG: EN
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi is scheduled to visit the United States to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly and meet with US President Donald Trump. This high-profile meeting, occurring alongside Trump's busy UNGA schedule of bilateral talks with world leaders, comes ahead of a major sovereign milestone on September 30, 2026, which marks the scheduled completion of the US military withdrawal from Iraq. The transition signals a shift in US-Iraq relations from military involvement to long-term economic and trade cooperation, with al-Zaidi also slated to meet with the US Chamber of Commerce to encourage American investment.
// Background
In July 2026, US and Iraqi officials announced that US military forces would completely withdraw from Iraq by September 30, 2026. Despite the military exit, American companies are expected to continue operating in Iraq, particularly in the energy sector. Iraqi PM al-Zaidi previously visited Washington for five days in July, meeting Trump at the White House on July 14 to discuss expanding economic cooperation and US investment, while pledging to bring armed factions under state control.
// Key Developments
- Iraqi PM Ali Faleh al-Zaidi will address the UN General Assembly and meet with US President Donald Trump in New York.
- The visit precedes the September 30, 2026 milestone marking the complete withdrawal of US military forces from Iraq.
- Al-Zaidi will attend a US Chamber of Commerce meeting to foster economic ties and secure US investment, particularly in the energy sector.
- President Trump's UNGA schedule includes high-profile bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
- Trump will also hold a meeting with Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion to discuss local issues.
// Timeline
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Iraqi PM al-Zaidi meets President Trump at the White House during a five-day visit to Washington to discuss economic partnerships.
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The 81st session of the UN General Assembly officially opens in New York.
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Iraqi government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi announces al-Zaidi's upcoming US visit and planned meeting with Trump.
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Trump is expected to arrive in New York for political events at Trump Tower and meet with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion.
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Trump addresses the UN General Assembly and is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Andy Burnham, and Sanae Takaichi.
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The high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly takes place.
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The scheduled deadline for the complete withdrawal of US military forces from Iraq, marking a transition to economic-focused relations.
// Perspectives
[Iraqi Government]
Views the September 30 military withdrawal as a significant sovereign milestone that will successfully transition US-Iraq relations toward long-term economic and trade cooperation.
[US Administration]
Focused on addressing global conflicts head-on, preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and maintaining strategic bilateral engagements with key international allies.
[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy]
Seeking direct engagement with Trump during the UNGA to discuss the ongoing conflict and secure continued bilateral cooperation.
// Quotes
“The president will highlight how he has and his administration have confronted complex problems head-on around the world. He will touch on the importance of ensuring that Iran never has a nuclear weapon.”
“tremendous chemistry”
