Iraq has signed 48 agreements and partnership deals with American companies and institutions during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s official visit to the United States, with a significant number of the accords focused on the country’s oil and energy sectors.

According to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office on Saturday, the agreements include memoranda of understanding, cooperation frameworks and partnership declarations involving both public and private sector organisations from the two countries.

Several of the energy-related deals involve Iraq’s Ministries of Oil and Electricity working with major US firms, including ExxonMobil, KBR, GE Vernova, Shell and Halliburton. The agreements also cover plans linked to the construction of a major crude oil pipeline connecting Iraq and Syria.

In the technology sector, Iraq reached an agreement with Starlink to introduce its satellite internet services in the country.

The deals come as Iraq seeks to revive its economy after years of conflict, infrastructure challenges and governance issues. The country has also experienced reduced oil revenues following the suspension of crude exports linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

During the visit, US President Donald Trump met with Zaidi at the White House, describing the Iraqi leader as a “champion.”

Zaidi, a businessman who assumed office earlier this year with US backing after Trump’s rejection of another candidate, has pledged to strengthen Iraq’s economy and curb the influence of Iran-backed armed groups responsible for attacks on US facilities.

Iraq continues to balance its relations between the United States and neighbouring Iran while pursuing economic recovery and greater regional stability.