Iraq's Premier Meets with US Energy Executives in New York
On September 22, 2026, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with US energy executives in New York. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where Zaidi delivered Iraq's remarks.
The premier met separately with Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, and Ross Perot, Chairman of HKN Energy. The discussions focused on exploring and developing Iraq's oil fields to increase production and utilize its resources optimally, according to the prime minister's office.
Zaidi also called upon HKN Energy to 'redouble its efforts' and accelerate project implementation in Iraq, particularly those related to boosting oil production. He assured that the government would work to overcome obstacles and address problems that could delay project implementation.