{
  "id": 9784077,
  "title": "'Invest with Iraq': Al Zaidi's appeal to UN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/invest-with-iraq-al-zaidis-appeal-to-un",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T15:24:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/25/invest-with-iraq-al-zaidis-appeal-to-un/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi urged the international community to invest in Iraq during his address to the UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister outlined his vision for a strong state, a modernized economy, and a country recovering from years of conflict. He emphasized Iraq's potential as a bridge for dialogue and a center for energy production. Al Zaidi highlighted the country's strategic position, abundant resources, markets, and favorable location. He proposed developing energy links with Turkey, Jordan, and Syria to alleviate the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. The Prime Minister stressed Iraq's concerns over the blockade of shipping in the Middle East and its impact on energy prices globally. Iraq is actively working to diversify its oil export ports and develop energy lines and corridors to link Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, and Syria, aiming to contribute to energy security and diversify supply routes. Al Zaidi met Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara for the first time in New York, expressing Iraq's desire to be a bridge for dialogue and co-operation among regional nations. The Prime Minister launched a series of anti-corruption raids, resulting in the arrest of numerous individuals. Although the campaign's momentum has waned, two female MPs were recently jailed under the anti-corruption court's jurisdiction. Iraq has been under fire from both the US and Iran since March due to the presence of American troops and pro-Iranian militias within its borders. Al Zaidi acknowledged Iraq's history of war and conflict, emphasizing the nation's determination to move towards a new phase focused on economic and development cooperation. He hoped Iraq could achieve greater influence and be recognized as an effective economic power in the region after the US-led coalition withdraws its forces.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi appealed to the world to invest in Iraq on Friday as he pitched his economic and anti-corruption plans to the UN General Assembly in New York. Speaking from the UN podium for the first time since taking office in May, Mr Al Zaidi set out his \"vision\" for a strong state, a modernised economy and a country moving on from years of conflict. \"Here from the United Nations…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'Invest with Iraq': Al Zaidi's appeal to UN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/invest-with-iraq-al-zaidis-appeal-to-un-9784097",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:24:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}