The Central Bank of Iraq published an account of a meeting between Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein and the acting head of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, Joshua Harris, focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and supporting monetary and economic stability in Iraq. The discussion linked that stability to Iraq’s broader political and security conditions. The U.S. side reaffirmed support for stronger bilateral relations and for efforts aimed at preserving stability in Iraq. Harris also praised the Central Bank of Iraq’s reform progress and its working relationship with the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve. In response, the governor highlighted the importance of implementing the banking reform plan and aligning it with the needs of Iraq’s banking sector, while complying with international standards governing external transfer operations and the organization of U.S. dollar sales under banking-sector best practices. The meeting concluded with Harris expressing readiness to continue supporting the central bank’s efforts to strengthen financial and monetary stability.
Central Bank of Iraq2026-06-24
Central Bank of Iraq discusses banking reform plan and monetary stability with US chargé d'affaires
The Central Bank of Iraq said Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein met U.S. chargé d'affaires Joshua Harris to discuss bilateral cooperation and support for monetary and economic stability. The governor stressed implementing the banking reform plan in line with international standards for external transfers and the organization of USD sales, while the U.S. side signaled continued support.