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Iraq: talks on a new IMF programme

This dossier follows discussions between Iraq and the International Monetary Fund on a support programme and publicly disclosed financing conditions.

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IMF headquarters in Washington. Archive illustration, capture date not established; it does not show a meeting with Iraq.
IMF headquarters in Washington. Archive illustration, capture date not established; it does not show a meeting with Iraq. — Fonds monétaire international / Wikimedia Commons — domaine public, autorisation VRT 2007052110013541 ; image d’archives, taille réduite.

Where things stand

As of 29 October 2026, the IMF says it is engaging Baghdad to clarify its priorities. No new loan amount or approved agreement is established.

Reported information

IMF engages Iraq on preparing a new support programme

The International Monetary Fund said on 29 October 2026 that it was engaging Iraqi authorities to prepare a support programme, according to spokeswoman Julie Kozack's statements reported by the press.

IMF headquarters in Washington. Archive illustration, capture date not established; it does not show a meeting with Iraq.
IMF headquarters in Washington. Archive illustration, capture date not established; it does not show a meeting with Iraq. — Fonds monétaire international / Wikimedia Commons — domaine public, autorisation VRT 2007052110013541 ; image d’archives, taille réduite.

The discussions aim to clarify Baghdad's priorities and responses to economic vulnerabilities before defining the Fund's support. Kozack highlighted financing constraints that predated the war and a narrow non-oil revenue base.

The IMF projects Iraq's economy will contract by 16% in 2026; this is a forecast, not a final annual result. The available information does not announce an approved loan. Its size, conditions and timetable remain to be specified.

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