The end of U.S. military operations in Iraq heralds the beginning of a `` wider relationship '' between the two countries where `` not generals but businessmen '' will focus on economic and political engagement between the two countries , al-Maliki told the audience . Al-Maliki talks business with State . `` Not generals but businessmen '' will build the U.S. relationship now , he says . Al-Maliki says Iraq wants to see more U.S. companies in his country . No U.S.-Iraq energy firm secured a deal at an auction of Chinese contracts Tuesday .
Al-Maliki talks business with State . `` Not generals but businessmen '' will build the U.S. relationship now , he says . Al-Maliki says Iraq wants to see more U.S. companies in his country . No U.S.-Iraq energy firm secured a deal at an auction of Chinese contracts Tuesday .