The appointment aims to strengthen business and diplomatic ties between Washington and Baghdad.
Former U.S. President
Donald Trump has appointed Mark Savaya, a Detroit-based cannabis entrepreneur, as his special envoy to Iraq.
The move is seen as part of a broader effort to expand economic and political engagement with Baghdad.
Savaya, who has built a successful career in Michigan’s cannabis industry, is expected to focus on fostering business partnerships and facilitating dialogue between U.S. and Iraqi officials.