President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday, promoting the “tremendous chemistry” between him and a fellow wealthy businessman who arrived at the seat of governmental power without any prior political experience.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, with oil and gas agreements expected to top the agenda.

Oil and gas deals are expected to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation.