United States and Iraq reaffirm joint cooperation on energy
The Joint Coordination Committee on Energy between the US and Iraq met in Baghdad to discuss Iraq’s future energy development and the formation of a new working group to protect…
Iraqi Inspectors General Complete U.S. Study Tour
18 IG’s from Iraq visited the U.S. on a two week tour to engage with their American counterparts as part of efforts to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Iraq.
#AskIraq: Ambassador Faily’s Second Twitter Q&A
Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily responded to questions via Twitter as part of his second Twitter Q&A on Monday, February 10, 2014. Ambassador Faily (@FailyLukman) answered questions…
Ambassador Faily’s Statement on the Recent Terrorist Attacks in Iraq
In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Iraq, one of which targeted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad, Ambassador Lukman Faily issued this statement.
Hundreds of expatriate doctors return to Iraq
Iraq’s Ministry of Health recently announced 2,500 expatriate doctors have returned home as part of a programme to bring Iraqi professionals back to the county.
Statement by Ambassador Faily on the Opening of Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York City
On February 3, 2014, Iraq's Ambassador to the United States issued this statement on the opening of the Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York.
IHEC Announces Political Bloc Lottery
The lottery will specify the numbers of political blocs participating in the upcoming 2014 parliamentary elections.
UN to Help Iraq With Environmental Restoration
A new five-year cooperation agreement with the UN Environment Programme will focus on environmental legislation; biodiversity conservation; green economy; cleaner production; resource efficiency; combating dust storms; and climate change adaptation.
Iraq plans state investment bank to push projects
The new institution, Investment and Development Bank of Iraq will help finance infrastructure projects and steer money towards the private sector in Iraq, pushing forward the country’s economy.