At 17, Zuhal Sultan founded the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. Next test? Continuing despite ISIS
A pianist herself, she wanted to unite fellow Iraqi youth through music, paving a path to peace by bringing together members from the country’s many varied religions and sects.
Ambassador Faily Statement on US Congressional Commitment to Unified Iraq
"We are pleased that the final defense authorization bill continues Congressional support for a unified Iraq. This legislation helps to ensure that our government and security forces have the resources,…
Ambassador Faily’s Statement on the Anniversary of September 11th
Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily issued the following statement in memory of the September 11 attacks: “Fourteen years ago, the United States experienced great tragedy when terror…
Prime Minister Al-Abadi: We Have Heard the Iraqi People
In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Prime Minister Al-Abadi challenged three perceptions which are commonly held by outside observers.
“Where is Iraq Heading?”
Ambassador Faily discusses the challenges facing Iraq on the home-front, the battle-front and the regional and international fronts.
Iraq Is Not a Lost Cause
Iraq's Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily writes in an opinion piece that "unity remains Iraq’s best hope to effectively defeat Daesh."
Prime Minister Al-Abadi downsizes Council of Ministers
Statement from the Prime Minister’s Office: August 16, 2015 Based on the public interest, according to Article 78 of the Constitution and upon delegation of the Council of Representatives, we…