Appointed-Ambassador Faily visits U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Mr. Faily observed the process of restoring and maintaining the Iraqi Jewish Archive and discussed final phases of the repatriation of the Archive to Iraq.
Secretary-General of Arab League Welcomes New UN Resolution
Mr. Nabil Elaraby contacted Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to welcome Iraq's exit from Chapter VII sanctions and said he considers the decision an historical achievement.
Foreign Minister Delivers Historical Statement after UNSC Adopts Resolution to Remove Iraq from Chapter VII
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari expressed Iraq's appreciation for the UN Secretary General's efforts to remove Iraq from Chapter VII sanctions and noted that Iraq has regained full sovereignty as an…
Appointed-Ambassador Faily Attends Graduation Ceremony for Iraqi Pilot Students of F-16 Military Aircrafts
Mr. Faily conveyed congratulations on behalf of the government and people of his country to the Iraqi pilots, who were trained in the United States, on their exceptional efforts to…
U.N. Security Council eases sanctions on Iraq over 1990 invasion of Kuwait
The U.N. Council’s decision reflects a new beginning for Iraq and Kuwait and serves as an example to other nations seeking to settle disputes peacefully.
Business Council for International Understanding Hosts a Discussion to Honor Appointed-Ambassador Faily
BCIU welcomed Mr. Faily to a luncheon to discuss current and future business opportunities for Iraq and the United States.
U.N. Security Council Votes to Remove Iraq from Chapter VII Sanctions
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to remove Iraq from Chapter VII of the UN Charter, moving the country a step closer to ending UN sanctions imposed over…
Appointed-Ambassador Faily Meets with Congressman Jim McDermott
Congressman McDermott welcomed Ambassador Lukman Faily to his office where the two discussed the importance of future cooperation between Iraq and the United States.
Citigroup Opens in Iraq as CEO Scales Back Some Markets
Citigroup Inc. said it’s seeking to benefit from an estimated $1 trillion of infrastructure spending in Iraq as the country rebuilds roads and bridges after the war. This comes as…
Iraq Presents United Nations with Hammurabi Obelisk Model at Official Ceremony
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari met on June 25, 2013 at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva to donate a model of the Hammurabi Obelisk to the European UN headquarters on…