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Iraq Holds First Provincial Elections Since U.S. Troop Withdrawal

On Saturday, April 20, 2013, Iraq held its first elections since the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The voting process went smoothly without any major security incidents reported.

Tue, Apr 23, 2013

PM Activates Investment in Iraq

PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is intended to make Iraq an attractive investment hub among the developing countries in the region. The government is actively heading towards activating investment as it has other complementary ideas to the Development Road Project by creating new cities & facilities. Iraq drew a chart for itself to be repositioned according to its regional surroundings, aiming to be a regional hub & a pillar for the stability in the Middle East. ...

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023

Iraq signed two loans from the ًWorld Bank

The Deputy Chair of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Washington DC and the Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa signed, at the headquarters of the Bank in Washington DC, on Tuesday 20th December, 2016 two loans, first of which is at the value of ( $ 1 billion , 443, 820,000 ) to support the Iraqi investment policy, and the second is at the value of ( $ 41 million , 500, 000) to finance public projects.

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

Ambassador Faily participates in Panel Discussion on ISIS, Iraq and the region

"The Enemy of My Enemy: An Uneasy Coalition and the Threat of ISIS" at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC discussed geo-strategic implications of the rise of ISIS.

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

Statement / Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Iraq will take part in the talks in Astana on Thursday, which is one of the important paths of dialogue between the parties of the Syrian-Syrian conflict, which could lead to an end to the violence in the country and bring positive results.

We welcome any efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis and strongly support its resolve by peaceful means. We express our readiness to coordinate with the countries of the world in order to end Syrian people’s suffering which entered the ninth year.

Thu, Aug 1, 2019 Thu, Aug 1, 2019

Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf:

Upon the follow-up of Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein, and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuwait, (6) tanks loaded with (150) tons of medical oxygen arrived to Iraq which is the second batch that Iraq purchased.

Mon, Jul 13, 2020

Ambassador Faily Participates in U.S.-Arab Business Leadership Conference

The conference, hosted by the U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, took place August 20-22, 2013 at the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and included leaders from the corporate community and others interested in promoting economic relationships between Arab countries and the United States.

Mon, Aug 26, 2013

Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Congratulates Christians on Christmas & New Year

"As we affirm our determination to ensure that Christians remain our brothers and partners in the rebuilding of Iraq, we pledge to them our utmost efforts to achieve this goal and to cleanse all Iraqi towns from Daesh so that all displaced people can return to their homes in dignity and with their constitutional rights and freedoms intact."

Wed, Dec 24, 2014

Prime Minister Maliki Meets with Businesswomen's Council

His Excellency Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki met with the Iraqi Businesswomen’s Council this week, where he affirmed the role of Iraqi women in business, investment and Iraq’s overall economic development.

Wed, Dec 4, 2013

Amb. Al Khirullah Meets with Democrat Moulton

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with the Democratic representative from Massachusetts Moulton, and co-chair of the Iraq Support Group in the US Congress. Common issues and bilateral relations between both countries were discussed, and representative Moulton expressed his desire to visit Iraq.

Mon, Oct 16, 2023 Mon, Oct 16, 2023

PRESIDENT SALIH EXCHANGES CONGRATULATIONS WITH A NUMBER OF KINGS, PRESIDENTS, AND EMIRS OF ARAB AND ISLAMIC COUNTRIES

President Barham Salih has exchanged congratulations with a number of Majesties, Excellencies and Highness; the leaders of brotherly and friendly Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

Mon, May 6, 2019 Tue, May 7, 2019

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-CONTROL VALVES FOR LUBE OIL PLANT AND SPARE PARTS

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-CONTROL VALVES FOR LUBE OIL PLANT AND SPARE PARTS

REQ NO :389/2017/E

http://www.src.gov.iq/en/tenders/119

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

Public Forum With Dr. Saleem Al-Jubouri, Speaker of Iraq’s Parliament (English)

Speaker of Iraqi Council of Representatives Visits the United Sates

Dr. Saleem al-Jabouri was in Washington for an official visit, where he met with Vice President Biden and U.S. lawmakers to discuss the U.S.-Iraqi relationship. The Speaker also delivered public remarks at the United States Institute of Peace.

Fri, May 29, 2015

"Empowering Women: Iraqi Cultural Seminar in Washington Focuses on the Role of Civil Society Organizations"

The Iraqi Embassy in Washington organized a cultural seminar titled "Mechanisms for Empowering Women in Iraq and the Role of Civil Society Organizations," attended by a group of Iraqi women in the United States, alongside embassy staff. The seminar began with a welcoming address from the embassy, reaffirming the Iraqi government's commitment to women's issues and encouraging the participants to share ideas for advancing the status of women in Iraq ...

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 Fri, Sep 27, 2024

Launching the “Study in Iraq” program

To strengthen friendly and peaceful relations between Iraq and the people of other countries through cultural exchange, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington is pleased to announce the launch of the “Study in Iraq” Program by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, starting March 15, 2023. ...

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 Mon, Apr 17, 2023

Iraq: Current Challenges +Future

City club Raleigh National Public Affairs forum, Guest Speaker Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily , March 31, 2016

Topic: " Iraq: Current Challenges +Future"

Tue, Apr 5, 2016

Ambassador Faily's Conversation at NCUSAR: “Iraq Update: Challenges and Opportunities"

The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted a public affairs briefing on “Iraq Update – Challenges and Opportunities: A Conversation with His Excellency Lukman Faily."

Thu, May 8, 2014

IRAQI LEADERSHIP STRESSES ON ENSURING PROTECTION OF PROTESTORS, MEETING THEIR LEGITIMATE DEMANDS

The President hosted a meeting today at the al-Salam Palace on meeting protestors Demands.
In addition to President Salih, Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi, Speaker of parliament Mohammed al-Halbouosi, and Head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Fa'iq Zidan attended the meeting.
All meeting participates discussed the current political and security situations across the country, asserted the importance of setting a deadline for meeting protestors' legitimate demands regarding the reforms and combating of corruption.

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 Thu, Oct 24, 2019

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets a Group of the Iraqi Community in Houston

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Thursday, with a group of the Iraqi community in Houston, Texas, during his official visit to the United States. He listened to their living conditions and proposals which all aim to serve their home country.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the government`s commitment to connecting with the Iraqi communities everywhere, highlighting their essential skills and capacities needed across all sectors. He announced the upcoming establishment of an expatriates` department linked directly to the Prime Minister’s Office to... Read more...

Fri, May 3, 2024 Fri, May 3, 2024

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim's Meeting with his Lebanese Counterpart Mr. Gebran Bassil.

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Thu, Sep 26, 2019