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Foreign Ministry congratulates the courageous Iraqi Yazidi Mrs. Nadia Murad for winning the Nobel Peace Prize

The Foreign Ministry congratulates the courageous Iraqi Yazidi Mrs. Nadia Murad for winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

The ministry considers this victory a new victory for all Iraq components in all its religions and nationalities and to Iraqi women sacrifices in particular.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Oct 7, 2018 Sun, Oct 7, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider al-Abadi congratulates Iraqi Nadia Mura for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

October-5-2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider al-Abadi has congratulated Iraqi Nadia Mura for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Media office of the Prime Minister
October-5-2018

المكتب الاعلامي لرئيس الوزراءFri, Oct 5, 2018 Fri, Oct 5, 2018

Speech of Iraq at the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement on the Sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

After Iraq folded the page of the war against Daash terrorist gangs , Iraq stands today on the verge of a new stage of reconstruction and building its cities, to achieve development in various fields. In this regard, we point to the success of the recent parliamentary elections held in Iraq on 12/5/2018, And the Iraqis' affirmation of concrete practical evidence for adopting a pluralistic democratic approach to their lives, ensuring that all of them achieve progress, progress and social justice.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Oct 4, 2018 Thu, Oct 4, 2018

Foreign Minister Meets with UN Secretary General António Guterres on the Sidelines of 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with UN Secretary General Mr. António Guterres on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting reviewed the security, regional, international and political developments in Iraq, and the role played by the United Nations in Iraq , in addition to the importance of further efforts, coordination to assist Iraq in reconstruction, the return of displaced families to their areas of residence and support for security and stability.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Oct 4, 2018 Thu, Oct 4, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider al-Abadi receives mandated Prime Minister Dr.Adil abdul-Mahdi

October-3-2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider al-Abadi has received mandated Prime Minister Dr.Adil abdul-Mahdi

During the meeting, they have discussed the formation of the next government and its challenges and the importance of uniting efforts to complete the achievements made in all areas, emphasizing on the next government program and support the next government to provide all that serves the aspirations of citizens.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Oct 3, 2018 Wed, Oct 3, 2018

The Foreign Minister Meets Head of Investigation Team of Accountability of Daesh Crimes, on the Margins of the 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with Mr. Karim Khan, Special Adviser and head of the Investigative of Accountability of Daesh crimes. The two sides discussed the mechanisms of the investigation team and the ways to achieve its mission in Iraq.

Minister Al- Jaafari stressed Iraq's readiness to provide full support for the success of the team's mission, stressing the importance of cooperation with the Iraqi government.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Oct 3, 2018 Wed, Oct 3, 2018

Foreign Minister Meets President of International Committee of the Red Cross on Sidelines of 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and reviewed the overall situation in Iraq and the efforts of the Red Cross in Iraq.

Dr. Al-Jaafari praised the work of the organization and its role in Iraq. "We thank you for the humanitarian assistance you have provided to the Iraqi people in their war against Daesh terrorist gangs.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Oct 3, 2018 Wed, Oct 3, 2018

Foreign Minister Meets Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office and Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate on the Margins of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New

Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office, Mr. Vladimir Vornikov and Mrs. Michèle Coninsx Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate on the margins of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and discussed the overall political and security situation in Iraq, and the international support provided for Iraq in the fight against terrorism.

Minister Al-Jaafari stated that Iraq is a country that has faced a global war against Daesh terrorist... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Oct 3, 2018 Wed, Oct 3, 2018

العراق يشارك في المُؤتمر الوزاريِّ لأصدقاء مُعاهدة حظر التجارب النووية في نيويورك

كلمة الدكتور إبراهيم الجعفريّ وزير الخارجيَّة العراقـيَّة في المُؤتمر الوزاريِّ لأصدقاء مُعاهدة حظر التجارب النووية والذي أُقيم في سياق أعمال الدورة الـ73 للجمعيَّة العامَّة للأمم المتحدة في نيويورك

شكراً جزيلاً..

سيِّدي الرئيس.

السادة أصحاب المعالي المُحترَمون..

السيِّدات، والسادة الحُضُور الكرام..

السلام عليكم جميعاً..

أودَّ أن أتقدَّم إليكم بموفور التقدير لدعوتكم الكريمة لحُضُوري هذا الاجتماع الوزاريِّ الذي يبعث رسالة إلى المُجتمَع الدوليِّ بأهمِّيَّة مُعاهَدة الحظر الشامل للتجارب النوويَّة في تعزيز السلم، والأمن الدوليَّين.

Mon, Oct 1, 2018 Tue, Oct 2, 2018

Iraqi Foreign Minister Meets Australian Foreign Minister on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari met Australian Foreign Minister Ms.Marise Payne on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

They discussed bilateral relations and means of promoting them to serve the interests of the two friendly peoples.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Sep 30, 2018 Mon, Oct 1, 2018

Foreign Minister Meets Jordanian Counterpart on Sidelines of 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Foreign Minister Dr.Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, they reviewed the progress of bilateral relations between Baghdad and Amman and the prospects for enhancing them to a level that meets the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples.

They discussed the overall developments in the Arab region.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Sep 30, 2018 Mon, Oct 1, 2018

Iraq Participates in Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Group of 77 and China on the Margins of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Speech of Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari at the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 and China On the margins of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

In the name of of Allah the Merciful

Mr. Chairman of the Group of 77 and China.

Ladies and Gentlemen

Allow me to extend to you the warmest greetings, on behalf of Iraq, and to congratulate the delegation o

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 1, 2018 Mon, Oct 1, 2018

Foreign Minister Meets Syrian Counterpart on Sidelines of 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Foreign Minister Dr.Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with Foreign Minister of the republic of Syria Mr. Walid Al-Muallem on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. They reviewed the issues of common interest, affirming the necessity of combining efforts and cooperation to enhance security and stability of the region and defeat terrorism.

Mr. Al-Muallem officially invited Dr. Al-Jaafari to visit Damascus in the framework of opening new horizons for joint cooperation.

Mon, Oct 1, 2018 Mon, Oct 1, 2018

Foreign Minister Meets Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia-ESCWA in New York

Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on the margins of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York and reviewed the overall situation in the Iraqi arena.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 1, 2018 Mon, Oct 1, 2018

Iraq Participates in Meeting on Investing in Women’s Education and Support under the Patronage of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Iraq participated in the Roundtable convened by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on investment in education and support for women on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Dr. Ibrahim al-Jaafari stressed that: "The real indicator of the democracy of each country is the amount of women that enter the parliament and reach the government, questioning : Why women are half the society, and not half the institution?!, Explaining: This is the truth and pointing out that this human civilization concept makes women in front of a new world... Read more...

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSun, Sep 30, 2018 Sun, Sep 30, 2018

Speech of Iraq delivered by Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari Foreign Minister of Iraq in 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in new York

Full text of the speech of Iraq delivered by Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari Foreign Minster of Iraq in session of the United nations general Assembly in new York

In the name of God

(but as for that which benefits the people, it remains on the earth ) [alRaad 17]

Mrs. Maria Fernanda Espinosa President of the UN general Assembly73rd session ..

HE Antonio Guterres UN Secretary-General .. Majesty, and Excellecies

Mercy and blessings of God be upon you

At the start it is my pleasure to congratulate you for your assumption of presidency of the current... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Sep 30, 2018 Sun, Sep 30, 2018

Foreign Minister meets UN Secretary-General's Adviser on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict on Sidelines of 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with the UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting reviewed the overall situation in Iraq and the efforts made by international organizations to support Iraq in various fields.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Sep 27, 2018 Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Forign Minister Meets EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management in New York

Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Mr. Christos Stylianides on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and reviewed the overall political situation in Iraq and the formation of the new government. .

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Sep 27, 2018 Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Statement

The Foreign Ministry of Iraq expresses the solidarity of the Government and the people of Iraq with the brothers in the Republic of Tunisia following the floods that swept through Nabeul governorate in the north-east of the country, resulting in a number of casualties and damage to buildings and public and private facilities. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and prays for speedy recovery of injured.

Dr. Ahmed Mahjoob

Spokesman for the Iraqi Foreign Ministry .

24/09/2018

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Sep 25, 2018 Wed, Sep 26, 2018

Statement

The Foreign Ministry expresses its deep regret at the unfortunate incident at the Brazilian National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, which has resulted in the loss of civilization in the world.

Iraq is deeply aware of the magnitude of this tragedy and its loss of part of its cultural heritage at the hands of Daesh terrorist gangs, and of what the museum represents to the memory of the Brazilian people as the embodiment of a long history of successive civilizations.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Sep 25, 2018 Wed, Sep 26, 2018