News & Announcements
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Ambassador Faily offers condolences for Iraqi pilotJune 26, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC – Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily, released the following statement of condolences in the death of Brigadier General Rasid Hasan, who died Wednesday evening in the crash of an Iraqi F-16 while on a training mission in Arizona: |
Fri, Jun 26, 2015 | ||
Embassy of Iraq mourns death of Iraq F-16 pilotJune 26, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq deeply mourns the death of the Iraqi F-16 pilot Rasid Hasan, after his plane crashed during a training mission at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. Brigadier General Hasan's dedication to serving his country will continue to be honored and remembered among our nation. May Allah rest his soul in peace and give his family and loved ones strength and comfort during this difficult time. |
Fri, Jun 26, 2015 | ||
During Ramadan, Dates Are a Unifying StapleDuring Ramadan, Muslim communities of the world are unified by one food: the date, a symbol of hospitality, rest and peace. |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2015 | |
On the Occasion of the Holy Month of RamadanThe Embassy of the Republic of Iraq extends its well wishes to Iraqi people and Islamic countries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. May Allah bless our nation with peace. |
Thu, Jun 18, 2015 | ||
US-Iraqi Youth Institute Holds Conference On PeaceMembers and affiliates of the US-Iraqi Youth Institute with a host of community leaders and politicians met at Greenfield Manor on June 5, 2015 for the Iraqi American Peace Conference. This year’s theme was ISIS: Terrorism Against Childhood. Groups of students with the organization, families with children, and political and community leaders from Detroit to Baghdad gathered in the main banquet hall for an evening of discussion, video presentations, dinner, and a closing awards ceremony. |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2015 | |
Iraq’s energy potentialBelow are highlights from a speech given by Andrea Leadsom, UK Energy Minister at the Iraqi Petroleum Conference 2015. “In an increasingly interdependent world, energy security cannot be a wholly domestic issue. Only with strong and stable energy partners across the world can we achieve secure access to energy, a well functioning energy market and stability to plan for the future. Recent events in Russia and Ukraine have made this clearer than ever.” Iraq’s energy potential |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2015 | |
Reception hosted by the Embassy of Iraq in Washington DC in honer of Iraqi speaker Dr. Saleem Aljubouri |
Fri, Jun 12, 2015 | ||
Britain boosts Iraq military trainers to combat Islamic StateThe United Kingdom will send an additional 125 military trainers to Iraq to counter the rising threat from the Islamic State, Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday at the G-7 summit. The prime minister's office said the military personnel were being provided at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They will chiefly help Iraqi forces learn how to deal with improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. |
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Wed, Jun 10, 2015 | |
Ambassador Faily visits NATOOn May 20, 2015, Ambassador Faily participated in a roundtable discussion at NATO’s Norfolk, Virginia Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (ACT) headquarters. Ambassador Faily joined a distinguished military base leadership consisting of Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (DSACT), the Chief of Staff (COS) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). NATO-ATC’s responsibilities include education, training and exercises; and these were discussed during the roundtable as they are of particular interest to Iraq and the fight to eradicate Daesh. |
Wed, Jun 10, 2015 | ||
Ambassador Faily gives remarks on “The Iraq-US Relationship: Past and Future”The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads hosted Ambassador Faily for a program and remarks during his recent visit to Norfolk, Virginia. |
Wed, Jun 10, 2015 | ||
Watch: Public Forum With Dr. Saleem Al-Jubouri, Speaker of Iraq’s ParliamentThe speaker of Iraq’s parliament, His Excellency Dr. Saleem al-Jubouri, discussed his country’s current challenges in a public forum on June 8 at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Follow the conversation on Twitter with #IraqiSpeaker. |
Fri, Jun 5, 2015 | ||
Iraq President Vows Fight to Death Against ISPresident Masum talks about the state of the Iraqi army; the war against Daesh; sectarian divisions in the country; and the role of both the United States and Iran in Iraq. |
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Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Japan donates $90m for Iraqi refugeesERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Japan has given an estimated $90 million to a United Nation's campaign to help displaced Iraqis, becoming the program's main contributor, the UN said on Friday. The program, called UN-Habitat, promotes socially and environmentally secure places for displaced people in crisis. “It is to enhance self-reliance and improve their living conditions through the provision of prefabricated durable shelters and basic services in Baghdad, Duhok and Karbala province,” the UN-Habitat announced in a statement. |
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Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Oil Exports from Southern Iraq Fields Hit Record LevelIraq's Oil Minister said exports from the south reached three million bpd for the first time in the country’s history. |
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Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Speaker of Iraqi Council of Representatives Visits the United SatesDr. 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 | ||
Ambassador: US, Iraq 'Need to Help Each Other' in ISIS FightIraqi armed forces are fighting every day, Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily told CNN Friday. "Every day we are having fighting in Anbar, and all other fronts that we have," Faily told CNN's "New Day" program. "The army is doing it, and the people of the Sunni tribes are all doing it together." "We are all having this fight," said Faily. "This is our fight, and we need help, but this is our fight." |
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Fri, May 29, 2015 | |
Foreign Minister al-Jaafari Participates in 42nd Session of Foreign Ministers of Islamic Cooperation CouncilDuring the session, Minister al-Jaafari will deliver remarks to outline the Iraqi government's efforts in the war against the terrorists of the so-called Islamic State. |
Wed, May 27, 2015 | ||
Prime Minister Al-Abadi Receives Phone Call from U.S. Vice President BidenHis Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi received a phone call on May 25, 2015 from United States Vice President Mr. Joe Biden. Prime Minister Al-Abadi and Vice President Biden discussed increasing support and training for Iraqi forces, intensifying air strikes, and expediting armament to the Iraqi forces. The leaders also discussed developments in the field of operation sectors. Vice President Biden renewed support of the U.S. Administration to the Iraqi government and its people to destroy Da'esh. |
Wed, May 27, 2015 | ||
#AskIraq: Ambassador Faily discusses latest developments in Iraq in a Twitter Q&AWASHINGTON, D.C. May 21 — Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily (@FailyLukman), responded to questions during his seventh Twitter Q&A, a platform he frequently uses to engage journalists and others in the international community to answer questions on developments in his country. The Q&A was moderated by The Century Foundation's Michael Hanna (@mwhanna1). |
Wed, May 20, 2015 | ||
MOFA Announcement: Health Insurance Contract2nd Time Announcement Method of Contracting: General Tender Announcement Estimated Costs: $ 7.500.000; Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq announces the tender of contracting with Health Insurance Companies to cover treatment fees of our ministry's employee's missions and their families abroad, based on provisions of item (First) of article (17) of Foreign Service guidelines number (1) of 2010. |
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Mon, May 18, 2015 |