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Wed, Aug 31, 2022 - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, has received the Ambassador of the United States of America to Iraq, Ms Alina Romanowski.

In honor and appreciation for the souls of the Iraqi martyrs who were martyred as a result of the Turkish strike of Barkh resort in Dohuk province On 20/7/2022, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington announced the opening of the book of condolences for the period from 25/7 – 27/7 To receive condolences and sympathy.a representatives of the US authorities and a number of heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Washington attended to write down expressions of sadness and regret over this ...

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein gave Iraq’s speech at the emergency meeting of the League of Arab States Council to discuss developments in Libya and the crisis of the Renaissance Dam, and stressed the following:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs files a complaint to the UN Security Council, and requests holding an urgent session regarding the Turkish act that has resulted in the martyrdom and injury of numerous safe civilians in Duhok Province.

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C., this Saturday, May 7th, welcomed a large number of the American public from (9am-5pm) during the event of the Around the World Embassy Tour. The embassy staff and their families have been keen to introduce the Iraqi culture, and they wore the local costumes that were admired by the visitors, and they presented the local Iraqi foods they made themselves, such as kelejah, zarda, qeema and rice, lablabi, and balango, which won the approval of the visiting public.

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has received, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran affairs, Ms Jennifer Gavito, with the presence of the US Ambassador to Iraq, Mr Matthew Tueller, and the Director of National Security for Iraq and Syria, Ms Zahra Bell.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Fuad Hussain met the Acting Head of the European Commission for the European Life Development Mr. Margaritis Schinas on Friday 18/2/2022 on the side lines of Munich Security Conference (session 58) held in Munich City/ Germany.

The two sides discussed the cooperation horizons between Iraq and EU on the file of refugee. Mr. Margaritis has commended Iraq`s efforts and its cooperation on this file.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares the de-listing of Iraq from the European Union’s list of high- risks countries in the field of combating money laundering and financing of terrorism.

This came in a letter delivered by the European Commission mission on 9/1/2022 to the Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhemi, in which it congratulated Iraq on the great measures and efforts that have been taken to improve the anti-money laundering system and combat the financing of terrorism.