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As part of the around the World Embassy Tour event in Washington, D.C., within the Passport DC program, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United States received more than 5,113 visitors, providing a unique and distinctive cultural experience to its visitors.

In the finest words and congratulate, I dedicated my congratulations and blessing wishing to the dear Iraqi people and the Muslim World as we commemorate the Holy Prophet's birth, The birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah peace be upon him and his family, asking the Almighty to grant our people, the Iraqi nation and the entire Islamic nation good, prosperity, blessings, the continuity of security, stability, and well-being.

I also sincerely pray for this happy occasion to be a moral incentive to follow the path of prophecy and its eternal teachings, that wonderful event is... Read more...

Ambassador Al Khirullah met with the head of the Institute for Women’s Health, Mrs. Valerie Huber on August 2; they discussed ways to enhance women's health care & cooperate with the institute to build partnership that provides training opportunities to qualify women for joining labor market in the private sector.

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi accompanied by a parliamentary delegation, met the US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

‏The meeting discussed enhancing bilateral relations, activating parliamentary friendship committees and continuing joint cooperation in all fields.

‏The meeting affirmed the openness of Iraq to the international community to proceed with reconstruction and investment by attracting international companies, including US companies, as well as providing job opportunities for citizens and eliminating unemployment.

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi offered his condolences to the Iraqi people and the Islamic nation on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

“By the tenth of Muharram, we condolence the Iraqi people and the Islamic nation on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his family (peace be upon them) in the timeless incident of Tuff area,” H.E. said.

On the occasion of Iraq’s National Day, we proudly and fondly recall our ancient history and rich heritage; we commend the steadfastness and perseverance of Iraqis, wishing our cherished country further development, progress and prosperity

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.

Ambassador Faily recently spoke at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. about the future of Iraq. Watch the event video.

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Thursday, with major American companies specializing in oil and gas. The meeting was part of a roundtable organized by the Arab-American Chamber of Commerce AACC in Houston, Texas, as part of his official visit to the United States.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani presented the government`s program and its goals for optimal investment in oil and gas. He outlined the government`s future vision and highlighted key strategic projects currently being implemented in Iraq. He also discussed specific investment opportunities and... Read more...