News & Announcements

Thank you, Dr. Anthony, for the kind introduction. And thank you all for coming here this week for the 24th annual Policymakers Conference. I have been asked to discuss the state of relations between Iraq and the United States, and I will address this issue in the context of the theme for this year’s conference...

The Embassy's Cultural Series or program represents a series of cultural evenings held by the Embassy and conducted by the Embassy's desk for Cultural Affairs on monthly or bimonthly basis at the Embassy consular Section (1801 P Street, NW, Washington DC 20036). The Series revolves around topics and events whose aim is to shed more light on the world various cultures & heritage and to consolidate and contribute to a cultural integration between Iraq: Mesopotamia; the cradle of civilization and the other world cultures and civilizations... Read more...

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Mr. Dance Avelanery announced the opening of a new Citi Bank in Iraq – marking the first American bank to have a physical presence in Baghdad.

Ambassador Al Khirullah held constructive meeting with @AsstSecENR Geoffrey Pyatt @StateDept on July 20 as they discussed: upgrading partnership in energy sector between ; Iraqi gov priorities to increase production capacity; energy independence; benefiting from US technology in renewable energy; boosting partnership & exchanging visits & expertise between both countries.

H.E. Prime Minister Maliki met with Senator John McCain to discuss the security situation in Iraq; as well as Representatives from the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the challenges facing the region.

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President Barham Salih on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, mourned the Iraqi Archeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, who passed away at the age of 80, in Amman.
His Excellency lauded the prestigious status of the deceased and her distinguished efforts in the field of archeology.
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"We have received with deep pain and grief the news about the death of archaeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, one of the first Iraqi women, who excavated the rich archaeological heritage of the country, and she was an expert in Sumerian seals.

President Barham Salih received Mr. Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad, Tuesday evening, May 7, 2019.
The President emphasized that the strategic partnership with the United States of America is essential for Iraq as the country is committed to its balanced policy that builds bridges of friendship and cooperation with all friends and neighbors, including Iran.
President Salih asserted Iraq's keenness to develop bilateral relations between the two countries and with the rest of brotherly and friendly countries in various fields.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq participated in the Around the World Embassy Tour that was organized in Washington DC on May 6, 2023, with 63 participating embassies. During the event, the Iraqi heritage was presented through folklore costumes, paintings, calligraphy, and books by the embassy and a group of participants and artists from the community residing in the Mission's workspace, in addition to hosting traditional Iraqi food, drinks, and sweets. ...