News & Announcements

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Foreign Minister of Iraq, Mr. Fuad Hussein Gives Briefing at the NATO Meeting On 11 March 2021, H.E. Mr. Hussein held a virtual video conference with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), in which he talked about the cooperation between Iraq and NATO and the latter’s training mission in Iraq. For his part, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General, focused on discussions of the long-standing political and military dialogue between NATO and Iraqi officials, including his regular contacts with the Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and Foreign Minister Mr. Hussein.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Mar 12, 2021	Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Foreign Minister Receives a Phone Call from his Iranian Counterpart Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Mr. Mohammad Javad Zarif on the occasion of his assumption of the post of Foreign Minister of Republic of Iraq. The two sides praised the relations achieved between Baghdad and Tehran, and the cooperation between the two countries to achieve the ambition of the two friendly peoples.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Jun 7, 2020	Mon, Jun 8, 2020
FM receives US Deputy Secretary of State and his accompanying delegation in Baghdad Foreign Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, received US Deputy Secretary of State Mr. John Sullivan and his accompanying delegation at his office in Baghdad to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries to serve the interests of both countries.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Jan 29, 2018	Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Foreign Minister Meets with Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Mrs. Margot Wallström and discussed relations between the two countries and means of enhancing bilateral cooperation to achieve the aspiration of the two friendly peoples, especially in the field of health	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, May 16, 2019	Thu, May 16, 2019
Foreign Minister Meets President of Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, and exchanged views on the so-called (Deal of the Century), affirming Iraq’s steadfast stance towards the Palestinian issue, achieving the Palestinian people their full rights, and establishing an independent state with Alquds as its capital. This meeting comes in the context of Iraq’s presiding over the emergency meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States at the level of Foreign Ministers.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 2, 2020	Sun, Feb 2, 2020
Foreign Minister Meets with European Union's Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Mr. Gilles de Kerchove Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the European Union's Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Mr. Gilles de Kerchove on the sidelines of the fifth EU-LAS ministerial meeting in Brussels. The meeting discussed cooperation in combating terrorism. Minister Alhakim expressed Iraq's welcome to any European efforts to help fight terrorism and reiterated that restoring stability and building infrastructure will contribute to stability and eradicate the roots and ideology of terrorism.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Feb 5, 2019	Tue, Feb 5, 2019
H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi receives U.N. representative to Iraq Ján Kubiš His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi received ,in his office on Thursday, U.N. representative to Iraq Ján Kubiš . During The meeting they discussed the Latest developments in politics, economy in Iraq as well as ,Reviewing regional situation and the war on terror..	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Aug 25, 2017	Fri, Aug 25, 2017
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahhaf: Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his accompanying delegation arrived in Tehran Tuesday, 8/10/2021. The minister will meet the Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, in addition to a number of Iranian officials, and they will discuss issues related to bilateral relations and the security situation in the region, in addition to handing over the invitation from the Prime Minister. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to the Iranian President to attend the summit meeting of the neighboring countries of Iraq.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Aug 11, 2021	Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Foreign Minister Meets with Norwegian Foreign Minister Ms. Ine Eriksen Søreide Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Ms. Ine Eriksen Søreide Minister Alhakim stressed that Iraq is evaluating its relations with all countries of the world according to the principle of common interests and facing common risks, expressing Baghdad’s aspiration to enhance ways of cooperation between the two countries, calling on Norwegian companies to invest in Iraq, noting: that Iraq has promising investment opportunities	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Sep 28, 2019	Mon, Sep 30, 2019
minister of foreign affairs Welcomes Supportive Statement of the Security Council Concerning Efforts of the Iraqi Government to Regain Mosul "Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction and welcomes the statement issued by the closed meeting of the Security Council on 2016 November, 2, to discuss efforts of the Iraqi government to regain Mosul and the humanitarian situations in it	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Nov 3, 2016	Thu, Nov 3, 2016
Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf 11 new cases of Coronavirus infection were registered among the Iraqi community in Belgium. The total number of cases of the Iraqi community abroad reached 43 cases distributed accordingly: Belgium 11 Jordan 10 Italy 6 Los Angeles 5 Britain 5 Canada 3 Lebanon 2 Iran 1 In addition to two deaths, one in UK and the second in Norway On their part, our embassies in these countries make every effort to follow up the conditions of those infected and provide them with medical care.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Mar 29, 2020	Sun, Mar 29, 2020
Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrives in New York to Participate in the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Mon, Sep 19, 2022 - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fuad Hussein, has arrived in New York to attend the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, and to represent Iraq in a number of meetings to be held in New York.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 19, 2022	Mon, Sep 19, 2022
The Foreign Ministry Celebrates International Women's Day Foreign Ministry organized a celebration on the occasion of International Women's Day with the participation of Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim attended by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, and representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Mar 14, 2019	Thu, Mar 14, 2019
A Telephone Call between Iraqi and Dutch Foreign Ministers Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from Dutch Foreign Minister Mr. Stef Blok. The latest developments in Iraq were discussed, in addition to various aspects of bilateral relations and ways of cooperation in various fields.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 7, 2020	Tue, Jan 7, 2020
Trips to Ancient Iraq Steppes Travel, a company specializing in cultural and archaeological tours, will offer trips to Erbil, which is frequently referred to as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.	The New York TimesWed, Oct 9, 2013	Fri, Oct 18, 2013
Prime Minister Maliki to the United States: Have Patience With Us In a New York Times op-ed, Prime Minister Maliki says Iraq seeks more training, education, practice — and patience; and his country wants to walk the road to security, democracy and prosperity with the United States.	The New York TimesTue, Oct 29, 2013	Tue, Oct 29, 2013
During Ramadan, Dates Are a Unifying Staple During Ramadan, Muslim communities of the world are unified by one food: the date, a symbol of hospitality, rest and peace.	The New York TimesTue, Jun 16, 2015	Tue, Jun 23, 2015
Business Rebuilds in a Thriving City in Iraq Enormous construction projects are changing the landscape of Erbil. Among the largest developments is Empire City, a $2.3 billion investment that will make Erbil a haven for Western business.	The New York TimesMon, Oct 14, 2013	Thu, Oct 17, 2013
Iraq five-year plan will attempt to diversify economy Iraq’s government will focus on five sectors: building and services, agriculture, education, transport and communications, and energy.	ReutersThu, Sep 19, 2013	Thu, Sep 19, 2013
Standard Chartered Launches Banking Operations in Iraq The bank lender opened its head office and first branch in Baghdad with plans to be an active participant in the economic growth of Iraq.	ReutersWed, Nov 27, 2013	Wed, Nov 27, 2013