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Watch: Public Forum With Dr. Saleem Al-Jubouri, Speaker of Iraq’s Parliament

The 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

World Bank and International Monetary Fund Meetings, October 11-15, 2022

Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs/Minister of Oil/Acting Minister of Finance, Mr. Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar, headed the delegation participating in the quarterly meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB)...

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 Mon, Oct 17, 2022

Statement by Iraqi Ministry of Defense Denying the Alleged Arms Purchases with Iran

The Government of Iraq today steadfastly denied that it has signed any contracts to buy military weapons, ammunition or other military equipment from Iran, as alleged in some recent news reports. In a statement, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense explained that numerous international firms, including Iran’s Defense Industries Organization, recently submitted offers to provide Iraq with military hardware, but the proposal from Iran was rejected.

An unofficial translation of the full statement by the Ministry of Defense is below.

Tue, Feb 25, 2014

THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AN INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARAB - EUROPEAN SUMMIT

President Barham Salih received Mr. Alaa Mousa the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Iraq, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad, Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
His Excellency received an official invitation from his Egyptian counterpart His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to attend the Arab-European summit due to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh at the end of this month.
The President asked Ambassador Mousa to convey his greetings to his brother H.E. President el-Sisi, expressing his gratitude for this kind invitation.

Tue, Feb 5, 2019 Tue, Feb 5, 2019

The Embassy of Republic of Iraq in Washington Organizes Solidarity and Mourning Gathering Following Zionist Entity’s Bombing of Alma’madani “Baptist” Hospital in Gaza Strip

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq organized a solidarity and mourning gathering where Al-Fatihah Surah was read, out of loyalty and respect to the innocent souls of the brotherly Palestinian people, who were martyred as a result of the Zionist entity’s bombing of the Alma’madani “Baptist” Hospital in the Gaza Strip in Palestine.

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 Wed, Oct 18, 2023

اعلان مناقصة/ وزارة الصناعةMinistry of Industry and Minerals - Investment Opportunity in the Industrial Sector.

Wed, Nov 7, 2018

Passport Day Event Participation

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. ...

Wed, May 10, 2023 Wed, May 10, 2023

MOFA Condemns Terrorist Attack in London, Extending Condolences to the Families of the Victims

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the terrorist attack in London, and extends its condolences to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a quick recovery. The ministry affirms its solidarity with the United Kingdom against the series of terrorist attacks that have recently targeted its security.

Tue, Jun 6, 2017

Ambassador Faily delivers remarks to the Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference

The conference, "Framing and Charting the Region’s Issues, Interests, Challenges, and Opportunities: Implications for Arab and U.S. Policies" brought together distinguished guests to expand the overall Arab-U.S. relationship.

Tue, Oct 28, 2014

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets Iraqi Community in Michigan

Prime Minister Al-Sudani remarked that the current government represents all of Iraq`s components, supported by a significant political coalition. The public`s optimism and satisfaction, he mentioned, are evident from the security and political stability that has been encouraging good governance and service delivery. Moving forward with a new economic and investment policy alongside fundamental economic reforms.

Fri, May 3, 2024 Fri, May 3, 2024

Investing in Iraq: Reconstruction and the Role of the Energy Sector

Investing in Iraq: Reconstruction and the Role of the Energy Sector

Opening remarks by:

Frederick Kempe
President and Chief Executive Officer
Atlantic Council

A conversation with:

His Excellency Dr. Fareed Yasseen
Iraqi Ambassador to the United States

Majid Jafar
Chief Executive Officer
Crescent Petroleum

Ben Van Heuvelen
Editor in Chief
Iraq Oil Report

Moderated by:

Ellen Scholl
Deputy Director, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

Wed, Apr 18, 2018 Wed, Apr 18, 2018

Twitter Q & A with Iraq’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily, responded to questions via Twitter for the first time since officially taking the post in July 2013. Coming on the heels of his recent trip to Baghdad, Ambassador Faily held the Twitter Q & A to discuss Iraq’s role as a critical global partner of the US and a stabilizing force in the Middle East.
Mon, Sep 16, 2013

COMPLETE CENTERFUGAL PUMP ITEM (124 ) WITH SPARE PARTS/ Tender 377/2017/E

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)COMPLETE CENTERFUGAL PUMP ITEM (124 ) WITH SPARE PARTS/ Tender 377/2017/E

Mon, Sep 18, 2017

‏Al-Halboosi meets the US Secretary of State

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi met the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

‏At the beginning of the meeting, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomed the Parliament Speaker and expressed his pleasure to meet him and to the development of relations and communication between Washington and Baghdad.

Thu, Mar 28, 2019 Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Daily Roundup - Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi Visits Washington

Tuesday, April 14

Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met with President Barack Obama and senior administration officials today in Washington, D.C.

Follow the Prime Minister’s visit via Prime Minister Al-Abadi’s (@HaiderAlAbadi), Ambassador Faily’s (@FailyLukman) and the Embassy of Iraq’s (@IraqiEmbassyUSA) coverage on Twitter.

Here are today’s highlights:

Wed, Apr 15, 2015

Ambassador Faily Speaks at Diplomacy Matters Luncheon

Ambassador Faily was welcomed as guest of honor at the Diplomacy Matters Institute Ambassador’s Series luncheon, where he spoke about the rebuilding efforts in Iraq.

Fri, Dec 20, 2013

Amb. Al Khirullah Meets with Mrs. Taylor & Mr. Bittner

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received Mrs. Victoria Taylor, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraqi Affairs, and Mr. Steve Bittner, Iraq’s desk expert at the Embassy; ...

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Thu, Sep 14, 2023

THE PRESIDENT, MEETING WITH TURKEY'S FOREIGN MINISTER, DISCUSSES THE RECENT EVENTS UNFOLDING IN THE REGION

Into the Presidential Palace in Baghdad today, holding a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, President Salih stressed the importance of continuous coordination and joint work which would avert Iraq and the region the conflicts and the war. We don't want our territory to be a staging post for any hostile action against any of our neighbors, or be as a battleground for a proxy-war, he added.

Thu, Jan 9, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020

Ministry of Oil/ tenders

Tue, May 22, 2018

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a farewell reception honoring His Excellency Lukman Faily

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a farewell reception on Thursday May 26th 2013 honoring His Excellency Lukman Faily Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United State. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Iraq Director expressed his appreciation for the support of H.E. Ambassador Faily in developing the business partnership of both countries. The event included a farewell speech from H.E. Ambassador Faily to the business community upon ending his tenure by thanking the support of the chamber and its members, confirming that Iraq will continue to welcome U.S.

Fri, Jun 24, 2016