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Houston City Council unanimously approves Sister City Agreement between Houston, Texas and Basrah, Iraq

The Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs’ program promotes people-to-people diplomacy and encourages citizens to develop mutual trust and understanding through commercial, cultural, educational, and humanitarian exchanges.

Thu, Apr 9, 2015

THE STATE CO. FOR MARKETING DRUGS AND MEDICAL APPLIANCES (KIMADIA) Invitation No . 94/2017/52

THE STATE CO. FOR MARKETING DRUGS AND MEDICAL APPLIANCES (KIMADIA) Invitation No . 94/2017/52

Fri, Aug 25, 2017

H.E Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi statement to the Iraqi People

In the name of Allah the Merciful

To the people of our beloved nation,

My duty is to work in accordance with the constitution to serve the citizens and protect the unity of the country, which was in danger of partition due to the insistence on holding the referendum organized by those in power in the Kurdistan region in a unilateral step, while we are fighting an existential war against terrorism.

We tried to dissuade those in the region from holding it and not violating the Constitution and to focus on the fight against Daesh but they did not listen to our appeals and... Read more...

Mon, Oct 16, 2017 Mon, Oct 16, 2017

PM Announces Initiation of New Projects

On June 12, PM Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani announced: "We have started building new residential cities and have contracted to build bridges and tunnels. We plan, after approving the budget, that Iraq will be a workshop in all governorates for construction and reconstruction".

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023

Prime Minister Maliki Meets with Businesswomen's Council

His Excellency Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki met with the Iraqi Businesswomen’s Council this week, where he affirmed the role of Iraqi women in business, investment and Iraq’s overall economic development.

Wed, Dec 4, 2013

Al-Halboosi meets US Vice President

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi met the US Vice President Mike Pence.

The meeting discussed the relations between Baghdad and Washington, files of mutual interest and continued cooperation between the two countries in all fields.

Efforts to eliminate terrorism, combat extremist ideology, eliminate funding sources and the continue of US-led international coalition to provide security and intelligence support to Iraq were also discussed.

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

Speaker Jabouri urges Erbil to remain committed to Iraq

Speaker of the Council of Representative, Dr. Salim al-Jabouri, spoke at the annual MERI conference in Erbil on Wednesday.
The speaker of Iraqi Parliament urged the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to remain committed to a federal Iraq.
Recognizing the importance of the KRG in attracting foreign investment and its role in sheltering an estimated 1.5 million internally displaced people (IDPs), Jabouri appealed for the KRG to consider their mutual interests and remain committed to a federal Iraq.

Thu, Nov 5, 2015

Tender 18795-18805(Ministry of Industry and Minerals)

Wed, May 2, 2018

Amb. Al Khirullah Meets with Mrs. Lee Satterfield

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah exchanged views with Mrs. Lee Satterfield on activating scientific and cultural ties under Strategic Framework Agreement SFA by broadening cooperation through activating scholarship programs and training for Iraqis in US universities.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023 Sun, Sep 10, 2023

Ambassador Faily Speaks at Carnegie: 'The Future of Iraq'

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

Thu, Jul 3, 2014

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Meets with Congressman Jim McDermott

Congressman McDermott welcomed Ambassador Lukman Faily to his office where the two discussed the importance of future cooperation between Iraq and the United States.

Wed, Jun 26, 2013

Statement issued by the Office of the Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief.

In the name of God the Most Merciful
“And incumbent upon us was support of the believers” -- al Rum Quran Surah 47.

To our kind Iraqi people,
After your brothers in the armed forces were able to militarily defeat ISIS and eradicate its presence from the Iraq regions, the Iraqi National Intelligence Service today completes this achievement with a qualitative intelligence victory that overthrew the terrorist leader of ISIS in light of joint intelligence follow-up and direct guidance by the Prime Minister and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

Sun, Oct 27, 2019

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

April -5- 2018

Wed, Apr 11, 2018 Thu, Apr 5, 2018

Minister Alhakim Meets with Mr. Urmas Reinsalu Foreign Minister of Estonia

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Estonian Foreign Minister Mr. Urmas Reinsalu on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.
Minister Alhakim stressed Baghdad’s keenness to develop bilateral relations with Estonia in various fields, calling on the Estonian side to establish a real partnership, especially in the economic aspects,which can provide development opportunities in both countries.

Thu, Sep 26, 2019 Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Marking 99th Anniversary of Establishment of Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On this prominent celebratory day, we recall the 99th anniversary of the establishment of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We remember with pride and appreciation the pivotal role this ministry has played in shaping and guiding the course of Iraqi diplomacy. …

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 Fri, Nov 24, 2023

Prime Minister Al-Abadi receives General Lloyd Austin

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and General Lloyd Austin discussed ways to expand military and intelligence cooperation, increase airstrikes and intensify training to enhance the victories achieved in various fronts of confrontation with Daesh.

Mon, Jan 26, 2015

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/CONTROL VALVES FOR LUBE OIL PLANT AND SPARE PARTS

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/CONTROL VALVES FOR LUBE OIL PLANT AND SPARE PARTS

Fri, Jul 21, 2017

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak

The staff of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington extends its warmest congratulations and sincere blessings to the members of the Iraqi community in the United States and all Muslims on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha, asking the Almighty God to bring it back to you while you are enjoying abundant health and wellness and to preserve our beloved Iraq and perpetuate his blessings to us all.

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 Tue, Jun 27, 2023

US Chamber of Commerce Hosts Reception for Foreign Minister Zebari

In collaboration with the US Business Council in Iraq, the US Chamber of Commerce welcomed Foreign Minister Zebari back to the United States with a reception to discuss trade and investment opportunities for US businesses in Iraq.

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Industrial Commodities Prices to Surge in 2017: World Bank

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2017— The World Bank is forecasting strong gains for industrial commodities such as energy and metals in 2017, due to tightening supply and strengthening demand.

Fri, Jan 27, 2017 Fri, Jan 27, 2017