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Foreign Minister: Iraq has achieved great progress that led in 2019 to be delisted from the global list of International Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for countries with strategic deficiencies in their AML/CFT process

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein stated that “Iraq notes with regret the European Commission proposed revised list of “high risk” countries on money laundering and the financing of terrorism

Adding that “ Iraq has achieved great progress that led in 2019 to be delisted from the global list of International Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for countries with strategic deficiencies in their AML/CFT process”

Wed, Jul 8, 2020

Prime Minister Maliki Offers Condolences for the Death of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly

We extend our deep condolences to the Iraqi people and the Christian Brothers in particular for the death of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly. We will always remember his call for peace, love and national unity for all Iraqis.

May God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.

Nouri al-Maliki
Prime Minister

http://pmo.iq/pme/press/2014/4/1042014en-3.htm

For Arabic http://pmo.iq/press/2014/4/1004201401.htm

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets with Representatives of Western Media Outlets in Washington

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with representatives from American and Western media outlets in Washington D.C. on Wednesday evening (Baghdad time), discussing Iraq`s bilateral relations with the United States during a crucial and sensitive period marked by escalating regional tensions that threaten to widen the scope of conflict and war.

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

PRESIDENT SALIH: THE ERADICATION OF TERRORISM REQUIRES A COMMITMENT BY THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE AFFECTED COUNTRIES

President Barham Salih received General Joseph Votel the Commander of the US Central Command and his accompanying delegation, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad on Sunday, February 17, 2019
His Excellency highlighted the importance of developing security and military cooperation between the two friendly countries as well as the US contribution to arming and improving the military capabilities of the Iraqi security forces.

Sun, Feb 17, 2019 Tue, Feb 19, 2019

The President Affirms Iraq's Supportive Stance for the Palestinian People

President Barham Salih received the Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh and his accompanying delegation, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

During the meeting, they conferred about the enhancement of bilateral relations and the development of prospects for cooperation between the two countries in a way that serves the common interests.

His Excellency emphasized Iraq's stance in support for the brotherly Palestinian people to ensure a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause.

Tue, Jul 16, 2019 Tue, Jul 16, 2019

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/supply new complete heavy duty centrifugal pumps with spares parts

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/supply new complete heavy duty centrifugal pumps with spares parts

http://www.src.gov.iq/en/tenders/102

Wed, Aug 23, 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

President Mourns Passing of Secretary General of the Union of Iraqi Writers

President Salih sent a letter of condolences today to the national cultural and literary community upon hearing about the tragic passing of the Secretary General of the Union of Iraqi Writers, Ibrahim al-Khayat.
The following is the text of the condolence from President Salih:
In the name of Allah, most merciful and most gracious,
With heavy hearts, we are stunned to learn the tragic news about the passing of one of Iraq’s great writers and poets, Ibrahim al-Khayat.

Wed, Aug 28, 2019 Thu, Aug 29, 2019

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

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

REQ NO :389/2017/E

http://www.src.gov.iq/en/tenders/119

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

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

Amb. Al Khirullah Receives Two Representatives of Merck Health Services Company

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Denise Onsell and Aisling Kiernan, two representatives of the American Merck Health Services Company, which recently signed an MOU with the Iraqi Ministry of Health. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation in health domain and reduce medicines that do not stick to international standards and of unreliable origins.

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 Mon, Sep 11, 2023

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

Meet the USGS expert

Iraqi climate envoy Dr. Ali Al-Lami, met on 2/14/2023, with the Iraqi-American expert, Dr. Saud Amer of the US Geological Survey (USGS) who specializes in remote sensing techniques for water resources in the Office of International Programs of the US Department of the Interior ...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Wed, Feb 15, 2023

President Salih Meets President Trump

President Salih met His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, in New York today. He began the meeting by noting the incredible resurgence of business and civic life that Iraq is experiencing.
President Salih went on to highlight the need to support hard-won stability in Iraq, and to complete the victory against terrorism through construction and development. He also noted the importance of working to develop more positive regional dynamics so as to enhance security and stability.

Wed, Sep 25, 2019 Wed, Sep 25, 2019

Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Health Insurance Contract

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Wed, Oct 9, 2019

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

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Receives U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas, at the Prime Minister’s residence in Washington, D.C.

During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries and the potential for cooperation, utilizing the expertise of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in areas such as border security, drug trafficking prevention, and the use of advanced technology for tracking and detection, in addition to training.
Prime Minister Al-Sudani also expressed his appreciation to Secretary Mayorkas for the... Read more...

Thu, May 2, 2024 Thu, May 2, 2024

Iraqi President Meets UK Foreign Secretary: International cooperation and collaboration needed to maintain regional peace and security, there should be further coordination in fight against terror, curbing corruption and confronting climate change

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih met with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
President Salih and UK Foreign Secretary Raab discussed Iraqi-British ties, and how best to promote these in all sectors, and where there could be implement the memorandum of understanding signed today between the two countries.

Tue, Jun 8, 2021 Tue, Jun 8, 2021

THE PRESIDENT, MEETING WITH GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL, STRESSES THAT IRAQ LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH GERMANY

Meeting today with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Davos, Switzerland, President Salih emphasized that Iraq is looking forward to building productive relations and having extensive and close ties with Germany across all the fields so as to serve the interests of both friendly nations.

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC celebrates the victories of our Valiant Security Forces and the liberation of the city of Mosul

Celebrating the overwhelming victory of our Armed Forces,our Holy Popular Mobilization Movement, the Peshmerga and the tribal fighters in Mosul, and the liberation of the city from the Claws of 'Daesh', the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC has the honor to invite the gracious members of its community to share the Event which will be held by the Embassy to celebrate this grand national occasion, at the Embassy Consular Section , on Thursday July 13th , from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Address:
1801 P Street NW, Washington DC 20036.

Tue, Jul 11, 2017