News & Announcements

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THE PRESIDENT MOURNS THE IRAQI ARCHEOLOGIST LAMIA AL-GILANI 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. The following is the full text: "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.	Tue, Jan 22, 2019	Tue, Jan 29, 2019
Foreign Minister al-Jaafari Meets with Secretary Kerry in Baghdad Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and discussed efforts to counter the threat of ISIL by expanding military and intelligence cooperation between Iraq and the United States.		Wed, Sep 10, 2014
Ambassador Faily Visits American Technology Companies in Silicon Valley Ambassador Faily visited headquarters of Google, Cisco, and Qualcomm as part of his business outreach initiative to promote the many investment opportunities and partnerships available between Iraq and the United States.		Thu, Sep 5, 2013
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
Statement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Terrorist Attack in Ahwaz The Iraqi Foreign Ministry expressed its strong condemnation and for the terrorist attack on Ahwaz, which resulted in the deaths of several members of the Iranian security services and civilians. The Foreign Ministry reiterates Iraq's firm stance on the rejection of violence regardless of motives, reasons and in any country, which would tarnish the security and stability of the country. The ministry expresses its condolences to the victims' families, the government and the people of the Islamic Republic, and wishes the wounded speedy recovery. Dr. Ahmed Mahjoub		Sun, Sep 23, 2018
FM and the Russian vice president head the Preparatory Meeting of the mutual Iraqi- Russian committee Foreign minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari and the Russian vice president Mr. Demitry Roghozen headed the mutual Iraqi- Russian committee in Moscow, preparing to hold the seventh session of the committee activities on 2018. Both sides reviewed the bilateral Iraqi- Russian economic, commercial relations, and continue working on developing the legal and Regulatory basis for the bilateral cooperation between both countries, I addition to discussing the developed cooperation in industry and increasing the efforts in developing the cooperation in Oil and Gas.	Tue, Oct 24, 2017	Tue, Oct 24, 2017
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
Al-Halboosi arrives in Washington and meets US Defense Secretary The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi met the US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan as the official reception ceremony conducted at the Pentagon. At the beginning of the meeting, the US Secretary of Defense offered his condolences to the Iraqi people on the ferry incident, expressing his pain and sympathy with the victims, welcoming the visiting delegation, stressing the importance of developing relations and communication between Washington and Baghdad.	Wed, Mar 27, 2019	Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Iraq’s Victory over ISIS Embodies the Values of Hussein’s Revolution, President Salih Says at Ashura Ceremony Imam Hussein bin Ali (peace be upon him) always calls to us to follow the paths of freedom, goodness, raising awareness of social issues, and peace, President Salih said in a speech delivered in Iraqi Kurdistan today.	Mon, Sep 9, 2019	Wed, Sep 11, 2019
Dozens of Iraqi Historical Artifacts Returned to the Embassy 45 artifacts were returned to the Iraqi Embassy in Washington by an American citizen, in an effort to give the items back to the Iraqi people.		Thu, Dec 19, 2013
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
Iraq Accepts Repatriation of Five Precious Antiquities by Manhattan District Attorney’s Office NEW YORK (January 18, 2022)—Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Fareed Yasseen today accepted five historic stolen artifacts for repatriation to Iraq after they had been looted over the past 30 years. At a ceremony also featuring Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Erik Rosenblatt, Acting Special Agent in Charge, New York, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, two items seized from Michael Steinhardt and three others from ongoing investigations were handed over. The Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the office of the Manhattan District Attorney was responsible for the... Read more...		Sat, Jan 22, 2022
Minister of Finance Visits Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC During her visit to Washington DC at the invitation of the US State Department to attend the annual event of International Women of Courage Awards as she was one of the award’s winners last year 2022, H.E. Minister of Finance, Taif Sami ...	Thu, Mar 9, 2023	Thu, Mar 9, 2023
General Competitive Bid, Supplying of Commodities SPARE PARTS FOR BOILERS General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)SPARE PARTS FOR BOILERS http://www.src.gov.iq/en/tenders/104		Thu, Sep 7, 2017
Statement by the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to the United States regarding H.R. 1654 The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, to consider H.R. 1654, a bill to “authorize the direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to the Kurdistan Regional Government.”		Tue, Dec 8, 2015
Eid Al Fitr Greetings The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq extends its warmest greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.		Mon, Jul 28, 2014
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Directs Iraqi Embassy in Washington to Follow Up on All Files and Understandings with the United States, and to Provide the Best Services to the Iraqi Community Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani visited the Iraqi Embassy in Washington during his official visit to the United States. The Prime Minister reviewed the embassy`s work and the performance of its staff, praising the efforts made during his official visit to the United States and the excellent organization, particularly commending the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States. He urged the embassy team to exert more effort and prioritize Iraq`s service and reputation in every action and step taken. In his discussion with the Iraqi Embassy team, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized that... Read more...	Sat, May 4, 2024	Sat, May 4, 2024
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
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hosts Event to Honor Ambassador Faily As part of the U.S.-Iraq Business Initiative, the United States Chamber of Commerce welcomed Ambassador Faily for an event that fostered discussions of the enormous trade investment opportunities that exist between Iraq and the U.S.		Fri, Jul 19, 2013
Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Member of US House Rich McCormick On July 26, Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah discussed with member of House of Representatives, Republican Rich McCormick, member of both committees, Foreign Affairs & Armed Forces, a set of bilateral issues regarding political, economic and security relations, according to Strategic Framework Agreement SFA & partnership between both countries.	Sat, Sep 9, 2023	Sat, Sep 9, 2023