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Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Ms. Barbara Leaf

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Ms. Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, at the State Department headquarters on July 14 when they discussed several topics to explore prospects for developing political, economic and cultural relations between both countries; supporting building of confidence; strengthening economic partnerships; and boosting cooperation in various domains. Amb. Al Khirullah explained priorities of the Iraqi government regarding associated gas investment projects and partnerships with countries to achieve self-sufficiency for Iraq in... Read more...

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Ambassador Faily participates in Opening Ceremony of Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibition

Ambassador Faily participated in the opening ceremony of the Iraqi National Jewish Archive special exhibition “Discovery and Recovery," and the press event on November 6-7, 2013. Both events were held at the National Archive Building in Washington, D.C.

Fri, Nov 8, 2013

Diplomacy Beyond the Nation-State

Ambassador Faily on Diplomacy Beyond the Nation-State

June 29, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – The Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security welcomed the Ambassador of Iraq, His Excellency Lukman Faily, at a roundtable discussion with fellow ambassadors from Chile, Czech Republic, Morocco and Singapore to discuss diplomacy beyond the nation-state with regards to the 2015 QDDR (Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review). Joining them in the discussion chaired by Atlantic Council President & CEO, Frederick Kempe was Hon. Paula Dobriansky and the Special Representative for the QDDR, Hon. Thomas Perriello.

Tue, Jun 30, 2015

A Conversation with H.E. Dr. Fareed Yasseen, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States

On February 26, 2020, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in cooperation with the World Trade Center Washington, DC at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center hosted a public affairs briefing program “A Conversation with His Excellency Dr. Fareed Yasseen, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States.”

The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations February 26, 2020, Public Affairs Briefing explored dynamics affecting Iraq and Iraq’s relationship with the United States.

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Sat, Feb 29, 2020 Sat, Feb 29, 2020

Foreign Ministry Pays Condolence to Indonesia for Plane Crash

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the crash of the Indonesian passenger plane which crashed today off the coast of Java, and claimed the lives of 189 people.

Tue, Oct 30, 2018 Tue, Oct 30, 2018

Amb. Al Khirullah Receives Dr. Paul Salem

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah welcomed Dr. Paul Salem, President and CEO of the Middle East Institute in Washington DC at the embassy on August 28 where they discussed the Institute's deep history and prominent role in Middle Eastern studies. They expressed their desire for continued and future cooperation along with the embassy's participation in various programs and activities hosted by the Institute. ...

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

Ambassador Faily's Appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"

Ambassador Faily joined the morning news program to discuss current conditions in Iraq after U.S. military withdrawl and also spoke about Iraq's upcoming elections.

Thu, Apr 3, 2014

Update on the Redeployment of Iraqi Security Forces to Federal Installations in Kirkuk Province.

In accordance with the orders of the Commander-in-Chief Dr. Haider AlAbadi,
the Joint Operations Command of the Iraqi Security Forces
commenced the redeployment of units of the Iraqi Army, CounterTerrorism
Service, Emergency Response Division, and the Federal Police
to federal installations, military bases and vital infrastructure in Kirkuk
province in the early hours of today, 16 October, 2017.

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

DPM FM Meets with Staff of Iraqi Embassy in Washington DC

DPM FM Dr. Fuad Hussein met with the Embassy’s staff in Washington DC this morning and listened to their interventions & suggestions to develop their work as well as the difficulties they face, which requires his support ...

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Tue, Feb 14, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad: Educational Programs and Scholarships Available

The U.S. State Department supports a variety of educational programs, scholarships and opportunities for Iraqi scholars, students and professionals.

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets with Stellar Energy Delegation in Washington

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed a delegation from Stellar Energy, led by CEO Mr. Peter Gibson, at the Prime Minister`s residence in Washington, D.C. this Tuesday. The meeting focused on cooperation mechanisms with Stellar Energy in the electricity sector and reviewed the progress of their ongoing projects in Iraq.

Thu, May 2, 2024 Thu, May 2, 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

LA Consulate General hosts 2015 Mobile Consulate

The Embassy of Iraq and LA Consulate General will host a 2015 Mobile Consulate in the following states: California, Arizona, Texas, Washington.

Wed, Dec 24, 2014

PRESIDENT RECEIVES A PHONE CALL FROM US SECRETARY OF STATE

President Salih got a phone call today Saturday evening from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
During a phone conversation, the President and US Secretary of State discussed the latest security and political developments at the regional and international levels, emphasized the need to protect Iraq's sovereignty and respect its independent national decision.

Sun, Jan 19, 2020 Sun, Jan 19, 2020

Ministry of foreign affairs/Tender 7/2018/ A Contract on Protecting the Ministry's Building by Using K9(Police Dogs)

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Insulting Religions is Hatred Behavior against Religions and Multiculturalism

Insulting the Holy Qur’an and the feelings of Muslims is nothing but an offense to all religions. The freedom of expression is not in any way a justification for such acts that justify insulting religions and their symbols. What was committed in terms of insulting the Holy Qur’an in Sweden is a condemned, racial, religious hatred and unjustified act according to all customs and laws. ...

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

Prime Minister Maliki Arrives in the United States

Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Noori al-Maliki has arrived in the United States, where he will meet with President Obama at the White House and other officials in Washington to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Iraq relationship under the SFA; and the current challenges facing Iraq and the region.

Mon, Oct 28, 2013

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)

Thu, May 18, 2017

PRESIDENT SALIH: HIS HOLINESS THE POPE’S EXPECTED VISIT TO IRAQ IS OF HISTORIC IMPORTANCE

President Barham Salih welcomed His Holiness Pope Francis’ initiative and intention to visit Iraq next year, remembering his meeting with His Holiness and the Pope’s support for Iraq's pursuit to promote the security of its communities and consolidate peace and stability among all Iraqi.
His Excellency received the Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans, His Beatitude Cardinal Mar Louis Raphael I Sako, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 Fri, Jun 14, 2019

Congratulations on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington D.C. would like to extend its best wishes to the Iraqi community in the United States of America on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. On this occasion, may God’s blessings shower our country and its people with prosperity, security, and safety.

Mon, Apr 12, 2021