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The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C. repatriated three pieces of antiquity artifacts.

President Salih received Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili in New York City today, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings.
During the meeting, both presidents discussed further securing bilateral relations, as well as the importance of improving and broadening mutual cooperation in all relevant fields as befits two friendly nations.
Together, they also reviewed recent political and security developments in the region and around the world.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iraq welcomes President Trump’s new Executive Order, which excludes citizen of the Republic of Iraq from the previous Order.
This decision is considered an important step towards strengthening the strategic alliance between Baghdad and Washington in different areas of cooperation, especially in combating terrorism.

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted Prime Minister Maliki for public remarks and a discussion on U.S.-Iraq relations, and the current challenges facing Iraq and the region. USIP President Mr. Jim Marshall and Ambassador Beth Jones delivered opening remarks.

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Thursday, with a group of the Iraqi community in Houston, Texas, during his official visit to the United States. He listened to their living conditions and proposals which all aim to serve their home country.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the government`s commitment to connecting with the Iraqi communities everywhere, highlighting their essential skills and capacities needed across all sectors. He announced the upcoming establishment of an expatriates` department linked directly to the Prime Minister’s Office to... Read more...

In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Prime Minister Al-Abadi challenged three perceptions which are commonly held by outside observers.

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.

The Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC hosted an International Bazaar on Saturday, May 10 featuring exotic foods and handcrafts, rugs and more, from Islamic countries.