News & Announcements

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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
US and Iraq Hold First TIFA Meeting The meeting of the Joint Council, established under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement seeks to provide a forum for discussions on trade & economic issues between the US and Iraq.	Tax-NewsWed, Mar 12, 2014	Thu, Mar 13, 2014
US air strikes kill Isis leader Maher al-Bilawi in Iraqi city of Fallujah US air strikes killed a leader of the Islamic State in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as US and Iraqi government forces continue a sustained attack to defeat terrorist networks. Maher al-Bilawi, the commander of Daesh forces in Falluajh, was killed on May 25, according to the spokesperson of the US military campaign leading the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Operation Inherent Resolve army colonel Steve Warren confirmed the death of Mr al-Bilawi and more than 70 terrorists in recent air strikes.	The IndependentThu, Jun 2, 2016	Thu, Jun 2, 2016
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
Upcoming national elections ‘important milestone’ for Iraq, Ban says ahead of polls Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the importance of Wednesday’s national elections for peace and stability in Iraq and called for creating the necessary conditions to enable all citizens to participate in the polls.	UN News CentreTue, Apr 29, 2014	Tue, Apr 29, 2014
University of Arkansas signs its third Iraqi school deal For the third time within the past 11 months, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has signed a cooperative agreement with an Iraqi university. In a formal agreement announced Thursday, UA and the University of Sulaimani will "work to create programs for exchanging academic, research and other educational materials," the announcement from UA states. The agreement also calls for the development of opportunities for the Iraqi university to send students to UA.	Arkansas Democrat-GazetteSun, May 10, 2015	Tue, May 12, 2015
United States and Iraq reaffirm joint cooperation on energy The Joint Coordination Committee on Energy between the US and Iraq met in Baghdad to discuss Iraq’s future energy development and the formation of a new working group to protect Iraq’s energy infrastructure.		Sun, Feb 9, 2014
UNHCR head says international community must share burden of Syrian refugees The UNHCR says host nations need more than an increase in humanitarian aid; they could require financial help, and emergency development assistance for sectors like health, education, housing, water and energy.	United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesMon, Sep 30, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
UNHCR and WFP chiefs praise open border policy for Syrian refugees in Iraq's Kurdistan region The heads of the UN refugee agency and the World Food Programme are praising Iraq's Kurdistan regional government for being an anchor of peace and giving refuge to almost 200,000 Syrians fleeing the current crisis in their country.	United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesFri, Aug 30, 2013	Wed, Sep 4, 2013
UNESCO Recognizes Recent Vocational and Technical Graduates Graduates of the program completed technical, vocational and business training and were awarded loans to start their own businesses in Iraq.	UNAMITue, Nov 12, 2013	Tue, Nov 12, 2013
UNDP Iraq Youth Training Camp A group of 70 young people from all parts of Iraq and diverse ethnic and religious representations attended a youth training camp at American University. Participants noted that although their backgrounds were different, they were all united in humanity - a critical outcome from the session.	United Nations Development ProgrammeMon, Sep 2, 2013	Wed, Sep 4, 2013
Under the patronage of His Excellency Prime Minister Abadi Iraq and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. are signing of a $3 billion memorandum of understanding Under the patronage His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi, in Kuwait, the Republic of Iraq and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. have signed of a memorandum of understanding a $ 3 billion for companies operating in Iraq. Media office of the prime minister February -13- 2018	Iraq Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-AbadiTue, Feb 13, 2018	Tue, Feb 13, 2018
UN to Help Iraq With Environmental Restoration A new five-year cooperation agreement with the UN Environment Programme will focus on environmental legislation; biodiversity conservation; green economy; cleaner production; resource efficiency; combating dust storms; and climate change adaptation.	Environment News ServiceSun, Jan 26, 2014	Tue, Jan 28, 2014
UN Council backs Iraq government The UN Security Council expressed strong support for continued efforts of the Iraqi government to meet the security needs of the entire Iraqi population.	Sky NewsSat, Jan 11, 2014	Wed, Jan 15, 2014
U.S. voters cast votes in Iraq election: 'It's amazing' Iraqi voters living in the United States say it is important for them to show up and have a say who is governing their home country.	Chicago TribuneSun, Apr 27, 2014	Mon, Apr 28, 2014
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
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
U.N. starts first aid airlifts to Syria from Iraq as cold grips The United Nations sent its first delivery of humanitarian aid by air to Syria from Arbil, Iraq on Sunday and said it plans to deliver more food and winter supplies in the next 12 days. The U.N. said two planes are expected to do 23 rotations over the next 10 days. The aid includes planeloads of food, for more than 6,000 Syrian families for the rest of December.	ReutersSun, Dec 15, 2013	Tue, Dec 17, 2013
U.N. Security Council Votes to Remove Iraq from Chapter VII Sanctions The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to remove Iraq from Chapter VII of the UN Charter, moving the country a step closer to ending UN sanctions imposed over two decades ago.		Thu, Jun 27, 2013
U.N. Security Council eases sanctions on Iraq over 1990 invasion of Kuwait The U.N. Council’s decision reflects a new beginning for Iraq and Kuwait and serves as an example to other nations seeking to settle disputes peacefully.		Fri, Jun 28, 2013