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Reconstruction Board Bill Sent to Parliament After Approval by Council of Ministers

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the Council of Ministers approved the draft law that would create a Reconstruction Board. It will now be jointly submitted to the House of Representatives by the Presidency of the Republic and the Council of Ministers.
The draft law provides a framework for quickly launching major infrastructure projects across the country, including roads, bridges, airports, and seaports.
The draft law also aims at alleviating general unemployment by promoting investment, employing a wide array of capable individuals in a variety of different sectors.

Tue, Sep 17, 2019 Fri, Sep 20, 2019

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Strengthens Communication Bridges with International Press in DC Washington

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United States hosted a group of members of the National Press Club and the International Correspondents Committee at a reception held at the embassy's headquarters reflecting Iraq's commitment to building and enhancing communication bridges with the external world. The event offered a unique platform for open dialogue and idea exchange between diplomats and international journalists.

During the reception, Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, highlighting the... Read more...

Sun, Feb 11, 2024 Sun, Feb 11, 2024

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-EPC FOR Three double deck flouting storage tanks and crude oil pump

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-EPC FOR Three double deck flouting storage tanks and crude oil pump

Tue, Nov 7, 2017

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

PM Receives Delegation from J.P. Morgan Bank

PM Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani, said during his meeting with a delegation from J.P. Morgan Bank he received on June 8: "We are continuing to correct the movement of funds, support global trade and the private sector, and stop money laundering operations", "Iraq is on its way towards a huge reconstruction movement in all sectors".

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

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH US CENTRAL COMMAND CHIEF, MCKENZIE

Meeting with US Central Command Chief General Kenneth McKenzie today in Baghdad, President Salih highlighted the need to develop friendly relations between Iraq and US in addition to coordinate and collaborate in the fight against terrorism.
Furthermore, he underlined that Iraq will not be a theatre of regional and international conflicts.
We, therefore, seek to build good relations with all states and we have no interest in being dragged into conflicts not of our choice and making, President Salih added.

Wed, Feb 5, 2020 Wed, Feb 5, 2020

Prime Minister Al-Abadi Receives Phone Call from U.S. Vice President Biden

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi received a phone call on May 25, 2015 from United States Vice President Mr. Joe Biden. Prime Minister Al-Abadi and Vice President Biden discussed increasing support and training for Iraqi forces, intensifying air strikes, and expediting armament to the Iraqi forces. The leaders also discussed developments in the field of operation sectors. Vice President Biden renewed support of the U.S. Administration to the Iraqi government and its people to destroy Da'esh.

Wed, May 27, 2015

Ambassador Al Khirullah Attends Reception held by US Chamber of Commerce

On the evening of July 17, Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah attended a reception held by the US Chamber of Commerce in honor of H.E. in his capacity as Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the USA ...

Thu, Sep 7, 2023 Thu, Sep 7, 2023

Statement of the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq regarding President's Donald Trump's Executive Order including restrictions on Entry Procedures of Iraqi Nationals into the United States of America.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq should like to express its regrets over the Executive Order of the United States President, issued on 27th January, 2017, including restrictions on the entry procedures of Iraqi nationals into the United States of America.

Tue, Feb 7, 2017

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

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

Iraq signed two loans from the ًWorld Bank

The Deputy Chair of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Washington DC and the Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa signed, at the headquarters of the Bank in Washington DC, on Tuesday 20th December, 2016 two loans, first of which is at the value of ( $ 1 billion , 443, 820,000 ) to support the Iraqi investment policy, and the second is at the value of ( $ 41 million , 500, 000) to finance public projects.

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

Al-Halboosi offers condolences to martyrs of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi on Tuesday, expressed his deep sadness at the martyrdom of a number of visitors and the injury of others, due to cases of stampede and suffocation during the visit of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in Karbala, calling on the local government, security services, the Ministry of Health and concerned authorities to mobilize all efforts to rescue the injured.

Tue, Sep 10, 2019 Wed, Sep 11, 2019

Amb. Al Khirullah Meets with Democrat Moulton

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with the Democratic representative from Massachusetts Moulton, and co-chair of the Iraq Support Group in the US Congress. Common issues and bilateral relations between both countries were discussed, and representative Moulton expressed his desire to visit Iraq.

Mon, Oct 16, 2023 Mon, Oct 16, 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

President Masum Welcomes Secretary Kerry to Iraq

President Fuad Masum and Secretary John Kerry discussed the strategic relationship between the United States and Iraq.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

PRESIDENT SALIH EXCHANGES CONGRATULATIONS WITH A NUMBER OF KINGS, PRESIDENTS, AND EMIRS OF ARAB AND ISLAMIC COUNTRIES

President Barham Salih has exchanged congratulations with a number of Majesties, Excellencies and Highness; the leaders of brotherly and friendly Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

Mon, May 6, 2019 Tue, May 7, 2019

Opening House

Passport Day Embassy Iraq in Washington, DC

As a part of the Around the World Embassy Tour D.C. on May 6, 2023, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington opened its doors to the public and received over 8,281 visitors. The guests were welcomed with Iraqi music, art, and various traditional foods as they were presented with Iraq's heritage and culture to indulge in and enjoy.

Mon, May 8, 2023 Mon, May 8, 2023

Ambassador Faily Participates in U.S.-Arab Business Leadership Conference

The conference, hosted by the U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, took place August 20-22, 2013 at the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and included leaders from the corporate community and others interested in promoting economic relationships between Arab countries and the United States.

Mon, Aug 26, 2013