News & Announcements

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Re-Announcement: Health Insurance Contract - Public Tender

Tue, May 16, 2017

Ambassador Lukman Faily on the Future of Iraq

The Middle East Institute and the Conflict Management Program at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies welcomed Ambassador Lukman Faily, and Abbas Kadhim for a discussion about Iraq and its future.

Wed, Apr 8, 2015

The Affiliation of Iraq to the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration

Dr. Sami Al- Araji, NIC Chairman signed on the 13th of Feb.17 the affiliation of Iraq to the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration (for the year 2014) at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Iraq is the second Arab country that affiliates to the convention preceded by 18 international members.

Wed, Feb 22, 2017 Wed, Feb 22, 2017

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

President Meets German Chancellor

President Salih met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today in New York City on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
President Salih and Chancellor Merkel examined ways to improve ties across all fields between Iraq and Germany, noting the friendly historic relations between the two countries

Tue, Sep 24, 2019 Tue, Sep 24, 2019

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

Security and Defense Exhibition at Baghdad International Fair: Deadline set for December 15

The third session of the exhibition will be held in Baghdad from March 1-4, 2014. Interested companies should submit their request to attend by December 15, 2013.

Tue, Nov 26, 2013

The Embassy celebrated the conclusion of its summer internship program

The Embassy recently celebrated the conclusion of its summer internship program. We were fortunate to have five stellar interns who contributed to different activities throughout the summer, including participating in workshops about Iraqi culture, promoting tourism to Iraq and researching and writing about political affairs and bilateral US-Iraqi relations. We thank them for a wonderful summer!

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Condolence

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing away today, October 3, 2017, of President Jalal Talabani, the first democratically elected President of the Republic of Iraq (2005-2014). Memorial and condolence arrangements in Washington, DC.

As a tribute to the former President, a book of condolences will be opened on the following days:
- October 4th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- October 5th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- October 6th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

At the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq,
(3421 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20007... Read more...

Tue, Oct 3, 2017

Ambassador Faily's speech on “US-Iraq Relations: A View from Baghdad"

Thank you, Dr. Anthony, for the kind introduction. And thank you all for coming here this week for the 24th annual Policymakers Conference. I have been asked to discuss the state of relations between Iraq and the United States, and I will address this issue in the context of the theme for this year’s conference...

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

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

Ambassador Faily Responds to Developing Security Situation in Iraq

Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily today responded to security developments in Iraq, including terrorist gains in some critical areas of Mosul, and highlighted new directives approved by Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki and his Cabinet to address the ongoing crisis.

Tue, Jun 10, 2014

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at US-Iraq Higher Education Conference

"Transactional, Transitional, Transformational: Changing the Paradigm on American and Iraqi Cooperation," was organized by the Iraqi Cultural Office and the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation Office to the U.S., with support from the U.S. Department of State.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi receives a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

September-1-2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi has received a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

During the meeting, they have discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in various economic, service and security fields, as well as the unity, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq

The coordination of efforts to eliminate the Daesh remnant in Syrian territory near the Iraqi border was also discussed.

Sat, Sep 1, 2018

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

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Receives U.S. Congressman Mr. Seth Moulton

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed U.S. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton at the Prime Minister`s residence in Washington D.C.
The meeting focused on the bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, with discussions on the Iraqi government`s intention to transition the relationship beyond security and military aspects to broader areas in economic, oil, cultural sectors, as well as in education and investment, in line with the Strategic Framework Agreement.

The meeting also commended the Iraqi government`s reform measures and approach in strengthening... Read more...

Thu, May 2, 2024 Thu, May 2, 2024

"A Vision for Iraq": Prime Minister Abadi's Remarks at the World Economic Forum

Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi delivers remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 23, 2015.

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

THE PRESIDENT DISCUSSES WITH PRIME MINISTER OF THE NETHERLANDS BILATERAL TIES

Meeting with the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte today in Davos, Switzerland, President Salih examined bilateral relations.
The President and Premier Rutte highlighted the ways of improving their ties and joint cooperation.

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Prime Minister Maliki Visits Capitol Hill

H.E. Prime Minister Maliki met with Senator John McCain to discuss the security situation in Iraq; as well as Representatives from the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the challenges facing the region.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

Announcement of a public Tender / Ministry of Foreign affairs

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Tue, Apr 6, 2021