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Iraqi Government Delegation Visits the Sultanate of Oman to Offer Condolences on Death of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed

The Iraqi government delegation visited the Sultanate of Oman headed by Dr. Fuad Muhammad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister, and Foreign MinisterMr. Mohamad A. Alhakim, , and Dr. Ali Youssef Abdel Nabi, representative of the President of the Republic to extend condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed bin Taymur.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 14, 2020 Tue, Jan 14, 2020

Foreign Minister Al-Jaafari Meets Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Walid Al-Moallem, and discussed ways to enhance Iraqi-Syrian relations to serve the interests of the two brotherly peoples and efforts exerted in combating terrorism.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 15, 2018 Mon, Oct 15, 2018

The Foreign Minister Arrives to Washington on Head of Government Delegation

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein arrived in Washington at the head of the negotiating delegation to hold a round of strategic dialogue on Wednesday, between Iraq and the United States of America.
The Iraqi delegation in this negotiating round will be headed by Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein, and the US delegation will be headed by Secretary of State Mr. Michael Pompeo.
This round of negotiations comes as a preparation to the dialogue that Prime Minister Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi will lead from the Iraqi side with the US side led by US President Donald Trump.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Aug 17, 2020 Mon, Aug 17, 2020

Press Statement / Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf

Iraq is concerned with the receipt of Da’esh terrorists who hold Iraqi citizenship and their families. They will be tried in Iraqi courts according to the laws in force.
Iraq is not concerned with foreign terrorists who have carried out terrorist operations outside Iraq, and their countries must deal with them.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 21, 2019 Mon, Oct 21, 2019

Foreign Minister Participates in Session of the Council of League of Arab States on Ministerial Level

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim will participate in the 151st regular Session of the Council of the League of Arab States which is scheduled to take place in Cairo on the 6th of March.

It is hoped that his Excellency will meet with several of his counterparts in the framework of discussing bilateral relations and deliberating on regional and international issues of common concern.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Mar 4, 2019 Mon, Mar 4, 2019

Foreign Minister Receives His Belgian Counterpart in New York. He Calls on All Countries to Cooperate with Iraq and implement their obligations to Extradite Their Nationals of Families of Terrorists Detained in Iraq

The Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received, at his residence in New York, the Belgian Foreign Minister Sophie Willems, on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 27, 2021 Mon, Sep 27, 2021

Iraq is with any Effort, or Negotiations among Nuclear-Weapon States to Achieve a Serious Reduction in the Stockpiles Weapons for a World Free of these Weapons.

Foreign Minister Mohamad A.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Feb 25, 2020 Tue, Feb 25, 2020

Foreign Minister Receives European Union Ambassador on Occcasion of Ending his Diplomatic Missions in Iraq

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received EU Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. Ramon Blecua on the occasion of ending his duties in Baghdad.

Minister Alhakim praised the qualitative progress in relations with the European Union, stressing the importance of strengthening it to serve common interests and opening the prospects of cooperation in various fields in addition to benefiting from European experiences, expressing his wishes for the Ambassador’s success in his future diplomatic missions.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Aug 22, 2019 Fri, Aug 23, 2019

Foreign Minister: The overlaps and intertwines that our world is witnessing today in terms of its international relations does not make any country safe and isolated from the challenges and problems that other countries face

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein called for preserving regional and international security, and achieving its requirements considering that the safety of states and the security of their peoples require great collective efforts in which states share responsibilities and obligations to obtain the atmosphere of peaceful coexistence and lasting stability.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Dec 7, 2020 Mon, Dec 7, 2020

Iraqi foreign ministry condemns the shooting in Jeddah

Foreign affair ministry expresses its solidarity with the government and people of the Saudi Arabia fraternal kingdom and condemn the shooting targeted the security of the peace palace in the province of Jeddah and condole the two security officers and hopes an urgent recovery for the injured.

The ministry confirms its full rejection to such attacks that threatens the kingdom’s security and stability, and stands with it in its endeavors to protect the kingdom from all kinds of crimes and terror.

Dr. Ahmed Mahgoob

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Oct 10, 2017 Tue, Oct 10, 2017

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Strongly Condemns the Coward Attack in Arish

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the coward, terrorist attack in Arish, northern Sinai. The ministry expresses the most heartfelt sympathies and condolences, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 10, 2017 Tue, Jan 10, 2017

Press Release from Iraq MOFA on 28 Sep 2022

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns in the strongest terms the artillery and rocket bombardment by the Iranian side, ...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Sep 28, 2022 Wed, Sep 28, 2022

Foreign Minister Meets United States Ambassador in Baghdad

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the United States Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. Douglas Silliman on the occasion of ending his tenure in Baghdad.

The Minister thanked Ambassador Silliman for his efforts during his stay in Baghdad and his continuous efforts to enhance strategic relations between the two countries wishing him success in his new assignment.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Jan 28, 2019 Tue, Jan 29, 2019

Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets President of the Italian Parliament and Delivers Invitation to Visit Iraq from his Iraqi Counterpart

On 3 May 2012, Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein met with the Italian President of the Parliament, Mr. Roberto Fico in the Italian capital, Rome.

The meeting emphasized the importance of advancing bilateral relations in a way that achieves the interests of both countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, May 4, 2021 Tue, May 4, 2021

Foreign Minister Meets President of International Committee of the Red Cross on Sidelines of 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and reviewed the overall situation in Iraq and the efforts of the Red Cross in Iraq.

Dr. Al-Jaafari praised the work of the organization and its role in Iraq. "We thank you for the humanitarian assistance you have provided to the Iraqi people in their war against Daesh terrorist gangs.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Oct 3, 2018 Wed, Oct 3, 2018

Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America

Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jun 11, 2020 Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Michelle Bachelet , on the sidelines of the 40th session of the Human Rights Council held in Geneva.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 27, 2019 Fri, Mar 1, 2019

Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives His Japanese Counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi in Baghdad

On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received his Japanese counterpart, Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, in Baghdad. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways to enhance them to meet the aspirations of the two friendly countries. The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of common interest.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Aug 21, 2021 Sat, Aug 21, 2021

Foreign Minister Meets with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in European Union

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Mr. Josef Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in European Union.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Feb 18, 2020 Tue, Feb 18, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets with Dutch Counterpart Mr. Stef Blok

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with his Dutch counterpart Mr. Stef
Block. The meeting discussed the most important issues of common concern and prospects for joint cooperation in various economic, humanitarian and development fields.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Jul 20, 2019 Mon, Jul 22, 2019