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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

PM al-Abadi Receives A Call from PM of Turkey

Prime Minister, Dr. Haider al-Abadi received on Saturday a phone call from the Turkish Prime Minister Mr. Ben Ali Yildirim .
Mr. Yildirim extended his Excellency's condolences and that of the Turkish people for the martyrdom of a number of pilgrims visiting the shrine of Imam Hussein, commenting that: "Those who perpetrated this crime are the same murderers who killed Imam Hussein (PBUH) "."They are our common enemies. Iraq and Turkey are fighting terrorism together".
Yildirim commended victories and successes achieved by the Iraqi forces on Daesh gangs under al-Abadi's wise... Read more...

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeTue, Dec 13, 2016 Tue, Dec 13, 2016

H.E. PM Haider Al-Abadi Receives U.S. Minister of Defense

11-12-2016001.JPGH.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi received in his office today Sunday the U.S. Minister of Defense Mr. Ashton Carter and the accompanying delegation.

The meeting discussed the operation of "we are coming Nineveh" and the victories achieved by our brave forces in the battle in addition to the stabilization of the liberated areas and arming the Iraqi forces.

H.E. Dr. Al-Abadi confirmed that "the battle of liberating al-Mosul is going smoothly from all axes and our... Read more...

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeTue, Dec 13, 2016 Tue, Dec 13, 2016

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Condemns the two Terrorists Attacks in Istanbul

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns and denounces the two terrorist attacks that targeted Besiktas city, in central Istanbul. The Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the Turkish Government, its people, and families of the victims. It also reiterates the need for countering terrorism through a regional consolidated strategy, and eradicating terrorism's sources of finance and its supporters."

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Dec 13, 2016 Tue, Dec 13, 2016

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Strongly Condemns the Criminal Attack that Targeted Innocent Worshippers in Saint Mark's Cathedral, Cairo.

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the criminal terrorist attack that targeted innocent worshippers in Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Abbassia District, Cairo. On behalf of the Iraqi Government and people

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Dec 13, 2016 Tue, Dec 13, 2016

A special Update from the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq

A special Update from the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq.

Fri, Dec 9, 2016

Foreign Minister Meets Head of UNFAO

On the sideline of his visit to Rome, Minister of Foreign Affairs met Head of UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Mr José Graziano da Silva.

During the meeting, they reviewed the work of the organization and efforts exerted by international organizations in the provision of the necessary supplies to support Iraq in its war against the terrorist gangs of Da'esh.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Dec 8, 2016 Thu, Dec 8, 2016

Foreign Minister Meets Holy See Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met Foreign Minister of Vatican Arch. Paul Richard Gallagher, during the meeting the two sides reviewed the bilateral relations and horizons to promote them to meet the aspirations of the two peoples.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Dec 5, 2016 Mon, Dec 5, 2016

Iraq has Reservations over Africa-Arab Summit Resolution of Condemning (JASTA)

"The 4th Africa-Arab Summit closed its works yesterday in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, in which Iraq participated and contributed in drafting paragraphs of the summit's final resol
ution, especially, paragraphs that included supporting efforts of the Iraqi Government and its armed forces in the war against terrorism.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Nov 29, 2016 Tue, Nov 29, 2016

Announcement of Extending the Deadline to Receive Bids for Health Insurance Contract

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Mon, Nov 21, 2016

MOFA Welcomes Supportive Statement of the Security Council Concerning Efforts of the Iraqi Government to Regain Mosul

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction and welcomes the statement issued by the closed meeting of the Security Council on 2016 November, 2, to discuss efforts of the Iraqi government to regain Mosul and the humanitarian situations in it.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Nov 7, 2016 Mon, Nov 7, 2016

minister of foreign affairs Welcomes Supportive Statement of the Security Council Concerning Efforts of the Iraqi Government to Regain Mosul

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction and welcomes the statement issued by the closed meeting of the Security Council on 2016 November, 2, to discuss efforts of the Iraqi government to regain Mosul and the humanitarian situations in it

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Nov 3, 2016 Thu, Nov 3, 2016

Iraq Wins Membership in UNHRC

"As a result of the two-year-specific-efforts made by Iraqi ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Human Rights Department; Iraq was elected member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the first time, by UN General Assembly, along with 13 other countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Nov 1, 2016 Tue, Nov 1, 2016

الندوة الحوارية مع الدكتور ابراهيم الجعفري وزير الخارجية العراقي في معهد السلام الاميركي في واشنطن

.معهد السلام الامريكي يستضيف وزير الخارجيّة

استضاف معهد السلام الامريكي وزير الخارجية الدكتور ابراهيم الجعفري على هامش مشاركة العراق في مؤتمر التحالف الدولي لمكافحة الارهاب الذي يعقد في واشنطن.

واكد السيد الوزير خلال الندوة التي اقامها معهد السلام بواشنطن ان مؤسسة الدولة تعكس وجه المصالحة الحقيقية والتي تجسد التنوع الواضح بين ابناء الشعب العراقي بمختلف دياناتهم ومذاهبهم.

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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Sun, Jul 3, 2016

The Council of Arab Ambassadors hosted a farewell reception honoring His Excellency Lukman Faily

The Council of Arab Ambassadors set up under the auspices of the Arab League Mission to the United States on Monday evening, June 20th 2016, an Iftar farewell dinner in the honor of H.E. Ambassador Luqman Faily on the occasion of ending his tenure in the United States. The ceremony was attended by ambassadors and representatives of Arab diplomatic missions commissioned to Washington D.C.

Fri, Jun 24, 2016

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a farewell reception honoring His Excellency Lukman Faily

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a farewell reception on Thursday May 26th 2013 honoring His Excellency Lukman Faily Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United State. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Iraq Director expressed his appreciation for the support of H.E. Ambassador Faily in developing the business partnership of both countries. The event included a farewell speech from H.E. Ambassador Faily to the business community upon ending his tenure by thanking the support of the chamber and its members, confirming that Iraq will continue to welcome U.S.

Fri, Jun 24, 2016

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

Iraq honors policeman who stopped would-be suicide bomber

By Karim Kadim | AP May 26
BAGHDAD — Iraq has honored a police officer who stopped a would-be suicide bomber at a checkpoint in a northern Baghdad neighborhood this week.

Saad Ali Thabit’s brave act was caught on a closed-circuit camera on Wednesday in the Kadhimiyah neighborhood and has since gone viral, racking up hundreds of thousands of views on Thursday.

Thu, Jun 2, 2016 Thu, Jun 2, 2016

Iraq says total oil output 4.7 million bpd; exports at record

Iraq's total oil output has reached 4.7 million barrels per day (bpd) and exports are running at a record 3.9 million bpd, the state-run Iraqi Media Network reported, citing an oil official.

The figures are for all of Iraq, including the northern Kurdistan region and Kirkuk, Deputy Oil Minister Fayadh al-Nema said, according to the website.

The increased output came from the Luhais and Artawi fields in southern Iraq, he said.

(Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Kim Coghill)

ReutersThu, Jun 2, 2016 Thu, Jun 2, 2016