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Appointed-Ambassador Faily and Spouse Host Dinner for Iraqi Delegation Participating in Women's Advancement Program

Appointed-Ambassador Lukman Faily and Mrs. Lameis Faily hosted a dinner at their Residence in honor of a delegation of five senior Iraqi government officials and civil society leaders visiting Washington, DC. Ambassador and Mrs. Faily were pleased to welcome Mr. Midhat Al-Mahmood, Chief Justice, Iraqi Higher Judicial Council and the accompanying delegation.

Tue, Jun 18, 2013

Iraq’s Victory over ISIS Embodies the Values of Hussein’s Revolution, President Salih Says at Ashura Ceremony

Imam Hussein bin Ali (peace be upon him) always calls to us to follow the paths of freedom, goodness, raising awareness of social issues, and peace, President Salih said in a speech delivered in Iraqi Kurdistan today.

Mon, Sep 9, 2019 Wed, Sep 11, 2019

MOFA Condemns Terrorist Act Tried to Target Holy Shrine in Mecca

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns and denounces the terrorist act that tried to target the Holy Shrine in Mecca. The ministry asserts Iraq's solidarity with fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against the terrorist gangs that targets its security and stability.

Such attacks reveal the deviation of the ideology of these gangs, which adopt radical terrorist approach, driving them to attack the most Holiest Shrines in Ramadan. A thing that requires exerting further efforts so as to uproot terrorism's sources of support and finance, and its ideological hotbeds."

Thu, Jul 6, 2017

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Consultant Scott Taylor

Ambassador Al Khirullah met with the founder of Taylor Global Strategies TGS, the consultant Scott Taylor at the Embassy’s headquarters on June 24 and reviewed the government’s orientation to enhance economic opportunities and investments before the international companies, including the American ones to enter the local market of Iraq with a view to exchange expertise and raise the development level in our country. ...

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Ms. Barbara Leaf

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Ms. Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, at the State Department headquarters on July 14 when they discussed several topics to explore prospects for developing political, economic and cultural relations between both countries; supporting building of confidence; strengthening economic partnerships; and boosting cooperation in various domains. Amb. Al Khirullah explained priorities of the Iraqi government regarding associated gas investment projects and partnerships with countries to achieve self-sufficiency for Iraq in... Read more...

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Congratulates Christians on Christmas & New Year

"As we affirm our determination to ensure that Christians remain our brothers and partners in the rebuilding of Iraq, we pledge to them our utmost efforts to achieve this goal and to cleanse all Iraqi towns from Daesh so that all displaced people can return to their homes in dignity and with their constitutional rights and freedoms intact."

Wed, Dec 24, 2014

Vice President Biden Welcomes Prime Minister Maliki to the U.S.

Vice President Joseph Biden welcomed H.E. Prime Minister Noori al-Maliki to the Naval Observatory to discuss bilateral relations.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-Spare parts for fired heater 1401B

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-Spare parts for fired heater 1401B

REQ NO :286/2016/E

http://www.src.gov.iq/en/tenders/118

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

New York State authorities return a group of stolen artifacts to Iraq

In the context of Iraq’s endeavor to recover its stolen archaeological treasures, and as a result of the efforts of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC with respect to following up and cooperating with the Office of the Attorney General in New York/ Antiquities Trafficking Unit, ...

Sun, Dec 18, 2022 Sun, Dec 18, 2022

Foreign Minister al-Jaafari Participates in 42nd Session of Foreign Ministers of Islamic Cooperation Council

During the session, Minister al-Jaafari will deliver remarks to outline the Iraqi government's efforts in the war against the terrorists of the so-called Islamic State.

Wed, May 27, 2015

THE PRESIDENT MOURNS THE IRAQI ARCHEOLOGIST LAMIA AL-GILANI

President Barham Salih on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, mourned the Iraqi Archeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, who passed away at the age of 80, in Amman.
His Excellency lauded the prestigious status of the deceased and her distinguished efforts in the field of archeology.
The following is the full text:
"We have received with deep pain and grief the news about the death of archaeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, one of the first Iraqi women, who excavated the rich archaeological heritage of the country, and she was an expert in Sumerian seals.

Tue, Jan 22, 2019 Tue, Jan 22, 2019

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

Commercial Attaché: Active Database of US Companies doing Business in Iraq

The Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, DC maintains an active database of U.S. companies.

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Cultural Series

The Embassy's Cultural Series or program represents a series of cultural evenings held by the Embassy and conducted by the Embassy's desk for Cultural Affairs on monthly or bimonthly basis at the Embassy consular Section (1801 P Street, NW, Washington DC 20036). The Series revolves around topics and events whose aim is to shed more light on the world various cultures & heritage and to consolidate and contribute to a cultural integration between Iraq: Mesopotamia; the cradle of civilization and the other world cultures and civilizations... Read more...

Tue, Sep 11, 2018

THE PRESIDENT, ON THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING OF FOUNDING IRAQI POLICE, APPRECIATES SACRIFICES MADE BY IRAQ'S POLICE TO PROTECT CITIZENS

President Salih congratulated today Iraqi police forces and all its formations, commanders, officers and soldiers, on the occasion of the anniversary of founding.
The following is the text of congratulations:

Thu, Jan 9, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets with Stellar Energy Delegation in Washington

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed a delegation from Stellar Energy, led by CEO Mr. Peter Gibson, at the Prime Minister`s residence in Washington, D.C. this Tuesday. The meeting focused on cooperation mechanisms with Stellar Energy in the electricity sector and reviewed the progress of their ongoing projects in Iraq.

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

President Mourns Passing of Secretary General of the Union of Iraqi Writers

President Salih sent a letter of condolences today to the national cultural and literary community upon hearing about the tragic passing of the Secretary General of the Union of Iraqi Writers, Ibrahim al-Khayat.
The following is the text of the condolence from President Salih:
In the name of Allah, most merciful and most gracious,
With heavy hearts, we are stunned to learn the tragic news about the passing of one of Iraq’s great writers and poets, Ibrahim al-Khayat.

Wed, Aug 28, 2019 Thu, Aug 29, 2019

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

Tue, May 30, 2017

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

Republic of Iraq Issues $1 Billion Bond Guaranteed by US Government

BAGHDAD (Jan. 18, 2017) – The Republic of Iraq today completed the issuance of an $1 billion 5-year Guaranteed bond priced at the level of 27 basis points over 5-year US Treasury Notes with a coupon of 2.149 percent per year, payable semi-annually. The Notes benefit from a full faith and credit guarantee of the United States, acting through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Wed, Jan 18, 2017