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On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C., hosted a roundtable discussion with a group of researchers and experts from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The meeting focused on the trajectory of Iraq-U.S. relations and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and energy sectors, by attracting specialized American companies to invest in Iraq.

Washington, January 30, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States delivered a keynote address at a symposium titled “Iraq and Regional Challenges,” organized by the American Association of the Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) at the U.S. Department of State. The event was attended by U.S. diplomats, ambassadors, and representatives from Arab and foreign missions. ...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States, H.E. Nizar Al-Khairallah, held a series of high-level meetings with American officials to enhance cooperation in the fields of education, antiquities protection, and cultural exchange.

In a meeting with Congressman Seth Moulton, discussions focused on strengthening Iraqi-American relations and expanding cooperation within the framework of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act (MECEA). Regional developments, including events in Syria, were also addressed during the meeting. The Ambassador extended invitations to... Read more...

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq is proud to participate in the 11th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase, a vibrant celebration of global culture and diplomacy, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. …

The Iraq Education Expo & Conference 2024 will take place in Baghdad from October 26 to 28, serving as a gateway to first-world educational systems. This event aims to incorporate and localize innovative and creative global experiences while addressing the key challenges faced by Iraq’s education sector, with the overwhelming number of students being a major issue. This creates significant pressure on the government and an unprecedented burden on the job market.

Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, led a high-level Iraqi delegation on a visit to the Baker Institute for Public Policy to attend a meeting of the U.S.-Iraq Business Council. The visit also included important meetings with Mr. Geoffrey Pyatt, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy, Mr. David Satterfield, Director of the Baker Institute, and Mr. Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce…

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, in cooperation with “The Washington Diplomat” organization, hosted a special event within the “Ambassador Insider Series: Iraq” in the presence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States, Nazar Al Khirullah. The event witnessed the presence of a large number of people interested in Iraqi affairs, where they had the opportunity to listen to Ambassador Al Khirullah and discuss various political, economic, and cultural aspects of Iraq ...

As part of the around the World Embassy Tour event in Washington, D.C., within the Passport DC program, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United States received more than 5,113 visitors, providing a unique and distinctive cultural experience to its visitors.

In an effort to streamline the visa application process, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington announces the launch of its e-visa service. This new service eliminates the need for an embassy visit; applicants can simply apply by visiting the following link: https://evisa.iq . The e-visa is available for single or multiple entries into Iraq.
To apply for the e-visa, the following documents are required:
1. A valid passport.
2. A digital photograph.
3. Proof of residency.
4. A personal email address from which the visa... Read more...