News & Announcements
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Pope Francis to Visit Iraq Next MarchIt is with great pleasure for us to announce that His Holiness Pope Francis will visit Iraq from 5 to 8 March 2021. The Pope’s visit to Iraq, Mesopotamia, the land of Messengers and Prophets, and the homeland of Ur and Prophet Abraham represents a historic event and is considered support for all Iraqis. It also represents a message of peace to Iraq and the entire region, affirms the unity of the humanitarian position in confronting extremism and conflicts, and promotes diversity, tolerance and coexistence. |
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Mon, Dec 7, 2020 | |
Foreign Minister Stresses the Need to Increase Volume of Banking Cooperation between Baghdad and WashingtonForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein stressed the importance of the joint relations that bind Iraq and the United States of America, and the need to develop them in various fields, especially the development of banking relations between the two sides, expressing his aspiration to benefit from the banking expertise of American banks. |
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Mon, Dec 7, 2020 | |
The Foreign Minister Meets with US President’s Envoy to SyriaForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with the US President’s envoy to Syria Mr. Joel Rayburn. In the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis. The Minister expressed the Iraqi government’s interest in ending the ongoing conflict in Syria, resolving the issue of the displaced, and creating a safe environment for the return of the displaced to their areas of residence. |
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Mon, Dec 7, 2020 | |
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 faceForeign 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. |
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Mon, Dec 7, 2020 | |
Foreign Minister: Iraq is building its relations according to the principle of balance, activating common interests, and mutual respect … the need for Gulf companies to play a role in the process of rebuilding Iraq by investing in the field of infrastructForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein praised the historical Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations, and the steady progress they are witnessing, stating that Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are the gates of Iraq to the Gulf, and called for the importance of creating a mechanism for joint action with the Gulf Cooperation Council in light of the presidency of the State of Kuwait, inviting Mr. Nayef Al-Hajraf to visit Baghdad within the framework of activating relations, and bridging ways of understanding between Iraq and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. |
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Mon, Dec 7, 2020 | |
Iraqi President meets Ambassadors from UN Security Council Permanent Members: Protecting Iraq’s Sovereignty and Supporting Iraqis’ Fight Against Terrorism were on the AgendaOn Monday, December 7, 2020, the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih, met the Baghdad-based ambassadors of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. These are China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States. Also attending the meeting was Iraq’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein. |
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Mon, Dec 7, 2020 | |
Bilateral Relations and Stability of Security Situation in Baghdad were Main Issues that were Discussed during a Call Foreign Minister Received from his Canadian CounterpartForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from Mr. François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian Foreign Minister, developments in Iraq and various aspects of bilateral relations were discussed in addition to means of cooperation in various fields. Minister Fuad Hussein stressed the importance of achieving partnership between Iraq and Canada, and continuing cooperation in various fields. |
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Wed, Dec 16, 2020 | |
Iraqi President to Yazidi Iraqis on Their Annual Holiday: Efforts to Find Missing Yazidis Must Continue, While Displaced Persons Must Be Allowed to Return, to Enjoy Peace in their HomesOn Thursday, December 17, 2020, the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih, congratulated the Yazidi people on their annual ritual, the Three Day Fast of December. The meeting took place in Baghdad. |
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Thu, Dec 17, 2020 | |
بيان صحفيّتُعرِبُ وزارة الخارجيّة عن إستغرابها من القرار الصادر عن الخزانة الأمريكيّة بحقِّ السيد فالح الفيّاض رئيس هيئة الحشد الشعبيّ. وإذ نؤكِّدُ أنَّ القرار مثّلَ مفاجأة غير مقبولة، نُشيرُ إلى أنَّ الوزارةَ ستُتابع بعناية مع الإدارةِ الحالية والجديدة في واشنطن جميع القرارات الصادرة عن وزارة الخزانة الامريكيّة بحقِّ أسماءٍ عراقيّة والعمل على معالجة تبعاتِ ذلك. وزارة الخارجيّة |
Sat, Jan 9, 2021 | Thu, Jan 14, 2021 | |
Press StatementThe Foreign Ministry expresses its surprise on the decision issued by the US Treasury against Mr. Faleh Al-Fayadh head of the Popular Mobilization Commission. We stress that the decision was an unacceptable surprise and point out that the Ministry will carefully follow up with the current and new administration in Washington all decisions issued by the US Treasury Department against Iraqi names and work to address this matter. |
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Thu, Jan 14, 2021 | |
Press Statement/ Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Ministry expresses its surprise on the decision issued by the US Treasury against Mr. Faleh Al-Fayadh head of the Popular Mobilization Commission. We stress that the decision was an unacceptable surprise and point out that the Ministry will carefully follow up with the current and new administration in Washington all decisions issued by the US Treasury Department against Iraqi names and work to address this matter. |
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Thu, Jan 14, 2021 | |
President of Iraq Barham Salih congratulates President Joe Biden on his inauguration as President of the United States of AmericaToday, Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, congratulated US President Joe Biden on the occasion of his taking the constitutional oath and assuming his official duties. |
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Wed, Jan 20, 2021 | |
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein gives lecture and stresses the importance of restoring the decision to Baghdad,indicating that foreign policy is a reflection of inside Iraq, and stated the most important challenges and opportunities to achieve balanced diplMinister Fuad Hussein also noted that foreign policy is a reflection of the unity of national decisions and positions, calling for a realistic consideration of the challenges facing the country. Concerning opportunities, the Foreign Minister stated that the Ministry adopts the principle of balance, multiple partnerships, and openness to all parties within the framework of awareness of the constitution and the laws in force, indicating that the principles of good neighborliness, culture, history and others that are stable in Iraq’s relationship with its neighbors are all subject to... Read more... |
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Mon, Jan 25, 2021 | |
Press StatementThe Foreign Ministry appreciates the positions of friendly and brotherly countries, international organisations, as well as the calls and messages that Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received from his counterparts around the world of condolences to the government and people of Iraq following the terrorist attack that targeted the capital, Baghdad, on 21/1/2021, which left tens of martyrs and wounded. |
Tue, Jan 26, 2021 | Tue, Jan 26, 2021 | |
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Arrives to TehranForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran Today, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, to discuss a number of joint issues and is scheduled to meet with senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran including his counterpart Mr. Muhammad Javad Zarif. Foreign Ministry Official Spokesperson |
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Thu, Feb 4, 2021 | |
وزير الخارجيّة يلتقي الأمين العامّ لجامعة الدول العربيّةالتقى فؤاد حسين وزير الخارجيّة مع د. أحمد أبو الغيط الأمين العامّ لجامعة الدول العربيّة، وتشاور الجانبان حول التحضيرات اللازمة لانعقاد الاجتماع الطارئ لمجلس الجامعة العربيّة على المُستوى الوزاريّ الذي دعت له المملكة الأردنيّة الهاشميّة وجمهوريّة مصر العربيّة، كما بحثا الموضوعات التي ستُعرَض على طاولة النقاش في الاجتماع، بالإضافة إلى بحث اخر التطورات التي تشهدها المنطقة، وكيفية التعامل مع سياسة الإدارة الجديدة في واشنطن . وأعرب السيّد الوزير عن حرص العراق على التواصل الدائم مع اشقائه العرب ودعم جُهُود الجامعة العربيّة وأمينها العام في مساعي توحيد الكلمة والموقف العربي. |
Mon, Feb 8, 2021 | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 | |
Press Statement/ Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein arrived in the Egyptian capital Cairo on 6/2/2021 to attend the emergency ministerial meeting of the Arab League, which was called by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt to discuss developments in the region, and how to deal with the new administration’s policy in Washington, as well as studying and addressing some issues related to the structure and functioning of the League of Arab States. |
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Mon, Feb 8, 2021 | |
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Meets with his Bahraini Counterpart, and Affirms that Exiting Conflict Requires More CoordinationForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with his counterpart Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and discussed with him the bilateral relations and the importance of mutual support at all levels. This came on the sidelines of a visit by the Minister to the Greek capital Athens, upon the invitation of his Greek counterpart Mr. Nikos De |
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Sat, Feb 13, 2021 | |
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Meets with Greek Prime MinisterForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with Greek Prime Minister Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Maximos Mansion. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Baghdad and Athens, and ways to enhance and develop them to serve the interests of the two friendly countries. |
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Tue, Feb 16, 2021 | |
The Foreign Minister Gives Iraq’s Speech at the High-level Session of the Conference on DisarmamentForeign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein delivered the speech of Iraq at the high-level session of the Conference on Disarmament, which was held virtually on 22/2/2021, in which he affirmed the Iraqi government’s adherence to disarmament and non-proliferation agreements and treaties, believing that universal accession to international agreements related to weapons of mass destruction and universal compliance with them without discrimination, and the elimination of these weapons is one of the main pillars that promote global peace and stability, noting that the spread of the Corona virus pandemic... Read more... |
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Sat, Feb 27, 2021 |