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Appointed-Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at Ramadan Iftar Event in Los Angeles

The Mayor of Irvine and Iraqi Consul General also spoke at the event, thanking the Iraqi community for their role in the Los Angeles area and called for tolerance during the holy month of Ramadan.

Wed, Jul 17, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at US-Iraq Higher Education Conference

"Transactional, Transitional, Transformational: Changing the Paradigm on American and Iraqi Cooperation," was organized by the Iraqi Cultural Office and the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation Office to the U.S., with support from the U.S. Department of State.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Holds Meetings with Under Secretary for Political Affairs, State Department Officials

Discussions included human rights, political cooperation, the economic side of the Strategic Framework Agreement and educational partnerships.

Wed, Jul 3, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Meets with Congressman Jim McDermott

Congressman McDermott welcomed Ambassador Lukman Faily to his office where the two discussed the importance of future cooperation between Iraq and the United States.

Wed, Jun 26, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily visits U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Mr. Faily observed the process of restoring and maintaining the Iraqi Jewish Archive and discussed final phases of the repatriation of the Archive to Iraq.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily welcomes Governor of Kirkuk

Appointed-Ambassador Faily received the Governor of Kirkuk, Najim al-Din Karim, at the Embassy in Washington, DC on June 11, 2013.

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Around the World Embassy Tour, May 5, 2018

On Saturday May 5th ( 2018), the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Washington DC will have the honour to join more than 75 other nations participating in Passport DC, opening its doors to the gracious public and the Iraqi community in the USA during Around the World Embassy Tour.

Mon, Apr 30, 2018

At 17, Zuhal Sultan founded the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. Next test? Continuing despite ISIS

A pianist herself, she wanted to unite fellow Iraqi youth through music, paving a path to peace by bringing together members from the country’s many varied religions and sects.

St. Louis Public RadioThu, Sep 24, 2015 Thu, Oct 1, 2015

Bilateral Relations and Stability of Security Situation in Baghdad were Main Issues that were Discussed during a Call Foreign Minister Received from his Canadian Counterpart

Foreign 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.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Dec 16, 2020 Wed, Dec 16, 2020

Britain boosts Iraq military trainers to combat Islamic State

The United Kingdom will send an additional 125 military trainers to Iraq to counter the rising threat from the Islamic State, Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday at the G-7 summit.

The prime minister's office said the military personnel were being provided at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They will chiefly help Iraqi forces learn how to deal with improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.

USA TodaySun, Jun 7, 2015 Wed, Jun 10, 2015

Business Council for International Understanding Hosts a Discussion to Honor Appointed-Ambassador Faily

BCIU welcomed Mr. Faily to a luncheon to discuss current and future business opportunities for Iraq and the United States.

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Business Council for International Understanding hosts honorary meetings for Appointed-Ambassador Faily

BCIU hosted a series of business discussions in New York City with Appointed-Ambassador Faily and other top American companies, focusing on the financial and energy sectors.

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Business Roundtables with Ambassador Faily Highlight Iraq-U.S. Bilateral Relationship

Ambassador Faily participated in two business roundtables in San Jose and San Diego, California which were organized by the Embassy of Iraq and the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce to facilitate dialogue about current and future business opportunities between the two countries.

Thu, Sep 5, 2013

City Club Raleigh national public Affairs forum Ambassador lukman Faily 2016 NPAF short form

City Club Raleigh national public Affairs forum Ambassador lukman Faily

Wed, Apr 6, 2016

Clarification on status of the Development Fund for Iraq

Washington, DC (June 5, 2014) – In response to several queries regarding the U.S. government’s recent decision to terminate immunities granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and other Iraqi entities, the Embassy of Iraq would like to make the following clarification:

The Republic of Iraq welcomes the decision by the U.S. government to remove decade-old immunities that were granted to protect certain Iraqi financial entities and sectors from lawsuits following the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s regime.

Thu, Jun 5, 2014

CNBC: Interview with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi

CNBC’s Hadley Gamble sat down with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi in Davos to talk about the country’s progress, economy and fight against the Islamic State. The interview, held during the annual World Economic Forum, began with the prime minister discussing the war against ISIS: “we are achieving victory over ISIS. We have liberated large areas of Iraq from ISIS control. ISIS are on the run now, and they have been defeated in many areas. We have planned for this year, 2016, to get ISIS out of Iraq.

CNBCFri, Jan 29, 2016 Fri, Jan 29, 2016

Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Meets US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Prime Minister Abadi and General Dempsey reviewed recent developments and progress made by Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIL.

Sat, Nov 15, 2014

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Receives Commander of US Central Command Gen. Lloyd Austin

General Austin reiterated to Prime Minister Al-Abadi the United States' support for Iraq and affirmed intentions to continue to meet the needs of the Iraqi army in areas of training, armament and advice.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

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

Competitive Bid(Ministry of Health)/Buying the Medical Appliance.

Competitive Bid(Ministry of Health)/Buying the Medical Appliance.

Tue, Jan 30, 2018