News & Announcements
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Iraqis in the United States cast their ballotsIraqis living in the United States cast their ballots in seven states to elect their representatives in the Iraqi parliament. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Independent High Electoral Commission, Mr. Mukdad al Sharify confirmed on April 27, 2014 that the UNHCR offices oversees opened 103 polling stations around the world to allow Iraqis living abroad to vote. |
Mon, Apr 28, 2014 | ||
Storify: Ambassador Faily Runs the Boston MarathonAmbassador Lukman Faily joined more than 36,000 in running the 2014 Boston Marathon and raised money for the Boston One Fund and Education for Peace in Iraq (EPIC), an organization that promotes peace and empowers young people in Iraq. |
Tue, Apr 29, 2014 | ||
Welcome to Iraq: Embassy Row Open HouseOn Saturday, May 3, we invite you to a day of traditional Iraqi cuisine, dress, music and entertainment as part of the Around the World Embassy Tour in collaboration with Cultural Tourism DC. |
Tue, Apr 29, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily Runs as Distinguished Guest at Iraqi Children Foundation "IN THEIR SHOES" 5K RunParticipants ran to benefit desperately poor Iraqi orphans and street children after years of war. |
Mon, May 5, 2014 | ||
Muslim Women's Association DC Hosts International BazaarThe Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC hosted an International Bazaar on Saturday, May 10 featuring exotic foods and handcrafts, rugs and more, from Islamic countries. |
Mon, May 5, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily's Conversation at NCUSAR: “Iraq Update: Challenges and Opportunities"The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted a public affairs briefing on “Iraq Update – Challenges and Opportunities: A Conversation with His Excellency Lukman Faily." |
Thu, May 8, 2014 | ||
A guide to Iraq's government formation process, as stated in the constitutionThe process of forming the Iraqi government according to the Iraqi constitution: |
Fri, May 23, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily Speaks to Young Professionals in Foreign PolicyTopics included Iraq’s recent elections, future investment plans and furthering democracy in the Middle East. |
Fri, May 30, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily Speaks at Potomac Exchange LuncheonAmbassador Faily gave insight about business opportunities in Iraq and the need to strengthen the mutually beneficial economic relationship between Iraq and the United States. |
Fri, May 30, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily delivers keynote address at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution“Totalitarianism in Saddam’s Iraq: Documents as a Window to a Dictatorship” centered around a set of documents that were originally recovered from the Ba’ath Party Headquarters in Baghdad in 2003. |
Wed, Jun 4, 2014 | ||
Clarification on status of the Development Fund for IraqWashington, 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 | ||
Ambassador Faily Responds to Developing Security Situation in IraqIraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily today responded to security developments in Iraq, including terrorist gains in some critical areas of Mosul, and highlighted new directives approved by Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki and his Cabinet to address the ongoing crisis. |
Tue, Jun 10, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily Speaks at Carnegie: 'The Future of Iraq'Ambassador Faily recently spoke at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. about the future of Iraq. Watch the event video. |
Thu, Jul 3, 2014 | ||
Ambassador and Mrs. Faily host Ramadan Iftar for Iraqi CommunityAmbassador and Mrs. Faily extended their well wishes to the Muslim community in the United States and around the world on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. |
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily participates in Panel Discussion on ISIS, Iraq and the region"The Enemy of My Enemy: An Uneasy Coalition and the Threat of ISIS" at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC discussed geo-strategic implications of the rise of ISIS. |
Mon, Jul 21, 2014 | ||
Eid Al Fitr GreetingsThe Embassy of the Republic of Iraq extends its warmest greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. |
Mon, Jul 28, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily - Sky News InterviewAmbassador Faily spoke with Sky News on August 13, 2014 about the latest developments in Iraq. |
Wed, Aug 13, 2014 | ||
Embassy of Iraq Repatriates Antiquity ItemsThe Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C. repatriated three pieces of antiquity artifacts. |
Thu, Aug 14, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily Statement on Developments toward Forming the New Government in BaghdadAmbassador Lukman Faily today responded to the announcement that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will forego a third-term and will support Prime Minister-Designate Haider al-Abadi’s efforts to form a unity government. |
Thu, Aug 14, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily discusses return of American interest in Iraqi affairsIn an interview with Al Mayadeen TV, Ambassador Faily discussed the US-Iraq relationship and the current situation in Iraq. |
Fri, Aug 29, 2014 |
