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Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas, at the Prime Minister’s residence in Washington, D.C.

During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries and the potential for cooperation, utilizing the expertise of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in areas such as border security, drug trafficking prevention, and the use of advanced technology for tracking and detection, in addition to training.
Prime Minister Al-Sudani also expressed his appreciation to Secretary Mayorkas for the... Read more...

Meeting today with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Davos, Switzerland, President Salih emphasized that Iraq is looking forward to building productive relations and having extensive and close ties with Germany across all the fields so as to serve the interests of both friendly nations.

The Iraqi Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense call Upon all Iraqi Citizens or anyone who can provide information to the following bodies:
1) The Headquarters of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad.

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).

Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and discussed efforts to counter the threat of ISIL by expanding military and intelligence cooperation between Iraq and the United States.

As part of the U.S.-Iraq Business Initiative, the United States Chamber of Commerce welcomed Ambassador Faily for an event that fostered discussions of the enormous trade investment opportunities that exist between Iraq and the U.S.

His Excellency Prime Minister the commander of the armed forces Dr. Haider Abadi has confirmed the importance of not politicizing the Popular Mobilization Units, Indicating that the stories of sacrifice done by heroes of the Popular Mobilization Units and security forces must be documented.

This came during his visit to the Popular Mobilization's Assembly, while he has met with the officials of the brigades and directorates in the Authority, where he has blessed for the pilgrims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and for completing their ritual, wishing them a safe return.

President Salih visited with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings today.
His Excellency was pleased to hear about the Emir’s excellent health and Kuwait’s progress on a number of fronts.
The President wished His Highness good health and wellness, and extended a message to all Kuwaitis, wishing them progress and prosperity.
President Salih expressed Iraq's strong interest in regional stability so as to allow for the advancement of economic progress for all.

H.E. the Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah, met with Mr. Brian Nelson, the US Department of the Treasury’s Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. …