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Insulting Religions is Hatred Behavior against Religions and Multiculturalism

Insulting the Holy Qur’an and the feelings of Muslims is nothing but an offense to all religions. The freedom of expression is not in any way a justification for such acts that justify insulting religions and their symbols. What was committed in terms of insulting the Holy Qur’an in Sweden is a condemned, racial, religious hatred and unjustified act according to all customs and laws. ...

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023

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

Update on the Redeployment of Iraqi Security Forces to Federal Installations in Kirkuk Province.

In accordance with the orders of the Commander-in-Chief Dr. Haider AlAbadi,
the Joint Operations Command of the Iraqi Security Forces
commenced the redeployment of units of the Iraqi Army, CounterTerrorism
Service, Emergency Response Division, and the Federal Police
to federal installations, military bases and vital infrastructure in Kirkuk
province in the early hours of today, 16 October, 2017.

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

PRESIDENT SALIH DURING GREETING HIS PALESTINIAN COUNTERPART: A NECESSITY TO EXERT EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE THE HOPES OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE AND REALIZE THEIR FULL LEGITIMATE RIGHTS

President Barham Salih received H.E. Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President and his accompanying delegation, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad on Monday, March 4, 2019.
An official welcoming ceremony was held. The national anthems of the two countries were played. The two Presidents inspected the Presidential Guards who lined up to salute them.
His Excellency expressed his great pleasure and welcomed the visit of the Palestinian President to Iraq, wishing him a fruitful and successful visit.

Mon, Mar 4, 2019 Mon, Mar 4, 2019

Ambassador Faily delivers remarks to the Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference

The conference, "Framing and Charting the Region’s Issues, Interests, Challenges, and Opportunities: Implications for Arab and U.S. Policies" brought together distinguished guests to expand the overall Arab-U.S. relationship.

Tue, Oct 28, 2014

Adherence to Baghdad-Erbil Oil Deal is Essential to National Unity

Reinforcing, strengthening central and regional cooperation will fortify Iraq against existential threats.

Wed, Aug 19, 2015

President Receives Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq

President Barham Salih welcomed Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Iraq, to the Presidential Office in Baghdad today.
The President emphasized the international organization’s critical role in Iraq, citing efforts the UN has made to support the democratic process across the country as well as highlighting the importance of Iraq as a potential trusted actor that could help reduce regional tension and consolidate international peace and security.

Sun, Sep 1, 2019 Sun, Sep 1, 2019

DCM Meets with Ms. Mariah Mercer

The Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Mohammed Husham met with the Deputy Director of the Office of International Religious Freedom at US State Department Ms. Mariah Mercer, on August 2, and discussed bilateral cooperation in promoting freedom of belief and multireligionism in Iraq and the region. ...

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Secretary Kerry, Minister Zebari Reaffirm Strong Partnership Between US and Iraq

In a joint meeting, Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Zebari discussed a range of regional issues and the mutual, committed relationship between the United States and Iraq.

Fri, Nov 1, 2013

Ministry of Foreign affairs / Health Insurance Tender 2022

Ministry of Foreign affairs / Health Insurance Tender

Mon, Jun 13, 2022

Interview with an official at the US Agency for International Development (USAID)

Iraqi climate envoy Dr. Ali Al-Lami,held on 2/14/2023, a meeting with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) responsible for the climate file in the Middle East region, Dr. Alona Bachi. the envoy expressed his appreciation for the environment-related programs and projects funded by the agency in Iraq ...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Wed, Feb 15, 2023

Daily Roundup - Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi Visits Washington

Tuesday, April 14

Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met with President Barack Obama and senior administration officials today in Washington, D.C.

Follow the Prime Minister’s visit via Prime Minister Al-Abadi’s (@HaiderAlAbadi), Ambassador Faily’s (@FailyLukman) and the Embassy of Iraq’s (@IraqiEmbassyUSA) coverage on Twitter.

Here are today’s highlights:

Wed, Apr 15, 2015

Statement: Foreign Ministry Rejects Bombing that Targeted Koya Sengaq In Erbil

The Foreign Ministry affirms Iraq's keenness on the security of its neighbors and its refusal to use its territory to threaten the security of those countries. It rejects the violation of Iraqi sovereignty by bombing any target within Iraqi territory without prior coordination with the Iraqi authorities to spare civilians the effects of such operations.

Mon, Sep 10, 2018 Mon, Sep 10, 2018

Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal is using an exhibit in Windsor, Ont., to resurrect a Baghdad Library

In the long history of cultural destruction caused by war in Iraq, the Art Gallery of Windsor, Ont., is the unlikely setting for a project of renewal.

Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal hopes to restock a library that was set on fire in Baghdad in 2003. His plan is surprisingly indirect: he’s created book-like objects filled with blank white pages and will exchange them for real books that the library needs.

To make this work he’s counting on help from visitors to his new exhibition.

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

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

Tue, May 30, 2017

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets with Members of the U.S. Congress

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani hosted a luncheon today, at his residence in Washington D.C., with members of the U.S. Congress from both the Republican and Democratic parties. The meeting, attended by several members of the Iraqi Parliament from the official Iraqi delegation, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and advancing mutual interests.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani discussed the goals of his visit, emphasizing the importance of transitioning Iraq-U.S. relations to a comprehensive bilateral partnership in various fields of exchange and development.... Read more...

Thu, May 2, 2024 Thu, May 2, 2024

IHEC Announces Polling Stations in the United States

The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission has announced the polling stations in the United States to serve Iraqi voters in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Wed, Apr 9, 2014

Amb. Al Khirullah Receives Iraqi Assyrian Community in US

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received representatives of the Iraqi Assyrian community in US on behalf of active Assyrian Organizations at the Embassy’s headquarters on June 9. They discussed common issues, enhancing communication with the community and referring their demands to the competent Iraqi authorities. ...

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023

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

Industrial Commodities Prices to Surge in 2017: World Bank

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2017— The World Bank is forecasting strong gains for industrial commodities such as energy and metals in 2017, due to tightening supply and strengthening demand.

Fri, Jan 27, 2017 Fri, Jan 27, 2017