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Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received Mr. Karim Khan the Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigation Team for the accountability for crimes committed by Da’esh.

During the meeting, a number of issues were discussed including, exchanging views on ways to enhance joint cooperation, maintaining contact with the adviser and his team in light of respect for Iraqi sovereignty, and the competence of the Iraqi judiciary to collect evidence to contribute to accountability of those involved, and to uncover and document the crimes of Da’esh.

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with the Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Naofumi Hashimoto.

The Minister affirmed the depth of the historical relations between the two countries, and the Iraqi government’s efforts to strengthen relations by establishing ways for economic cooperation that benefit both countries, expressing Iraq’s desire to rebuild the economy, and for Japan to have an important role in it.

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from his US counterpart Mr. Mike Pompeo on his assumption of office as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq wishing him success.

The Minister affirmed that Iraq seeks to build balanced relations with all countries of the world, and to adopt the principle of non-interference in internal affairs, respect for the sovereignty of Iraq, achieving common interests, and independence of the Iraqi decision.

Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein “Investment in the reduction of the global health risks should not be seen as an opportunity for shared profit, we have to work together with a spirit of partnership and shared goals”

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein delivered the speech of Iraq at the webinar on the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons during the pandemic, and called for coordinating efforts and finding sustainable financing to meet the challenges associated with the Coronavirus regarding the countries hosting refugees and displaced persons, especially in Iraq’s case... Read more...

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi, Jordanian Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister in which he congratulated him on his assumption of the task of Iraq’s Foreign Minister, and expressed his hope to expand efforts and work to consolidate the bonds of friendship and brotherhood and to enhance the distinguished cooperation relations existing between the two countries.

A ceremony was held at the Foreign Ministry to hand over the position of the Foreign Minister to Mr. Fouad Hussein in the presence of former Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim, the Ministry’s Undersecretaries and Heads of Departments.
Minister Fuad Hussein assured that the Ministry will move towards promoting balanced relations based on achieving the interests of Iraq, achieving the aspirations of Iraqi people, and implementing foreign policy issues within the governmental program.

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, on his assumption of the post of Foreign Minister of Republic of Iraq.

Prince Faisal expressed his congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency Minister Fuad Hussein for the successful performance of his duties.

Foreign Minister Mr. Fouad Hussein met with the United States Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. Matthew Tueller.
At the beginning of the meeting, the American Ambassador expressed his congratulations the Minister on the assumption of his position as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq.