News & Announcements

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah participated in a seminar held by the United States Institute of Peace USIP on July 31 & attended by observers & policy makers in Washington as he discussed aspects of cooperation between the Embassy & the Institute; common understanding between Iraq & US & opportunities to promote peace, stability and economic integration in the region.

On July 26, Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah discussed with member of House of Representatives, Republican Rich McCormick, member of both committees, Foreign Affairs & Armed Forces, a set of bilateral issues regarding political, economic and security relations, according to Strategic Framework Agreement SFA & partnership between both countries.

Ambassador Al Khirullah held seminar with Arab media outlets on July 25 to familiarize them with the Iraqi government’s priorities with respect to improving service file ...

On the evening of July 17, Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah attended a reception held by the US Chamber of Commerce in honor of H.E. in his capacity as Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the USA ...

Bryan Lopp, Director of International Operations & Policy at the Boeing Company presented a symbolic gift to Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah on July 19; the two sides discussed the potential partnership between Boeing and Iraqi Airways with respect to capacity building programs, holding workshops, and helping Iraq get rid of the European embargo through coordination between the technical authorities of both countries. ...

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Ms. Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, at the State Department headquarters on July 14 when they discussed several topics to explore prospects for developing political, economic and cultural relations between both countries; supporting building of confidence; strengthening economic partnerships; and boosting cooperation in various domains. Amb. Al Khirullah explained priorities of the Iraqi government regarding associated gas investment projects and partnerships with countries to achieve self-sufficiency for Iraq in... Read more...

The embassy hosted a dinner invitation on Tuesday, July 11, for a large group of the Iraqi community: doctors, businessmen, researchers, media professionals, artists, and from other various sectors. The new ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah introduced the community to the priorities of the Iraqi government, and the embassy's work plan to develop relations with the American side and take care of community’s related affairs. ...

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. ...

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received Ambassador Holliday W. Stuart, the CEO of Meridian International Centre at the Embassy’s headquarters on June 23; the two sides discussed the potential partnership between the Embassy & the Center with respect to diplomats’ capacity building programs; promoting cultural ties between both peoples of Iraq and US and managing energy programs. H.E. Al Khirullah emphasized the importance of the Embassy’s support to the ongoing center’s projects, including Iraq’s Youth Leaders Exchanging Programs. ...