News & Announcements

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Appointed-Ambassador Faily visits U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Mr. Faily observed the process of restoring and maintaining the Iraqi Jewish Archive and discussed final phases of the repatriation of the Archive to Iraq.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at US-Iraq Higher Education Conference

"Transactional, Transitional, Transformational: Changing the Paradigm on American and Iraqi Cooperation," was organized by the Iraqi Cultural Office and the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation Office to the U.S., with support from the U.S. Department of State.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

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

Embassy of Iraq Congratulates American People on Occasion of Independence Day

July 4, 2013 -- The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, DC congratulates the American people and government on the occasion of Independence Day and wishes the American people further progress and prosperity.

Fri, Jul 5, 2013

JPMorgan Deepens Iraq Business After Citi, Standard Chartered

JPMorgan signed a one-year agreement to help the Trade Bank of Iraq finance imports of goods and services as Iraq continues to strengthen its economy.

BloombergSun, Jul 7, 2013 Mon, Jul 8, 2013

Grasp Iraq’s Outstretched Hand

Iraq's economic potential continues to grow. Citigroup says Iraq could be a $2 trillion economy by 2050 and Ambassador Faily has reiterated that increased investments in Iraq reflect a more positive era in U.S.-Iraq relations.

Commentary MagazineFri, Jul 5, 2013 Mon, Jul 8, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily bids farewell to Ambassador of Libya, Ambassador of Sudan

Appointed-Ambassador to the U.S. Lukman Faily attended a farewell reception at the Mission of the Arab League in honor of the departing Ambassador of Libya and Ambassador of Sudan.

Mon, Jul 8, 2013

Wyndham Hotel opens in Iraq

Wyndham Hotel Group announces its entry into Iraq with hopes of attracting business and leisure travelers to its new hotel in Kurdistan.

eTurboNewsMon, Jul 8, 2013 Tue, Jul 9, 2013

Ambassador Faily congratulates Muslims in the United States on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan

On behalf of the government and people of Iraq, Ambassador Faily wishes the Muslim world and Arabic and Islamic communities living in the U.S. prosperity and blessings.

Wed, Jul 10, 2013

Business Council for International Understanding hosts honorary meetings for Appointed-Ambassador Faily

BCIU hosted a series of business discussions in New York City with Appointed-Ambassador Faily and other top American companies, focusing on the financial and energy sectors.

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

New Iraqi Ambassador Honors American and Iraqi Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery

Ambassador Faily paid his respects to American and Iraqi military personnel who fought to achieve freedom in Iraq.

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

A lesson from Iraq

Iraq's new ambassador to the United States is optimistic about the future of Iraq. From the U.N. lifting decades-old sanctions to recent elections and oil production, Mr. Faily has good reason to be looking ahead.

WORLD MagazineFri, Jul 12, 2013 Mon, Jul 15, 2013

Iraq unveils plans for first new public library since 1970s

Library plans highlight Baghdad’s new Youth City project with a design that will engage and empower visitors. The architectural firm will partner with a New York-based library consulting firm to build a collection of over three million books, including rare manuscripts.

Asharq Al-AwsatTue, Jul 16, 2013 Tue, Jul 16, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at Ramadan Iftar Event in Los Angeles

The Mayor of Irvine and Iraqi Consul General also spoke at the event, thanking the Iraqi community for their role in the Los Angeles area and called for tolerance during the holy month of Ramadan.

Wed, Jul 17, 2013

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hosts Event to Honor Ambassador Faily

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.

Fri, Jul 19, 2013

Ambassador Faily Attends Iraqi Community Soccer Tournament in Washington, DC

Ambassador Faily thanked the players for their dedication to the sport and Iraqi community.

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

Ambassador Faily Welcomes Iraqi Community in Detroit to Ramadan Iftar Event

Mr. Faily welcomed hundreds of people and extended his best wishes during the holy month.

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

Ambassador Faily Congratulates Iraqi Mandaean Community in U.S. on Occasion of Holy New Year Festival

Mr. Faily praised the leading cultural and societal role of the Mandaean community as one of the oldest in Iraq.

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

Iraq Repatriates Ceremonial Sword

The heritage sword was repatriated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a private ceremony at Ambassador Faily’s residence in Washington, DC.

Mon, Jul 29, 2013

Ambassador Faily Attends Ramadan Iftar Event at Imam Ali Center in DC

Imam Ali Center hosted the Iftar event to honor Ambassador Faily, where he delivered remarks to many of those in the Iraqi community living in the United States.

Tue, Jul 30, 2013