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Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Delegation of US Chamber of Commerce

On August 9, Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah briefed Steve Lutes, Vice President of Middle East Affairs at US Chamber of Commerce & his accompanying delegation of the Center for International Private Enterprise CIPE with a description on private business sector in Iraq & the Iraqi government’s steps in building business environment that is attractive to foreign investment. ...

Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sat, Sep 9, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Geoffrey Pyatt

Ambassador Al Khirullah held constructive meeting with @AsstSecENR Geoffrey Pyatt @StateDept on July 20 as they discussed: upgrading partnership in energy sector between ; Iraqi gov priorities to increase production capacity; energy independence; benefiting from US technology in renewable energy; boosting partnership & exchanging visits & expertise between both countries.

Thu, Sep 7, 2023 Thu, Sep 7, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Honar Issa

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Honar Issa, Provost of the American University in Kurdistan in Iraq during the latter’s presence in Washington DC on July 3. The two sides engaged in educational discussion touching upon the strategic framework agreement SFA and the principles of education quality assurance to academic institutions. ...

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

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Major General Yahya Rasool

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Major General Yahya Rasool, the official spokesman of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, at the Embassy on July 14 during the latter’s visit to Washington DC to attend meetings of the Contact Group of the global Coalition to Defeat Terrorist Daesh “ISIS”, and exchanged views on promoting counterterrorism. ...

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Member of US House Rich McCormick

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.

Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sat, Sep 9, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Ms. Barbara Leaf

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...

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Receives David Hammoud

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received in his office on August 1 Mr. David Hammoud, President of the National US-Arab-Chamber of Commerce, and highlighted the importance of strengthening economic and trade relations between both countries as well as creating partnerships between Iraqi and American private sectors ...

Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sat, Sep 9, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Receives Mr. Safeen Dizayee

The Head of the Department of Foreign Relations in KRG of Iraq Safeen Dizayee congratulated Ambassador Al Khirullah on the assumption of his new position as he paid a visit to the Embassy on July 17. ...

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 Sun, Aug 20, 2023

Ambassador Al Khirullah Receives Sarhang Hamasaeed

The director of Middle East Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC, Mr. Sarhang Hamasaeed congratulared Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah on assuming his new position to the United States of America as he paid a visit to the Embassy’s headquarters on June 15. ...

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

Ambassador and Mrs. Faily host Ramadan Iftar for Iraqi Community

Ambassador and Mrs. Faily extended their well wishes to the Muslim community in the United States and around the world on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Wed, Jul 16, 2014

Ambassador and Mrs. Faily Welcome Iraqi Community in DC to Newroz Event

Ambassador Faily delivered remarks, congratulating the Iraqi people on the occasion of Newroz, calling for unity and peaceful co-existence.

Mon, Mar 31, 2014

Ambassador Faily - Sky News Interview

Ambassador Faily spoke with Sky News on August 13, 2014 about the latest developments in Iraq.

Wed, Aug 13, 2014

Ambassador Faily Addresses Arab Community at Al-Hewar

Ambassador Faily spoke about Iraq’s new foreign policy approach that seeks strategic partnerships and economic cooperation with all countries in the region.

Fri, Dec 20, 2013

Ambassador Faily and Mrs. Faily Welcome Iraqi Community in DC to Ramadan Iftar Event

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq hosted an Iftar event to bring together the Iraqi community in Washington, DC.

Wed, Jul 31, 2013

Ambassador Faily attends 'Peace for Iraq' prayer session

Ambassador Faily attended a 'Peace for Iraq' prayer session at the Arabic Bible Church in Virginia where the congregation gathered to pray for the protection of all Iraqis from terrorism and oppression.

Tue, Sep 2, 2014

Ambassador Faily attends delivery ceremony of Boeing plane to Iraq

SEATTLE, March 25, 2014 -- Ambassador Faily participated in a ceremony at the headquarters of the Seattle-based company, Boeing, marking the delivery of the third Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft to Iraqi Airways. The ceremony included a high-level delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation and the Iraqi commercial attaché to the United States.

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

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 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

Ambassador Faily Attends Roundtable at International Institute for Strategic Studies

Ambassador Faily met with government officials, academics and business leaders at IISS to discuss US-Iraq security cooperation in light of regional transformations.

Wed, Nov 20, 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