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Ambassador Faily visits NATO

On May 20, 2015, Ambassador Faily participated in a roundtable discussion at NATO’s Norfolk, Virginia Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (ACT) headquarters.

Ambassador Faily joined a distinguished military base leadership consisting of Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (DSACT), the Chief of Staff (COS) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

NATO-ATC’s responsibilities include education, training and exercises; and these were discussed during the roundtable as they are of particular interest to Iraq and the fight to eradicate Daesh.

Wed, Jun 10, 2015

Ambassador Faily Visits New York

Ambassador Faily spoke at New York University, The Century Foundation and with the Muslim community to discuss the latest developments in Iraq.

Wed, Jan 21, 2015

Ambassador Faily Welcomed to George Town Club for Business Luncheon

Ambassador Faily attended a Global Business Forum luncheon as the honorary guest to discuss foreign investment and the critical role of American businesses operating in Iraq.

Wed, Nov 20, 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's Appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"

Ambassador Faily joined the morning news program to discuss current conditions in Iraq after U.S. military withdrawl and also spoke about Iraq's upcoming elections.

Thu, Apr 3, 2014

Ambassador Faily's Arabic Twitter Q&A

The Ambassador answered questions about Iraq's domestic security situation, US-Iraq relations, educational opportunities for young Iraqis and the global fight against ISIS.

Fri, Feb 6, 2015

Ambassador Faily's Conversation at NCUSAR: “Iraq Update: Challenges and Opportunities"

The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted a public affairs briefing on “Iraq Update – Challenges and Opportunities: A Conversation with His Excellency Lukman Faily."

Thu, May 8, 2014

Ambassador Faily's speech on “US-Iraq Relations: A View from Baghdad"

Thank you, Dr. Anthony, for the kind introduction. And thank you all for coming here this week for the 24th annual Policymakers Conference. I have been asked to discuss the state of relations between Iraq and the United States, and I will address this issue in the context of the theme for this year’s conference...

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Ambassador Faily's Statement on the Anniversary of September 11th

Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily issued the following statement in memory of the September 11 attacks:

Fri, Sep 11, 2015

Ambassador Issues Statement Condemning Boston Attacks

Ambassador Jabir Habeb offers condolences to victims and their families on behalf of the Iraqi people and reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership in confronting terrorism.

Mon, Apr 15, 2013

Ambassador Lukman Faily on the Future of Iraq

The Middle East Institute and the Conflict Management Program at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies welcomed Ambassador Lukman Faily, and Abbas Kadhim for a discussion about Iraq and its future.

Wed, Apr 8, 2015

Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Fareed Yasseen participated in a seminar titled "Understanding the Iraqi Protests"

The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq, Dr. Fareed Yasseen, participated in a seminar titled "Understanding the Iraqi Protests", held by the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University.

Fri, Nov 1, 2019

Ambassador: US, Iraq 'Need to Help Each Other' in ISIS Fight

Iraqi armed forces are fighting every day, Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily told CNN Friday.

"Every day we are having fighting in Anbar, and all other fronts that we have," Faily told CNN's "New Day" program. "The army is doing it, and the people of the Sunni tribes are all doing it together."

"We are all having this fight," said Faily. "This is our fight, and we need help, but this is our fight."

NewsmaxFri, May 29, 2015 Fri, May 29, 2015

American University Graduates Students From Across Iraq

The American University of Iraq in Sulaimaniyah brings together Iraq’s various religious and ethnic groups, providing education away from the country's sectarian divide.

Al-MonitorTue, Jun 4, 2013 Thu, Jun 6, 2013

An expanded meeting of the Iraqi and Iranian governments' delegations headed by His Excellency the Premier Al-Kadhimi and Jahangiri

The Iraqi and Iranian delegations held in Tehran This day, Tuesday, an expanded meeting headed by His Excellency Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and the first vice-president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Eshaq Jahangiri.
The expanded meeting discussed the files included on the agenda, which dealt with developing the strengthening collaboration in various sectors between the two countries, ways of overcoming obstacles and solving problems that might hinder the progress of joint cooperation.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeTue, Jul 21, 2020 Tue, Jul 21, 2020

An Invitation to Preserve Our Heritage: Handing Over Iraqi Cultural Works and Artifacts

In light of the Iraqi government's efforts to protect and preserve Iraq's cultural and historical heritage, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington calls upon all Iraqis and friends to contribute to these efforts by handing over any Iraqi visual works (archaeological & cultural artifacts) whether original or replica, they may possess.
This call reaffirms the importance of our national heritage as an integral part of our cultural and historical identity, which requires all of us to work together to protect and preserve it.

Fri, Dec 1, 2023 Fri, Dec 1, 2023

Ancient Kingdom Discovered Beneath Mound in Iraq

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient city, with art and cuneiform inscriptions providing a glimpse of a kingdom that flourished between 3,300 and 2,900 years ago.

LiveScienceMon, Sep 30, 2013 Wed, Oct 2, 2013

Annoucement for the first time, International Public Tender, The independent High Electoral commission

Annoucement for the first time, International Public Tender, The independent High Electoral commission .

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Announce for foreign Bids/North Refineries Company,One of the Iraqi formations of Ministry of Oil

Announce for foreign Bids/North Refineries Company,One of the Iraqi formations of Ministry of Oil

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Announce for foreign Bids/North Refineries Company,One of the Iraqi formations of Ministry of Oil

Announce for foreign Bids/North Refineries Company,One of the Iraqi formations of Ministry of Oil

Fri, Jul 21, 2017