News & Announcements
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Appointed-Ambassador Faily welcomes Governor of KirkukAppointed-Ambassador Faily received the Governor of Kirkuk, Najim al-Din Karim, at the Embassy in Washington, DC on June 11, 2013. |
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | ||
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad: Educational Programs and Scholarships AvailableThe U.S. State Department supports a variety of educational programs, scholarships and opportunities for Iraqi scholars, students and professionals. |
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | ||
Iraq, Kuwait Representatives to the UN Submit MOUMohamed Ali Hakim, the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations and Mansour Al-Otaibi, Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations, presented a copy of the memorandum of understanding signed between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon on June 12, 2013. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thu, Jun 13, 2013 |
Sun, Jun 16, 2013 | |
Foreign Minister Discusses Common Issues with U.S. Secretary of StateUS Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Minister of Foreign Affairs Hoshyar Zebari to discuss a number of common issues and thanked the Foreign Minister for his help in organizing a recent unity meeting of Iraq’s political and religious leaders. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Jun 16, 2013 |
Sun, Jun 16, 2013 | |
Appointed-Ambassador Faily and Spouse Host Dinner for Iraqi Delegation Participating in Women's Advancement ProgramAppointed-Ambassador Lukman Faily and Mrs. Lameis Faily hosted a dinner at their Residence in honor of a delegation of five senior Iraqi government officials and civil society leaders visiting Washington, DC. Ambassador and Mrs. Faily were pleased to welcome Mr. Midhat Al-Mahmood, Chief Justice, Iraqi Higher Judicial Council and the accompanying delegation. |
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | ||
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for end to Saddam-era sanctions against IraqU.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for the end of the threat of sanctions against Iraq for its 1990 invasion of Kuwait amid a significant thaw between the neighbors. Ban said both governments have shown "statesmanship and respect" in healing the scars of the invasion. |
Agence France-Presse Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | |
First Production from Iraq's Majnoon Field Expected in JulyFirst production from Iraq's Majnoon field is expected in July, Thamir Ghadbhan, top energy advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said on June 18, 2013. The giant Majnoon oil field is being developed by a consortium led by Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA). |
The Wall Street Journal Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | |
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Receives President of Citigroup Inc.Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Mr. Dance Avelanery announced the opening of a new Citi Bank in Iraq – marking the first American bank to have a physical presence in Baghdad. |
Mon, Jun 24, 2013 | ||
Foreign Minister Zebari Discusses Iraq-U.S. Relations with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Robert BeecroftThe two sides discussed the Strategic Framework Agreement and the current situation in Iraq after recent elections. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jun 21, 2013 |
Mon, Jun 24, 2013 | |
Iraq Presides Over the International Disarmament ConferenceForeign Minister Hoshyar Zebari delivered a statement at the conference in which he recognized Iraq's new position in the international community and fulfillment of its international obligations. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jun 25, 2013 |
Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | |
Iraq Presents United Nations with Hammurabi Obelisk Model at Official CeremonyForeign Minister Hoshyar Zebari met on June 25, 2013 at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva to donate a model of the Hammurabi Obelisk to the European UN headquarters on behalf of the Government and people of Iraq. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jun 26, 2013 |
Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | |
Citigroup Opens in Iraq as CEO Scales Back Some MarketsCitigroup Inc. said it’s seeking to benefit from an estimated $1 trillion of infrastructure spending in Iraq as the country rebuilds roads and bridges after the war. This comes as Citigroup's CEO seeks to scale back operations in other nations. |
Bloomberg Wed, Jun 26, 2013 |
Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | |
Appointed-Ambassador Faily Meets with Congressman Jim McDermottCongressman McDermott welcomed Ambassador Lukman Faily to his office where the two discussed the importance of future cooperation between Iraq and the United States. |
Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | ||
U.N. Security Council Votes to Remove Iraq from Chapter VII SanctionsThe United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to remove Iraq from Chapter VII of the UN Charter, moving the country a step closer to ending UN sanctions imposed over two decades ago. |
Thu, Jun 27, 2013 | ||
Business Council for International Understanding Hosts a Discussion to Honor Appointed-Ambassador FailyBCIU welcomed Mr. Faily to a luncheon to discuss current and future business opportunities for Iraq and the United States. |
Thu, Jun 27, 2013 | ||
U.N. Security Council eases sanctions on Iraq over 1990 invasion of KuwaitThe U.N. Council’s decision reflects a new beginning for Iraq and Kuwait and serves as an example to other nations seeking to settle disputes peacefully. |
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 | ||
Appointed-Ambassador Faily Attends Graduation Ceremony for Iraqi Pilot Students of F-16 Military AircraftsMr. Faily conveyed congratulations on behalf of the government and people of his country to the Iraqi pilots, who were trained in the United States, on their exceptional efforts to successfully pass the program. |
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 | ||
Foreign Minister Delivers Historical Statement after UNSC Adopts Resolution to Remove Iraq from Chapter VIIForeign Minister Hoshyar Zebari expressed Iraq's appreciation for the UN Secretary General's efforts to remove Iraq from Chapter VII sanctions and noted that Iraq has regained full sovereignty as an effective member in the international community through this resolution. |
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 | ||
Secretary-General of Arab League Welcomes New UN ResolutionMr. Nabil Elaraby contacted Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to welcome Iraq's exit from Chapter VII sanctions and said he considers the decision an historical achievement. |
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 | ||
Appointed-Ambassador Faily visits U.S. National Archives and Records AdministrationMr. 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 |
