News & Announcements
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Tracking Iraq's Fight Against DaeshThe Government of Iraq has made significant strides against Daesh. Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi has pursued an ambitious reform agenda to rebuild Iraq’s military capabilities, root out corruption, and pave the way for displaced persons to return to their homes. |
Wed, Apr 15, 2015 | ||
Daily Roundup - Prime Minister Al-Abadi meets with Congressional Leaders, State Department officials, think tank expertsWednesday, April 15, 2015 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met with Congressional leadership, State Department officials, think tank experts and members of the Iraqi community today in Washington, D.C. Tomorrow at 10am EDT, the Prime Minister will be speaking at CSIS on the future of Iraq and answering your questions. Tweet your questions to Prime Minister Al-Abadi using #AbadiUSVisit and follow along at: http://bit.ly/1FL8Ao1. |
Thu, Apr 16, 2015 | ||
Prime Minister Al-Abadi outlines holistic strategy for Iraq to move forward during remarks at CSIS"Just as Iraq is working with the United States and all our international partners to defeat Daesh, we must also work together to rebuild our country in every way – physically, socially, economically and politically," said Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. |
Thu, Apr 16, 2015 | ||
Daily Roundup - Prime Minister Al-Abadi wraps up first U.S. visitFriday, April 17, 2015 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met Thursday with Vice President Joseph Biden, senior international development officials and United States business representatives, and spoke at prominent think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. Read the speech here. |
Fri, Apr 17, 2015 | ||
Iraqi students develop robotic technology that can detect human lifeTwo Iraqi men studying at Adelaide's Flinders University have developed new technology for detecting human life using remote cameras, which could be used during rescue operations and to help the Iraqi army. |
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Wed, Apr 29, 2015 |
Wed, Apr 29, 2015 | |
Babylon awaits tourists' returnIn an attempt to bring tourists back to Babil, cultural authorities are focusing on organized tours as well as promoting the city as a place for meetings and festivals. Of note, the city already hosts the Babylon Festival for International Cultures and Arts. |
Al-Monitor Fri, May 8, 2015 |
Tue, May 12, 2015 | |
University of Arkansas signs its third Iraqi school dealFor the third time within the past 11 months, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has signed a cooperative agreement with an Iraqi university. In a formal agreement announced Thursday, UA and the University of Sulaimani will "work to create programs for exchanging academic, research and other educational materials," the announcement from UA states. The agreement also calls for the development of opportunities for the Iraqi university to send students to UA. |
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sun, May 10, 2015 |
Tue, May 12, 2015 | |
MOFA Announcement: Health Insurance Contract2nd Time Announcement Method of Contracting: General Tender Announcement Estimated Costs: $ 7.500.000; Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq announces the tender of contracting with Health Insurance Companies to cover treatment fees of our ministry's employee's missions and their families abroad, based on provisions of item (First) of article (17) of Foreign Service guidelines number (1) of 2010. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sun, May 10, 2015 |
Mon, May 18, 2015 | |
#AskIraq: Ambassador Faily discusses latest developments in Iraq in a Twitter Q&AWASHINGTON, D.C. May 21 — Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily (@FailyLukman), responded to questions during his seventh Twitter Q&A, a platform he frequently uses to engage journalists and others in the international community to answer questions on developments in his country. The Q&A was moderated by The Century Foundation's Michael Hanna (@mwhanna1). |
Wed, May 20, 2015 | ||
Prime Minister Al-Abadi Receives Phone Call from U.S. Vice President BidenHis Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi received a phone call on May 25, 2015 from United States Vice President Mr. Joe Biden. Prime Minister Al-Abadi and Vice President Biden discussed increasing support and training for Iraqi forces, intensifying air strikes, and expediting armament to the Iraqi forces. The leaders also discussed developments in the field of operation sectors. Vice President Biden renewed support of the U.S. Administration to the Iraqi government and its people to destroy Da'esh. |
Wed, May 27, 2015 | ||
Foreign Minister al-Jaafari Participates in 42nd Session of Foreign Ministers of Islamic Cooperation CouncilDuring the session, Minister al-Jaafari will deliver remarks to outline the Iraqi government's efforts in the war against the terrorists of the so-called Islamic State. |
Wed, May 27, 2015 | ||
Speaker of Iraqi Council of Representatives Visits the United SatesDr. Saleem al-Jabouri was in Washington for an official visit, where he met with Vice President Biden and U.S. lawmakers to discuss the U.S.-Iraqi relationship. The Speaker also delivered public remarks at the United States Institute of Peace. |
Fri, May 29, 2015 | ||
Oil Exports from Southern Iraq Fields Hit Record LevelIraq's Oil Minister said exports from the south reached three million bpd for the first time in the country’s history. |
NRT Mon, Jun 1, 2015 |
Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Japan donates $90m for Iraqi refugeesERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Japan has given an estimated $90 million to a United Nation's campaign to help displaced Iraqis, becoming the program's main contributor, the UN said on Friday. The program, called UN-Habitat, promotes socially and environmentally secure places for displaced people in crisis. “It is to enhance self-reliance and improve their living conditions through the provision of prefabricated durable shelters and basic services in Baghdad, Duhok and Karbala province,” the UN-Habitat announced in a statement. |
Rudaw Sat, May 30, 2015 |
Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Iraq President Vows Fight to Death Against ISPresident Masum talks about the state of the Iraqi army; the war against Daesh; sectarian divisions in the country; and the role of both the United States and Iran in Iraq. |
Voice of America Thu, May 28, 2015 |
Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Watch: Public Forum With Dr. Saleem Al-Jubouri, Speaker of Iraq’s ParliamentThe speaker of Iraq’s parliament, His Excellency Dr. Saleem al-Jubouri, discussed his country’s current challenges in a public forum on June 8 at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Follow the conversation on Twitter with #IraqiSpeaker. |
Fri, Jun 5, 2015 | ||
Britain boosts Iraq military trainers to combat Islamic StateThe United Kingdom will send an additional 125 military trainers to Iraq to counter the rising threat from the Islamic State, Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday at the G-7 summit. The prime minister's office said the military personnel were being provided at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They will chiefly help Iraqi forces learn how to deal with improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. |
USA Today Sun, Jun 7, 2015 |
Wed, Jun 10, 2015 | |
Reception hosted by the Embassy of Iraq in Washington DC in honer of Iraqi speaker Dr. Saleem Aljubouri |
Fri, Jun 12, 2015 | ||
Iraq’s energy potentialBelow are highlights from a speech given by Andrea Leadsom, UK Energy Minister at the Iraqi Petroleum Conference 2015. “In an increasingly interdependent world, energy security cannot be a wholly domestic issue. Only with strong and stable energy partners across the world can we achieve secure access to energy, a well functioning energy market and stability to plan for the future. Recent events in Russia and Ukraine have made this clearer than ever.” Iraq’s energy potential |
Energy Global Tue, Jun 9, 2015 |
Tue, Jun 16, 2015 | |
US-Iraqi Youth Institute Holds Conference On PeaceMembers and affiliates of the US-Iraqi Youth Institute with a host of community leaders and politicians met at Greenfield Manor on June 5, 2015 for the Iraqi American Peace Conference. This year’s theme was ISIS: Terrorism Against Childhood. Groups of students with the organization, families with children, and political and community leaders from Detroit to Baghdad gathered in the main banquet hall for an evening of discussion, video presentations, dinner, and a closing awards ceremony. |
Michigan Journal Mon, Jun 15, 2015 |
Tue, Jun 16, 2015 |
