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Foreign Minister Gives a Lecture at National Defense University for Military Studies

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim gave a lecture titled (Iraqi Foreign Policy in light of the Regional and International Environment Variables) at the National Defense College at the University of Defense for Military Studies.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 21, 2020 Tue, Jan 21, 2020

PRESIDENT RECEIVES A PHONE CALL FROM US SECRETARY OF STATE

President Salih got a phone call today Saturday evening from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
During a phone conversation, the President and US Secretary of State discussed the latest security and political developments at the regional and international levels, emphasized the need to protect Iraq's sovereignty and respect its independent national decision.

Sun, Jan 19, 2020 Sun, Jan 19, 2020

The Foreign Minister Meets Qatari Deputy Prime and Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohammad A. Alhakim met with the Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani, the two sides stressed the need to strengthen bilateral relations and advance them to serve the interests of the peoples of the two brotherly countries. They also discussed the most important regional and international issues of common concern.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jan 16, 2020 Thu, Jan 16, 2020

THE PRESIDENT HOSTS PRESIDENCIES' MEETING AT AL-SALAM PALACE

President Salih hosted a meeting of the Presidencies today into the al- Salam palace in the presence of the Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi and the Speaker of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbouosi.
Together, they discussed the various aspects of political and security developments in Iraq as well as the most recent evolutions regionally and globally.

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Iraqi Government Delegation Visits the Sultanate of Oman to Offer Condolences on Death of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed

The Iraqi government delegation visited the Sultanate of Oman headed by Dr. Fuad Muhammad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister, and Foreign MinisterMr. Mohamad A. Alhakim, , and Dr. Ali Youssef Abdel Nabi, representative of the President of the Republic to extend condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed bin Taymur.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 14, 2020 Tue, Jan 14, 2020

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi receives a call from US Secretary of States

January - 10– 2019

Iraq Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi Fri, Jan 10, 2020 Fri, Jan 10, 2020

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from his Pakistani Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from Pakistani Foreign Minister Mr. Mehmood Qureshi. The call discussed the latest developments in Iraq and its implications for the region.
The ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation between Baghdad and Islamabad were also discussed, stressing the importance of advancing their development in various fields in a way that achieves the common interests of the two friendly countries, and enhancing consultation on issues of common concern.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 10, 2020 Fri, Jan 10, 2020

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from his Finnish Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim
received a phone call from Mr. Pekka Haavisto, the Finnish Foreign Minister and discussed the latest developments in Iraq.

Minister Al-Hakim stressed the importance of achieving partnership between Iraq and Finland , stressing that Iraq will not allow it to be a battlefield, calling for the need to respect Iraqi sovereignty and stop violations, and valued Finland’s efforts within the international coalition to fight Da’esh.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 10, 2020 Fri, Jan 10, 2020

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Norwegian Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from Ms. Ine Eriksen Søreide , Foreign Minister of Norway.
The two sides discussed the most important developments in the region, the importance of calmness and avoiding escalation and resorting to dialogue to resolve the crisis.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 10, 2020 Fri, Jan 10, 2020

Press Statement - 1/10/2020

On the background of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s bombing of military camps inside Iraq that include Iraqi and non-Iraqi forces, the Foreign Ministry summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Iraq on the morning of 9/1/2020, the Chargé d’ffaires a.i of Iran

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 10, 2020 Fri, Jan 10, 2020

The President, Meeting with Tukey's Foreign Minster, Discusses The Recent Events Unfolding in the Region.

Into the Presidential Palace in Baghdad today, holding a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, President Salih stressed the importance of continuous coordination and joint work which would avert Iraq and the region the conflicts and the war. We don't want our territory to be a staging post for any hostile action against any of our neighbors, or be as a battleground for a proxy-war, he added.

Thu, Jan 9, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020

THE PRESIDENT, ON THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING OF FOUNDING IRAQI POLICE, APPRECIATES SACRIFICES MADE BY IRAQ'S POLICE TO PROTECT CITIZENS

President Salih congratulated today Iraqi police forces and all its formations, commanders, officers and soldiers, on the occasion of the anniversary of founding.
The following is the text of congratulations:

Thu, Jan 9, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi receives EU ambassador in Iraq

January - 9– 2019

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeThu, Jan 9, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020

THE PRESIDENT, MEETING WITH TURKEY'S FOREIGN MINISTER, DISCUSSES THE RECENT EVENTS UNFOLDING IN THE REGION

Into the Presidential Palace in Baghdad today, holding a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, President Salih stressed the importance of continuous coordination and joint work which would avert Iraq and the region the conflicts and the war. We don't want our territory to be a staging post for any hostile action against any of our neighbors, or be as a battleground for a proxy-war, he added.

Thu, Jan 9, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Foreign Minister of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi, and the two sides discussed the latest developments, based on Jordan’s respect for the sovereignty and integrity of Iraq, and the continuation of calmness efforts and constructive bilateral cooperation.

Minister Alhakim affirmed his high appreciation for the distinguished relations with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the continuous cooperation and consultation on various issues of concern to the two brotherly countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jan 8, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020

Statement / Parliament's Media Office

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi, called today, Wednesday, the Iraqi government to take the necessary measures to preserve Iraqi sovereignty from the violations taking place and to drive the country away from the conflict circle.

Parliament's Media OfficeWed, Jan 8, 2020 Wed, Jan 8, 2020

Press Statement / Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Wed, Jan 8, 2020

Iraqi land and bases were attacked on Wednesday, 8/1/2020 with Iranian missile strikes targeting military camps that include Iraqi and non-Iraqi forces.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jan 8, 2020 Wed, Jan 8, 2020

Press Statement / Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the bombing of the Headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces brigade by the US forces, which we view as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Iraq, and a condemned act, which is rejected by all customs and laws that govern relations between states.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Dec 30, 2019 Tue, Jan 7, 2020

A Telephone Call between Iraqi and Dutch Foreign Ministers

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from Dutch Foreign Minister Mr. Stef Blok. The latest developments in Iraq were discussed, in addition to various aspects of bilateral relations and ways of cooperation in various fields.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 7, 2020 Tue, Jan 7, 2020

Message of the Parliament Speaker Mr. Mohammed al-Halboosi to the heroes of the valiant Iraqi army in the ninety-ninth anniversary of its establishment

In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful

‏Dear great Iraqi people
‏Dear son of the valiant Iraqi army

‏Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah on you

‏”The ninety-ninth anniversary of the establishment of our heroic Iraqi army is passing today, the army that presented immortal heroic epics, in which it made great sacrifices and achieved great victories that will remain immortal in the memory of time.

‏Dear heroes,

Parliament's Media OfficeMon, Jan 6, 2020 Mon, Jan 6, 2020