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Foreign Minister Accompanies President during Meeting with Prime Minister of Finland

President Barham Saleh accompanied by Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim attended the meeting with Prime Minister of Finland Mr. Juha Sipilä, in the presence of the Ministers of Trade and Culture on the sidelines of the LAS-European Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.

The meeting discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, economic cooperation and reconstruction, especially in the field of infrastructure and mutual support in international issues of common concern.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Feb 25, 2019 Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Foreign Minister Accompanies President during Meeting with Prime Minister of Czech Republic

President Barham Saleh accompanied by Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim attended a meeting with Czech Prime Minister Mr.Andrej Babiš in the presence of the Ministers of Trade and Culture on the sidelines of the LAS-European Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 24, 2019 Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets UNESCO Director General in Paris

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim took part in the meeting of Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Ms. Audrey Azoulay with the official delegation of His Excellency Dr. Barham Salih on 25th of February 2019.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Feb 25, 2019 Mon, Feb 25, 2019

The Foreign Minister Accompanies President during Meeting with President of Arab Republic of Egypt

President Barham Saleh accompanied by Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim attended a ceremony and reception of President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi for the Iraqi delegation in the presence of the Ministers of Trade and Culture on the sidelines of the LAS-European summit in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 24, 2019 Sun, Feb 24, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets with UNAMI Head of Mission

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq to discuss the political developments taking place in the Iraqi arena and the UN efforts in support of Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 20, 2019 Thu, Feb 21, 2019

PRESIDENT SALIH: THE ERADICATION OF TERRORISM REQUIRES A COMMITMENT BY THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE AFFECTED COUNTRIES

President Barham Salih received General Joseph Votel the Commander of the US Central Command and his accompanying delegation, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad on Sunday, February 17, 2019
His Excellency highlighted the importance of developing security and military cooperation between the two friendly countries as well as the US contribution to arming and improving the military capabilities of the Iraqi security forces.

Sun, Feb 17, 2019 Tue, Feb 19, 2019

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi receives the Chief Executive of BP

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi received this day in his office, the Chief Executive of BP Bob Dudley, who expressed the company's desire to work in Iraq and his admiration for plans to stabilize and develop the economy.

The stages and plans for the development of current and future projects carried out by the company in Iraq were discussed.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Feb 13, 2019 Fri, Feb 15, 2019

THE PRESIDENT AND THE PRIME MINISTER ASSERT THE NECESSITY TO ABIDE BY NATIONAL FUNDAMENTALS

President Barham Salih received Dr. Adel Abdul Mahdi the Prime Minister, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad on Monday, February 11, 2019.
During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in the security and political situations and the stages of the implementation of the government program to promote the status of services delivered to citizens to meet their needs.

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 Tue, Feb 12, 2019

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi receives the President of Kurdistan Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi received this afternoon, the President of Kurdistan Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani.

His Excellency confirmed that the government is working on maintaining the Iraqi People achievements, safety, stability and advancing in rebuilding projects. As well as achieving Iraqi People unity, meeting its demands in developing the services, construction, and economical prosperity, referring to the importance of the collaborative spirit between the federal government and regional government.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeThu, Feb 7, 2019 Mon, Feb 11, 2019

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi: We rely heavily on the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption in the state's service, society and the preservation of public money

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi confirmed that the state relies heavily on the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption in the state's service, society and the preservation of public money.

Working in accordance with the institutional constricted process, it is listening to all opinions to form the Council and they complement each other and become a lifestyle that we interact with positively.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Feb 9, 2019 Mon, Feb 11, 2019

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi receives the Chairman of the Iraqi-British Business Council Baroness Emma Nicholson

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi received this day in his office, the Chairman of the Iraqi-British Business Council Baroness Emma Nicholson, they discussed joint cooperation between Iraqi and British businessmen, companies and the proposed investment projects in Iraq.

His Excellency confirmed that the stability of Iraq provides an opportunity to increase the efforts of construction and reconstruction, welcoming cooperation between Iraqi and British companies within the framework of the Business Council.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeMon, Feb 11, 2019 Mon, Feb 11, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets with Congressman and Member of Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Mr. Adam Kinzinger, US Congressman and member of the House Committee for Foreign Affaires and Iraq Friendship Committee in the US Congress on 7, Feb. 2019 at the US Congress.

Minister Alhakim stressed that the foundations of Iraqi foreign policy are based on the principle of openness to neighboring countries and the world, and avoiding the axis of conflict and explained that Iraq today is a place of meeting, not conflict , and that work is ongoing to achieve the aspirations of the people.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 10, 2019 Mon, Feb 11, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets Head of the Investigation Team for Crimes of Da’esh

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met in Washington with Mr. Karim Khan, head of the investigation team on crimes of Da’esh in Iraq.

The meeting discussed the role of the UN investigation team in collecting and storing evidence that criminalizes Da’esh terrorist gangs and keeping them in Iraq to ensure the rights of Iraqi victims of different faiths, ethnicities and sects in the liberated areas and the Iraqi martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their land and people.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 10, 2019 Sun, Feb 10, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets Finnish Counterpart Timo Soini

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Finnish Foreign Minister Timo Soini on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh held in Washington.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them to meet the aspirations of the two friendly peoples. The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of common concern.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Feb 8, 2019 Fri, Feb 8, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mr. Adil Al-Jubeir on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da'esh held in Washington.

The two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, the overall developments in the region and ways to enhance joint cooperation in various fields and overcome the challenges particularly, cooperation to combat terrorism and extremism.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 7, 2019 Thu, Feb 7, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Chrystia Freeland on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh in Washington.

The meeting focused on the relations of cooperation between the two countries and means of strengthening them in various fields, as well as discussing regional issues of common concern.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 7, 2019 Thu, Feb 7, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets his Dutch Counterpart Stef Blok

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Stef Blok on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh in Washington.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 7, 2019 Thu, Feb 7, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets with Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Swedish Foreign Minister Ms. Margot Wallström on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da'esh held in Washington.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 7, 2019 Thu, Feb 7, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets with US Counterpart Mike Pompeo

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with his US counterpart Mr. Mike Pompeo on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh in Washington.

The two sides discussed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations at all levels. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the importance of intensifying consultations on regional issues and the challenges facing their stability.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 7, 2019 Thu, Feb 7, 2019

Foreign Minister Delivers Iraq’s Speech at Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh in Washington

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim delivered Iraq’s speech at the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh in Washington.

The minister began the speech by praising the support of the countries of the global coalition to Iraq in its war against terrorism in various fields.

Mr. Alhakim stressed that the Iraqi security forces of all types presented the best images of courage and sacrifice to liberate the land from Da’esh terrorist gangs , stating that Iraq obtains its strength from the unity of its people and integrity of its territories and was able to... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 6, 2019 Wed, Feb 6, 2019