News & Announcements

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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for end to Saddam-era sanctions against Iraq U.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-PresseTue, Jun 18, 2013	Wed, Jun 19, 2013
Appointed-Ambassador Faily and Spouse Host Dinner for Iraqi Delegation Participating in Women's Advancement Program Appointed-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
Foreign Minister Discusses Common Issues with U.S. Secretary of State US 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
Iraq, Kuwait Representatives to the UN Submit MOU Mohamed 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 AffairsThu, Jun 13, 2013	Sun, Jun 16, 2013
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad: Educational Programs and Scholarships Available The U.S. State Department supports a variety of educational programs, scholarships and opportunities for Iraqi scholars, students and professionals.		Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Appointed-Ambassador Faily welcomes Governor of Kirkuk Appointed-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
Iraq to get $6 trillion from energy in new strategy Iraq recently unveiled an ambitious Integrated National Energy Strategy, which aims to raise $6 trillion from oil and gas sales by 2030 and massively increase local power generation. Iraq anticipates it will increase employment levels and living standards through this strategy.	The Economic TimesWed, Jun 12, 2013	Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Foreign Minister Meets U.S. State Department Advisor Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari met with his U.S. counterpart on June 11, 2013. Brett McGurk conveyed President Obama's approval on extending the protection of Iraqi assets in the United States for another year -- a decision which symbolizes the distinctive partnership between Iraq and the U.S.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jun 12, 2013	Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki meets with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met with Kuwait’s prime minister on June 12, 2013. The meeting signaled improving relations between the neighboring countries. The leaders hailed the recent talks as the start of a new chapter in their relationship and signed a series of agreements aimed at improving bilateral ties.	The Washington PostWed, Jun 12, 2013	Thu, Jun 13, 2013
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
Qatar Airways launches fourth destination in Republic of Iraq The launch marks the rapid expansion by Qatar Airways in Iraq since the middle of 2012 when it began flights to Erbil, followed by the capital Baghdad and, earlier this year, Najaf.	TravelDailyNews InternationalWed, Jun 5, 2013	Wed, Jun 5, 2013
Iraq to restore ancient arch to woo back tourists Iraqi authorities have contracted a Czech firm to carry out a 10-month restoration of the ancient Arch of Ctesiphon as part of a plan to boost tourism to the once-popular site.	Agence France-PresseMon, Jun 3, 2013	Wed, Jun 5, 2013
Marsh flooding brings new life to Iraq's 'Garden of Eden' The lush marshes of Iraq are regarded by some as the original Garden of Eden, but they were drained and decimated by Saddam Hussein. Now a major restoration programme has seen people and wildlife return to one of the world's most famous wetlands.	BBC News MagazineSat, Jun 1, 2013	Wed, Jun 5, 2013
Iraq says captures al Qaeda chemical gas team (Reuters) - Iraq has captured a suspected al Qaeda cell that planned to produce chemical poisons such as mustard gas to attack Iraqi forces and to ship overseas for attacks on Europe and the United States, the government said on Saturday. The announcement was made as investigators look into allegations over the use of sarin nerve gas in next-door Syria where rebels and President Bashar al-Assad's forces have blamed each other for using chemical weapons.	ReutersSat, Jun 1, 2013	Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Standard Chartered to open branch in Iraq seeing loan growth Standard Chartered plans to open branches this year in Baghdad and the city of Erbil, followed by a third next year in the oil hub of Basra.	Times of OmanTue, May 14, 2013	Wed, May 22, 2013
Shell to Start Iraq Oil Output Amid Plans for Saudi Investments Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) will start producing crude at Iraq’s Majnoon oil field as early as next month and plans to increase energy investments in Saudi Arabia, its regional vice president said.	BloombergThu, May 16, 2013	Wed, May 22, 2013
President Jalal Talabani's doctors report that his health is improving President Jalal Talabani meets with his medical team in Berlin: Doctors confirm that the President's health is improving.	Iraqi Presidency (Office of the President of Iraq)Fri, May 17, 2013	Mon, May 20, 2013
Iraqi women journalists win essay contest Three Iraqi women journalists have won a United Nations contest which seeks to highlight the everyday challenges faced by women living in the Middle Eastern country.	United Nations RadioThu, May 9, 2013	Tue, May 14, 2013
Iraq to rebuild rail system as reconstruction gathers pace Iraq is laying plans to rebuild its historic railways and become a transit hub for goods that would be shipped from Asia to Iraq's neighbours and beyond.	ReutersWed, May 8, 2013	Fri, May 10, 2013
Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from U.S. Secretary of State On May 3, 2013, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed Iraqi-U.S. relations and the importance of the bilateral ministerial coordination committees. Kerry officially invited the Minister to visit Washington next month...	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, May 5, 2013	Tue, May 7, 2013