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Iraq Accepts Repatriation of Five Precious Antiquities by Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

NEW YORK (January 18, 2022)—Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Fareed Yasseen today accepted five historic stolen artifacts for repatriation to Iraq after they had been looted over the past 30 years.

At a ceremony also featuring Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Erik Rosenblatt, Acting Special Agent in Charge, New York, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, two items seized from Michael Steinhardt and three others from ongoing investigations were handed over. The Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the office of the Manhattan District Attorney was responsible for the... Read more...

Sat, Jan 22, 2022

Prime Minister Al-Abadi drops pending lawsuits against journalists

The order comes as part of the Prime Minister's commitment to freedom of expression and support for the press.

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Amb. Al Khirullah Meets with Head of IWH

Ambassador Al Khirullah met with the head of the Institute for Women’s Health, Mrs. Valerie Huber on August 2; they discussed ways to enhance women's health care & cooperate with the institute to build partnership that provides training opportunities to qualify women for joining labor market in the private sector.

Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sat, Sep 9, 2023

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi congratulates the Iraqis and the Islamic world on the occasion of the Prophet's birth (peace be upon him and his family)

In the finest words and congratulate, I dedicated my congratulations and blessing wishing to the dear Iraqi people and the Muslim World as we commemorate the Holy Prophet's birth, The birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah peace be upon him and his family, asking the Almighty to grant our people, the Iraqi nation and the entire Islamic nation good, prosperity, blessings, the continuity of security, stability, and well-being.

I also sincerely pray for this happy occasion to be a moral incentive to follow the path of prophecy and its eternal teachings, that wonderful event is... Read more...

Tue, Nov 20, 2018 Tue, Nov 20, 2018

General Competitive Bid, Supplying of Commodities SPARE PARTS FOR BOILERS

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)SPARE PARTS FOR BOILERS

http://www.src.gov.iq/en/tenders/104

Thu, Sep 7, 2017

Ambassador Faily Keynotes Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference

The 22nd annual conference, "Navigating Arab-U.S. Relations: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities" fostered constructive discussion and debate among distinguished international policymakers; and raised awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the American and Arab people's common interests and concerns.

Wed, Oct 23, 2013

Al-Halboosi meets US House of representatives Speaker

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi accompanied by a parliamentary delegation, met the US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

‏The meeting discussed enhancing bilateral relations, activating parliamentary friendship committees and continuing joint cooperation in all fields.

‏The meeting affirmed the openness of Iraq to the international community to proceed with reconstruction and investment by attracting international companies, including US companies, as well as providing job opportunities for citizens and eliminating unemployment.

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 Wed, Mar 27, 2019

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Washington Embraces Iraqi Children’s Talents

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington D.C. organized an art exhibition on December 3rd, 2022, that included the work of numerous gifted children, including paintings and video clips on childhood fantasies and stories. The exhibit was held in coordination with The Children Culture House within the Iraqi Ministry of Culture/Tourism and Antiquities, and in cooperation with the innovative journalist Shamim Rassam ...

Tue, Dec 6, 2022 Tue, Dec 6, 2022

Statement by Senator McCain on crash of Iraqi pilot during F-16 training in Arizona

June 26, 2015

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the death of Brigadier General Rafid Mohammed Hassan, an Iraqi student pilot whose F-16 fighter crashed near Douglas, Arizona during a training mission with the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing:

Tue, Jun 30, 2015

Parl. Speaker receives former US Ambassador Robert Ford

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi on Tuesday received former US Ambassador to Iraq and researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington Robert Ford.

During the meeting, H.E. the Speaker discussed the political developments in Iraq and the security stability achieved after the victory in the war against ISIS terrorist organization.

Tue, Sep 17, 2019 Fri, Sep 20, 2019

From Challenge to Achievement: Iraqi Embassy in Washington Celebrates Two Decades of Democracy in Iraq

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington organized a seminar entitled “Twenty Years of Challenge and Achievement: The Iraqis’ Journey Toward Democracy” which highlighted the progress achieved by Iraq in the field of democracy and political stability, the positive developments that Iraq has witnessed, and the importance of moving forward in the process of overcoming challenges and celebrating achievements.

H.E. Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah delivered his opening remarks at the event, stressing the importance of the past two decades in shaping the political system and... Read more...

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 Mon, Jan 22, 2024

Ministry of Industry and Minerals/ tenders

Thu, May 17, 2018

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

Ambassador and Mrs. Faily Welcome Iraqi Community in DC to Newroz Event

Ambassador Faily delivered remarks, congratulating the Iraqi people on the occasion of Newroz, calling for unity and peaceful co-existence.

Mon, Mar 31, 2014

Iraqi Council of Ministers Orders to Protect Minorities’ Rights

As a supporting action to protect minorities’ rights, the Iraqi Council of Ministers agreed on June 6 to replace the vacated jobs of various minorities - due to the staff movement - with substitutes from the same components.

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023

Statement of the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq regarding President's Donald Trump's Executive Order including restrictions on Entry Procedures of Iraqi Nationals into the United States of America.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq should like to express its regrets over the Executive Order of the United States President, issued on 27th January, 2017, including restrictions on the entry procedures of Iraqi nationals into the United States of America.

Tue, Feb 7, 2017

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

Prime Minister al-Abadi Receives Secretary Kerry

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Baghdad to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and US efforts to help curb the threat of ISIL.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Press Statement

In addition to the efforts to include the Iraqi archaeological sites on the World Heritage List, the issue of including the ancient city of Babylon will be discussed at the 43rd session of the Azerbaijani capital Baku with the participation of more than 180 countries.

Fri, Jul 5, 2019 Fri, Jul 5, 2019

Ambassador Al Khirullah Receives Mr. Safeen Dizayee

The Head of the Department of Foreign Relations in KRG of Iraq Safeen Dizayee congratulated Ambassador Al Khirullah on the assumption of his new position as he paid a visit to the Embassy on July 17. ...

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 Sun, Aug 20, 2023