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Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Major General Yahya Rasool

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Major General Yahya Rasool, the official spokesman of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, at the Embassy on July 14 during the latter’s visit to Washington DC to attend meetings of the Contact Group of the global Coalition to Defeat Terrorist Daesh “ISIS”, and exchanged views on promoting counterterrorism. ...

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Houston City Council unanimously approves Sister City Agreement between Houston, Texas and Basrah, Iraq

The Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs’ program promotes people-to-people diplomacy and encourages citizens to develop mutual trust and understanding through commercial, cultural, educational, and humanitarian exchanges.

Thu, Apr 9, 2015

PRESIDENT, ADDRESSING IRAQ'S PEOPLE, AGREES ON HOLDING SNAP ELECTIONS BY ADOPTING NEW ELECTORAL LAW AND FRESH ELECTORAL COMMISSION

President Salih confirmed that he would approve early elections by adopting to the new electoral Law and a new Electoral Commission.

Addressing the Iraqis People on Thursday evening, President Salih said that, "The Prime Minister had agreed to resign, asking political blocs to agree on appointing an acceptable alternative, taking into their considerations the constitutional and legal contexts that would prevent a constitutional void."

Fri, Nov 1, 2019 Fri, Nov 1, 2019

INTERNATIONAL TENDER NO.9 /2017 (Military Supplies)/ MINISTRY OF DEFENCE General Directorate of Contracts and Sales

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE General Directorate of Contracts, INTERNATIONAL TENDER NO.9 /2017 Military Supplies.



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Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Prime Minister Maliki Meets with Businesswomen's Council

His Excellency Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki met with the Iraqi Businesswomen’s Council this week, where he affirmed the role of Iraqi women in business, investment and Iraq’s overall economic development.

Wed, Dec 4, 2013

Press statement / Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Ministry Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Turkish Government to Retrieve 80 Antiquities Taken out Illegally from the Country and Found by Turkish Authorities in 2008.

Mon, Sep 23, 2019 Mon, Sep 23, 2019

The Embassy Opens Book of Condolences Following Al-Hamdaniyah Fire

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC has opened a book of condolences in its building in honor of the victims of the unfortunate fire accident in Al-Hamdaniyah-Baghdida district in Nineveh Governorate, starting today until Friday 29th, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm …

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 Wed, Sep 27, 2023

Speaker Jabouri urges Erbil to remain committed to Iraq

Speaker of the Council of Representative, Dr. Salim al-Jabouri, spoke at the annual MERI conference in Erbil on Wednesday.
The speaker of Iraqi Parliament urged the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to remain committed to a federal Iraq.
Recognizing the importance of the KRG in attracting foreign investment and its role in sheltering an estimated 1.5 million internally displaced people (IDPs), Jabouri appealed for the KRG to consider their mutual interests and remain committed to a federal Iraq.

Thu, Nov 5, 2015

Press Statement

The Foreign Ministry appreciates the positions of friendly and brotherly countries, international organisations, as well as the calls and messages that Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received from his counterparts around the world of condolences to the government and people of Iraq following the terrorist attack that targeted the capital, Baghdad, on 21/1/2021, which left tens of martyrs and wounded.

Tue, Jan 26, 2021 Tue, Jan 26, 2021

PRESIDENT SALIH ARRIVES IN ERBIL, ATTENDS THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT OF KURDISTAN REGION

President Barham Salih arrived in the city of Erbil, Monday, June 10, 2019, to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the President of Kurdistan Region.
His Excellency was received at Erbil International Airport by Messrs. Nechirvan Barzani, Qubad Talabani, and senior officials of Kurdistan Region.

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 Tue, Jun 11, 2019

PRESS RELEASE / The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Will Open Its Doors During Passport DC’s 2019 Around the World Embassy Tour.

On Saturday, May 4, The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq will join more than 75 other nations for Passport D.C.'s Around the World Embassy Tour beginning at 10 a.m.

Tue, Apr 30, 2019

Ambassador Faily Speaks at Carnegie: 'The Future of Iraq'

Ambassador Faily recently spoke at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. about the future of Iraq. Watch the event video.

Thu, Jul 3, 2014

INTERNATIONAL TENDER NO.3 /20017 (Supplying MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS)/ MINISTRY OF DEFENCE General Directorate of Contracts and Sales

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE General Directorate of Contracts INTERNATIOANL TENDERNO.3 /20017
(Supplying MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS)

Mon, Jun 19, 2017

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Receives Family of US Humanitarian Aid Worker Killed by ISIS, Kayla Mueller

During his official visit to the United States, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with the family of Kayla Mueller, who was kidnapped by ISIS terrorists in Aleppo, Syria in 2013 while working in humanitarian relief and killed in 2015.
The family handed Prime Minister Al-Sudani a letter requesting the Iraqi government`s assistance in conducting an investigation that could lead to the recovery of their daughter’s remains, citing Iraq`s extensive experience in counterterrorism and knowledge of terrorist groups within ISIS.
Prime Minister Al-Sudani expressed his deep... Read more...

Fri, May 3, 2024 Fri, May 3, 2024

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Holds Meetings with Under Secretary for Political Affairs, State Department Officials

Discussions included human rights, political cooperation, the economic side of the Strategic Framework Agreement and educational partnerships.

Wed, Jul 3, 2013

Condolence

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing away today, October 3, 2017, of President Jalal Talabani, the first democratically elected President of the Republic of Iraq (2005-2014). Memorial and condolence arrangements in Washington, DC.

As a tribute to the former President, a book of condolences will be opened on the following days:
- October 4th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- October 5th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- October 6th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

At the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq,
(3421 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20007... Read more...

Tue, Oct 3, 2017

US Chamber of Commerce Hosts Reception for Foreign Minister Zebari

In collaboration with the US Business Council in Iraq, the US Chamber of Commerce welcomed Foreign Minister Zebari back to the United States with a reception to discuss trade and investment opportunities for US businesses in Iraq.

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Amb. Al Khirullah Meets with Mrs. Elizabeth Rosenberg

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met on August 31 with Mrs. Elizabeth Rosenberg, the Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the US Department of the Treasury. ...

Sun, Sep 10, 2023 Sun, Sep 10, 2023

Full text of Prime Minister Al-Abadi's ratified reform initiative

August 9, 2015

Text of the first package of reforms presented by the Prime Minister, Dr. Haidar Al-Abadi and unanimously voted on by the Council of Ministers on August 9, and ratified by the Council of Representatives on August 11:

Mon, Aug 17, 2015

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi receives a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

September-1-2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi has received a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

During the meeting, they have discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in various economic, service and security fields, as well as the unity, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq

The coordination of efforts to eliminate the Daesh remnant in Syrian territory near the Iraqi border was also discussed.

Sat, Sep 1, 2018