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PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC DISCUSSES WITH KUWAIT'S AMIR THE TIES AND THE SITUATIONS IN THE REGION

H.E. President Dr. Barham Salih stressed that the relations between Iraq and Kuwait have made significant strides due to the wisdom and the desire of the leaderships of the two countries to overcome the legacy of the past.
At the official discussion that was held, at the Presidential Office in Baghdad on Wednesday's today June 19 2019, with His Highness the Kuwait's Amir the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Excellency President Salih indicated that Iraq has a serious desire to build advanced ties with its neighbors, especially with Kuwait in manner that serves the common... Read more...

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 Wed, Jun 19, 2019

Meet the USGS expert

Iraqi climate envoy Dr. Ali Al-Lami, met on 2/14/2023, with the Iraqi-American expert, Dr. Saud Amer of the US Geological Survey (USGS) who specializes in remote sensing techniques for water resources in the Office of International Programs of the US Department of the Interior ...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Wed, Feb 15, 2023

U.N. Security Council Votes to Remove Iraq from Chapter VII Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to remove Iraq from Chapter VII of the UN Charter, moving the country a step closer to ending UN sanctions imposed over two decades ago.

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Iraqi President Meets UK Foreign Secretary: International cooperation and collaboration needed to maintain regional peace and security, there should be further coordination in fight against terror, curbing corruption and confronting climate change

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih met with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
President Salih and UK Foreign Secretary Raab discussed Iraqi-British ties, and how best to promote these in all sectors, and where there could be implement the memorandum of understanding signed today between the two countries.

Tue, Jun 8, 2021 Tue, Jun 8, 2021

THE PRESIDENT, MEETING WITH GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL, STRESSES THAT IRAQ LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH GERMANY

Meeting today with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Davos, Switzerland, President Salih emphasized that Iraq is looking forward to building productive relations and having extensive and close ties with Germany across all the fields so as to serve the interests of both friendly nations.

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Receives U.S. Congressman Mr. Seth Moulton

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed U.S. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton at the Prime Minister`s residence in Washington D.C.
The meeting focused on the bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, with discussions on the Iraqi government`s intention to transition the relationship beyond security and military aspects to broader areas in economic, oil, cultural sectors, as well as in education and investment, in line with the Strategic Framework Agreement.

The meeting also commended the Iraqi government`s reform measures and approach in strengthening... Read more...

Thu, May 2, 2024 Thu, May 2, 2024

Ambassador Faily Statement on Cabinet Approval of Draft Laws Creating National Guard and Amending Debaathification

Ambassador Lukman Faily issued a statement on the Iraqi Cabinet’s approval of draft laws establishing a National Guard and amending Iraq’s Accountability and Justice law, otherwise known as de-Baathification.

Tue, Feb 3, 2015

Update on the Redeployment of Iraqi Security Forces to Federal Installations in Kirkuk Province.

In accordance with the orders of the Commander-in-Chief Dr. Haider AlAbadi,
the Joint Operations Command of the Iraqi Security Forces
commenced the redeployment of units of the Iraqi Army, CounterTerrorism
Service, Emergency Response Division, and the Federal Police
to federal installations, military bases and vital infrastructure in Kirkuk
province in the early hours of today, 16 October, 2017.

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

President Receives Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq

President Barham Salih welcomed Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Iraq, to the Presidential Office in Baghdad today.
The President emphasized the international organization’s critical role in Iraq, citing efforts the UN has made to support the democratic process across the country as well as highlighting the importance of Iraq as a potential trusted actor that could help reduce regional tension and consolidate international peace and security.

Sun, Sep 1, 2019 Sun, Sep 1, 2019

Secretary Kerry, Minister Zebari Reaffirm Strong Partnership Between US and Iraq

In a joint meeting, Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Zebari discussed a range of regional issues and the mutual, committed relationship between the United States and Iraq.

Fri, Nov 1, 2013

Reception hosted by Embassy of Iraq in Washington DC in honer of iraqi speaker Dr Saleem Aljubouri

Reception hosted by the Embassy of Iraq in Washington DC in honer of Iraqi speaker Dr. Saleem Aljubouri

Fri, Jun 12, 2015

Remarks by H.E. Fareed Yasseen during an Artifacts repatriation Ceromany on May 2nd.

I would like to thank you all for coming to witness this important
event, the repatriation of some 3’800 ancient artifacts by United
States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Wed, May 2, 2018

The Embassy Hosts trainees in NDU Program

The Embassy hosted on August 15 a delegation of officers from the Iraqi army, Ministry of Interior, Counter-terrorism Service and the Peshmerga after they had completed a training course in the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA Centre) within the program of the National Defense University NDU. The trainees participated in sessions on national security, regional dialogue, security strategies and cyber warfare. ...

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

Prime Minister Maliki Lays the Foundation Stone for Oil Refinery in Karbala

The Prime Minister’s visit also included distribution of 1,338 residential lands in the province of Karbala.

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Meeting of Iraqi High-level delegation with U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a number of companies

The head of Iraqi delegation DPM, FM H.E. Fuad Hussen said at the delegation’s meeting with US Chambre of Commerce and a veriety of prominent companies in Washington DC this Friday Feb.10.23 ...

Fri, Feb 10, 2023 Fri, Feb 10, 2023

Congratulations on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington D.C. would like to extend its best wishes to the Iraqi community in the United States of America on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. On this occasion, may God’s blessings shower our country and its people with prosperity, security, and safety.

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets with Iraqi Community in Washington

During his official visit to the United States, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with representatives of the Iraqi community in Washington D.C. and other U.S. states.
Prime Minister Al-Sudani expressed his pride and appreciation for the Iraqi communities in the United States and around the world, emphasizing that Iraq belongs to all Iraqis. He stressed the country`s need for the expertise, experiences, and initiatives offered by Iraqi figures in the United States of America. ...

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 Tue, Apr 30, 2024

Prime Minister Al-Abadi Visits Baghdad Operations Command; Issues Orders to Replace Military Commanders

As part of ongoing efforts to professionalize Iraq’s military institutions and root out corruption, Prime Minister Al-Abadi issued executive orders to replace military commanders and assign officers to new posts within the Ministry of Defense.

Wed, Nov 12, 2014

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/new complete heavy duty centrifugal pumps with spare parts

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/new complete heavy duty centrifugal pumps with spare parts

http://www.src.gov.iq/en/tenders/103

Fri, Aug 25, 2017

Iraq Activates Coordination with GCC Electric Interconnection Project

The government has taken promising actions recently in Iraq to activate the coordination at the ministerial level with respect to GCC electric interconnection project so as to achieve technical stability in Iraqi electricity network & exchanging power supply.

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