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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

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

IHEC announces plans to open polling centers abroad

The Independent High Electoral Commission announced the possibility of opening polling centers in 13 countries including the United States, allowing Iraqi citizens abroad the opportunity to cast their votes in the 2014 parliamentary elections.

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

Ministry of foreign affairs/Tender 7/2018/ A Contract on Protecting the Ministry's Building by Using K9(Police Dogs)

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Iraq Joins the ICSID Convention: Announces Additional Incentives and Protections for Investors

Washington DC, November 17, 2015

The Chairman of Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Sami Al-Araji, today signed the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (the ICSID Convention).

Iraq has become the 160th country to sign the Convention and the 152nd country to become a member of the International Centre Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The ICSID Convention encourages the flow of investment across borders by providing substantial legal protections for foreign investors.

Tue, Nov 17, 2015

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

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)

Thu, May 18, 2017

Ambassador Faily participates in Panel Discussion on ISIS, Iraq and the region

"The Enemy of My Enemy: An Uneasy Coalition and the Threat of ISIS" at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC discussed geo-strategic implications of the rise of ISIS.

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

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

Ambassador Faily congratulates Muslims in the United States on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan

On behalf of the government and people of Iraq, Ambassador Faily wishes the Muslim world and Arabic and Islamic communities living in the U.S. prosperity and blessings.

Wed, Jul 10, 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

Prime Minister Maliki participates in USIP Roundtable

H.E. Prime Minister Maliki sat down for a roundtable discussion at the United States Institute of Peace, with distinguished US foreign policy and influential thought leaders.

Fri, Nov 1, 2013

Joint Statement on the Iraq-U.S. Higher Coordinating Committee

The following statement was released by the governments of the Republic of Iraq and the governments of the United States of America

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The delegation of the Republic of Iraq, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and the delegation of the United States, led by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, co-chaired a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC), in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq (SFA). The delegations... Read more...

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

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

Adherence to Baghdad-Erbil Oil Deal is Essential to National Unity

Reinforcing, strengthening central and regional cooperation will fortify Iraq against existential threats.

Wed, Aug 19, 2015

President, In an Opinion Article, Emphasizes: Iraq Is Committed to Mideast Stability, We’re Inviting our Neighbors to Convene in Baghdad

President Barham Salih asserted that his message during his participation in the work of the United Nations General Assembly, stresses that "Iraq has no intention of being dragged into regional conflicts. Iraq intends to protect its own interests and will not allow itself to be used as a base to attack its neighbors or as a battleground for their proxies."

Tue, Sep 24, 2019 Tue, Sep 24, 2019

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets with Delegation from General Dynamics

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with a delegation from General Dynamics, a major American manufacturer of weapons and military equipment, at his residence in Washington D.C. The meeting focused on cooperation with the company as part of the government`s efforts to rebuild Iraq`s military capabilities, specifically in providing tanks and armored vehicles.
Discussions also covered collaboration on establishing a major workshop for the maintenance and upgrading of tanks to suit the Iraqi terrain and climate conditions. Additionally, an agreement was reached to launch a series... Read more...

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

THE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TO EXAMINE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND EVENTS

As a part of his meetings with a number of leaders and heads of State, President Salih held today in-depth talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum(WEF) in Davos.

Wed, Jan 22, 2020 Wed, Jan 22, 2020

Iraqis in the United States cast their ballots

Iraqis living in the United States cast their ballots in seven states to elect their representatives in the Iraqi parliament.

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Independent High Electoral Commission, Mr. Mukdad al Sharify confirmed on April 27, 2014 that the UNHCR offices oversees opened 103 polling stations around the world to allow Iraqis living abroad to vote.

Mon, Apr 28, 2014

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi expresses his pride in the development of Iraqi-Russian relations

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi received this day Russian President's Special Envoy to Syria Alexander Lavrentiev and his accompanying delegation which includes Deputy Foreign Minister, a number of officials in the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs and the Russian charge d'affaires in Baghdad, they discussed the relations between the two countries in the economic fields and strengthen the capabilities of Iraqi forces, developments in Syria and stability, The ongoing preparations for Astana Conference, In addition, they discussed the regional situation and the... Read more...

Mon, Jun 17, 2019 Tue, Jun 18, 2019