News & Announcements

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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

MOFA Condemns Terrorist Act Tried to Target Holy Shrine in Mecca

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns and denounces the terrorist act that tried to target the Holy Shrine in Mecca. The ministry asserts Iraq's solidarity with fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against the terrorist gangs that targets its security and stability.

Such attacks reveal the deviation of the ideology of these gangs, which adopt radical terrorist approach, driving them to attack the most Holiest Shrines in Ramadan. A thing that requires exerting further efforts so as to uproot terrorism's sources of support and finance, and its ideological hotbeds."

Thu, Jul 6, 2017

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

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-Engineering Programs 405-2017

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-Engineering Programs

Tue, Nov 7, 2017

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

Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Meets US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Prime Minister Abadi and General Dempsey reviewed recent developments and progress made by Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIL.

Sat, Nov 15, 2014

Successful meetings have been held by Iraqi delegation with US Department of the Treasury & State Department

Successful meetings have been held by Iraqi delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Dr. @Fuad_Hussein1 with US Department of the Treasury & State Department ...

Thu, Feb 9, 2023 Thu, Feb 9, 2023

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 Hosts Evening Dialogue on Iraqi-American Relations and Middle East Updated Dynamics

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral relations and deepen mutual understanding, the Iraqi Embassy in Washington hosted an "evening dialogue" event where H.E. Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received an elite group of prominent journalists from leading global media institutes, including CNN, Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Asharq News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Hill, BLOOMBERG, News Hour, POLITICO, and AFP; they exchanged an open and constructive dialogue on Iraqi-American relations, the international coalition, and the changing dynamics in the Middle East... Read more...

Sun, Feb 11, 2024 Sun, Feb 11, 2024

Prime Minister Al-Maliki calls for greater role of private sector to transform Iraq’s economy

The Prime Minister met with Iraqi business leaders and traders from the National Business Council to discuss rebuilding in Iraq.

Thu, Oct 3, 2013

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Cultural Series

The Embassy's Cultural Series or program represents a series of cultural evenings held by the Embassy and conducted by the Embassy's desk for Cultural Affairs on monthly or bimonthly basis at the Embassy consular Section (1801 P Street, NW, Washington DC 20036). The Series revolves around topics and events whose aim is to shed more light on the world various cultures & heritage and to consolidate and contribute to a cultural integration between Iraq: Mesopotamia; the cradle of civilization and the other world cultures and civilizations... Read more...

Tue, Sep 11, 2018

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

On the Occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq extends its well wishes to Iraqi people and Islamic countries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. May Allah bless our nation with peace.

Thu, Jun 18, 2015

Amb. Al Khirullah Receives Iraqi Assyrian Community in US

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received representatives of the Iraqi Assyrian community in US on behalf of active Assyrian Organizations at the Embassy’s headquarters on June 9. They discussed common issues, enhancing communication with the community and referring their demands to the competent Iraqi authorities. ...

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

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

Tue, May 30, 2017

Defense, Security, and Aviation Fair Exhibition

The Defense, Security, and aviation Fair Exhibition of the fourth session will be held in Baghdad International Exhibition in Baghdad-Iraq from 7 – 10th March 2015.

All interested Security, Defense, and Aviation Companies should send their confirmation for attending the Exhibition within 30 days to the contact below form the Iraqi Defense Attaché office at Administrator.da@iraqiembassy.us or at (202) 299-0041 Ext. (215).

Thu, Dec 4, 2014

Prime Minister Al-Maliki Announces Reconstruction Plan for Anbar Province

H.E. promised continued support for local agencies throughout the reconstruction process and praised local security forces for their bravery in fighting Al-Qaeda insurgents.

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

International Youth Day

The youth of Iraq are such an inspiration to all of us. On International Youth Day, we celebrate the creativity, energy and potential of the youth of Iraq and the world. We believe that youth are the builders of the future and key partners in achieving peace and sustainable development. ...

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

Ambassador Faily attends 'Peace for Iraq' prayer session

Ambassador Faily attended a 'Peace for Iraq' prayer session at the Arabic Bible Church in Virginia where the congregation gathered to pray for the protection of all Iraqis from terrorism and oppression.

Tue, Sep 2, 2014

Amb. Nazar Al Khirullah Meets with Mayor of Houston

Amb. Nazar Al Khirullah met with the Mayor of the city of Houston in the state of Texas; they discussed opportunities for cooperation between both sides in the fields of oil, gas and renewable energy.

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 Tue, Oct 31, 2023