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Azzam Alwash of Iraq Receives 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize

"...the Mesopotamian marshes are starting to flourish again as a result of Alwash’s advocacy. Almost half of the original area is now flooded again, and the Sumerians have begun to reestablish their lives. In what is perhaps the most telling evidence of his success elevating the importance of the environment in Iraq, the restored marshes are slated to be established as the country’s first national park in the spring of 2013."

 The Goldman Environmental PrizeMon, Apr 15, 2013 Mon, Apr 15, 2013

One of 7 wonders of the world finally tracked down

There has long been a slight problem with the declaration of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world -- there was no proof it actually existed. Now, an Oxford University researcher says...

 USA TodayMon, May 6, 2013 Tue, May 7, 2013

President Masum: Stopping ISIL a global duty

Iraq must enter into a new partnership with the international community -- a historic partnership to end evil.

 USA TodayWed, Sep 24, 2014 Wed, Sep 24, 2014

Britain boosts Iraq military trainers to combat Islamic State

The United Kingdom will send an additional 125 military trainers to Iraq to counter the rising threat from the Islamic State, Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday at the G-7 summit.

The prime minister's office said the military personnel were being provided at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They will chiefly help Iraqi forces learn how to deal with improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.

 USA TodaySun, Jun 7, 2015 Wed, Jun 10, 2015

Foreign Ministry condemns the Turkish forces opening of fire on citizens in the Shiladizi

The Foreign Ministry condemns the Turkish forces opening of fire on citizens in the Shiladizi area and the Sabri compound in the Amadiyah district of Duhok Governorate, which led to one death and several wounded. This was followed by Turkish military aircraft flying at low altitudes which frightened citizens.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Jan 28, 2019 Mon, Jan 28, 2019

Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America

Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jun 11, 2020 Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Foreign Minister Receives a Call from his German Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from German Foreign Minister Mr. Heiko Maas.
The conversation focused on bilateral relations and ties between the two countries, and on the initial decision of the US administration to withdraw the embassy from Baghdad.

Minister Fuad Hussein expressed concern about this decision, despite it being a sovereign decision by the US side, but it may lead to results that are not in the interest of the Iraqi people.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Oct 4, 2020 Sun, Oct 4, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in European Union

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Mr. Josef Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in European Union.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Feb 18, 2020 Tue, Feb 18, 2020

Foreign Minister Participates in Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim participated in the Foreign Ministers' meeting. The meeting discussed regional developments, issues of common concern and means of cooperation in order to overcome crises to achieve security and stability and to promote joint Arab action and serve the interests of Arab countries and their peoples.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Mar 29, 2019 Sun, Mar 31, 2019

Foreign Ministers of Iraq and Iran Discuss by phone the Iranian-Saudi Dialogue and the Jeddah Summit

On Monday, 18/7/2022, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein discussed by phone with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian files of common interest on the bilateral relations and regional issues, foremost of which is the Iranian-Saudi dialogue in Baghdad.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jul 28, 2022 Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Foreign Minister Accompanies President during Meeting with Prime Minister of Czech Republic

President Barham Saleh accompanied by Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim attended a meeting with Czech Prime Minister Mr.Andrej Babiš in the presence of the Ministers of Trade and Culture on the sidelines of the LAS-European Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 24, 2019 Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Meets with his Bahraini Counterpart, and Affirms that Exiting Conflict Requires More Coordination

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with his counterpart Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and discussed with him the bilateral relations and the importance of mutual support at all levels.

This came on the sidelines of a visit by the Minister to the Greek capital Athens, upon the invitation of his Greek counterpart Mr. Nikos De

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Feb 13, 2021 Sat, Feb 13, 2021

Statement of condolences by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Iraq

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq expresses its condolences and sincere sympathy to the government and people of the Russian Federation following the crash of the N-26 plane, which claimed the lives of 28 civilians.

We renew the solidarity and support of the government and people of the Republic of Iraq to the families of the victims in these difficult circumstances, and we express our heartfelt words of support to them.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Iraq

7 July 2021

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jul 7, 2021 Wed, Jul 7, 2021

PRESIDENT RECEIVES A PHONE CALL FROM US SECRETARY OF STATE

President Salih got today a phone call from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Over the phone conversation, President Salih and Mr. Mike Pompeo reviewed the bilateral relations between the both countries and the ways of boosting these relations. The importance of increasing stability and security within the country as well as dealing with the challenges in the ways that contribute to consolidating Iraq's security and its citizens' rights and reinforcing its democratic experience, they deliberated.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 14, 2019 Tue, Oct 15, 2019

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Secretary-General of United Nations.

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations and discussed the latest developments in Iraq and the Middle East region, Mr. Guterres expressed the United Nations’ willingness to provide the necessary support to Iraq at all levels to ensure its unity and stability.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 31, 2020 Fri, Jan 31, 2020

The Foreign Ministry Celebrates International Women's Day

Foreign Ministry organized a celebration on the occasion of International Women's Day with the participation of Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim attended by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, and representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Mar 14, 2019 Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Tripartite Meeting between Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim and his Egyptian and Jordanian Counterparts

The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim , the Foreign Minister of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi, and the Foreign Minister of Arab Republic of Egypt Mr. Sameh Shoukry held a tripartite meeting on the sidelines of the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Baku.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Oct 26, 2019 Sat, Oct 26, 2019

Press Statement

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has followed up on the decision issued by the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump to pardon a number of those convicted of killing fourteen Iraqis and wounding others in 2007, in an incident that was denounced on international level as well as the local disapproval and rejection it created.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Dec 23, 2020 Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Statement

Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Alhakim held a telephone conversation with Jordanian counterpart Mr.Ayman Safadi on Saturday evening to find out the latest developments in the Jordan floods school bus accident, which killed a number of students and wounded others including Iraqis.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 29, 2018 Mon, Oct 29, 2018

Foreign Minister Meets Head of United Nations Mission in Iraq(UNAMI)

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq (UNAMI) Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.

During the meeting, they discussed ways of bilateral cooperation between Baghdad and the United Nations Mission, as well as the latest developments in the political situation in Iraq and the region.

Ms. Plasschaert expressed the willingness of the UN mission in Baghdad to provide support to Iraq as part of strengthening efforts to combat the Coronavirus.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Mar 26, 2020 Thu, Mar 26, 2020