News & Announcements
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AnnouncementAmbassador Nazar Al Khirullah directed that the e-mail below be dedicated to communicate with the Iraqi community and receive their suggestions, opinions and complaints; the ambassador will personally see all messages received via this e-mail and take the |
Wed, Jul 26, 2023 | Wed, Jul 26, 2023 | |
Nouri al-Maliki: The U.S. has a foreign-policy partner in IraqOn the 10th anniversary of the overthrow of Saddam Hussien, Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki penned an opinion piece in the Washington Post discussing the importance of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership. |
The Washington PostMon, Apr 8, 2013 | Sun, Apr 14, 2013 | |
Hoshyar Zebari: Iraq and the United States face a common enemy in the Islamic State"We face a common enemy. We must wage a common struggle. And we must win a common victory for the sake of people everywhere and generations yet unborn." |
The Washington PostFri, Aug 22, 2014 | Fri, Aug 22, 2014 | |
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki meets with Kuwaiti Prime MinisterIraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met with Kuwait’s prime minister on June 12, 2013. The meeting signaled improving relations between the neighboring countries. The leaders hailed the recent talks as the start of a new chapter in their relationship and signed a series of agreements aimed at improving bilateral ties. |
The Washington PostWed, Jun 12, 2013 | Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | |
Iraq: the world's next big eco-tourism destination?Iraq's southern marshes could become a centre for eco-tourism, based around floating hotels and guided wildlife tours, according to the winner of one of the world's most prestigious environmental prizes. The marshlands between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers are frequently described as the Garden of Eden or the Cradle of Civilisation. |
The TelegraphWed, Apr 17, 2013 | Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | |
JPMorgan Deepens Iraq Business After Citi, Standard CharteredJPMorgan signed a one-year agreement to help the Trade Bank of Iraq finance imports of goods and services as Iraq continues to strengthen its economy. |
BloombergSun, Jul 7, 2013 | Mon, Jul 8, 2013 | |
Shell to Start Iraq Oil Output Amid Plans for Saudi InvestmentsRoyal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) will start producing crude at Iraq’s Majnoon oil field as early as next month and plans to increase energy investments in Saudi Arabia, its regional vice president said. |
BloombergThu, May 16, 2013 | Wed, May 22, 2013 | |
Nasdaq Helps Set Up Iraq Erbil Bourse After Qatar SaleOperations will open a gateway for foreign investors in Iraq, with at least 25 companies listing shares on the Erbil exchange by the end of 2014. |
BloombergThu, Oct 3, 2013 | Sat, Oct 5, 2013 | |
Iraq Generates Increased Revenue From Crude Exports in JulyThe Oil Ministry reports that Iraq generated 6.9 percent more from crude sales in July, compared with the previous month. |
BloombergTue, Aug 20, 2013 | Tue, Aug 27, 2013 | |
Shell, Mitsubishi Will Start Iraq Plant on April 15Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) and Mitsubishi Corp. (8058) will start capturing gas from Iraq’s oil fields next week in a $17 billion project known as Basra Gas Co. “Basra Gas Co. will start operations officially on April 15,” said Ali Hussain Khudayir, director general of South Gas Co., which represents the Iraqi government’s controlling stake in the Basra Gas Co. venture. |
BloombergThu, Apr 11, 2013 | Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | |
Iraq Expands Airport to Shake off War-Torn Era With Bigger FleetCoinciding with efforts to revive its travel industry and lure tourists, Iraq plans to construct a new central airport with a capacity of 20 million passengers a year. Iraq will also continue fleet expansion and revamping of its civil aviation infrastructure. |
BloombergSat, Aug 24, 2013 | Tue, Aug 27, 2013 | |
Iraq Buys $1.56 Billion of Gold, Biggest Purchase in 3 YearsThe Central Bank of Iraq acquired the gold to help stabilize the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies. |
BloombergTue, Mar 25, 2014 | Thu, Apr 3, 2014 | |
Citigroup Opens in Iraq as CEO Scales Back Some MarketsCitigroup Inc. said it’s seeking to benefit from an estimated $1 trillion of infrastructure spending in Iraq as the country rebuilds roads and bridges after the war. This comes as Citigroup's CEO seeks to scale back operations in other nations. |
BloombergWed, Jun 26, 2013 | Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | |
Iraq Pumps Crude at Record Level Amid Plummeting PricesIraq is pumping crude at a record pace and will continue to boost exports this year amid a supply glut that’s pushed prices down, Oil Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said. |
BloombergMon, Jan 19, 2015 | Wed, Jan 21, 2015 | |
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 | |
Britain boosts Iraq military trainers to combat Islamic StateThe 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 | |
President Masum: Stopping ISIL a global dutyIraq 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 | |
One of 7 wonders of the world finally tracked downThere 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 | |
Foreign Minister Meets President of International Committee of the Red Cross on Sidelines of 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly in New YorkForeign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and reviewed the overall situation in Iraq and the efforts of the Red Cross in Iraq. Dr. Al-Jaafari praised the work of the organization and its role in Iraq. "We thank you for the humanitarian assistance you have provided to the Iraqi people in their war against Daesh terrorist gangs. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Oct 3, 2018 | Wed, Oct 3, 2018 | |
Press Statement/ Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinistry of Foreign Affairs condemns the air attack took place last night on a site on the Iraqi-Syrian border. The Ministry reiterates its complete rejection of making Iraq a part of any conflict or confrontation to settle scores on its lands, which represents an assault and a breach of the national sovereignty and a clear violation of the international norms and covenants. |
Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Jun 28, 2021 | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 |