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Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein “Investment in the reduction of the global health risks should not be seen as an opportunity for shared profit, we have to work together with a spirit of partnership and shared goals”

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein “Investment in the reduction of the global health risks should not be seen as an opportunity for shared profit, we have to work together with a spirit of partnership and shared goals”

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein delivered the speech of Iraq at the webinar on the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons during the pandemic, and called for coordinating efforts and finding sustainable financing to meet the challenges associated with the Coronavirus regarding the countries hosting refugees and displaced persons, especially in Iraq’s case... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jun 9, 2020 Tue, Jun 9, 2020

Foreign Minister Accompanies President during Meeting with Austrian Chancellor

President Barham Saleh accompanied by Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim attended the meeting with Austrian Chancellor Mr. Sebastian Kurz in the presence of the Ministers of Trade and Culture on the sidelines of the LAS-European Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.

The meeting discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, economic cooperation and reconstruction especially in the field of infrastructure, and mutual support in international issues of common concern.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Feb 25, 2019 Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Minister of Foreign Affairs Delivered Iranian President Invitation letter from Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, Foreign Minister FuadHussein conveyed a letter of invitation from Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kazemi to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ibrahim Raisi to attend the “Iraqi Neighboring Countries Conference”.

The Minister stressed that the “Iraqi Neighboring Countries Conference” is being held in the context of arrangements aimed at supporting the political process and economic growth of Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Aug 10, 2021 Tue, Aug 10, 2021

The Foreign Minister Meets his Cypriot Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim discussed with Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, the Cypriot Foreign Minister the prospects for upgrading bilateral relations between the two countries by signing a number of memorandums of understanding, and activating the memorandum of understanding for political consultations between Iraq and Cyprus.

The two Ministers also discussed accelerate the holding of the International Conference for Reconstruction and Development in Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 16, 2020 Sun, Feb 16, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets Saudi Counterpart in Riyadh

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamed A. Alhakim met in Riyadh with Saudi Foreign Minister Mr. Adel Al-Jubeir on the sidelines of the visit of President Barham Saleh to Saudi Arabia. The meeting comes to discuss and enhance bilateral relations and means of developing them between the two brotherly countries.

Minister Al-Jubeir congratulated Minister Alhakim on the occasion of assuming his duties as Foreign Minister.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Nov 17, 2018 Sat, Nov 17, 2018

The Joint Iraqi-Tunisian Committee Holds its 16th Session in Tunis

The Iraqi-Tunisian Joint Committee held its meeting in Tunis under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim from the Iraqi side, while the Tunisian side was headed by Foreign Minister Mr. Khemaies Jhinaoui
The two sides expressed their keenness to expand the base of joint cooperation between Baghdad and Tunisia in various fields, especially in the fields of politics, security, economy, culture, industry, agriculture, tourism, transport and banking sector, in addition to activating the signed memorandums of understanding in a systematic manner.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Sep 11, 2019 Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets with Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee in the British Parliament

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with Mr. Tom Tugendhat, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the British Parliament, and they discussed security, political, economic and health developments in Iraq.

The two sides also discussed issues of mutual interest and the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries at various levels. Minister Fuad Hussein called on British companies to seize the opportunity of fertile ground for investment and serious work in Iraq, amid governmental support for the sincere efforts to build and reconstruct the country... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Oct 24, 2020 Sat, Oct 24, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets with Dutch Migration Minister

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Dutch Minister of Migration Ms. Ankie Broekers. During the meeting, they discussed the possibility of cooperation between the Migration Ministries of both countries. Minister Alhakim expressed Baghdad’s keenness to seek opportunities to exchange common interests between the two friendly peoples in the field of capacity building, skills, knowledge , border management, development of port control staff, authentication of travel documents, and the adoption of advanced and modern techniques in this regard.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Oct 29, 2019 Wed, Oct 30, 2019

A Statement: MOFA condemns the terrorist attack in northwest Tunisia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted a patrol of the Tunisian National Guard in Ain Sultan area in Jendouba province in northwestern Tunisia, which resulted in the injury and death of a number of patrol members.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jul 10, 2018 Wed, Jul 11, 2018

Foreign Minister Gives Iraq Speech in Seventh Session of Iraqi-Kuwaiti Joint Committee Meeting Held in Kuwait

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim gave Iraq’s speech at the seventh session of the Iraqi-Kuwaiti Joint Committee meeting in Kuwait. Minister Alhakim highlighted the depth of brotherly relations between Baghdad and Kuwait which is growing stronger over time, calling for consolidating solidarity, joint action, stability in the two countries, and the region in general.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, May 13, 2019 Mon, May 13, 2019

H.E. Prime Minister the Commander-in-chief of the Armed forces Dr.Haider AL-Abadi: we should preserve the victory which we did achieve against Daesh and preserving the country unity

December-30-2017

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 2, 2018 Tue, Jan 2, 2018

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Member of the National Security Council and the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa

Wed, Sep 21, 2022 - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fuad Hussein, has met Mr. Brett McGurk, member of the National Security Council and White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly ...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Sep 21, 2022 Wed, Sep 21, 2022

Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman: Al-Sahaf: We coordinated the return of thousands of Iraqis and devoted ourselves to national response diplomacy

Since the beginning of the crisis of the outbreak of the pandemic of Covid-19, the Foreign Ministry worked in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to organize an air route to rescue Iraqi travelers stranded in countries where the pandemic has occurred, and we have also worked on forming crisis cells in cooperation with our embassies abroad to monitor the infected among the Iraqi communities, track their health conditions and secure supplies for their families to alleviate their suffering.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Apr 8, 2020 Wed, Apr 8, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets NATO Secretary-General

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Secretary General Mr. Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland.

Minister Alhakim praised NATO’s support for the Iraqi forces in its war against Da’esh terrorist gangs and stated that it is time now for a practical strategic cooperation aimed at developing the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces and their institutions and providing assistance in a number of important military areas, expressing Iraq's desire to strengthen and develop them in a manner that supports... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 25, 2019 Mon, Jan 28, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets with Omani Foreign Minister Mr. Yusuf bin Alawi

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Omani Foreign Minister Mr. Yusuf bin Alawi. The two Ministers discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries and boost bilateral relations. Minister Alhakim stressed the depth of Iraqi-Omani relations and Baghdad’s keenness to consolidate them to achieve common interests.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 30, 2019 Mon, Sep 30, 2019

Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs and NATO Secretary General Stress Necessity for Continued Coordination and Joint Action between NATO and Iraq within the Framework of Iraq’s Sovereignty

Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein received a phone call from the Secretary General of NATO, Mr. Jans Stoltenberg in which the latter congratulated the Minister on the success of the historic visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Iraq, as the visit gave a positive and attractive image of Iraqi society. It also showed Good security organization in different parts of Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Mar 11, 2021 Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from President of Republic and Council of Representatives Speaker

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Muhammad Al-Halbousi on his assumption of the position of Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Jun 8, 2020 Mon, Jun 8, 2020

Spokesman for Foreign Ministry Holds Press Conference

The Foreign Ministry Spokesman Dr. Ahmad Al-Sahaf held a press conference on Wednesday 27/2/2019, in which he presented a summary of the Ministry's policy according to the directives of the government and the national principles of Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 27, 2019 Wed, Feb 27, 2019

Foreign Minister Meets the President of the Spanish Chamber of Deputies

H.E Foreign Minister, Mr. Fuad Hussein and his accompanying delegation met, on 25 June 2021 with the Speaker of the Spanish House of Representatives, H.E. Mrs. Meritxell Batet. During the meeting, the Minister presented a summary of the current situation in Iraq and the region and the challenges facing the Iraqi government, as well as the preparations for holding elections next October, stressing the importance of these elections for Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jun 29, 2021 Tue, Jun 29, 2021

Iraq stands with its Palestinian brothers in their legitimate rights guaranteed by international legitimacy - Press Statement / Ministry of Foreign Affairs - 1/29/2020

Iraq stands with its Palestinian brothers in their legitimate rights guaranteed by international legitimacy, Security Council resolutions, and their right to return to their homes and lands, and stresses that Al-Quds Al-Sharif and Al-Aqsa Mosque are still under occupation, and Arabs and Muslims should stand with them in support of their legitimate rights and the establishment of their independent state with its capital Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and the restoration of all occupied lands to Syria and Lebanon.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jan 29, 2020 Wed, Jan 29, 2020