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Prime Minister Maliki to the United States: Have Patience With Us

In a New York Times op-ed, Prime Minister Maliki says Iraq seeks more training, education, practice — and patience; and his country wants to walk the road to security, democracy and prosperity with the United States.

The New York TimesTue, Oct 29, 2013 Tue, Oct 29, 2013

During Ramadan, Dates Are a Unifying Staple

During Ramadan, Muslim communities of the world are unified by one food: the date, a symbol of hospitality, rest and peace.

The New York TimesTue, Jun 16, 2015 Tue, Jun 23, 2015

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi arrives in the Chinese city of Hebei to participate in the World Conference on Industrialization

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi, presiding over a large delegation arrived Thursday morning in the city of Hebei in the People's Republic of China of a large delegation, to participate in the World Conference on Industrialization and to give a speech at the conference, attended by many officials from different countries of the World and major Chinese companies' CEO.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Sep 15, 2019 Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Press Statement / Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Ministry supports the statement issued by the Office of the former Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari that there are no recommendations to exclude a number of ministry employees who are included in the law of Accountability and Justice.

The Ministry affirms that its recent actions in this regard come in the context of the procedures that the National Commission for Accountability and justice is conducting towards a number of Ministry employees according to the laws and procedures in force.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 8, 2019 Tue, Jan 8, 2019

MOFA Welcomes Supportive Statement of the Security Council Concerning Efforts of the Iraqi Government to Regain Mosul

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction and welcomes the statement issued by the closed meeting of the Security Council on 2016 November, 2, to discuss efforts of the Iraqi government to regain Mosul and the humanitarian situations in it.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Nov 7, 2016 Mon, Nov 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf:

Foreign Minister Mr. Fouad Hussein met with the United States Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. Matthew Tueller.
At the beginning of the meeting, the American Ambassador expressed his congratulations the Minister on the assumption of his position as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq.

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

Foreign Minister Meets with UN Secretary-General’s Advisor on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict Ms. Pramila Patten

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The meeting reviewed the efforts exerted by international organizations in supporting Iraq in various fields.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Sep 28, 2019 Mon, Sep 30, 2019

Congratulations

On the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr, I extend my congratulations to the dear people of Iraq and would be honored to wish them blessed days to come carrying better opportunities for achieving more tolerance, love and brotherhood.

Fuad Hussein
Minister of Foreign Affairs
13 May 2021

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, May 13, 2021 Thu, May 13, 2021

Foreign Minister Phones his Jordanian Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim phoned Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi, the Foreign Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jan 30, 2020 Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets his Dutch Counterpart Stef Blok

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Stef Blok on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh in Washington.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 7, 2019 Thu, Feb 7, 2019

Foreign minister receives the special envoy of the American president Donald Trump, and the international coalition to fight Da'esh.

Foreign minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari received the special envoy of the American president Donald Trumb and the international coalition to fight Da'esh Mr. Pret Makfork, and the accompanying delegation at his office in Baghdad.

During the meeting, they reviewed the security, political developments and the great victories achieved by Iraqis in their war against Da'esh terroristic gangs, and the international efforts to support the security and settlement of the region.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Apr 24, 2017 Mon, Apr 24, 2017

Minister of Foreign Affairs delivers Iraq’s speech at joint ministerial meeting of Cooperation Council for Arab States of Gulf

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein delivered on Thursday 16/9/2021 Iraq’s speech at the joint ministerial meeting of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

In his speech, the Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf, Mr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, for his care and great interest in the success of the strategic dialogue between the Republic of Iraq and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. He noted that these meetings established a new stage to build bridges of trust and find... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Sep 16, 2021 Fri, Sep 17, 2021

FM praises the contributions of the countries participating in the conference to reconstruct Iraq in Kuwait

Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari praised the contributions of the participating countries to the Iraq Reconstruction Conference held in Kuwait on 12-14 February 2018, praising the distinguished role of the State of Kuwait in organizing this conference.

The minister said in a speech during the conference: "The cost required for the losses of Iraq is very large, but if we cannot cover the full needs, we should not ignore the assistance they provide, whatever it is." He added: "What relieves us this pain is your real participation, And you have been rewarded with your kindness,... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 14, 2018 Wed, Feb 14, 2018

Foreign Minister : We Have Strong and Genuine Brotherly Ties with Kuwait

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim praised the bilateral relations between Baghdad and Kuwait, expressing his appreciation for the positions of Kuwait in support of Iraq, the latest of which was presented by the Emir of the State of Kuwait to Iraq by donating $ 10 million to support efforts to combat Coronavirus
This came in a telephone call received by Minister Alhakim from his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Muhammad Al-Sabah, who will deliver the sum to the World Health Organization in Geneva to purchase emergency equipment and medical supplies for Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Mar 17, 2020 Tue, Mar 17, 2020

MOFA issues a statement concerning the terroristic attack on the Iraqi embassy in Kabul

" Iraqi embassy to Kabul exposed to a criminal attack by the defeated Da'esh gangs, they made an explosion at the embassy's
entrance and entered the embassy, MOFA formed a crisis cell urgently and contacted the Afghani governmental bodies and other friendly states to coordinate the rescue process of the embassy's staff, the diplomatic staff strived to fight the terroristic attackers by using light weapons for more than one and half an hour,

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Aug 1, 2017 Mon, Jul 31, 2017

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Secretary General of League of Arab States

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from the League of Arab States Secretary-General Mr.Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and discussed the latest developments in the region.

The two sides also discussed ways of cooperation between Iraq and the Arab League, as well as means of communication to serve Arab issues.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Nov 20, 2019 Wed, Nov 20, 2019

The Foreign Minister Accompanies President on his Visit to The Vatican

The President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Barham Salih and Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim visited the Vatican and met with Pope Francis.

An official ceremony was held to receive the President and the accompanying delegation and the Iraqi flag was raised on the Vatican to welcome the President.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Nov 24, 2018 Thu, Nov 29, 2018

Foreign Minister and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sign Joint Minutes

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim Head of the Iraqi side and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Yury Borisov Head of the Russian side, signed the joint meeting minutes of the eighth session of the joint Iraqi-Russian committee.

They agreed to develop and enhance mutual cooperation in various productive and service sectors, as well as taking all measures to remove obstacles that face trade and investment between the two countries, and identify the mechanism by which bilateral cooperation is activated.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Apr 25, 2019 Fri, Apr 26, 2019

Statement

Statement:

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, May 5, 2018 Sat, May 5, 2018

Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr.Ahmed Al-Sahaf

The Foreign Ministry through the efforts of our embassies deployed throughout the countries of the world, and with high efforts of the Crisis Cell and the Protocol Department at the Ministry since the start of the ban and closure procedures, and the suspension of flights have worked hard to transport Iraqis stranded in more than (22) countries, returned about (16041) citizens, by (81) air flights , (3) land trips in coordination with the Iraqi Airways , the Civil Aviation Authority, and the concerned authorities in the workplaces of our diplomatic and consular missions.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, May 9, 2020 Mon, May 11, 2020