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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

Press Statement / Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the bombing of the Headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces brigade by the US forces, which we view as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Iraq, and a condemned act, which is rejected by all customs and laws that govern relations between states.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Dec 30, 2019 Tue, Jan 7, 2020

Speech of Iraq delivered by Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari Foreign Minister of Iraq in 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in new York

Full text of the speech of Iraq delivered by Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari Foreign Minster of Iraq in session of the United nations general Assembly in new York

In the name of God

(but as for that which benefits the people, it remains on the earth ) [alRaad 17]

Mrs. Maria Fernanda Espinosa President of the UN general Assembly73rd session ..

HE Antonio Guterres UN Secretary-General .. Majesty, and Excellecies

Mercy and blessings of God be upon you

At the start it is my pleasure to congratulate you for your assumption of presidency of the current... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Sep 30, 2018 Sun, Sep 30, 2018

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Takes Office

A ceremony was held at the Foreign Ministry to hand over the position of the Foreign Minister to Mr. Fouad Hussein in the presence of former Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim, the Ministry’s Undersecretaries and Heads of Departments.
Minister Fuad Hussein assured that the Ministry will move towards promoting balanced relations based on achieving the interests of Iraq, achieving the aspirations of Iraqi people, and implementing foreign policy issues within the governmental program.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Jun 7, 2020 Mon, Jun 8, 2020

Foreign Minister Meets his Syrian Counterpart Mr. Walid Al-Moallem

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Syrian Foreign Minister Mr. Walid Al-Moallem on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.
Minister Alhakim affirmed the depth of Iraqi-Syrian relations, and Iraq’s adherence to elevating them to broader prospects that serve the interests of the two brotherly peoples, noting the convergence of views on the need to adopt political solutions to resolve crises and not to interfere in the affairs of other countries.

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

Foreign Minister Meets with UNAMI Head of Mission

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq to discuss the political developments taking place in the Iraqi arena and the UN efforts in support of Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 20, 2019 Thu, Feb 21, 2019

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

Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim on the European Union-Iraq relations and regional cooperation

Iraq and EU strongly affirm their shared commitment to peace and stability in the wider Middle East and call for the de-escalation of the current tensions in the region, reminding that the risks and the consequences may affect Iraq, the region and beyond. The EU and Iraq share a common vision for the region and wish to proactively support actions and initiatives to promote dialogue instead of confrontation, aiming to build a cooperative framework based on shared interests. Cooperation is the strongest foundation of a long-term regional security, stability and sustainable development. The... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jul 17, 2019 Sun, Jul 14, 2019

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

FM receives the ambassador of USA in Baghdad

FM Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari received the ambassador of USA in Baghdad Mr. Doghlas Siliman at the ministry's headquarter in Baghdad on Sunday 10 September 2017.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 11, 2017 Mon, Sep 11, 2017

Foreign Minister Meets with Foreign Relations Committee of the Dutch Parliament

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the Foreign Relations Committee of the Dutch Parliament.

Minister Alhakim discussed the latest developments in Iraq and the measures taken by the Iraqi government to meet the demands of the youth and maintain security, calling on the Dutch side to open new prospects for cooperation in order to promote the Iraqi economy and provide job opportunities through stimulating investment in the productive sectors, especially agriculture, industry and reconstruction of liberated areas

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Oct 29, 2019 Tue, Oct 29, 2019

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Strongly Condemns the Criminal Attack that Targeted Innocent Worshippers in Saint Mark's Cathedral, Cairo.

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the criminal terrorist attack that targeted innocent worshippers in Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Abbassia District, Cairo. On behalf of the Iraqi Government and people

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Dec 13, 2016 Tue, Dec 13, 2016

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

Foreign Minister Holds Telephone Conversation with Saudi Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Farhan. During the conversation they discussed ways to strengthen relations between Baghdad and Riyadh to meet the aspirations of both countries

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Nov 19, 2019 Wed, Nov 20, 2019

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Strongly Condemns the Terrorist Attack Targeted St George Church in Tanta, Egypt

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the terrorist attack that targeted St George church in Tanta, Egypt. The ministry shares the pain and sorrow of the Egyptian Government and its people in this heinous crime and extends its deepest condolences to the families of martyrs, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Apr 10, 2017 Mon, Apr 10, 2017

Foreign Minister Meets Head of the Investigation Team for Crimes of Da’esh

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met in Washington with Mr. Karim Khan, head of the investigation team on crimes of Da’esh in Iraq.

The meeting discussed the role of the UN investigation team in collecting and storing evidence that criminalizes Da’esh terrorist gangs and keeping them in Iraq to ensure the rights of Iraqi victims of different faiths, ethnicities and sects in the liberated areas and the Iraqi martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their land and people.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Feb 10, 2019 Sun, Feb 10, 2019

Iraqi Foreign Minister from Doha Calls Upon Neighboring Countries to Hold Dialogue in Baghdad to Solve All Issues of Concern to the Region

Foreign Minister. H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein met on 14 June 2021 with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Sameh Shoukry, on the sidelines of his visit to Doha to participate in the consultative meeting of Arab foreign ministers hosted by the State of Qatar.
They discussed ways to advance bilateral relations, and mutual interest in developing them in all fields.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jun 16, 2021 Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Jordanian Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Al-hakim received on Thursday 25/10/2018 a telephone call from Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Mr. Safadi congratulated the minister on the occasion of assuming the duties of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, expressing his hope for further efforts to consolidate the ties of friendship and brotherhood and to strengthen the cooperation relations between the two countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Oct 25, 2018 Fri, Oct 26, 2018

Foreign Minister Calls his Chinese Counterpart and Expresses his Appreciation for Beijing’s Support to Iraq

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim stated that Iraq is keen to hold the best relations with China, and to raise prospects for cooperation to meet the aspirations of the two friendly peoples.
This came in a phone call made by Minister Alhakim with Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Wang Yi.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Mar 11, 2020 Wed, Mar 11, 2020

The Foreign Minister Receives Telephone Call from the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Mr. Andrew Morrison. The two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, the situation in Iraq, and the government’s measures to meet the demands of the demonstrators through the reforms launched by the government.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Nov 6, 2019 Thu, Nov 7, 2019