News & Announcements

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Opening House

Passport Day Embassy Iraq in Washington, DC

As a part of the Around the World Embassy Tour D.C. on May 6, 2023, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington opened its doors to the public and received over 8,281 visitors. The guests were welcomed with Iraqi music, art, and various traditional foods as they were presented with Iraq's heritage and culture to indulge in and enjoy.

Mon, May 8, 2023 Mon, May 8, 2023

Memorandums of understanding signing ceremony held in Washington D.C., attended by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, showcasing a strong collaboration across multiple sectors

Government Memorandums of Understanding: 1. Ministry of Electricity and General Electric (GE): Memorandum of understanding to develop the energy sector. 2. Ministry of Oil and Honeywell: Partnership agreement to develop strategic plans for oil fields and associated gas. 3. Ministry of Oil and General Electric: Agreement to enhance oil field and associated gas development. 4. Iraq Development Fund and MACK: Memorandum for the manufacture of specialized vehicles.

Fri, May 3, 2024 Fri, May 3, 2024

The Affiliation of Iraq to the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration

Dr. Sami Al- Araji, NIC Chairman signed on the 13th of Feb.17 the affiliation of Iraq to the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration (for the year 2014) at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Iraq is the second Arab country that affiliates to the convention preceded by 18 international members.

Wed, Feb 22, 2017 Wed, Feb 22, 2017

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Tue, Nov 7, 2017

Embassy of Iraq hosts event to honor AUIS Chairman

The event for Dr. Barham Salih, Founder and Chairman of the American University of Iraq, Sulaimaniyah highlighted achievements of the university and its students.

Fri, Dec 13, 2013

The Embassy Underscores Government’s Attention to Iraqi Community

The embassy hosted a dinner invitation on Tuesday, July 11, for a large group of the Iraqi community: doctors, businessmen, researchers, media professionals, artists, and from other various sectors. The new ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah introduced the community to the priorities of the Iraqi government, and the embassy's work plan to develop relations with the American side and take care of community’s related affairs. ...

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023

Switzerland nominates Iraqi Odyssey for the Oscars

Tracing the emigrations of his family over more than half a century, this riveting 3D documentary epic from acclaimed expatriate Iraqi filmmaker Samir pays moving homage to the frustrated democratic dreams of a people successively plagued by the horrors of dictatorship, war, and foreign occupation.

Tue, Nov 10, 2015

‏Al-Halboosi meets the US Secretary of State

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi met the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

‏At the beginning of the meeting, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomed the Parliament Speaker and expressed his pleasure to meet him and to the development of relations and communication between Washington and Baghdad.

Thu, Mar 28, 2019 Thu, Mar 28, 2019

President Mourns Loss of Life at Imam Hussein Shrine, Demands Investigations

President Salih expressed his deep condolences and sympathy to the families of those lost and injured during a stampede in Karbala today.
His Excellency called on all Iraqis to care for the families of those affected by this tragic incident.
During a phone call with Nassif Al-Khattabi, the Governor of Karbala, the President noted his deep appreciation for the efforts being made by the local government’s various departments to ensure those injured could be helped and assisted as quickly as possible. He was also moved by reports of individual citizens immediately working to... Read more...

Tue, Sep 10, 2019 Wed, Sep 11, 2019

Amb. Al khirullah Receives Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Ambassador Nazar Al khirullah welcomed Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha at the Embassy on August 22 to congratulate the pediatrician, professor and author on her heroism in uncovering the Flint water crisis and on her book named by the New York Times as one of the 100 most notable books of the year.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023 Sun, Sep 10, 2023

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi: The people of Nineveh stand today and unite to rebuild their province, foiling plans to tear up their society

March -14-2018

Wed, Mar 14, 2018 Fri, Mar 16, 2018

Iraqi Airways Company Declares its Need to General Sales Agency

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Thu, Feb 2, 2017

U.N. Security Council Votes to Remove Iraq from Chapter VII Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to remove Iraq from Chapter VII of the UN Charter, moving the country a step closer to ending UN sanctions imposed over two decades ago.

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

THE PRESIDENT MOURNS THE IRAQI ARCHEOLOGIST LAMIA AL-GILANI

President Barham Salih on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, mourned the Iraqi Archeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, who passed away at the age of 80, in Amman.
His Excellency lauded the prestigious status of the deceased and her distinguished efforts in the field of archeology.
The following is the full text:
"We have received with deep pain and grief the news about the death of archaeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, one of the first Iraqi women, who excavated the rich archaeological heritage of the country, and she was an expert in Sumerian seals.

Tue, Jan 22, 2019 Tue, Jan 29, 2019

We welcome Al-Azhar Al-Sharif stance calling for preserving Iraq unity and rejecting separation demands

October -2- 2017

Mon, Oct 2, 2017 Mon, Oct 2, 2017

Announcement

The Iraqi Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense call Upon all Iraqi Citizens or anyone who can provide information to the following bodies:
1) The Headquarters of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad.

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

Ambassador Faily Statement on Cabinet Approval of Draft Laws Creating National Guard and Amending Debaathification

Ambassador Lukman Faily issued a statement on the Iraqi Cabinet’s approval of draft laws establishing a National Guard and amending Iraq’s Accountability and Justice law, otherwise known as de-Baathification.

Tue, Feb 3, 2015

His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs receives the US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and labor

His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Fuad Hussein, received today 15/2/2023, the acting assistance of the US Secretary of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, and the Coordinator of Global Democratic Renewal, Erin Barclay, and her accompanying delegation ...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Wed, Feb 15, 2023

Joint Statement on the Iraq-U.S. Higher Coordinating Committee

The delegation of the Republic of Iraq, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Mohammed Tamim, and the delegation of the United States Government, led by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, co-chaired a meeting of the Higher Coordinating Committee on April 15, in accordance with the 2008 Iraq-U.S. Strategic Framework Agreement. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of the bilateral partnership and Iraq’s critical role in regional security and prosperity. The delegations expressed the desire to expand the depth and breadth of the relationship between our two countries,... Read more...

Thu, May 2, 2024 Thu, May 2, 2024

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT/MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND MINERALS ALFURAT STATE COMPANY FOR CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES AND PESTICIDES/ TENDER NO. 1/T/FURP/1/2017

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT/MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND MINERALS ALFURAT STATE COMPANY FOR CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES AND PESTICIDES/ TENDER NO. 1/T/FURP/1/2017

Fri, Sep 8, 2017