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Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Cultural Series

The Embassy's Cultural Series or program represents a series of cultural evenings held by the Embassy and conducted by the Embassy's desk for Cultural Affairs on monthly or bimonthly basis at the Embassy consular Section (1801 P Street, NW, Washington DC 20036). The Series revolves around topics and events whose aim is to shed more light on the world various cultures & heritage and to consolidate and contribute to a cultural integration between Iraq: Mesopotamia; the cradle of civilization and the other world cultures and civilizations... Read more...

Tue, Sep 11, 2018

Insulting Religions is Hatred Behavior against Religions and Multiculturalism

Insulting the Holy Qur’an and the feelings of Muslims is nothing but an offense to all religions. The freedom of expression is not in any way a justification for such acts that justify insulting religions and their symbols. What was committed in terms of insulting the Holy Qur’an in Sweden is a condemned, racial, religious hatred and unjustified act according to all customs and laws. ...

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

Ambassador Faily Runs as Distinguished Guest at Iraqi Children Foundation "IN THEIR SHOES" 5K Run

Participants ran to benefit desperately poor Iraqi orphans and street children after years of war.

Mon, May 5, 2014

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)/ Testing and Fixing Tools for SIMATIC Net Profibus PCF Fiber Optic/ 384/2017/E

Tue, May 30, 2017

U.N. Security Council eases sanctions on Iraq over 1990 invasion of Kuwait

The U.N. Council’s decision reflects a new beginning for Iraq and Kuwait and serves as an example to other nations seeking to settle disputes peacefully.

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Amb. Al Khirullah Receives Dr. Paul Salem

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah welcomed Dr. Paul Salem, President and CEO of the Middle East Institute in Washington DC at the embassy on August 28 where they discussed the Institute's deep history and prominent role in Middle Eastern studies. They expressed their desire for continued and future cooperation along with the embassy's participation in various programs and activities hosted by the Institute. ...

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

Investing in Iraq: Reconstruction and the Role of the Energy Sector

Investing in Iraq: Reconstruction and the Role of the Energy Sector

Opening remarks by:

Frederick Kempe
President and Chief Executive Officer
Atlantic Council

A conversation with:

His Excellency Dr. Fareed Yasseen
Iraqi Ambassador to the United States

Majid Jafar
Chief Executive Officer
Crescent Petroleum

Ben Van Heuvelen
Editor in Chief
Iraq Oil Report

Moderated by:

Ellen Scholl
Deputy Director, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

Wed, Apr 18, 2018 Wed, Apr 18, 2018

Foreign Ministry Pays Condolence to Indonesia for Plane Crash

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the crash of the Indonesian passenger plane which crashed today off the coast of Java, and claimed the lives of 189 people.

Tue, Oct 30, 2018 Tue, Oct 30, 2018

Ambassador Faily's Arabic Twitter Q&A

The Ambassador answered questions about Iraq's domestic security situation, US-Iraq relations, educational opportunities for young Iraqis and the global fight against ISIS.

Fri, Feb 6, 2015

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-Engineering Programs 405-2017

General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil/ South Refineries Company)-Engineering Programs

Tue, Nov 7, 2017

DPM FM Meets with Staff of Iraqi Embassy in Washington DC

DPM FM Dr. Fuad Hussein met with the Embassy’s staff in Washington DC this morning and listened to their interventions & suggestions to develop their work as well as the difficulties they face, which requires his support ...

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Tue, Feb 14, 2023

Embassy of Iraq mourns death of Iraq F-16 pilot

June 26, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq deeply mourns the death of the Iraqi F-16 pilot Rasid Hasan, after his plane crashed during a training mission at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.

Brigadier General Hasan's dedication to serving his country will continue to be honored and remembered among our nation.

May Allah rest his soul in peace and give his family and loved ones strength and comfort during this difficult time.

العربية.

Fri, Jun 26, 2015

Tender 745 (Ministry of Electricity)-(General Directorate of Electrical Energy)

Tue, May 8, 2018

Iraqi Gov. Declares New Cities Project

The Iraqi Government is intended to declare that the new cities project will be implemented by developers and investment corporates. These cities will create thousands of jobs opportunities and employ more than (48) careers & specialties. ...

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

Statement: Foreign Ministry Rejects Bombing that Targeted Koya Sengaq In Erbil

The Foreign Ministry affirms Iraq's keenness on the security of its neighbors and its refusal to use its territory to threaten the security of those countries. It rejects the violation of Iraqi sovereignty by bombing any target within Iraqi territory without prior coordination with the Iraqi authorities to spare civilians the effects of such operations.

Mon, Sep 10, 2018 Mon, Sep 10, 2018

Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks to Remember Victims of Halabja

The Kurdistan Regional Government with Rep. Blackburn and Rep. Van Hollen, hosted an event in Washington, DC to commemorate the Anfal campaign.

Wed, Mar 26, 2014

Arlington Cemetery Visit, Ambassador Faily

Ambassador Faily honored Americans and Iraqis who have paid the ultimate sacrifices to their countries during a visit to the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.

Sun, Jul 14, 2013

نعي

بمزيد من مشاعر الحزن والأسى تنعي سفارة جمهورية العراق في واشنطن وفاة واحدة من الهامات القضائية في العراق والعالم العربي القاضية وعضو الجمعية الوطنية زكية اسماعيل حقي الناشطة في مجال حقوق الانسان واول امراة تسنمت منصب القضاء في العراق والدول العربية عن عمر ناهز الـ٨٢ عاماً، في ولاية فرجينيا.
نعزي ذويها ومحبيها بمصاب رحيلها، سائلين الله تعالى لها الرحمة والمغفرة وان يسكنها فسيح جناته وان يلهم ذويها ومحبيها الصبر والسلوان.
Mon, Aug 23, 2021

Iraqi Gov. Issues Iraq Development Fund Regulation No. 3 / 2023

The Iraqi Government issued Iraq Development Fund Regulation No. 3 / 2023; it aims at improving investment environment in Iraq to be attractive so as to develop non-oil economic resources in Iraq; launch sustainable economic & social development, and find solutions to economic, social & environmental crises by relying on modern technology; attracting capital; employing private sector's funds in strategic, environmental & service projects, as well as developing human resources with skills suitable for the labor market & entrepreneurship. ...

Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sat, Sep 9, 2023

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Stresses Importance of Iraqi-Russian Coordination within (OPEC +)

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with Russian Energy Minister Mr. Nikolai Shulginov to discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy fields (oil, gas, and electricity).

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 Sat, Nov 28, 2020