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His excellency PM Dr.Haider Al-Abadi Inaugurates energy agreement between ABB And Iraqi Ministry of electricity

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister, Dr Haider Al-Abadi, an electricity agreement was signed between the Government of Iraq and the Swedish company ABB for the implementation of energy transmission for the benefit of the Ministry of Electricity in the amount of $500m

the Iraqi government side the Minister of Electricity Mr. Qassim Mohammed Fahdawi and acting Minister of Finance , Dr. Abdul Razzaq al-Issa signed by the contract while the Swedish company , Mr. Frank Duggan Chairman of the Executive Committee of ABB Group singed
The contact

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeMon, Feb 27, 2017 Mon, Feb 27, 2017

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi and His Majesty the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II hold a joint meeting and a round of joint talks

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi received His Majesty the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II, who arrived in Baghdad on an official visit.

His Excellency Prime Minister and the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan held a joint meeting in which they address the bilateral issues between the two countries, the regional situation, the importance of uniting the rhetoric especially to stop the deterioration, escalation witnessed by the countries of the region, to protect the Palestinian cause and defend Al-Quds, Followed by a joint meeting attended by... Read more...

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeMon, Jan 14, 2019 Mon, Jan 14, 2019

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi reaches Kuwait

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi reached Kuwait this noon, His Excellency received at Kuwait Airport by The State of Kuwait Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the official reception was made for His Excellency and Iraqi and Kuwaiti national anthems were played.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, May 22, 2019 Wed, May 22, 2019

His Excellency Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi congratulates the Iraqi Army on the 97th anniversary of its establishment

We proud to remember of the 79th anniversary of our mighty Iraqi army establishment, which, in all its formations and ranks, has written the most glorious national epic of the country and its people.
Today, we celebrate together this blessed and immortal occasion, which represents the Army Day and the Victory Day, and we extend our congratulations to our Iraqi people and their heroic army, which restored the country's prestige and preserved the land of its country. It offered dear sacrifices in the most difficult stage of our beloved country. It was a rightful fortress to protect... Read more...

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSat, Jan 6, 2018 Mon, Jan 8, 2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Congratulates Christians for the occasion of Easter

April -12– 2020

I offer the most sincere the best congratulations and blessing to our Nation Christian's People brothers and Sisters on the occasion of Easter, in time they stand on those days in Stand of unity, solidarity, and Symbiosis as in all circumstances with their brothers in the Homeland

My sincere congratulations for Iraq and World Christians, happy Year and Our Blessed honorable People in thousand good

Adil Abd AL-Mahdi
Prime Minister
April-12 -2020

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSun, Apr 12, 2020 Wed, Apr 15, 2020

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider AL-Abadi meets German Federal Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider AL-Abadi has met German Federal Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The German Federal defense minister has confirmed her country's support for the unity and stability of Iraq, its continued training of Iraqi forces and exerting efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries in various fields.
They have discussed the situation in the region and the importance of its stability.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Jan 24, 2018 Wed, Jan 24, 2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi statement in commemoration of Ashura

Sept-30-2017

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
And We wanted to confer favor upon those who were oppressed in the land and make them leaders and make them inheritors,,,, And establish them in the land and show Pharaoh and [his minister] Haman and their soldiers through them that which they had feared

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSat, Sep 30, 2017 Sat, Sep 30, 2017

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

HIV Test exemption for Visa applicants to Iraq

No HIV test requirement for all foreigners visiting Iraq for two years as of February 2015.

Wed, Mar 25, 2015

Hoshyar Zebari: Iraq and the United States face a common enemy in the Islamic State

"We face a common enemy. We must wage a common struggle. And we must win a common victory for the sake of people everywhere and generations yet unborn."

The Washington PostFri, Aug 22, 2014 Fri, Aug 22, 2014

Housing fund helps Iraqis build their own homes

The Iraqi Ministry of Reconstruction and Housing has granted loans to around 41,000 Iraqis over the past two years to help them build new homes.

Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Dec 4, 2013 Tue, Dec 10, 2013

Houston City Council unanimously approves Sister City Agreement between Houston, Texas and Basrah, Iraq

The Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs’ program promotes people-to-people diplomacy and encourages citizens to develop mutual trust and understanding through commercial, cultural, educational, and humanitarian exchanges.

Thu, Apr 9, 2015

How to Foster Peace After ISIS in Iraq

When Iraqi tribal leaders were forced to flee the city of Hawija in northern Iraq as the Islamic State seized the area in 2014, they weren’t much concerned with advancing the rule of law. But last year, as ISIS’s grip weakened and the possibility of returning to Hawija grew nearer, the leaders faced the prospect of an aftermath stained by revenge killings of collaborators and demand for “blood money” in compensation. Such tribal justice could set off new rounds of violence and instability.

United States Institute of PeaceFri, Feb 10, 2017 Fri, Feb 10, 2017

Hundreds of expatriate doctors return to Iraq

Iraq’s Ministry of Health recently announced 2,500 expatriate doctors have returned home as part of a programme to bring Iraqi professionals back to the county.

Al-ShorfaThu, Jan 30, 2014 Wed, Feb 5, 2014

IHEC announces plans to open polling centers abroad

The Independent High Electoral Commission announced the possibility of opening polling centers in 13 countries including the United States, allowing Iraqi citizens abroad the opportunity to cast their votes in the 2014 parliamentary elections.

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

IHEC Announces Polling Stations in the United States

The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission has announced the polling stations in the United States to serve Iraqi voters in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Wed, Apr 9, 2014

IHEC CEO reports an increase in voters who take over their e-cards

More than 1.2 million electronic voter e-cards have been distributed ahead of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections in April, 2014.

Independent High Electoral Commission of IraqWed, Feb 19, 2014 Tue, Feb 25, 2014

IHEC runs registration and voting process for voters abroad

IHEC will run registration and the voting process for voters living abroad to coincide with the parliamentary elections inside Iraq in April.

Sat, Jan 18, 2014

Important announcement

Dear Visitors
The Consular section of Embassy of the Republic of Iraq will be moving to the new address as below starting 6th of June 2023.

Address:
3421 Massachusetts Avenue NW D.C.
20007

Tue, May 23, 2023 Tue, May 23, 2023

In Presence of the President and Prime Minister of The Holy See Foreign Minister Participates in Christmas Mass

The President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Barham Salih, Iraq’s First Lady, Prime Minister of Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Alhakim participated in the Christmas Mass held in Baghdad .The Foreign Ministry invited the heads of diplomatic missions and accredited international organizations in Baghdad.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Dec 25, 2018 Tue, Dec 25, 2018