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Iraqi Army, Militia Attempt to Retake Tikrit From ISIS Video of Iraqi Army, Militia Attempt to Retake Tikrit From ISIS	ISIS Must Be Stopped for 'Our Own Sake,' Says Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Speaking from Baghdad in an exclusive interview with ABC's "This Week", Prime Minister al-Abadi said the government is eager to liberate ISIS-controlled areas as soon as possible.	ABC NewsSun, Mar 8, 2015	Sun, Mar 8, 2015
	Japan donates $90m for Iraqi refugees ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Japan has given an estimated $90 million to a United Nation's campaign to help displaced Iraqis, becoming the program's main contributor, the UN said on Friday. The program, called UN-Habitat, promotes socially and environmentally secure places for displaced people in crisis. “It is to enhance self-reliance and improve their living conditions through the provision of prefabricated durable shelters and basic services in Baghdad, Duhok and Karbala province,” the UN-Habitat announced in a statement.	RudawSat, May 30, 2015	Tue, Jun 2, 2015
	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
	Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jun 11, 2020	Thu, Jun 11, 2020
	Joint Statement of Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Republic of Iraq, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Arab Republic of Egypt A tripartite meeting was held in Baghdad on 4 August 2019 and included Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim , the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Sameh Shukri, and the Foreign Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi to develop cooperation among the three countries in different fields in implementation of the decisions of the Tripartite Summit held in Cairo on 24 March 2019 between the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Abdel Fattah Al-... Read more...	Mon, Aug 5, 2019	Tue, Aug 6, 2019
	Joint Statement of the Meeting of His Excellency Prime Minister of Republic of Iraq Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and His Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia an Based on the strong rooted and historical brotherly ties that unite the Republic of Iraq and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and their brotherly peoples, and to strengthen the distinguished relations between them, a video conference meeting was held between Mr.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Nov 11, 2020	Wed, Nov 11, 2020
	Joint Statement of the Official Talks between the Iraqi and Jordanian Delegations presided by His Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Adil Abd Al-Mahdi and Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Omar Razzaz Based on the brotherly and historical relations established between the Republic of Iraq and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to strengthening the bonds of joint cooperation between the two fraternal countries, a meeting held in Baghdad on Saturday chaired by His Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Adil Abd Al-Mahdi, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Omar Razzaz and his accompanying large ministerial delegation in the presence of ambassadors of the two countries.	Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSat, Dec 29, 2018	Sat, Dec 29, 2018
	Joint Statement on the Iraq-U.S. Higher Coordinating Committee The following statement was released by the governments of the Republic of Iraq and the governments of the United States of America Begin Text: The delegation of the Republic of Iraq, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and the delegation of the United States, led by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, co-chaired a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC), in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq (SFA). The delegations... Read more...	Wed, Feb 15, 2023	Wed, Feb 15, 2023
	Jordan, Iraq, Egypt join hands on natural gas, oil The government expects an oil pipeline from Iraq to deliver 1 million barrels of oil to the Jordanian coastal city of Aqaba by 2018.	UPI - United Press InternationalFri, Mar 7, 2014	Mon, Mar 10, 2014
	JPMorgan Deepens Iraq Business After Citi, Standard Chartered JPMorgan signed a one-year agreement to help the Trade Bank of Iraq finance imports of goods and services as Iraq continues to strengthen its economy.	BloombergSun, Jul 7, 2013	Mon, Jul 8, 2013
	Karbala installs water monitoring stations The stations are part of a national strategic project and will serve as important "early warning signals" for environmental and health hazards.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, May 22, 2014	Wed, May 28, 2014
	Kuwait Airways Resumes Service to Iraq Kuwait's national airline resumed flights to Iraq in the latest sign of improved ties between the neighboring countries.	ReutersThu, Nov 21, 2013	Thu, Nov 21, 2013
	LA Consulate General hosts 2015 Mobile Consulate The Embassy of Iraq and LA Consulate General will host a 2015 Mobile Consulate in the following states: California, Arizona, Texas, Washington.		Wed, Dec 24, 2014
	Launching the “Study in Iraq” program To strengthen friendly and peaceful relations between Iraq and the people of other countries through cultural exchange, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington is pleased to announce the launch of the “Study in Iraq” Program by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, starting March 15, 2023. ...	Mon, Apr 17, 2023	Mon, Apr 17, 2023
	Lukman Faily: Iraq seeks strong, enduring partnership with United States Ambassador Faily illustrates in an opinion piece in the San Jose Mercury News why Iraq yearns for a stronger partnership with the U.S., discusses the gratitude for all that America has done to help free Iraq from terrorism and tyranny, and reiterates that the U.S. has a no more committed Middle East partner than Iraq.	San Jose Mercury NewsTue, Sep 3, 2013	Tue, Sep 3, 2013
	Maritime traffic remains normal at Iraqi ports Recent arrivals have included food shipments for Iraqi citizens, with more shipments expected from world suppliers.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, Jul 8, 2014	Wed, Jul 16, 2014
	Marking 99th Anniversary of Establishment of Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs On this prominent celebratory day, we recall the 99th anniversary of the establishment of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We remember with pride and appreciation the pivotal role this ministry has played in shaping and guiding the course of Iraqi diplomacy. …	Fri, Nov 24, 2023	Fri, Nov 24, 2023
	Marsh flooding brings new life to Iraq's 'Garden of Eden' The lush marshes of Iraq are regarded by some as the original Garden of Eden, but they were drained and decimated by Saddam Hussein. Now a major restoration programme has seen people and wildlife return to one of the world's most famous wetlands.	BBC News MagazineSat, Jun 1, 2013	Wed, Jun 5, 2013
	Meet the USGS expert Iraqi climate envoy Dr. Ali Al-Lami, met on 2/14/2023, with the Iraqi-American expert, Dr. Saud Amer of the US Geological Survey (USGS) who specializes in remote sensing techniques for water resources in the Office of International Programs of the US Department of the Interior ...	Wed, Feb 15, 2023	Wed, Feb 15, 2023
	Meeting of the Iraq envoy for climate with the Deputy US presidential envoy for climate The envoy of the Republic of Iraq for the climate Dr. Ali Al-Lami met with Mr. Rick Duke, Assistant to the US Presidential Envoy for Climate Affairs, on 9/2/2023. During this meeting. Dr. Ali Al-Lami, displayed the environmental reality in Iraq and the effects of climate changes on the country, gave a detailed explanation of the challenges that Iraq suffers in this field ...	Sun, Feb 12, 2023	Sun, Feb 12, 2023