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MOFA issues a statement concerning the terroristic attack on the Iraqi embassy in Kabul

" Iraqi embassy to Kabul exposed to a criminal attack by the defeated Da'esh gangs, they made an explosion at the embassy's
entrance and entered the embassy, MOFA formed a crisis cell urgently and contacted the Afghani governmental bodies and other friendly states to coordinate the rescue process of the embassy's staff, the diplomatic staff strived to fight the terroristic attackers by using light weapons for more than one and half an hour,

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Aug 1, 2017 Mon, Jul 31, 2017

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Condemns the two Terrorists Attacks in Istanbul

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns and denounces the two terrorist attacks that targeted Besiktas city, in central Istanbul. The Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the Turkish Government, its people, and families of the victims. It also reiterates the need for countering terrorism through a regional consolidated strategy, and eradicating terrorism's sources of finance and its supporters."

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

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Strongly Condemns the Coward Attack in Arish

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the coward, terrorist attack in Arish, northern Sinai. The ministry expresses the most heartfelt sympathies and condolences, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 10, 2017 Tue, Jan 10, 2017

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Strongly Condemns the Coward Attack in Arish

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the coward, terrorist attack in Arish, northern Sinai. The ministry expresses the most heartfelt sympathies and condolences, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 10, 2017 Tue, Jan 10, 2017

MOFA Spokesperson: MOFA Strongly Condemns the Coward Attack in Arish

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the coward, terrorist attack in Arish, northern Sinai. The ministry expresses the most heartfelt sympathies and condolences, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 10, 2017 Tue, Jan 10, 2017

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

MOFA strongly condemns the run-ins that targeted US and foreign citizens in Manhattan

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the abortive incident that targeted innocent citizens in Manhattan, USA, which caused a number of casualties and injuries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its solidarity with the families of the victims and wishes speedy recovery of the injured.

 Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Nov 1, 2017 Wed, Nov 1, 2017

MOFA Strongly Condemns Turkish Aggression against Sinjar, Calling upon International Community to Act Decisively

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses rejection and outrage at the Turkish aggression in Sinjar, northern Iraq. This aggression is a flagrant violation of all international conventions and treaties, and incompatible with the principles of good-neighbourliness.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Apr 27, 2017 Thu, Apr 27, 2017

MOFA Welcomes Supportive Statement of the Security Council Concerning Efforts of the Iraqi Government to Regain Mosul

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction and welcomes the statement issued by the closed meeting of the Security Council on 2016 November, 2, to discuss efforts of the Iraqi government to regain Mosul and the humanitarian situations in it.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Nov 7, 2016 Mon, Nov 7, 2016

MOFA: We succeeded in issuing a UN resolution to support countries that are environmentally affected by terrorism

In continuation of its efforts to re-represent Iraq in international forums, the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs culminated in the adoption of a resolution at the third session of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEA) in December 2017 entitled "Mitigation and Control of Pollution in Areas Affected by Armed Conflict or Terrorism" ), Which will allow Iraq to benefit from the support of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and a number of other countries affected by terrorism in providing support to mitigate the effects of pollution in areas hit by terrorism.

 Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Jan 7, 2018 Sun, Jan 7, 2018

Multiple Museums Scheduled to Open in Iraq

The National Museum in Baghdad and the Basra Museum are expected to reopen in the next few years; while plans are being developed for construction of other new museums in Iraq.

 The Art NewspaperThu, Nov 14, 2013 Wed, Nov 20, 2013

Musical history: Multi-national project to reconstruct Iraq’s historic golden lyre

An Austrian harp maker is reconstructing Mesopotamia’s ancient Golden Lyre of Ur, in hopes of gifting it to the Iraqi people upon completion.

 Niqash.orgThu, Oct 24, 2013 Tue, Oct 29, 2013

Muslim Women's Association DC Hosts International Bazaar

The Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC hosted an International Bazaar on Saturday, May 10 featuring exotic foods and handcrafts, rugs and more, from Islamic countries.

 Mon, May 5, 2014

Nasdaq Helps Set Up Iraq Erbil Bourse After Qatar Sale

Operations will open a gateway for foreign investors in Iraq, with at least 25 companies listing shares on the Erbil exchange by the end of 2014.

 BloombergThu, Oct 3, 2013 Sat, Oct 5, 2013

National Iraqi survey shows decline in poverty levels

The Iraqi Ministry of Planning recently announced a decline in poverty levels in the country from 2007 to 2012, alongside a rise in average per capita monthly expenditure.

 Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, Aug 6, 2013 Tue, Aug 13, 2013

New Baghdad housing project to serve widows, orphans

The Iraqi Ministry of Construction and Housing laid the foundation stone for a new housing compound in Baghdad's al-Nahrawan district.

 Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaFri, May 16, 2014 Wed, May 21, 2014

New Gulf infrastructure opens up export growth

A new platform metering crude in the Basra Gulf was put into action.

 Iraq Oil ReportWed, Jun 4, 2014 Mon, Jun 9, 2014

New Iraqi law aims to combat illiteracy, school dropout rates

Iraqi parliament approved a law under which students will receive monthly financial grants to help their parents provide for their school needs.

 Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaMon, Jan 6, 2014 Wed, Jan 8, 2014

New Iraqi National Park May Be a Game Changer

Iraq recently decreed its first official national park, marking a positive step for the country's environmental future and protection of the central marshes of Iraq.

 National GeographicWed, Jul 31, 2013 Tue, Aug 6, 2013

New York State authorities return a group of stolen artifacts to Iraq

In the context of Iraq’s endeavor to recover its stolen archaeological treasures, and as a result of the efforts of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC with respect to following up and cooperating with the Office of the Attorney General in New York/ Antiquities Trafficking Unit, ...

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