News & Announcements

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	Statement The Foreign Ministry of Iraq expresses the solidarity of the Government and the people of Iraq with the brothers in the Republic of Tunisia following the floods that swept through Nabeul governorate in the north-east of the country, resulting in a number of casualties and damage to buildings and public and private facilities. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and prays for speedy recovery of injured. Dr. Ahmed Mahjoob Spokesman for the Iraqi Foreign Ministry . 24/09/2018	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Sep 25, 2018	Wed, Sep 26, 2018
	Statement 29 September 2017 The Media Office of the Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi confirms that the Iraqi government protects the rights and privileges of all our people, including our Kurdish citizens, and that any action taken is careful not to harm them.		Fri, Sep 29, 2017
	Standing Strong: A Reminder of Victory and Re-Establishment in Iraq By H.E. Amb. Nazar Al Khirullah On this day, we stand to commemorate the Victory Day against “Da’esh” terrorist groups, a day when Iraqis demonstrated exceptional courage and unwavering will in the face of terrorism. Our fight against terrorist ”Da’esh” has not only been in defense of our land, but also in defense of humanitarian and civilizational values. We will never forget the heroics demonstrated by the sons and daughters of Iraq in this battle. Our brave soldiers, our security forces, our Popular Mobilization Forces, our Peshmerga, and everyone who contributed to this... Read more...	Sun, Dec 10, 2023	Sun, Dec 10, 2023
	Standard Chartered to open branch in Iraq seeing loan growth Standard Chartered plans to open branches this year in Baghdad and the city of Erbil, followed by a third next year in the oil hub of Basra.	Times of OmanTue, May 14, 2013	Wed, May 22, 2013
	Standard Chartered Launches Banking Operations in Iraq The bank lender opened its head office and first branch in Baghdad with plans to be an active participant in the economic growth of Iraq.	ReutersWed, Nov 27, 2013	Wed, Nov 27, 2013
	Standard Chartered Bank opens second branch in Iraq The opening of the second branch makes Standard Chartered the only international bank to have full-fledged on-the-ground wholesale banking operations in two of the main cities in Iraq.	CPI FinancialTue, Mar 4, 2014	Wed, Mar 12, 2014
	Spokesperson: We are surprised by the US State Department statement against the Vice Chairman of the Popular mobilization body . Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is surprised by the statement issued by US State Department Spokesman Heather Naort, in where he described Deputy Chairman of popular mobilization Mr. Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis as a terrorist. "We confirm that the Popular mobilization body is an inseparable part of the Iraqi forces that are under the orders of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and that they fought bravely beside the other forces. Al-Muhandis is the Vice President of this fighting body and legally approved by the parliament. Against terrorism	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 30, 2017	Mon, Oct 30, 2017
	Spokesperson: Iraqi foreign ministry condemns the terroristic attack on the Pakistani city Lahor " Iraqi foreign ministry condemns the terroristic attack on the Pakistani city Lahor, and presents its condolences and sorrow to the Islamic Pakistani government and people and the victims' families, also stressing on the importance of uprooting the ideology of these extremist groups and make more international efforts to cooperate to defeat its supporting and funding sources ".	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 16, 2017	Thu, Feb 16, 2017
	Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahhaf: Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Fuad Hussein leaves to the Italian Capital of Rome to hold a series of meetings and dialogue sessions with officials at the Vatican and the Italian Government. H.E. will also meet the Holy See Pope Francis and discuss the outcomes of the latter’s recent visit to Iraq	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, May 1, 2021	Thu, May 6, 2021
	Spokesman for Foreign Ministry Holds Press Conference The Foreign Ministry Spokesman Dr. Ahmad Al-Sahaf held a press conference on Wednesday 27/2/2019, in which he presented a summary of the Ministry's policy according to the directives of the government and the national principles of Iraq.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 27, 2019	Wed, Feb 27, 2019
	Speech of Iraq delivered by Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari Foreign Minister of Iraq in 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in new York Full text of the speech of Iraq delivered by Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari Foreign Minster of Iraq in session of the United nations general Assembly in new York In the name of God (but as for that which benefits the people, it remains on the earth ) [alRaad 17] Mrs. Maria Fernanda Espinosa President of the UN general Assembly73rd session .. HE Antonio Guterres UN Secretary-General .. Majesty, and Excellecies Mercy and blessings of God be upon you At the start it is my pleasure to congratulate you for your assumption of presidency of the current... Read more...	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Sep 30, 2018	Sun, Sep 30, 2018
	Speech of Iraq at the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement on the Sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York After Iraq folded the page of the war against Daash terrorist gangs , Iraq stands today on the verge of a new stage of reconstruction and building its cities, to achieve development in various fields. In this regard, we point to the success of the recent parliamentary elections held in Iraq on 12/5/2018, And the Iraqis' affirmation of concrete practical evidence for adopting a pluralistic democratic approach to their lives, ensuring that all of them achieve progress, progress and social justice.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Oct 4, 2018	Thu, Oct 4, 2018
	Speakers at London Conference Highlight Iraq Potentials, Challenges Distinguished speakers gathered together to discuss ways for continued economic growth, foreign investment, and wide-ranging reform across all of Iraq.	RudawFri, May 23, 2014	Wed, May 28, 2014
Public Forum With Dr. Saleem Al-Jubouri, Speaker of Iraq’s Parliament (English) Video of Public Forum With Dr. Saleem Al-Jubouri, Speaker of Iraq’s Parliament (English)	Speaker of Iraqi Council of Representatives Visits the United Sates Dr. Saleem al-Jabouri was in Washington for an official visit, where he met with Vice President Biden and U.S. lawmakers to discuss the U.S.-Iraqi relationship. The Speaker also delivered public remarks at the United States Institute of Peace.		Fri, May 29, 2015
	Speaker Jabouri urges Erbil to remain committed to Iraq Speaker of the Council of Representative, Dr. Salim al-Jabouri, spoke at the annual MERI conference in Erbil on Wednesday. The speaker of Iraqi Parliament urged the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to remain committed to a federal Iraq. Recognizing the importance of the KRG in attracting foreign investment and its role in sheltering an estimated 1.5 million internally displaced people (IDPs), Jabouri appealed for the KRG to consider their mutual interests and remain committed to a federal Iraq.		Thu, Nov 5, 2015
	Society of Petroleum Engineers Basra meeting a success More than 180 attendees from 50 regional and international companies attended the conference to share knowledge and discuss opportunities.	ZawyaMon, May 5, 2014	Wed, May 14, 2014
	Shell, Mitsubishi Will Start Iraq Plant on April 15 Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) and Mitsubishi Corp. (8058) will start capturing gas from Iraq’s oil fields next week in a $17 billion project known as Basra Gas Co. “Basra Gas Co. will start operations officially on April 15,” said Ali Hussain Khudayir, director general of South Gas Co., which represents the Iraqi government’s controlling stake in the Basra Gas Co. venture.	BloombergThu, Apr 11, 2013	Thu, Apr 11, 2013
	Shell to Start Iraq Oil Output Amid Plans for Saudi Investments Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) will start producing crude at Iraq’s Majnoon oil field as early as next month and plans to increase energy investments in Saudi Arabia, its regional vice president said.	BloombergThu, May 16, 2013	Wed, May 22, 2013
	Shell to Continue Investment in Iraq The intention to move forward with a petrochemical plant follows a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Shell Chief Executive.	The Wall Street JournalTue, Nov 19, 2013	Tue, Nov 19, 2013
	Shell Opens Iraqi Oil Field Marking a milestone for both Iraq and Shell, the oil company recently inaugurated the Majnoon oil field.	The Wall Street JournalSun, Oct 6, 2013	Tue, Oct 8, 2013