BAGHDAD (Jan. 18, 2017) – The Republic of Iraq today completed the issuance of an $1 billion 5-year Guaranteed bond priced at the level of 27 basis points over 5-year US Treasury Notes with a coupon of 2.149 percent per year, payable semi-annually. The Notes benefit from a full faith and credit guarantee of the United States, acting through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Barham Salih received at his residence in Rome the Russian Foreign Minister Mr. Sergei Lavrov in the presence of Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Alhakim.

President Salih announced that, unwillingness of the voters to participate in the elections anymore is a clear evidence of necessity to amend the General Election Law as it is an urgent national entitlement to build the Iraqi State, to reform its institutions as well as eradicating the financial and administrative corruption so as to promote freedom and democracy across the country.

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the Council of Ministers approved the draft law that would create a Reconstruction Board. It will now be jointly submitted to the House of Representatives by the Presidency of the Republic and the Council of Ministers.
The draft law provides a framework for quickly launching major infrastructure projects across the country, including roads, bridges, airports, and seaports.
The draft law also aims at alleviating general unemployment by promoting investment, employing a wide array of capable individuals in a variety of different sectors.

Vice President Biden called Salim al-Jabouri to congratulate him on his selection as the next Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives.

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The launch marks the rapid expansion by Qatar Airways in Iraq since the middle of 2012 when it began flights to Erbil, followed by the capital Baghdad and, earlier this year, Najaf.

April -12– 2020

Prime Minister-designated Mustafa Al-Kadhimi continues his government formation talks in constructive atmosphere in cooperation of political blocs and social activities, according to the directions announced in his speech, where he held during the past days a series of meetings and consultations during which he affirmed his intention to present his government program and to form the new government as soon as possible.

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April-12-2020

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Mr. Dance Avelanery announced the opening of a new Citi Bank in Iraq – marking the first American bank to have a physical presence in Baghdad.