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PRESIDENT MEETS WITH US CENTRAL COMMAND CHIEF, MCKENZIE

Meeting with US Central Command Chief General Kenneth McKenzie today in Baghdad, President Salih highlighted the need to develop friendly relations between Iraq and US in addition to coordinate and collaborate in the fight against terrorism.
Furthermore, he underlined that Iraq will not be a theatre of regional and international conflicts.
We, therefore, seek to build good relations with all states and we have no interest in being dragged into conflicts not of our choice and making, President Salih added.

 Wed, Feb 5, 2020 Wed, Feb 5, 2020

US Chamber of Commerce Hosts Reception for Foreign Minister Zebari

In collaboration with the US Business Council in Iraq, the US Chamber of Commerce welcomed Foreign Minister Zebari back to the United States with a reception to discuss trade and investment opportunities for US businesses in Iraq.

 Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Amb. Al Khirullah Meets with Mrs. Elizabeth Rosenberg

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met on August 31 with Mrs. Elizabeth Rosenberg, the Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the US Department of the Treasury. ...

 Sun, Sep 10, 2023 Sun, Sep 10, 2023

Watch: Public Forum With Dr. Saleem Al-Jubouri, Speaker of Iraq’s Parliament

The speaker of Iraq’s parliament, His Excellency Dr. Saleem al-Jubouri, discussed his country’s current challenges in a public forum on June 8 at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Follow the conversation on Twitter with #IraqiSpeaker.

 Fri, Jun 5, 2015

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 Thu, May 17, 2018

Statement by Iraqi Ministry of Defense Denying the Alleged Arms Purchases with Iran

The Government of Iraq today steadfastly denied that it has signed any contracts to buy military weapons, ammunition or other military equipment from Iran, as alleged in some recent news reports. In a statement, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense explained that numerous international firms, including Iran’s Defense Industries Organization, recently submitted offers to provide Iraq with military hardware, but the proposal from Iran was rejected.

An unofficial translation of the full statement by the Ministry of Defense is below.

 Tue, Feb 25, 2014

The Embassy Hosts Evening Dialogue on Iraqi-American Relations and Middle East Updated Dynamics

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral relations and deepen mutual understanding, the Iraqi Embassy in Washington hosted an "evening dialogue" event where H.E. Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received an elite group of prominent journalists from leading global media institutes, including CNN, Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Asharq News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Hill, BLOOMBERG, News Hour, POLITICO, and AFP; they exchanged an open and constructive dialogue on Iraqi-American relations, the international coalition, and the changing dynamics in the Middle East... Read more...

Sun, Feb 11, 2024 Sun, Feb 11, 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iraq welcomes President Trump’s new Executive Order.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iraq welcomes President Trump’s new Executive Order, which excludes citizen of the Republic of Iraq from the previous Order.
This decision is considered an important step towards strengthening the strategic alliance between Baghdad and Washington in different areas of cooperation, especially in combating terrorism.

Mon, Mar 6, 2017

PRESIDENT SALIH ARRIVES IN AMMAN, THE JORDANIAN MONARCH IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THOSE WHO RECEIVED HIM

President Barham Salih arrived in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, today, Thursday, May 23, 2019.
The Jordanian Monarch His Majesty King Abdullah II was on top of those who received His Excellency.

 Thu, May 23, 2019 Thu, May 23, 2019

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

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    		•  Mon, May 9, 2022

    Ambassador Faily delivers remarks to the Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference

    The conference, "Framing and Charting the Region’s Issues, Interests, Challenges, and Opportunities: Implications for Arab and U.S. Policies" brought together distinguished guests to expand the overall Arab-U.S. relationship.

    		 Tue, Oct 28, 2014

    Defense, Security, and Aviation Fair Exhibition

    The Defense, Security, and aviation Fair Exhibition of the fourth session will be held in Baghdad International Exhibition in Baghdad-Iraq from 7 – 10th March 2015.

    All interested Security, Defense, and Aviation Companies should send their confirmation for attending the Exhibition within 30 days to the contact below form the Iraqi Defense Attaché office at Administrator.da@iraqiembassy.us or at (202) 299-0041 Ext. (215).

    		 Thu, Dec 4, 2014

    General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)SPARE PARTS FOR BOILERS/ Tender 383

    General Competitive Bid(Ministry of Oil)SPARE PARTS FOR BOILERS

    		 Mon, Sep 18, 2017

    THE PRESIDENT DISCUSSES WITH PRIME MINISTER OF THE NETHERLANDS BILATERAL TIES

    Meeting with the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte today in Davos, Switzerland, President Salih examined bilateral relations.
    The President and Premier Rutte highlighted the ways of improving their ties and joint cooperation.

    		 Thu, Jan 23, 2020 Thu, Jan 23, 2020

    H.E Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi statement to the Iraqi People

    In the name of Allah the Merciful

    To the people of our beloved nation,

    My duty is to work in accordance with the constitution to serve the citizens and protect the unity of the country, which was in danger of partition due to the insistence on holding the referendum organized by those in power in the Kurdistan region in a unilateral step, while we are fighting an existential war against terrorism.

    We tried to dissuade those in the region from holding it and not violating the Constitution and to focus on the fight against Daesh but they did not listen to our appeals and... Read more...

    		Mon, Oct 16, 2017 Mon, Oct 16, 2017

    Twitter Q & A with Iraq’s Ambassador to the U.S.

    Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily, responded to questions via Twitter for the first time since officially taking the post in July 2013. Coming on the heels of his recent trip to Baghdad, Ambassador Faily held the Twitter Q & A to discuss Iraq’s role as a critical global partner of the US and a stabilizing force in the Middle East.     		Mon, Sep 16, 2013

    International Youth Day

    The youth of Iraq are such an inspiration to all of us. On International Youth Day, we celebrate the creativity, energy and potential of the youth of Iraq and the world. We believe that youth are the builders of the future and key partners in achieving peace and sustainable development. ...

    		 Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sat, Sep 9, 2023

    THE PRESIDENT MOURNS THE IRAQI ARCHEOLOGIST LAMIA AL-GILANI

    President Barham Salih on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, mourned the Iraqi Archeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, who passed away at the age of 80, in Amman.
    His Excellency lauded the prestigious status of the deceased and her distinguished efforts in the field of archeology.
    The following is the full text:
    "We have received with deep pain and grief the news about the death of archaeologist Dr. Lamia al-Gilani, one of the first Iraqi women, who excavated the rich archaeological heritage of the country, and she was an expert in Sumerian seals.

    		 Tue, Jan 22, 2019 Tue, Jan 22, 2019

    Al-Halboosi arrives in Washington and meets US Defense Secretary

    The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi met the US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan as the official reception ceremony conducted at the Pentagon.

    At the beginning of the meeting, the US Secretary of Defense offered his condolences to the Iraqi people on the ferry incident, expressing his pain and sympathy with the victims, welcoming the visiting delegation, stressing the importance of developing relations and communication between Washington and Baghdad.

    		 Wed, Mar 27, 2019 Fri, Mar 29, 2019