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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 deplores the announcement of the region of Catalonia secession from Spain and emphasizes support for the unity of the country

Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets that the authorities of the province of Catalonia declared unilateral separation, which contradicts the principles of the Spanish Constitution of 1978, that this decision would endanger security and peaceful coexistence in the Kingdom of Spain.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Oct 29, 2017 Sun, Oct 29, 2017

MOFA condemns the terroristic attack that targeted the metro in London.

" Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the terrorist attack that targeted one of the underground trains in the British capital London with its wishes of speedy recovery for the wounded and renews its solidarity with the United Kingdom against the terrorist gangs that targeted its security and stability and reiterates the call to strike more vigorously on the children's schools and intellectual schools.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Sep 15, 2017 Fri, Sep 15, 2017

MOFA condemns the terroristic attack targets the Mosque north of Sina'a in Egypt.

Iraqi Foreign ministry condemned strongly the terroristic attack that targeted a Mosque north of Sina'a.

The ministry stressed on its attitude in supporting brotherly Egyptian government and people and presents its condolences to the Martyrs families and wishing speed recovery to the injured.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Nov 24, 2017 Fri, Nov 24, 2017

MOFA condemns the terrorist attack in Damascus and renew the call to solve the Syrian crisis politically

The ministry of foreign affairs condemns the terrorist attack conducted by the terrorists group targeting the capital of Damascus. Such terrorist attacks target to undermine the international efforts to prevail peace and finishes the crisis in Syria. The ministry reaffirm again that the solution must be political for the sake of united peaceful Syria empty of terror.

Dr. Ahmed Mahgoob

The official spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Oct 2, 2017 Mon, Oct 2, 2017

MOFA Condemns Terrorist Attack in Manchester, Reiterating Solidarity with UK against Terrorism

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the terrorist attack in the city of Manchester. The ministry reaffirms Iraq's solidarity with the United Kingdom against all terrorist gangs and organisations that targets the safety and security of its people. The ministry extends its deepest condolences to the families of victims, hoping a speedy recovery of the wounded.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, May 23, 2017 Tue, May 23, 2017