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Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks During Ramadan Iftar Event at Al Hadi Center in Washington, DC

Al Hadi Center Hosted an Iftar Event to Honor Ambassador Faily, where he called for tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Wed, Jul 31, 2013

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

Daily Roundup - Prime Minister Al-Abadi meets with Congressional Leaders, State Department officials, think tank experts

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met with Congressional leadership, State Department officials, think tank experts and members of the Iraqi community today in Washington, D.C.

Tomorrow at 10am EDT, the Prime Minister will be speaking at CSIS on the future of Iraq and answering your questions. Tweet your questions to Prime Minister Al-Abadi using #AbadiUSVisit and follow along at: http://bit.ly/1FL8Ao1.

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim's Meeting with his Lebanese Counterpart Mr. Gebran Bassil.

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Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Prime Minister Maliki speaks to Washington Post

Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki recently sat down with the Washington Post’s Loveday Morris in Baghdad to discuss the government's strategy to fight al-Qaeda in Anbar province, in addition to providing an overview on military cooperation with the United States.

Sat, Jan 18, 2014

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington announces the launch of its e-visa servic

In an effort to streamline the visa application process, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington announces the launch of its e-visa service. This new service eliminates the need for an embassy visit; applicants can simply apply by visiting the following link: https://evisa.iq . The e-visa is available for single or multiple entries into Iraq.
To apply for the e-visa, the following documents are required:
1. A valid passport.
2. A digital photograph.
3. Proof of residency.
4. A personal email address from which the visa... Read more...

Sat, May 4, 2024 Sat, May 4, 2024

Ambassador Al Khirullah Meets with Major General Yahya Rasool

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah met with Major General Yahya Rasool, the official spokesman of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, at the Embassy on July 14 during the latter’s visit to Washington DC to attend meetings of the Contact Group of the global Coalition to Defeat Terrorist Daesh “ISIS”, and exchanged views on promoting counterterrorism. ...

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Prime Minister Al-Abadi meets with Vice President Biden

The leaders emphasized continued support for Iraq in the areas of armament, training and advice, as well as supporting efforts to address the consequences of falling oil prices.

Thu, Oct 1, 2015

Clarification on status of the Development Fund for Iraq

Washington, DC (June 5, 2014) – In response to several queries regarding the U.S. government’s recent decision to terminate immunities granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and other Iraqi entities, the Embassy of Iraq would like to make the following clarification:

The Republic of Iraq welcomes the decision by the U.S. government to remove decade-old immunities that were granted to protect certain Iraqi financial entities and sectors from lawsuits following the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s regime.

Thu, Jun 5, 2014

PRESIDENT SALIH ARRIVES IN ERBIL, ATTENDS THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT OF KURDISTAN REGION

President Barham Salih arrived in the city of Erbil, Monday, June 10, 2019, to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the President of Kurdistan Region.
His Excellency was received at Erbil International Airport by Messrs. Nechirvan Barzani, Qubad Talabani, and senior officials of Kurdistan Region.

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 Mon, Jun 10, 2019

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Tue, Nov 7, 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

Appointed-Ambassador Faily visits U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Mr. Faily observed the process of restoring and maintaining the Iraqi Jewish Archive and discussed final phases of the repatriation of the Archive to Iraq.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

The Embassy Opens Book of Condolences Following Al-Hamdaniyah Fire

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC has opened a book of condolences in its building in honor of the victims of the unfortunate fire accident in Al-Hamdaniyah-Baghdida district in Nineveh Governorate, starting today until Friday 29th, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm …

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 Wed, Sep 27, 2023

REFORMING ELECTORAL SYSTEM BEING URGENT NATIONAL ENTITLEMENT, PRESIDENT SALIH ANNOUNCES

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.

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 Tue, Oct 15, 2019

HIV Test exemption for Visa applicants to Iraq

No HIV test requirement for all foreigners visiting Iraq for two years as of February 2015.

Wed, Mar 25, 2015

Foreign Minister Meets UNESCO General Director in New York

His Excellency Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jafaari met with UNESCO's General Director, Mrs. Audrey Azoulay, on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting discussed UNESCO's support for Iraq and stressed the need to rehabilitate ancient cities.

Wed, Sep 26, 2018 Wed, Sep 26, 2018

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Cultural Series

The Embassy's Cultural Series or program represents a series of cultural evenings held by the Embassy and conducted by the Embassy's desk for Cultural Affairs on monthly or bimonthly basis at the Embassy consular Section (1801 P Street, NW, Washington DC 20036). The Series revolves around topics and events whose aim is to shed more light on the world various cultures & heritage and to consolidate and contribute to a cultural integration between Iraq: Mesopotamia; the cradle of civilization and the other world cultures and civilizations... Read more...

Tue, Sep 11, 2018

Ambassador Faily Attends Roundtable at International Institute for Strategic Studies

Ambassador Faily met with government officials, academics and business leaders at IISS to discuss US-Iraq security cooperation in light of regional transformations.

Wed, Nov 20, 2013

THE PRESIDENT RETURNS TO BAGHDAD FOLLOWING IRAQ’S ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARAB SUMMIT

President Barham Salih has arrived to Baghdad, today Monday, April 1, 2019, after an active participation in the Arab summit in its 30th session in Tunis.
On the sidelines of the summit, His Excellency met with a number of kings and leaders of brotherly countries, as well as with the UN Secretary-General, and the EU's Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Chief.
The President also delivered Iraq's speech at the summit, in which he asserted that the basic principle of Iraq's international relations is joint action with all on the basis of common interests.

Mon, Apr 1, 2019 Mon, Apr 1, 2019