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Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf

11 new cases of Coronavirus infection were registered among the Iraqi community in Belgium. The total number of cases of the Iraqi community abroad reached 43 cases distributed accordingly:

Belgium 11
Jordan 10
Italy 6
Los Angeles 5
Britain 5
Canada 3
Lebanon 2
Iran 1

In addition to two deaths, one in UK and the second in Norway
On their part, our embassies in these countries make every effort to follow up the conditions of those infected and provide them with medical care.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Mar 29, 2020 Sun, Mar 29, 2020

Press Statement/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein arrived in the Egyptian capital Cairo on 6/2/2021 to attend the emergency ministerial meeting of the Arab League, which was called by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt to discuss developments in the region, and how to deal with the new administration’s policy in Washington, as well as studying and addressing some issues related to the structure and functioning of the League of Arab States.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Feb 8, 2021 Mon, Feb 8, 2021

Foreign minister concludes his participation in the ancient civilizations forum in Athens

His Excellency said at the conclusion of the forum that the enemies of civilization along with the history killed human just like Da'esh terroristic gangs in different parts of the Islamic world, and targeting its principles and thoughts and everything that related to humanity, stressing on the necessity of spread the culture of dialogue between civilization especially that all the wars in the world were because of the culture of racism.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Apr 27, 2017 Thu, Apr 27, 2017

A Telephone Call between Iraqi and Dutch Foreign Ministers

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from Dutch Foreign Minister Mr. Stef Blok. The latest developments in Iraq were discussed, in addition to various aspects of bilateral relations and ways of cooperation in various fields.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 7, 2020 Tue, Jan 7, 2020

Foreign Minister Receives Copy of Credentials of United States Ambassador to Baghdad

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim received a copy of the credentials of US Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. Matthew Tyler. The two sides discussed ways to improve bilateral relations and the importance of enhancing cooperation opportunities at various levels to meet the aspiration of both peoples.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Jun 10, 2019 Mon, Jun 10, 2019

FM delivers Iraq's speech in the meeting of international coalition against Da'esh terrorist gangs holds in Al-Kuwait.

Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari stressed on that the unity of the Iraqis in the face of the Da'ash terrorist gangs was an important element in achieving victory, which made the world respect the Iraqi national will and support Iraq at the logistical, security and political levels and in the United Nations.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Feb 13, 2018 Tue, Feb 13, 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

Foreign Minister Receives a Phone Call from his Iranian Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Mr. Mohammad Javad Zarif on the occasion of his assumption of the post of Foreign Minister of Republic of Iraq.
The two sides praised the relations achieved between Baghdad and Tehran, and the cooperation between the two countries to achieve the ambition of the two friendly peoples.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Jun 7, 2020 Mon, Jun 8, 2020

MOFA Announcement: Health Insurance Contract

2nd Time Announcement
Subject: Health Insurance Contract
Tender No. 1/1/2015

Method of Contracting: General Tender Announcement

Estimated Costs: $ 7.500.000; Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq announces the tender of contracting with Health Insurance Companies to cover treatment fees of our ministry's employee's missions and their families abroad, based on provisions of item (First) of article (17) of Foreign Service guidelines number (1) of 2010.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, May 10, 2015 Mon, May 18, 2015

Foreign Minister Meets with UNAMI Head of Mission

Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq to discuss the political developments taking place in the Iraqi arena and the UN efforts in support of Iraq.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Feb 20, 2019 Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Iraq, Kuwait Representatives to the UN Submit MOU

Mohamed Ali Hakim, the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations and Mansour Al-Otaibi, Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations, presented a copy of the memorandum of understanding signed between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon on June 12, 2013.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jun 13, 2013 Sun, Jun 16, 2013

Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim on the European Union-Iraq relations and regional cooperation

Iraq and EU strongly affirm their shared commitment to peace and stability in the wider Middle East and call for the de-escalation of the current tensions in the region, reminding that the risks and the consequences may affect Iraq, the region and beyond. The EU and Iraq share a common vision for the region and wish to proactively support actions and initiatives to promote dialogue instead of confrontation, aiming to build a cooperative framework based on shared interests. Cooperation is the strongest foundation of a long-term regional security, stability and sustainable development. The... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jul 17, 2019 Sun, Jul 14, 2019

Foreign Minister Receives a Call from his Jordanian Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from the Jordanian Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi, and levels of joint cooperation, developments in the region were discussed in addition to the two countries’ measures to confront Coronavirus.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Mar 10, 2020 Wed, Mar 11, 2020

Foreign Minister Attends Funeral Service in Abu Dhabi

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim attended on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. Adel Abdul Mahdi the funeral service set up by the UAE for the diplomat and politician Dr. Adnan Al-Pachachi.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Nov 20, 2019 Wed, Nov 20, 2019

Foreign Minister and UN Special Envoy to Syria Discuss Syrian Situation

Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim and UN Special Envoy to Syria, Mr. Geir Pedersen, discussed the latest developments in Syria and ways to resolve the crisis.

Minister Alhakim stressed during the meeting held on the sidelines of the Davos conference in Switzerland that the solution of the crisis must be by Syria and without the intervention of any foreign party, adding that Iraq supports the efforts of the UN Special Envoy to Syria and his capabilities to achieve positive results, and stated that the United Nations must take its role in ending conflicts and helping people... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 25, 2019 Fri, Jan 25, 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

Foreign Minister Calls on the League of Arab States to Send Observers to Monitor the Progress of the Upcoming Electoral Process

Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein delivered the speech of the Republic of Iraq at the consultative meeting of Arab foreign ministers held on 15 June 2021 in Doha, in which he emphasized Iraqi government’s efforts to prepare for a meeting aiming at alleviating the situation in the region, which would positively effect the internal situaion in Iraq, with the participation of all neighboring countries, Arab and Islamic countries, in addition to the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jun 16, 2021 Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Foreign Minister Meets his Syrian Counterpart Mr. Walid Al-Moallem

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Syrian Foreign Minister Mr. Walid Al-Moallem on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.
Minister Alhakim affirmed the depth of Iraqi-Syrian relations, and Iraq’s adherence to elevating them to broader prospects that serve the interests of the two brotherly peoples, noting the convergence of views on the need to adopt political solutions to resolve crises and not to interfere in the affairs of other countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 30, 2019 Mon, Sep 30, 2019

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Jordanian Counterpart

Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Al-hakim received on Thursday 25/10/2018 a telephone call from Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Mr. Safadi congratulated the minister on the occasion of assuming the duties of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, expressing his hope for further efforts to consolidate the ties of friendship and brotherhood and to strengthen the cooperation relations between the two countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Oct 25, 2018 Fri, Oct 26, 2018

Press Statement

Iraq is keen to adhere to the agreements and the memorandums of understanding it has with the countries of the world within the framework of exchanging interests and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
Iraq had concluded a consular memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Turkey in 2009, stipulating that the traveler obtain the entry visa at border crossing points without reviewing the relevant embassy or consulate; In order to facilitate the movement of nationals of both countries, the Turkish side suspended work on the content of this memorandum, on its part the Iraqi... Read more...

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jul 28, 2020 Tue, Jul 28, 2020