News & Announcements

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Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki meets with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met with Kuwait’s prime minister on June 12, 2013. The meeting signaled improving relations between the neighboring countries. The leaders hailed the recent talks as the start of a new chapter in their relationship and signed a series of agreements aimed at improving bilateral ties.	The Washington PostWed, Jun 12, 2013	Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Hoshyar Zebari: Iraq and the United States face a common enemy in the Islamic State "We face a common enemy. We must wage a common struggle. And we must win a common victory for the sake of people everywhere and generations yet unborn."	The Washington PostFri, Aug 22, 2014	Fri, Aug 22, 2014
Nouri al-Maliki: The U.S. has a foreign-policy partner in Iraq On the 10th anniversary of the overthrow of Saddam Hussien, Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki penned an opinion piece in the Washington Post discussing the importance of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership.	The Washington PostMon, Apr 8, 2013	Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Iraq: the world's next big eco-tourism destination? Iraq's southern marshes could become a centre for eco-tourism, based around floating hotels and guided wildlife tours, according to the winner of one of the world's most prestigious environmental prizes. The marshlands between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers are frequently described as the Garden of Eden or the Cradle of Civilisation.	The TelegraphWed, Apr 17, 2013	Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Shell, Mitsubishi Will Start Iraq Plant on April 15 Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) and Mitsubishi Corp. (8058) will start capturing gas from Iraq’s oil fields next week in a $17 billion project known as Basra Gas Co. “Basra Gas Co. will start operations officially on April 15,” said Ali Hussain Khudayir, director general of South Gas Co., which represents the Iraqi government’s controlling stake in the Basra Gas Co. venture.	BloombergThu, Apr 11, 2013	Thu, Apr 11, 2013
Iraq Expands Airport to Shake off War-Torn Era With Bigger Fleet Coinciding with efforts to revive its travel industry and lure tourists, Iraq plans to construct a new central airport with a capacity of 20 million passengers a year. Iraq will also continue fleet expansion and revamping of its civil aviation infrastructure.	BloombergSat, Aug 24, 2013	Tue, Aug 27, 2013
Citigroup Opens in Iraq as CEO Scales Back Some Markets Citigroup Inc. said it’s seeking to benefit from an estimated $1 trillion of infrastructure spending in Iraq as the country rebuilds roads and bridges after the war. This comes as Citigroup's CEO seeks to scale back operations in other nations.	BloombergWed, Jun 26, 2013	Wed, Jun 26, 2013
Iraq Buys $1.56 Billion of Gold, Biggest Purchase in 3 Years The Central Bank of Iraq acquired the gold to help stabilize the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies.	BloombergTue, Mar 25, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
JPMorgan Deepens Iraq Business After Citi, Standard Chartered JPMorgan signed a one-year agreement to help the Trade Bank of Iraq finance imports of goods and services as Iraq continues to strengthen its economy.	BloombergSun, Jul 7, 2013	Mon, Jul 8, 2013
Shell to Start Iraq Oil Output Amid Plans for Saudi Investments Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) will start producing crude at Iraq’s Majnoon oil field as early as next month and plans to increase energy investments in Saudi Arabia, its regional vice president said.	BloombergThu, May 16, 2013	Wed, May 22, 2013
Iraq Generates Increased Revenue From Crude Exports in July The Oil Ministry reports that Iraq generated 6.9 percent more from crude sales in July, compared with the previous month.	BloombergTue, Aug 20, 2013	Tue, Aug 27, 2013
Iraq Pumps Crude at Record Level Amid Plummeting Prices Iraq is pumping crude at a record pace and will continue to boost exports this year amid a supply glut that’s pushed prices down, Oil Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said.	BloombergMon, Jan 19, 2015	Wed, Jan 21, 2015
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
Azzam Alwash of Iraq Receives 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize "...the Mesopotamian marshes are starting to flourish again as a result of Alwash’s advocacy. Almost half of the original area is now flooded again, and the Sumerians have begun to reestablish their lives. In what is perhaps the most telling evidence of his success elevating the importance of the environment in Iraq, the restored marshes are slated to be established as the country’s first national park in the spring of 2013."	The Goldman Environmental PrizeMon, Apr 15, 2013	Mon, Apr 15, 2013
Britain boosts Iraq military trainers to combat Islamic State The United Kingdom will send an additional 125 military trainers to Iraq to counter the rising threat from the Islamic State, Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday at the G-7 summit. The prime minister's office said the military personnel were being provided at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They will chiefly help Iraqi forces learn how to deal with improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.	USA TodaySun, Jun 7, 2015	Wed, Jun 10, 2015
One of 7 wonders of the world finally tracked down There has long been a slight problem with the declaration of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world -- there was no proof it actually existed. Now, an Oxford University researcher says...	USA TodayMon, May 6, 2013	Tue, May 7, 2013
President Masum: Stopping ISIL a global duty Iraq must enter into a new partnership with the international community -- a historic partnership to end evil.	USA TodayWed, Sep 24, 2014	Wed, Sep 24, 2014
Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf We would like to clarify to the public that the sums mentioned are not a grant or a donation, and they only include very exceptional cases of those who are out of reach , and the sums would be sent by their families in Iraq. Our procedures are subject to the rules of banking transactions in each State.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Apr 6, 2020	Mon, Apr 6, 2020
Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim Meets with Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi on the sidelines of the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland. Minister Alhakim stressed Iraq's pride in the close and distinguished relations between the two countries, expressing at the same time Baghdad's keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop channels of communication and consultation on regional issues in support of solidarity and joint action in facing the various challenges in the region, and achieving the hopes of the two peoples for greater stability and prosperity	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, Jan 25, 2019	Fri, Jan 25, 2019
Foreign Minister Meets with Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee in the British Parliament Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with Mr. Tom Tugendhat, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the British Parliament, and they discussed security, political, economic and health developments in Iraq. The two sides also discussed issues of mutual interest and the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries at various levels. Minister Fuad Hussein called on British companies to seize the opportunity of fertile ground for investment and serious work in Iraq, amid governmental support for the sincere efforts to build and reconstruct the country... Read more...	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Oct 24, 2020	Sat, Oct 24, 2020