News & Announcements

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Foreign Minister Meets with his Austrian Counterpart Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with Austrian Foreign Minister Mr. Alexander Schallenberg. The two sides discussed aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in various fields.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Sep 24, 2019	Tue, Sep 24, 2019
Dr. Al-Sahaf: We are coordinating and implementing to return the stranded, so far we have been able to return 13,000 Iraqis from 17 countries within 66 exceptional flights, and two land journeys Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr. Al-Sahaf: National institutions work collectively in the spirit of the team to achieve the required response to return Iraqis stranded in the countries of the world and not the Foreign Ministry alone. Dr. Al-Sahaf: We are coordinating and implementing to return the stranded, and so far we have been able to return 13,000 Iraqis from 17 countries within 66 exceptional flights, and two trips by land.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Apr 28, 2020	Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahhaf: Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Fuad Hussein leaves to the Italian Capital of Rome to hold a series of meetings and dialogue sessions with officials at the Vatican and the Italian Government. H.E. will also meet the Holy See Pope Francis and discuss the outcomes of the latter’s recent visit to Iraq	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, May 1, 2021	Thu, May 6, 2021
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
Foreign Minister Receives Omani Counterpart at Baghdad Airport Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim received his Omani counterpart, Mr. Yousuf bin Alawi at Baghdad International Airport. The two sides are expected to hold bilateral talks on strengthening relations between the two countries, promoting cooperation and coordination on issues of common concern.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jun 12, 2019	Wed, Jun 12, 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 Receives his French Counterpart Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received French Foreign Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian. The two Ministers discussed developing bilateral relations in various fields, activating the strategic understanding document for bilateral relations, and ways to enhance consultation and coordination between Baghdad and Paris. Minister Alhakim stressed Iraq’s keenness to develop the distinguished level of relations with France, and looks forward to exploring new prospects for cooperation, especially in the field of economy.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Oct 17, 2019	Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Minister of foreign affairs mourns the death of the former Iraqi president With great sorrow and sadness, we mourns Iraq's diseased former president Jalal Talabani (May God have mercy on him) who was truly a sincere son to Iraq, keen to its unity, security and independency. He has given lots of sacrifices and did the best he could for the country. How Iraq needs such wishful person in consolidating and mend fences. With this painful catastrophe, we present condolences to his family and all Iraqi people, asking God to give them power to sustain this catastrophe.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Oct 4, 2017	Tue, Oct 10, 2017
Press Statement The Foreign Ministry summoned the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Iraq, Mr. Fatih Yildiz on the background of the continuing violations of the Turkish army,and recent drone bombing that struck the Sidakan area in the Erbil governorate in Kurdistan, and the martyrdom of two officers and an Iraqi army soldier. The letter was delivered by the Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry Ambassador Abdul Karim Hashim to the Turkish ambassador, in which it held the latter’s government responsible for this sinful attack, and demanded the Turkish side to clarify its circumstances and to... Read more...	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Aug 13, 2020	Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Calls US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan The Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called the National Security Adviser to US President, Jake Sullivan, expressing his condolences to the US government for the deaths of a number of US soldiers in addition to a number of Afghan citizens following yesterday’s bombing (on Thursday, August 26) in the Afghan capital, Kabul.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Aug 28, 2021	Sat, Aug 28, 2021
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
The Foreign Ministry Holds Memorial Service for its Martyrs The Foreign Ministry held a memorial service for its martyrs who were victims of a terrorist bombing in 2009. The Foreign Minister laid a wreath at the memorial that the ministry held for this tragic incident, and delivered a speech in which he commended the martyrs, recalling the active role of Iraqi diplomacy in the fight against terrorism.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Aug 19, 2019	Mon, Aug 19, 2019
Spokesperson: Iraqi foreign ministry condemns the terroristic attack on the Pakistani city Lahor " Iraqi foreign ministry condemns the terroristic attack on the Pakistani city Lahor, and presents its condolences and sorrow to the Islamic Pakistani government and people and the victims' families, also stressing on the importance of uprooting the ideology of these extremist groups and make more international efforts to cooperate to defeat its supporting and funding sources ".	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Feb 16, 2017	Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Foreign Minister Meets his Saudi Counterpart Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries, and ways to activate cooperation in various fields, including the political and economic fields, especially in the field of establishing industrial zones, electrical connectivity and investment companies.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Feb 25, 2020	Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Press Statement Iraq expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist incident that took place in the Afghan capital, Kabul on 21/11/2020 in which a number of people were killed and others were wounded.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Nov 25, 2020	Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf: Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein gave Iraq’s speech at the emergency meeting of the League of Arab States Council to discuss developments in Libya and the crisis of the Renaissance Dam, and stressed the...	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Jul 23, 2022	Mon, Jul 25, 2022
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 Arrives in Oslo Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim arrived on Thursday, 23/5/2019, to the Norwegian capital Oslo on an official visit to participate in the International Conference ” Ending Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Humanitarian Crisis which will be held on 23-24 May .	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, May 23, 2019	Thu, May 23, 2019
Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Foreign Minister of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mr. Ayman Al-Safadi, and the two sides discussed the latest developments, based on Jordan’s respect for the sovereignty and integrity of Iraq, and the continuation of calmness efforts and constructive bilateral cooperation. Minister Alhakim affirmed his high appreciation for the distinguished relations with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the continuous cooperation and consultation on various issues of concern to the two brotherly countries.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jan 8, 2020	Thu, Jan 9, 2020
Foreign Minister Meets Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Mr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Minister Hakim called for the importance of enhancing Arab cooperation, preserving the security and stability of the region, and strengthening its level to face all challenges.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 30, 2019	Mon, Sep 30, 2019