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CNBC: Interview with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi

CNBC’s Hadley Gamble sat down with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi in Davos to talk about the country’s progress, economy and fight against the Islamic State. The interview, held during the annual World Economic Forum, began with the prime minister discussing the war against ISIS: “we are achieving victory over ISIS. We have liberated large areas of Iraq from ISIS control. ISIS are on the run now, and they have been defeated in many areas. We have planned for this year, 2016, to get ISIS out of Iraq.

CNBCFri, Jan 29, 2016 Fri, Jan 29, 2016

Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal is using an exhibit in Windsor, Ont., to resurrect a Baghdad Library

In the long history of cultural destruction caused by war in Iraq, the Art Gallery of Windsor, Ont., is the unlikely setting for a project of renewal.

Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal hopes to restock a library that was set on fire in Baghdad in 2003. His plan is surprisingly indirect: he’s created book-like objects filled with blank white pages and will exchange them for real books that the library needs.

To make this work he’s counting on help from visitors to his new exhibition.

National PostFri, Feb 5, 2016 Fri, Feb 5, 2016

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi receives a call from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

March - 6 – 2019

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi received a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,
During the call, it's confirmed the following, the legal framework for the international coalition forces work, including the US forces operating in Iraq, whose task is to combat Daesh, training of Iraqi forces and the non-establishment of foreign bases, in according with Iraqi approvals.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Mar 6, 2019 Wed, Mar 6, 2019

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi discusses with King of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi discussed with King of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud strengthening the cooperation and developing relations between the two countries between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in all fields.

King of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said expressed his warm welcome to His Excellency Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation and said that " our hearts open , all doors welcoming for cooperation with Iraq , we are ready for mutual collaboration in Economy... Read more...

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeTue, Jun 20, 2017 Tue, Jun 20, 2017

H.E Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi makes a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump

April -8- 2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi has made, Today Sunday evening, a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Both Leaders have hailed the victory over Daesh's terrorist's gangs and liberating the entire Iraqi territories, which was achieved with the determination of the heroic Iraqi forces and with the support and assistance of the US-led coalition forces.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Apr 11, 2018 Sun, Apr 8, 2018

Statement / Prime Minister's Media Office

July -27- 2018

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeFri, Jul 27, 2018 Fri, Jul 27, 2018

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH PRIME MINISTER OF NORWAY ERNA SOLBERG

Meeting today at the Presidential Office in Baghdad, with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, President Salih stressed that Iraq looks forward to work jointly with the fraternal and friendly States to advance regional security and stability, mitigate the tensions as well as avoiding further escalation which would undermine the chance of peace regionally and internationally.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSun, Oct 20, 2019 Mon, Oct 21, 2019

Statement/ Prime Minister's office

June -10- 2018

His Excellency Prime Minister the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi has ordered all operations leaders in the provinces to tighten the security procedures of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) warehouses and increase the security forces allocated for its protection.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSun, Jun 10, 2018 Sun, Jun 10, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi: Iraq achieved victories by Iraqis efforts , unity.

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi said that Iraq achieved victories by Iraqis remarkable efforts and unity, which is the main secret of our strength, Indicating that we surrounded Daesh in the western Mosul , we will win over them.
This came during his Excellency speech at the memorial ceremony to commemorate the martyrdom of Martyr Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim, where his Excellency pointed out that Iraq lost a prominent figure and a brilliant name continued to work day and night to fight injustice and raise the banner of truth.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeMon, Apr 3, 2017 Mon, Apr 3, 2017

His Excellency Prime Minister Congratulates Christians for the occasion of Easter

April -12– 2020

I offer the most sincere the best congratulations and blessing to our Nation Christian's People brothers and Sisters on the occasion of Easter, in time they stand on those days in Stand of unity, solidarity, and Symbiosis as in all circumstances with their brothers in the Homeland

My sincere congratulations for Iraq and World Christians, happy Year and Our Blessed honorable People in thousand good

Adil Abd AL-Mahdi
Prime Minister
April-12 -2020

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSun, Apr 12, 2020 Wed, Apr 15, 2020

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi meets Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi has met Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeThu, Jan 25, 2018 Thu, Jan 25, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi inaugurates the signing of Iraqi-Japan mutual agreement

Under patronage of His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi with presences of the Japan Prime Minister especial Adviser the State minister for foreign affairs Kentaro SONOURA inaugurated , today Saturday, the signing of Iraqi-Japan mutual agreement For the rehabilitation of the Al-Haritha thermal station (phase II) in the province of Basra at a cost of $ 195 million.

The agreement signed by the Iraqi side, Dr. Maher Hammad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and the Japanese side, Japanese Ambassador to Iraq Fumio Iwai.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeMon, Aug 7, 2017 Mon, Aug 7, 2017

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi receives a phone call from the German Foreign Minister

October -16- 2017

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi received, Today on Monday a phone call from the German foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel

During the call, they discussed the implementing of the order and the deployment of Iraqi federal forces in Kirkuk in addition to the process of stability in the liberated areas.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Oct 18, 2017 Wed, Oct 18, 2017

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi receives the heads of the Christian denominations

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi has received, in his office today on Wednesday, the heads of the Christian denominations.
His Excellency has congratulated them on the occasion of Christmas and New Year, wishing everyone a year of love and peace, stressing the government's care for all citizens regardless of their religious or political affiliation,
He has said that all Iraqis are equal in rights and duties; we are seeking to deepen this understanding in all segments of society, including our security forces in all areas of Iraq, especially liberated areas.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Jan 3, 2018 Wed, Jan 3, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi presides The Supreme Coordination Committee among the governorates

The Supreme Coordination Committee among the governorates held its second meeting / third session in Baghdad this morning presided by His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi, while Governors, members of provincial councils, Minister of Finance, Construction and Housing, a number of general managers and advisors were attended the meeting.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Feb 27, 2019 Fri, Mar 1, 2019

H.E. Supreme Commander of the armed forces Dr.Haider Al-Abadi: from here from Old Mosul we announced the Iraqi Great Victory

H.E. Supreme Commander of the armed forces Dr.Haider Al-Abadi declared today, Monday July-10-2017 a decree from here from Old Mosul we announced the Iraqi Great Victory

His Excellency said : From here, from the heart of liberated Mosul, we declare victory to all Iraq and Iraqis, Dear Iraqi fighters, brave fighters, in our unity and our united line, we fought the Daesh, and we were able, through your efforts, sacrifices and blood, to foiled all plans to divide the Iraqis. Today Iraq is more unified than it was,

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeMon, Jul 10, 2017 Mon, Jul 10, 2017

A Statement on the ninth anniversary of the terrorist bombing targeting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Mission in Baghdad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq recalled on August 19 the crime of assault by the terrorist groups in 2009, in which the ministry blew up dozens of martyrs of its guards, employees and diplomatic staff, in addition to injuring hundreds of wounded, and on the same date targeted the building of the United Nations Special Mission in 2003, which killed Mr. Sergio de Mello, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who provided much of the gift that will be preserved by the memory of the Iraqis as well as many of the staff of the International Mission.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeMon, Aug 27, 2018 Mon, Aug 27, 2018

Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi met with French President Emmanuel Macron this morning in the Elysee Palace

October -5- 2017

At the beginning of the meeting, the French President welcomed the Prime Minister, stressing the great interest in this visit and expressed the common desire of the two countries to develop friendly relations and cooperation. He also congratulated the victories achieved by the Iraqi forces and the success achieved by Iraqis in liberating their country.

The two leaders held a bilateral meeting and then proceeded to preside over the joint expanded governmental meeting, followed by a joint press conference.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeThu, Oct 5, 2017 Thu, Oct 5, 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

H.E. Prime Minister , Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Dr. Haider Al-Abadi : triumph will be declared very soon by our heroes hands

Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Dr. Haider Al-Abadi said that our heroic forces have set a great example in the protection of the citizens and triumph will be declared very soon by our heroes hands.

This came during a speech with a counterterrorism's fighters in Mosul and took a breakfast with them, where his Excellency blessed their victories in this holy month and made them the greatest tender is to defend the homeland and liberate the human.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeThu, Jun 1, 2017 Thu, Jun 1, 2017