Foreign Minister Zebari Discusses Iraq-U.S. Relations with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Robert Beecroft
The two sides discussed the Strategic Framework Agreement and the current situation in Iraq after recent elections.
Monthly Archive: June 2013
Appointed-Ambassador Faily Participates in Iraqi Women’s Advancement Program
Appointed-Ambassador Lukman Faily recently joined visiting Iraqi delegation in the Iraqi Women’s Democracy Initiative (IWDI), a program conducted under the US Department of State, where he delivered remarks about the advancement of women in Iraq.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Receives President of Citigroup Inc.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Mr. Dance Avelanery announced the opening of a new Citi Bank in Iraq – marking the first American bank to have a physical presence in Baghdad.
First Production from Iraq’s Majnoon Field Expected in July
First production from Iraq’s Majnoon field is expected in July, Thamir Ghadbhan, top energy advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said on June 18, 2013. The giant Majnoon oil field is being developed by a consortium led by Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA).
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for end to Saddam-era sanctions against Iraq
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for the end of the threat of sanctions against Iraq for its 1990 invasion of Kuwait amid a significant thaw between the neighbors. Ban said both governments have shown “statesmanship and respect” in healing the scars of the invasion.
Appointed-Ambassador Faily and Spouse Host Dinner for Iraqi Delegation Participating in Women’s Advancement Program
Appointed-Ambassador Lukman Faily and Mrs. Lameis Faily hosted a dinner at their Residence in honor of a delegation of five senior Iraqi government officials and civil society leaders visiting Washington, DC. Ambassador and Mrs. Faily were pleased to welcome Mr. Midhat Al-Mahmood, Chief Justice, Iraqi Higher Judicial Council and the accompanying delegation.
Appointed-Ambassador Faily and Dr. Khalid al-Attiyah meet with U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Members
While in Washington, Dr. Khalid al-Attiyah, a member of the Iraqi House of Representatives and Appointed-Ambassador Faily met with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.
Foreign Minister Discusses Common Issues with U.S. Secretary of State
US Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Minister of Foreign Affairs Hoshyar Zebari to discuss a number of common issues and thanked the Foreign Minister for his help in organizing a recent unity meeting of Iraq’s political and religious leaders.
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.
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad: Educational Programs and Scholarships Available
The U.S. State Department supports a variety of educational programs, scholarships and opportunities for Iraqi scholars, students and professionals.