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.
Monthly Archive: July 2013
Embassy of Iraq Congratulates American People on Occasion of Independence Day
July 4, 2013 — The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, DC congratulates the American people and government on the occasion of Independence Day and wishes the American people further progress and...
Opening a New Era in U.S.-Iraq Relations
Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Lukman Faily penned an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal to discuss the framework for a new economic partnership with the United States, reflect on the progress Iraq has made as a country, and thank the American people for their sacrifice.
Appointed-Ambassador Faily Holds Meetings with Under Secretary for Political Affairs, State Department Officials
Discussions included human rights, political cooperation, the economic side of the Strategic Framework Agreement and educational partnerships.
Appointed-Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at US-Iraq Higher Education Conference
“Transactional, Transitional, Transformational: Changing the Paradigm on American and Iraqi Cooperation,” was organized by the Iraqi Cultural Office and the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation Office to the U.S., with support from the U.S. Department of State.
Appointed-Ambassador Faily visits U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Mr. Faily observed the process of restoring and maintaining the Iraqi Jewish Archive and discussed final phases of the repatriation of the Archive to Iraq.
Secretary-General of Arab League Welcomes New UN Resolution
Mr. Nabil Elaraby contacted Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to welcome Iraq’s exit from Chapter VII sanctions and said he considers the decision an historical achievement.
Foreign Minister Delivers Historical Statement after UNSC Adopts Resolution to Remove Iraq from Chapter VII
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari expressed Iraq’s appreciation for the UN Secretary General’s efforts to remove Iraq from Chapter VII sanctions and noted that Iraq has regained full sovereignty as an effective member in the international community through this resolution.