Eid Al Fitr Greetings
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq extends its warmest greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.
Monthly Archive: July 2014
Ambassador Faily participates in Panel Discussion on ISIS, Iraq and the region
“The Enemy of My Enemy: An Uneasy Coalition and the Threat of ISIS” at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC discussed geo-strategic implications of the rise of ISIS.
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Salim al-Jabouri
Vice President Biden called Salim al-Jabouri to congratulate him on his selection as the next Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives.
U.S. Congratulates Iraqis on the Election of a Parliamentary Speaker
Secretary John Kerry issued a statement congratulating the Iraqi people on the election of a new parliamentary Speaker and two Deputy Speakers, highlighting that it is a first step in the critical process of forming a new government.
Ambassador and Mrs. Faily host Ramadan Iftar for Iraqi Community
Ambassador and Mrs. Faily extended their well wishes to the Muslim community in the United States and around the world on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Iraq earmarks funds for emergency medical aid
Funds will be used to buy medical supplies, medicines, and generators.
Maritime traffic remains normal at Iraqi ports
Recent arrivals have included food shipments for Iraqi citizens, with more shipments expected from world suppliers.
Iraqi ambassador: Diplomacy alone won’t work
Watch: Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S., Lukman Faily, spoke with Morning Joe to discuss the latest in the region and the election of a new speaker of parliament.
Airport operations remain normal throughout Iraq
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport reports no irregularities in air traffic.
Iraq to subsidize Ramadan foods
The government allocated $500 million to subsidize basic foods during Ramadan, in an effort to protect families from price hikes.