Monthly Archive: November 2014
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Receives Commander of US Central Command Gen. Lloyd Austin
General Austin reiterated to Prime Minister Al-Abadi the United States’ support for Iraq and affirmed intentions to continue to meet the needs of the Iraqi army in areas of training, armament and advice.
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Meets US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Prime Minister Abadi and General Dempsey reviewed recent developments and progress made by Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIL.
Iraq outside the Beltway: Ambassador Faily visits Houston
As part of efforts to engage the American people, state and local governments, and businesses about Iraq’s opportunities, Ambassador Faily met with Houston city leaders, executives, university students and professors.
Prime Minister Al-Abadi Visits Baghdad Operations Command; Issues Orders to Replace Military Commanders
As part of ongoing efforts to professionalize Iraq’s military institutions and root out corruption, Prime Minister Al-Abadi issued executive orders to replace military commanders and assign officers to new posts within the Ministry of Defense.
Ambassador Faily: Iraqis thank U.S. veterans as shared struggle continues
“Long after victory is won, future generations of Iraqis will honor American troops, just as I do today, on Veterans Day, with appreciation and admiration.”
Ambassador Faily: ‘Setting up Government is the Easy Part’
VOA Reporter Cecily Hilleary recently spoke with Lukman Faily, Iraq’s ambassador to Washington, and asked him about the progress of government reforms in the face of recent IS advances.