Diplomacy
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Iraq, Switzerland Eye Stronger Private Sector Cooperation
A round of political consultations was held at the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad between Undersecretary Mr. Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Bahr Al-Ulum, and Ambassador Monika Schmitz Kirgöz, Assistant Secretary of State for the Middle East and North Africa at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The meeting…
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Iraq and France Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, received the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Jean-Noël Barrot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors and saw both sides exchange views on pressing…
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Iraq, Kuwait Discuss Arab Summit and Cooperation
His Highness the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. At the outset, Minister Hussein conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency the President of…
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Oman Strengthens its Ties with Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed the Omani Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, Mr. Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Mawali today. Amongst various discussion topics, the Prime Minister pointed to the advancements Iraq has witnessed in development and investment, particularly in the communications sector. He brought into focus that…
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Iraq Seeks Stronger Ties with Turkey and Neighbours
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, met with representatives of several international media outlets on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. The discussions focused on Iraq’s foreign policy direction, regional cooperation, and the country’s growing diplomatic engagement. During the exchange, Mr Hussein highlighted…
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Iraq, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Security and Diplomatic Cooperation
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ms. Safia Talib Al-Suhail, held a meeting with Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Daoud, Deputy Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two officials discussed mechanisms…
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Iraq and American University to Develop Diplomatic Training
Ambassador Dr. Hisham Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Planning, and Mr. Michael Mulnix, President of the American University of Baghdad, held significant discussions to strengthen ties between Iraq’s diplomatic services and the university. The meeting focused on enhancing Iraq’s diplomatic workforce through collaboration on academic…
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Iraqi Envoy, Libyan Official Discuss Key Issues
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Libya, held a meeting with Mr. Taher Al-Baour, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Libyan Government of National Unity, in the capital, Tripoli. The discussions centred on strengthening bilateral relations…
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Iraq Pushes for Stronger African Voice in Global Forums
Dr. Abbas Kadhim Obaid, Iraq’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and Chair of the Group of 77 and China, welcomed Mr. Clever Kete, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), for a crucial discussion on Africa’s development priorities and the challenges facing…
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Iraq and Spain Discuss Cultural Cooperation in Baghdad
On March 11th, Dr Ali Ridha Al-Hamoud, Director General of the Administrative and Financial Affairs Department at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, met with the Spanish Ambassador to Iraq, Alicia Rico Pérez del Pulgar, in Baghdad. She was accompanied by Dr Inas Al-Yasiri, Advisor to the Speaker of…
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