International Relations
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Finnish Ambassador to Iraq Visits Ancient City of Hatra
The Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Antti Putkonen, visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of the ancient city of Hatra in Al-Hadar district of the Nineveh governorate. Accompanied by the site’s official Mahmoud Al-Wardy, Ambassador Putkonen received a guided tour visit of the ancient archaeological site, spanning temples, stone carvings, and…
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Iraq, Italy Discuss Investment and Travel Facilitation Measures
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fouad Hussein, met with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, last Friday, during an official visit to Rome to discuss enhancing economic relations, investment opportunities, and travel facilitation between the two countries. Hussein requested that Italy reconsider travel restrictions to Iraq, citing improvements in…
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Iraq and Pakistan Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing mechanisms of mutual cooperation during high level official talks held at the Baghdad Palace, as part of the Pakistani president’s official visit to Iraq at the head of a senior…
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Iraq and Turkey Strengthen International Land Transport to Boost Trade
The Joint Committee for International Land Transport between Iraq and Turkey met in Ankara to enhance bilateral cooperation and economic relations, with representatives from transport and trade authorities participating. The Iraqi delegation was led by Mr. Mortadha Karim Al-Shahmani, accompanied by Eng. Star Ouda and Eng. Israa Hanoun, while the…
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Iraq and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fouad Hussein, received Jin Shin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, in Baghdad to discuss strengthening bilateral and strategic cooperation between Iraq and China. Hussein welcomed the Chinese delegation on their first visit…
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Iraq, Greece enhance cultural cooperation at Athens forum
Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Professor Dr. Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani met with Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni on the sidelines of the ninth ministerial meeting of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations in Athens to discuss strengthening cultural cooperation between the two countries. Both sides stressed the importance…
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Iraq’s History Reflected in Athens Ancient Civilisations Forum
Greece hosted the 9th Ministerial Meeting for the Ancient Civilisations Forum (AFC) at the Acropolis Museum in Athens last Friday, where participants reaffirmed their commitment to protecting and restoring heritage through the Athens Declaration. Opening this year’s session, the Greek Foreign Minister described cultural heritage as a living legacy, rather…
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Iraq and Netherlands Strengthen Ties Ahead of Visit
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein met with Dutch Deputy Foreign Minister Marcel de Vink on Saturday to discuss the upcoming visit of Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof to Baghdad, scheduled for February. During the visit, Prime Minister Schoof is expected to witness the signing of several memorandums of understanding in…
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Iraq and Spain Boost Cooperation to Restore Nineveh Heritage
A recent visit to Iraq by the Spanish delegation signalled a renewed, shared commitment to protecting and restoring the rich archaeological landscape of the Nineveh province. With over 2,700 archaeological sites, most of which are newly uncovered, Nineveh represents one of Iraq’s most significant yet vulnerable cultural regions. The cooperation…
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Al-Sudani Meets EU Ambassador to Strengthen Iraq Ties
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with the European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Klemens Semtner, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across investment, trade, energy, and environmental initiatives. The meeting also focused on implementing partnership agreements and memoranda of cooperation to address shared challenges and promote economic…
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