International Relations
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Iraq, Oman Strengthen Bonds Through Strategic Cooperation
The Prime Minister, Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, arrived in Oman on Wednesday, leading a high-level delegation in response to an official invitation from his Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Before leaving Baghdad, Al-Sudani noted that the visit aims to strengthen ties and strategic partnerships. Months of work by Iraqi and Omani…
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Iraq and Türkiye Expand Cooperation on Trade and Water
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Sunday with representatives of 17 Turkish companies to discuss new opportunities for cooperation in investment, trade, and infrastructure. The meeting, also attended by senior Iraqi officials and the Turkish Ambassador, highlighted growing economic ties between the two neighbours. Talks centred on the Iraq–Türkiye…
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Iraq, Germany Strengthen Ties Through Financial Cooperation Talks
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) held talks with the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, with aims to modernise public financial management. Led by Ms. Sawsan Khalaf, the Director General of the Accounting Department, the meeting focused on staff training and improving governance and oversight. Ms. Khalaf reiterated Iraq’s commitment…
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UN Envoy Praises Karbala’s Progress and Potential
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Dr Mohamed Al Hassan, visited Karbala Governorate on the 7th of July, where he met with the Governor, H.E. Mr Nsayif Jassim Al-Khatabi. During the meeting, the two sides…
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Sweden Opens SI Scholarships to Iraqi Students
The Swedish Institute (SI) has officially added Iraq to its list of eligible countries for the prestigious SI Scholarship for Global Professionals. This exciting development opens new educational opportunities for Iraqi students aspiring to pursue fully funded Master’s degrees in Sweden. The announcement was made by the Embassy of Iraq…
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Baghdad Hosts Iraq–Netherlands IHE Delft Signing
On Monday, Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research signed an academic protocol with the prestigious Dutch IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. The ceremony, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad, marks a significant new chapter in bilateral cooperation between Iraq and the Netherlands. The agreement seeks to…
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Tokyo Guests Explore Iraq’s History and Cuisine
As part of strengthening cultural cooperation between Iraq and Japan, introducing Iraqi culture, and promoting Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2025, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Tokyo has organised a cultural activity on April 17th 2025, in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the NHK…
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Iraq, Russia Prepare for Upcoming Russian-Arab Summit
On the sidelines of the Arab Summit held in Baghdad, the Undersecretary of Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Bahr Al-Ulum, met with the Special Envoy of the Russian President for the Middle East and North Africa, Mr. Mikhail Bogdanov. The meeting also included the Russian Ambassador…
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Iraq-Oman Relations Deepen Ahead of Arab Summit
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Mr. Fuad Hussein, concluded a high-level official visit to the Sultanate of Oman, where he met with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said and senior Omani officials to deepen bilateral relations and deliver an official invitation to the…
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Iraq Partners with China to Develop Baghdad Oil Field
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, has reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to boosting national oil production in line with the Ministry of Oil’s strategic plans and the government’s development programme. His remarks came during the signing ceremony of an annex to the development contract…
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