The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $700 million. The Government of Iraq has requested a proposed sale of commercially available FAA Air Traffic […]
On Wednesday, President Obama joined Vice President Joe Biden’s meeting with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi and a delegation of Iraqi parliamentarians. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq. The President encouraged Iraq’s leaders to continue dialogue to address the legitimate grievances of all communities […]
Due to recent heightened security threats to Baghdad and the surrounding areas, the U.S. Embassy Annex Prosperity checkpoint will be closed through Sunday, January 19, 2014. The U.S. Embassy advises American citizens to avoid the area around this public access entrance during this period. The Embassy is closed for business on Friday and Saturday and […]
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Brett McGurk completed a visit on Saturday to Baghdad where he met with national and local leaders from across the political spectrum to discuss the security situation in western Iraq. McGurk's itinerary included meetings with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Speaker Osama Nujaifi, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, Deputy Prime […]
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce the open application period for the 2014 Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Program. In support of the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, this program provides opportunities for Iraqi undergraduate students to travel to the United States for 6 weeks in the summer of 2014 to […]
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce the open application period for the 2014 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program. In support of the U.S.–Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, this program will provide 35 Iraqi scholars the opportunity to spend 10 weeks at a U.S. university for faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities. The application […]
In their recent meeting at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged to advance common interests to support a stable, secure, and prosperous Iraq and Middle East. They also discussed their shared commitment to enhance cooperation under […]
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has announced that it are now accepting applications for the U.S. Government-sponsored Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Programs (IYLEP). This program will provide 250 Iraqi high school and undergraduate students a unique educational exchange experience in the United States during the summer of 2014. Since their creation in 2007, the IYLEP […]
By John Lee. On October 23rd, Ambassador Beecroft met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to discuss U.S.-Iraqi relations, the Strategic Framework Agreement, and preparations for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Maliki to Washington. They also discussed political and regional issues of common interest and developments of the Syrian crisis in addition to the […]
During opening remarks, organizers of the 5th Baghdad International Film Festival publicly praised the U.S. Embassy for its role in funding the opening and closing ceremonies, festival publications, a photography exhibit, and a two-day photography and cinematography workshop at a local orphanage. Although U.S. officials were unable to attend, the Deputy Minister of Culture joined […]
On October 20th, Ambassador Stephen Beecroft hosted a business roundtable with the representatives of several U.S. companies operating in Iraq. Although the local market presents certain challenges, there is an increasing number of substantial U.S. companies making strategic investment commitments in Iraq. The U.S. government is fully committed to increasing bilateral trade and U.S. investment […]
The United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability conducted a workshop in Baghdad, September 22-26, on electricity operations and maintenance for 20 engineers from the Ministry of Electricity who work at power plants across Iraq. The five-day workshop provided the Iraqi participants with tools and methods to enhance efficiency […]
