Statement by Secretary Kerry: UN Security Council Decision to Transfer Chapter VII Mandate to the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq: The United States congratulates the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait on successfully resolving key bilateral and international issues over the past year, which helped result in today’s milestone decision by the UN Security Council. It's […]
The U.S. Consulate General Erbil has announced the provision of additional consular services beginning June 25, 2013. Iraqi residents can now apply for a range of nonimmigrant visas for travel to the United States, including tourist visas, business visitor visas, student visas, exchange student, and temporary worker visas at the Consulate General. Diplomatic, official, and […]
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Kelly Clements visited Iraq as part of a regional trip to discuss displacement issues and assess assistance efforts for refugees and internally displaced persons in Iraq. During her visit to Baghdad, Ms. Clements met with the Government of Iraq’s National Coordinator for Ending Displacement […]
Solicitation Number: W912ER-13-R-0050 Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: USACE Middle East District Solicitation Number: W912ER-13-R-0050 Notice Type: Presolicitation The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) Middle East District intends to solicit names of construction firms experienced in working in the Middle East region who are interested in submitting […]
The U.S. Embassy has hosted a roundtable discussion with Iraqi and international partner Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on humanitarian demining activities in Iraq. Iraq is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, and the U.S. Government has provided more than $250 million to support demining projects in Iraq since 2003. Participants noted significant […]
Commemorating Environmental Month and Earth Day in Iraq, the Public Affairs Section (PAS) sponsored Iraqi-American Cultural and Science Envoy Thomas (Taha) Rassam Culhane for a Renewable Energy Road Show in Baghdad and Erbil April 13-22. Dr. Culhane is known for his exciting record of introducing renewable energy solutions to problems of unreliable electricity and inadequate […]
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad warns U.S. citizens of continued incidents of violence in Iraq, following the February 9 terrorist attack at Camp Hurriya, which killed eight people. Attacks, similar to what occurred on February 9, may occur at any time. The U.S. government considers the potential threat to U.S. Government personnel throughout Iraq to […]
The U.S. Department of State reminds U.S. citizens in Iraq of the continued threat of roadside improvised explosive devices (IEDs). On Tuesday, April 2 an empty 107mm rocket casing was discovered partially concealed on the side of the road near the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil. Local authorities were contacted and the device was cleared […]
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iraqi Ministry of Health, outlining U.S. support for the Ministry to strengthen its service delivery and overall management. The agreement is part of the U.S. commitment to support efforts by the Government of Iraq to improve […]
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil on March 17. This agreement outlines U.S. support for the Ministry to improve the effectiveness and transparency of its operations. Held at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the signing ceremony was attended […]
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office introduced its innovative “Trace Effects” English language teaching tool to Iraqi educators during a March 9 seminar in downtown Baghdad. Trace Effects is a groundbreaking, 3-D, immersive video game designed by the Department of State for young English language learners. Trace Effects is offered free of charge, both online […]
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hosted a reception on March 10 to discuss challenges facing women and girls in Iraq and efforts of the U.S. and Iraqi governments and civil society to address these challenges and promote the status of women in Iraq. Iraqi government figures, civil society leaders, […]
