Due to concerns about the security of U.S. government personnel, on September 28, 2018, the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. government personnel from the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah. In a statement, the State Department said: "Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo [pictured] has made the determination to place Consulate Basrah on […]
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US Mission to build New Compound in Erbil
By Editor on 24th April 2018 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Politics
KRG Prime Minister Barzani's statement on the construction of US mission in Erbil: Mr. Ambassador of the United States to Iraq, Mr. Consul General Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am pleased to be here, with you, today and take part in the announcement of building a new compound for the U.S. Consulate General in […]
Saudis to Open Basra Consulate; Iran Opens Border To Iraqis
By Editor on 26th February 2018 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Transportation News, Politics, Security
This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. By Saleem al-Wazzan. As Saudis Prepare To Open Basra Consulate, Iran Opens Border To Iraqis Iraqis can now visit a special visa-free zone in neighbouring Iran, over the border from […]
Saudi Arabia to re-open Consulate in Basra
By John Lee. Saudi Arabia will reportedly re-open its consulate in Basra within two weeks. Al Arabiya says that the consulate closed in 1990 during the second Gulf war. (Source: Al Arabiya) (Picture: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi meeting Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, 19th June 2017)
Bangladesh Embassy to open Office in Erbil
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani received Mr. Abu Magsoud Forhad, Bangladesh's Ambassador to Iraq. Ambassador Forhad discussed his government’s intention to open in Erbil an office of his country’s Iraq embassy. Discussing the situation of the Bangladeshi nationals, resident in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, he said opening of embassy’s office in Erbil will facilitate […]
New UK Ambassador to Iraq
By Editor on 27th July 2017 in Investment, Iraq Banking & Finance News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Politics, Security
By John Lee. Mr Jon Wilks CMG (pictured) has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Frank Baker OBE. Mr Wilks, who currently serves as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Muscat, will take up his appointment in November 2017. He has previously served in diplomatic roles in Baghdad, in addition […]
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PM Barzani receives UK’s new Consul General
KRG Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani received Mr. Martin Warr, the new Consul General of the United Kingdom in Erbil, and his accompanying delegation. Consul General Warr commended the role of the Peshmerga forces in the fight against ISIS and the Kurdistan Region for hosting large numbers of internally displaced people, who fled ISIS atrocities and […]
BL Harbert to build New US Consulate in Erbil
The US Department of State has awarded the construction contract for the new US Consulate Complex in Erbil to BL Harbert International of Birmingham, Alabama. The new Consulate Complex will include a Chancery, Marine residence, housing, support facilities and facilities for the community. The architect for the project is EYP of Albany, New York. (Source: […]
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Japan Opens Consulate in the Kurdistan Region
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani met with Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonoura and his accompanying delegation. In the meeting, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, the Japanese Minister reaffirmed his country’s position to further strengthen its relations with the Kurdistan Region, by opening its consulate in Erbil on Wednesday. […]
Ukraine to open Consulate in Kurdistan
In his meeting with the KRG Minister of Foreign Relations, Ambassador of Ukraine to Iraq Mr. Anatolii Marynts announced the decision of the government of Ukraine to open an honorary consulate in the Kurdistan Region in a near future. The Ambassador expressed his government’s desire to further broaden ties with the Kurdistan Region in various […]
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New French Consul General begins Mission in Kurdistan
Mr. Dominique Mas, the new Consul General of the Republic of France to the Kurdistan Region, was received today by the Head of the Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa. Minister Bakir congratulated Mr. Mas and assured him that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) stands ready to extend to him all the necessary support […]
India to Open Consulate in Erbil
By John Lee. Indian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. George Raju yesterday visited the KRG Department of Foreign Relations to discuss the opening of Indian consulate general in Erbil. Ambassador Raju announced the decision of the government of India to open its consulate general in Erbil, capital of Kurdistan Region. He said that India realizes the […]