NATO and Iraq launch high-level political dialogue
NATO’s Special Representative for the southern neighbourhood will serve as NATO’s focal point for the region. He will be responsible…
Syria: EU pledges €2.12bn in support of the future of Syria and the region
At the 8th edition of the Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region', the EU pledged…
4th International Baghdad Water Conference spotlights water cooperation
Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources of Iraq hosted the 4th International Baghdad Water Conference, highlighting the importance of transboundary water…
UN Security Council:We condemn the multiple attacks by Iran-aligned militant groups in Syria and Iraq, UK statement
We condemn the multiple attacks since October 2023, by Iran-aligned militant groups against the Global Coalition and Iraqi military bases…
Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Military Operation in the Middle East
This past Sunday, three American soldiers were killed in Jordan by a drone launched by militant groups backed by Iran’s…
U.S. Treasury targets Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad, IRGC-QF, and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its…
Iraq: French Government on attack in Erbil
France utterly condemns the attack carried out on Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan Region, which included the use…
United States: NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson on U.S. strikes in Iraq
President Biden was immediately briefed on the attack this morning, and he ordered the Department of Defense to prepare response options against…
Bundeskanzler Scholz telefoniert mit Iraks Premier Mohammed Shia al Sudani
Bundeskanzler Scholz hat heute mit dem Ministerpräsidenten des Irak, Mohammed Shia al Sudani, telefoniert. Der Bundeskanzler und der Ministerpräsident waren…
Finland: Authorities to investigate case of man convicted in Iraq
Minister of Justice Leena Meri and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen have discussed the case of a man sentenced…
UN: Victims Voices’ silencing terrorism
What we witnessed, particularly the girls among us, was truly horrific,” says Iman Abdullah, 22, from Sinjar, Iraq, a Yazidi…
NATO Mission Iraq takes on additional advisory and capacity-building tasks
Following a request from the Iraqi authorities and a decision by the North Atlantic Council on Thursday (17 August 2023),…
YAZIDI: EU HRVP on the situation of the Yazidi community in Iraq
The EU stands firmly behind Iraq’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, with full respect to its ethnic and religious diversity.…
Iraq: France condemns attack on the Swedish Embassy
Protecting the premises of foreign diplomatic missions and their staff, in accordance with States’ obligations under the 1961 Vienna Convention…
EEAS and Swedish Government on the attack against the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad
"We look forward to the swift adoption of the necessary security measures by the Iraqi authorities to prevent further incidents…
Yezidi victims in Syria and Iraq: Belgium and Netherlands sign up to joint investigation team
The JIT aims at identifying and potentially prosecuting FTFs who targeted the Yezidi minority during the armed conflict in Syria…
Spain takes command of NATO Mission Iraq
Brussels, 24 May 2023 Lieutenant General José Antonio Agüero Martínez of Spain assumed command of...
UN Security Council: UK reaffirms commitment to the stability of Iraq
London, 18 May 2023 Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security...
US: National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on developments in Iraq’s energy sector
Washington, D.C., 7 April 2023 We welcome significant progress in Iraq this week with respect...
EU-Iraq Cooperation Council, 19 March 2023
On this page you will soon find all the information related to this meeting. The...
Türkiye: Press Release on restriction of the official use of Turkmen language in Kirkuk
Ankara, 1 March 2023 It has come to our attention that the General Secretariat of...
HRVP Borrell: Iraq can actively contribute to regional stability
Brussels, 23 December 2022 HR/VP Blog Post – This week, I travelled to Jordan to...
Speech by EU HRVP Borrell at the Second Baghdad Conference in Jordan
Brussels, 20 December 2022 Check against delivery! Your Majesty, King Abdullah II of Jordan, monsieur le...
EU-Iraq: EU High Representative on the elections in Iraq
Brussels, 15 October 2022 The European Union congratulates Abdul Latif Rashid on his election as...
Norway’s statement on the violent demonstrations in Iraq
Oslo, 30 August 2022 Norway is deeply concerned by the violence following demonstrations in Baghdad...
EU Spokesperson on the latest developments in Iraq
Brussels, 24 August 2022 The obstruction of the work of crucial state institutions in Iraq,...
Iraqi political crisis: Iranian proxies may attack US and partner targets
Washington, D.C., 3 August 2022 Iran may direct its proxies to attack American and partner...
Iraq: EP Subcommittee on Security and Defence concludes its visit
Brussels, 30 May 2022 MEPs met representatives of Iraqi government and visited the EU Advisory...
Next Strategic Concept: NATO engages with partners
Last updated: 02 Feb. 2022 15:56 French On 31 January 2022, NATO hosted a workshop...
Crimes against Yezidi victims: Eurojust supports investigation team of Sweden and France
The Hague, 7 January 2022 The judicial authorities in Sweden and France have set up...
Iraq, a cornerstone of regional stability – blog post by EU High Representative Borrell
11/09/2021 Earlier this week, I travelled to Iraq for the first time as HR/VP to...
U.S. State Department: Readout of the Political Directors Small Group Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS
09/09/2021 10:57 AM EDT Office of the Spokesperson Senior diplomatic representatives from the Small Group...
Remarks by EU High Representative Borrell after his meeting with President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani
Erbil, Iraq, 07/09/2021 Remarks Check against delivery! Thank you President. My first words have to...
Iraq: Remarks by EU High Representative Borrell after his meeting with Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein
Baghdad, Iraq, 06/09/2021 – 18:43 Remarks Check against delivery! Thank you Minister. I would like...
High Representative Josep Borrell announces senior appointments
Brussels, 04/08/2021 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell announced the appointments of 11 new Heads of Delegations of...
EEAS publishes Communiqué of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting
Source: EEAS London, 05/05/2021 – 20:36 Joint Statements Preamble We, the Foreign and Development Ministers...