The U.S. Government Awards $500,000 Grant to Preserve Badinan Gate in Amedi
During his visit to Amedi, Consul General Rob Waller announced that the U.S. Department of State has awarded a $500,000 grant to preserve and protect…
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq. Begin Text: The…
Consulate General Erbil and Embassy Baghdad’s Statements on Newroz
U.S. Consulate General Erbil’s Deputy Principal Officer Katie Kiser stated on the occasion of Newroz: Am Katetan Bash. I am delighted to be here with…
Consulate General Erbil’s DPO Visits Halabja
U.S. Consulate General Erbil’s Deputy Principal Officer Katie Kiser met with Governor of Halabja Azad Tofiq on March 16th and discussed Halabja’s chemical attack 33rd…
Security Alert: Iraq – U.S. Embassy Baghdad
Security Alert: Iraq – U.S. Embassy Baghdad (March 5, 2021) Location: Throughout Iraq Event: We advise that U.S. citizens in Iraq are at a high risk for violence…
Security Alert: Iraq – U.S. Embassy Baghdad
Location: Throughout Iraq Event: The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad reminds U.S. citizens extremist groups and regional actors have conducted destructive and sometimes lethal attacks against a variety…
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2021 Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq President Joseph R. Biden…
CG Waller Participates in Opening Ceremony of Prehistoric Life Gallery in Sulaymaniya Museum
Consul General Rob Waller visited the Sulaymaniya Museum and participated in the opening ceremony of the new gallery of prehistoric life. This exciting new gallery…
Consul General Waller Visits the Kurdish Heritage Institute in Sulaymaniya
Consul General Rob Waller visited the Kurdish Heritage Museum and met with the director of the museum Mazhar Khaleqi and the museum staff. The U.S.…
Consul General Participates in the “One Million Oak Tree Planting” Campaign
During his recent visit to Gali Ali Beg Waterfall, U.S. Consul General Rob Waller, Soran Mayor Halgurd Sheikh Najeeb, and Omer Bradosti, the founder of…
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Paris Climate Agreement JANUARY 20, 2021 ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States…
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. JANUARY 20, 2021 • SPEECHES AND REMARKS The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief…
U.S. Senior Delegation Visits Erbil
Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq Affairs David Copley accompanied by U.S. Ambassador Matthew Tueller visited Erbil…
U.S. Government Allocated an Extra $500,000 for the Restoration of Lalish Temple
Consul General Robert Waller visited Lalish Temple, met with Yezidi leaders and announced an additional $500,000 for the renovation of Lalish Temple, which brings the…
U.S. Government Grants AUK with $4 Million to Support American-Style Education
Consul General Robert Waller visited the American University of Kurdistan (AUK) and met with its president, Dr. Randall Rhodes. They announced the “Support to American-Style…
USAID Funds a New COVID-19 Isolation Ward in Duhok
Consul General Waller joined UNDP and USAID representatives, along with Governor Ali Tatar and Minister of Health Saman Hussein Muhammad, in a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Consul General Visits Faysh Khabur and Ibrahim Khalil Border Complex in the IKR
Consul General Rob Waller visited the border crossing at Faysh Khabur, where he was shown around by Border Crossing Director Shawkat Berbehary. From there, the…
Consul General Virtually Meets Ezidi24 Director General
Consul General in Erbil Rob Waller and Ezidi24 Director General Ahmed Shingaly virtually discussed the challenges faced by minority journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region…
