It has been my privilege to serve as the Ambassador of the United States to Iraq for the past two and a half years working to strengthen the economic, security, and cultural ties between our two nations. The United States and our diplomatic posts in Baghdad and Erbil strongly support Iraq’s unity, sovereignty, democracy, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 5 February, 2019 | Topics:
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“It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the American Ambassador to Iraq for the past two and a half years. As my assignment ends, I want all Iraqis to know that I see great potential for a truly democratic, sovereign, independent, and prosperous Iraq. I will cherish the friendships and experiences I have had ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 31 January, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo traveled to Iraq, where he emphasized the U.S. commitment to Iraq and the importance of Iraq as a strategic partner in the region. Read more about the Secretary’s travel:
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 10 January, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, News, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, U.S. Secretary of State
Yesterday, Ambassador Silliman hosted a trade mission from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce representing more than 50 U.S. companies. These companies are looking to introduce high quality American products and services to the Iraqi market, advance technology to kick-start economic growth, and to develop partnerships with local companies during their meetings in Baghdad this week. ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, News, U.S. & Iraq
Ambassador Silliman addressing today’s U.S. Trade Opportunities Breakfast: “The American private sector has innovative capabilities, access to finance, and strategic vision. It can play a critical role in improving Iraq’s economy and creating the private sector jobs Iraq urgently needs. . . . Our companies can help expand access to electricity, upgrade transportation networks, improve ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, News, Trade, U.S. & Iraq
Last week, Ambassador Silliman and members of his Economic Team joined in on a call with U.S. businesses to answer questions and encourage their participation in an upcoming visit to Iraq in December. The trip will provide a great opportunity for U.S. businesses to gain a better understanding of the commercial and investment opportunities across ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 3 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, News, U.S. & Iraq, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Assalam Alaykoum, I’m Doug Silliman, the American Ambassador to Iraq. Over the past few months, the people of Basrah have clearly expressed a desire for better public services and an improved quality of life, and through our Consulate General in Basrah, we have heard their calls. We are offering our help to the Government ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Silliman met with Syriac Catholic Archbishop Peter Mushi during his recent visit to Erbil and discussed safeguarding minority communities in the Ninewa Plain.
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 29 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
Your Excellency Qasim al-Fahdawi, Dr. Jafar, distinguished panel members and guests, it is a true pleasure to be here today to address this impressive group of leaders and energy experts. When I addressed this forum last year, I spoke about the need for economic reform. I said that Iraq needed a new economic paradigm, based ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events
The Ambassador sat down with journalists to discuss upcoming elections, stabilization projects, and economic investment, among other topics.
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
The Ambassador and the Acting Consul General visited Nassiriya, in Dhi Qar province, where they conducted meetings with the Governor, business leaders, and representatives from several minority groups in the province. They also toured the relic Mesopotamian landscapes of the Ziggurat of Ur, accompanied by a team of Iraqi and American archaeologists, and discovered some ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Ambassador and Mrs. Silliman, along with other US Embassy staff members, visited Baghdad Mall yesterday. Thanks to our hosts, CEO Ammar Alkhafaji, Managing Director Anwer Abdul Lateef, and Marketing Director Jamal Alashi. “There is a huge opportunity for U.S. companies and franchises such as those here at Baghdad Mall – Hardee’s, Skechers, Nestle Toll House ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 25 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman attended the Iraq Army Day commemoration where President Fuad Masoum and Defense Minister Irfan Hayali placed a wreath at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 6 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 9 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
We were pleased to welcome official Iraqi spokespersons and representatives from Government of Iraq media offices to Ambassador Silliman’s home today after their Embassy-sponsored visit to the United States. Our Iraqi friends shared with the Ambassador what they learned in the United States and we discussed steps forward to continue to fight the extremist messaging ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 7 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman highlighted U.S. Government support for stabilization efforts in Fallujah during his remarks today alongside Anbar Governor Suhaib Al-Rawi. Through UNDP, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad funded the rehabilitation of key water treatment facilities and supplied medical equipment for seven public health centers and the rehabilitation of 20 schools.
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 31 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 25 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
On May 15, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad held a reception to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, America’s premier academic exchange program. Since 1946, over 370,000 students and scholars from 160 different countries have participated in the program, including over 500 Iraqi artists, writers, politicians, scientists, business executives, and educators. No ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 15 May, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman addressed members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Baghdad at their annual meeting at the Embassy. Ambassador Silliman praised Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi’s commitment to bringing more American companies to do business in Iraq, stating “Now is the best time in years to press for reforms, and to ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
On April 2, Ambassador Silliman spoke at the Iraq Energy Forum 2017, where he emphasized the importance of energy to the rebuilding and stabilization of Iraq and the need for reform in confronting Iraq’s economic and energy challenges. He also raised the need to eliminate corruption, diversify the economy and develop a holistic and integrated ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 2 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Events, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
In roundtable session with Iraqi Journalists U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman commended the bravery of all the Iraqis fighting to liberate Mosul from Da’esh. He noted that the battle to free Mosul is difficult because of the size of the city and the “abomination” of Da’esh using civilians as human shields and attacking aid-distribution ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 21 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
On Tuesday December 13, 2016 , AMB Silliman and Arsalan Suleman, the Acting U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, met a group of civic-minded undergraduates and recent college graduates to discuss issues such as human rights, countering violent extremism, health, education, entrepreneurship, and science and technology.
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 13 December, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, Culture, Education, Events, Human Rights, News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Ambassador Silliman met with MP Salim Juma’a Shabak and MP Dr. Hunain Al Qadu to discuss the unity within the Shabak community in Iraq and efforts to restore normal life to areas liberated from Da’esh’s brutal control. Ambassador Silliman assured the MPs that the United States is committed to supporting the Shabak community through working ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman, accompanied by Erbil Consul General Ken Gross, met Hero Talabani, Barham Salih, Nawshirwan Mustafa, Kosrat Rasul, and other political leaders in Sulaimaniyah. The parties discussed addressing the needs of internally displaced persons, the battle against Da’esh, on-going stabilization efforts, and the economic challenges facing the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Ambassador ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 25 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq is pleased to announce the arrival of the Honorable Douglas A. Silliman as the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Iraq. Ambassador Silliman arrived in Iraq on September 1, 2016. He met with His Excellency Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari and presented ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 1 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
