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  • U.S. Dignitaries Dedicate New American Embassy

    Amb Crocker officially dedicated the new American Embassy in Baghdad in the presence of Iraqi Pres. Jalal Talabani and U.S. Deputy Sec of State John Negroponte. The US Marine Security Guard detachment raised the American flag accompanied by a rendition of the US National Anthem and music from the US Army 4th Inf band.

     
  • Youth Drama Performances - NGO Women for Peace Youth Drama Performances - NGO Women for Peace

    Baghdad, December 2008 - The Cultural Affairs Office recently sponsored a series of youth drama performances produced by the Baghdad based NGO - Women for Peace. The performances were presented at different schools and youth centers around the city and the story highlighted a message of peace and understanding.

  • Ambassador Adam Ereli visits the Iraq National Library and Archives – Nov 20, 2008 Amb. Ereli visits the Iraq National Library

    Baghdad, November 20, 2008 - Ambassador Adam Ereli at the Iraq National Library and Archives viewing the process of capturing digitized images of rare documents as part of the library’s preservation program. The equipment and training to use the equipment was donated by the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

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U.S. Dignitaries Dedicate New American Embassy
U.S. Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker officially dedicated the new American Embassy in Baghdad today.

U.S. Dignitaries Dedicate New American Embassy

Eid al-Adha Presidential Greeting
I send greetings to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice.

Eid al-Adha Presidential Greeting

Amb. Crocker's Interview, FOX News, Oct. 21, 2008
Amb. Crocker: Well, it's been an interesting negotiation, because it's a negotiation between partners...

Amb. Crocker's Interview, FOX News, Oct. 21, 2008

Amb. Crocker Interview with BBC, Oct. 2, 2008
Amb. Crocker - who remain in Iraq to operate and support Iraqi security forces requires a legal basis.


More News From the Embassy

Joint Statement Condemning Terrorist Attacks
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Multi-National Force - Iraq strongly condemn the terrorist suicide bombing today near the Imam Musa Al-Kadhim shrine in al-Kadhimiyah, as well as the savage attack January 2 against a meeting of tribal leaders in Yusifiyah.

American Emb. Welcomes Citi Correspondent Relationship Services for Warka Bank
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad welcomed the new partnership established between Citibank and Al Warka Bank of Iraq. For the first time, clients of both establishments will now be able to execute cash payments, wire transfers, and trade transactions...

Joint Statement by Ambassador Crocker and General Odierno, December 11, 2008
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Multi-National Force – Iraq strongly condemn the terrorist suicide bombing in Kirkuk today that resulted in the loss of innocent civilian lives.

Statement by Amb. Crocker and Gen. Odierno on the Ratification of SOFA
We welcome today’s ratification by Iraq’s Presidency Council of the Strategic Framework Agreement and Security Agreement. With this action and following an exchange of diplomatic notes, these agreements will become official and will enter into force on Jan. 1, 2009.

Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General Ray Odierno, Nov. 27, 2008
The United States welcomes today’s approval by Iraq’s Council of Representatives of the Strategic Framework Agreement and the Security Agreement. We look forward to the ratification of this vote by Iraq’s Presidency Council.

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