Ambassador Beecroft Congratulated
Embassy Baghdad congratulates Ambassador Beecroft on his nomination and confirmation as the new U.S. Ambassador to Iraq.
President Obama's Address at 67th UNGA
Today, we must reaffirm that our future will be determined by people like Chris Stevens -- and not by his killers. Today, we must declare that this violence and intolerance has no place among our United Nations.
U.S. and Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement
The Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a meeting of the Political and Diplomatic Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on September 2, in Baghdad.
Opening Plenary of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue
Secretary Clinton addresses protests and violence against U.S. Embassies during opening of US-Morocco Strategic Dialogue
News from the Embassy
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Ambassador Beecroft Arrives as New U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
On October 11, 2012, Ambassador Robert Stephen Beecroft was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq. He will present his credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and President Talabani at the earliest opportunity.
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U.S.-Iraq Economic Conference Assesses Iraq’s Economic Priorities
On October 4, the U.S. Mission in Baghdad and the Prime Minister’s Advisory Commission co-hosted conference to discuss a new assessment report evaluating Iraq’s economic priorities.
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U.S. and Iraq Sign Agreement to Enhance Services to Disadvantaged Populations
U.S. and Iraq agree to provide adequate protection and assistance to displaced persons and refugees.
Recent and Current Embassy Activities
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Microfinance Conference Focuses on Iraqi Economic & Social Advancement (October 23 - 24, 2012)
The U.S. Embassy and the Iraqi Microfinance Network will host the Inclusive Financial Services Stakeholders' Conference in Erbil. The conference theme is "Iraqi Microfinance - The Path to Economic and Social Advancement". Also available in Arabic »
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EducationUSA Fair Introduces Iraqi Students to American Universities
The U.S. Mission in Iraq is hosting an EducationUSA University Fair in Erbil, October 12 and 13. The fair will host representatives from more than 20 U.S. universities to meet with prospective Iraqi students.
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Digital Video Conference (DVC) Entitled "Cultural Heritage Conservation in Modern Cities" (September 30, 2012)
Twenty engineering and technology students and faculty members from Nahrain University and the University of Technology, as well as local city planners, participated in a digital video conference on September 27th at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
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U.S. Embassy Promotes Investment Opportunities with Iraqi Officials (September 23, 2012)
The U.S. Embassy hosted officials from Iraq's National Investment Commission, the Ministries of Housing and Planning, as well as several Provincial Investment Commissions on September 13 to discuss investment opportunities in the Iraqi housing and construction sectors. Representatives of U.S. companies joined the meeting by videoconference from Washington, D.C. Private-sector participants from the United States expressed optimism about Iraq's potential for economic growth and highlighted the importance of creating an environment to encourage foreign investment. This event was part of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's "Direct Line to American Business" program.
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Competition
Photo Challenge for International Students
EducationUSA is looking for photos to use in its publications and website.
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Regional Engagement with people
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U.S. reaches out to the world
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MEPI Library
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Cultural Bridges
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