The Secretary-General of Badr Organization, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, received in his office in Baghdad today, Thursday, the President of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Barham Salih. They discussed the general situation and the latest political developments in the country. They also stressed the need to end the political crisis and …
Read More »The speech of the President of the Republic regarding the recent events in Iraq
On Tuesday, the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, called on the leaders of the coordination framework to communicate with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, to calm the souls and come up with a political solution that addresses the issue of early elections and the management of …
Read More »Salih: escalation plunges Iraq into abysmal mazes
Iraq’s outgoing President Barham Salih warned that the heightened political tension might plunge the country into “abysmal and perilous mazes”, urging everyone to show self-restraint and avoid escalation. “The rights of peaceful demonstration and the freedom of expression are guaranteed by the constitution as long as law is respected and …
Read More »Iraq President Salih Meets Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi
The President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih met with the Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi on the occasion of the end of his mission. The meeting was held at al-Salam Palace in Baghdad on Monday, April 18, 2022. At the outset of the meeting, President Salih hailed …
Read More »Salih: terrorists involved in ISIS attacks shall be brought to Justice
Iraqi President, Barham Salih, hosted the Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to promote accountability for crimes committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD), Christian Ritscher, at al-Salam Palace in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. According to a readout issued by the President’s bureau, the meeting laid emphasis upon providing all the necessary …
Read More »Salih at the UN Assembly: to restore the pivotal role of Iraq in the region
The President of Iraq, Barham Salih, affirmed that achieving peace in the region will not occur without a secure and stable Iraq. In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Salih said that Iraq must “restore its pivotal role in the region,” noting that this needs “regional and international …
Read More »Salih upon meeting IHEC and Plasschaert: Iraqi elections have an impact on the entire region
The Iraqi President, Barham Salih, on Wednesday met with the Head and the Members of Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, and UNAMI Chief, Jeanine Hennis Plasschaert, at al-Salam Palace in Iraq’s capital city, Baghdad. According to a readout issued by the Iraqi Presidency, President Salih discussed with his guests …
Read More »Iraq’s President holds first meeting with the new Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in Tehran
Iraq’s President, Barham Salih, held today, Thursday, in Tehran, a meeting with the new Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. The meeting, which was attended by the foreign ministers and senior officials from both sides, is the first after Raisi assuming his post. A statement issued by the Iraqi Presidency said today …
Read More »Iraqi president on list for potential Pegasus surveillance – Washington Post
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Read More »Baghdad, Tehran confer on regional developments, mutual ties
In a phone talk on Tuesday, Iraqi President Barham Salih and Advisor to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velyati conferred on the latest regional developments and deepening of relations between the two countries. In his conversation with Salih, Velayati referred to the positive measures of the President of Iraq, as well …
Read More »Iraqi President Salih and PM al-Kadhimi congrats Iran’s President-elect Raisi
The Iraqi President, Barham Salih, and Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, held phone calls with the Iranian President-elect, Ebrahim Raeisi, noting that both sent a cable of congratulations for Iran’s former chief Justice for winning the Presidential race. In a readout issued by the Iraqi Presidency, President Salih congratulated Iran’s President-elect …
Read More »The Iraqi Presidency: Turkey violates Iraq’s sovereignty
he Iraqi Presidency condemned, on Tuesday, the “flagrant aggression” of Turkey by bombing the Sidekan area in Kurdistan, considering it ”serious violation” of the country’s sovereignty. The official spokesman for the Iraqi Presidency said, in a statement received by AlghdeerTv”We condemn the attack carried out by Turkey through a Drone.” …
Read More »Iraq signs a two-year contract with Iran to export electricity: Energy minister
Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian announced on Wednesday that a two-year contract was signed with Iraq to export electricity. Elaborating on the achievements made during his visit to Iraq, Ardakanian said that all contracts for the export of electricity to Iraq have used to be one-year, but during this …
Read More »Iraqi, Turkish leaders discuss ties, fight against COVID-19 pandemic
Iraqi President Barham Salih held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on Friday. The two leaders exchanged greetings for Sunday’s Ramadan Bayram, also known as Eid al-Fitr while discussing bilateral ties, regional developments, and cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Iraqi-Turkish border was …
Read More »US steps up intrusion as Iraq’s new PM seeks to form govt.
Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been trying to set up a new cabinet amid public calls for social welfare and the withdrawal of US occupation forces from the country. Kadhimi, director of Iraq’s National Intelligence Service, met with top members of the outgoing government on Saturday in a bid …
Read More »Iraqi President Salih appoints Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate
Former Najaf governor has 30 days to form a cabinet which must then be approved by Iraq’s parliament. Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed Adnan al-Zurfi as the country’s new prime minister-designate, in the latest bid to resolve a months-long political crisis. Al-Zurfi has 30 days to form his cabinet …
Read More »Iraq: Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi officially assigned as a new prime minister.
Iraq’s President Barham Saleh on Saturday assigned Mouhammed Tawfiq Allawi with forming a new government, according to the state-run Television. It is noteworthy that “Allawi, 66,” was the Minister of Communications in the first and second Noori Al-Maliki governments, in addition to being a member of the House of Representatives …
Read More »Iraq’s Saleh Says Will Pick New PM If Deadlock Persists
Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Wednesday he would choose an interim prime minister if political parties failed to name a replacement for Adel Abdul Mahdi by Feb. 1. Abdul Mahdi resigned as prime minister in November under pressure from street protests but has remained in office in a caretaker …
Read More »Vatican urges visiting Iraqi president to promote peace and security.
The Vatican on Saturday urged Iraqi President Barham Saleh to guarantee the safety of Christians and ensure they have a future place in the war-battered country. Saleh met with Pope Francis, the Vatican secretary of state and foreign minister during back-to-back audiences Saturday, his second visit to the Vatican. The …
Read More »Iraqi president meets Trump in Davos, discuss foreign troops cut – Iraqi statement
Iraqi President Barham Salih met U.S. President Donald Trump in Davos on Wednesday and discussed reducing foreign troops in the country, the Iraqi presidency said, after Washington spurned an Iraqi request earlier this month to pull out its troops. “During the meeting, reducing foreign troops and the importance of respecting …
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