Foreign Minister: Effective Consular Work Opens Up Opportunities For Companies And Investors To Enter The Market
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Politics Number of views: 229 Baghdad/ NINA / Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed on Wednesday that effective consular work opens doors for companies and investors.
The Ministry stated in a press release that it held its second annual Consular Forum, attended by ambassadors and consuls from diplomatic missions operating in Iraq.
The statement added that Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein opened the forum with a speech emphasizing that it has become an important platform for constructive dialogue and the exchange of perspectives with partners from brotherly and friendly nations working in Iraq.
According to the statement, the Minister indicated that “consular work, when effective, organized, and modernized, becomes a solid bridge for building trust, opens doors for companies and investors, provides legal support, stimulates tourism, and strengthens the rights of expatriate communities.
” He stressed that “this meeting represents a new milestone that will advance shared goals, develop consular work mechanisms, and expand cooperation between Iraq and its partners.”
The statement explained, “An introductory video was shown, addressing the forum’s objectives and the development of consular work. The video also reviewed the forum’s themes and strategic goals. A dialogue session was then held, moderated by the Head of the Consular Department, Ambassador Falah Al-Saadi.
Participants included the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom; Lieutenant General Nashat Al-Khafaji, Director General of the Civil Status, Passports, and Residency Department; and Ahmed Oraibi from the Ministry of Justice.”
The statement continued, “This was followed by another session featuring Omar Al-Alawi, Advisor to the Prime Minister for Tourism, Antiquities, and Expatriate Affairs; Bakhtiar Haji Hamad, Representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Baghdad; and Mohammed Al-Rubaie, Director General of Relations and Media at the Baghdad Municipality.
” The statement noted that “both sessions witnessed extensive discussions and high-level interaction from the attendees, with numerous questions and observations raised. Officials provided comprehensive answers and clarifications, each within their respective field of expertise.” https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1263903
US Embassy: Deputy Secretary Of State Will Visit Iraq And The Region For These Reasons
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 21:26 | Politics Number of views: 91 Baghdad / NINA / The US Embassy in Iraq revealed details of the visit of US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Regas to Turkey, Iraq, and Israel.
In an official statement issued Wednesday, the embassy said, “Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources (Michael Regas) will visit Turkey, Iraq, and Israel from November 27 to December 5, with stops in Istanbul, Baghdad, Erbil, and Jerusalem.”
The statement added, “Deputy Secretary Regas’s visit is a clear indication of the United States’ commitment to working to support the stability, security, prosperity, and religious and ideological freedom of the region.”
The embassy explained that “in Turkey, Deputy Secretary of State (Regas) will head the U.S. diplomatic delegation visiting Turkey to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the founding of the First Council of Nicaea.
He will also hold a series of meetings with his Turkish counterparts to work on strengthening bilateral U.S.-Turkish relations, in addition to meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.”
The embassy added, “In Iraq, Deputy Secretary (Regas) will meet with a number of Iraqi officials, visit U.S. diplomatic facilities, and inaugurate the new Consulate General building in Erbil.”
It continued, “Deputy Secretary (Regas)’s visit to Israel underscores the strength and depth of the relationship between the United States and Israel, amidst efforts to develop diplomatic facilities and ensure that foreign assistance aligns with U.S. strategic interests.” https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1263981
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