tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications in Iraq 2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-15-million-for-vulnerable-people-affected-by-middle-east-conflict 2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00 UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life‑saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-air-strikes-against-daesh 2026-01-13T13:10:56+00:00 Update: air strikes against Daesh The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-iraqs-sovereignty-stability-and-prosperity-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2025-12-02T16:13:12+00:00 The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-unanimous-adoption-of-this-resolution-demonstrates-our-shared-commitment-to-locate-and-return-missing-kuwaiti-and-third-country-nationals-uk-expl 2025-09-17T16:01:56+01:00 The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitment to locate and return missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on the draft resolution on Missing Persons in Iraq and Kuwait. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-approach-to-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-uk-special-envoy-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-speech-july-2025 2025-07-08T16:48:52+01:00 UK approach to freedom of religion or belief: UK Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief speech, July 2025 The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, gave a speech outlining the UK’s approach to freedom of religion or belief at a recent event held at the FCDO tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-59-uk-statement-for-iraqs-upr-outcomes-session 2025-07-03T08:15:20+01:00 UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for Iraq's UPR Outcomes Session UK Statement for Iraq's Universal Periodic Review Outcomes Session. Delivered at the 59th session of the HRC in Geneva. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-commends-the-publication-of-iraqs-national-action-plan-on-women-peace-and-security-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2025-06-10T16:27:20+01:00 The UK commends the publication of Iraq’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-fire-engines-chosen-to-modernise-iraq-fleet 2025-01-31T10:08:18+00:00 UK fire engines chosen to modernise Iraq fleet Iraq’s Ministry of Interior to purchase over 60 British-made vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-48-uk-statement-on-iraq 2025-01-28T16:46:29+00:00 Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iraq UK Statement at Iraq's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-between-the-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom-and-the-prime-minister-of-iraq 2025-01-17T11:59:10+00:00 Joint Statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Iraq This joint statement was released following the meeting between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-al-sudani-of-iraq-14-january-2025 2025-01-14T19:10:59+00:00 PM meeting with Prime Minister Al-Sudani of Iraq: 14 January 2025 The Prime Minister met with Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani in Downing Street this afternoon. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-iraq-boost-cooperation-on-trade-growth-and-illegal-migration 2025-01-13T00:00:00+00:00 UK and Iraq boost cooperation on trade, growth and illegal migration The UK will benefit from boosts to trade and further cooperation on tackling illegal migration as Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani visits Downing Street. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-to-iraq-irfan-siddiq 2024-10-21T17:48:21+01:00 British Ambassador to Iraq: Irfan Siddiq Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Stephen Hitchen. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-support-for-counter-daesh-efforts 2024-09-30T00:00:00+01:00 Government sets out support for counter-Daesh efforts Address by Minister for the Middle East in Washington DC to mark the 10th anniversary of the Global Coalition against Daesh. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-response-to-the-conclusion-of-the-global-coalitions-military-mission-in-iraq 2024-09-28T13:49:11+01:00 UK response to the conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq The US and Iraq have announced the Global Coalition against Daesh’s military mission will draw to a close over the next 12 months. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/it-is-essential-that-unitad-evidence-retained-by-the-united-nations-remains-fully-accessible-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2024-06-05T16:14:00+01:00 It is essential that UNITAD evidence retained by the United Nations remains fully accessible: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on UNITAD. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/now-is-the-time-to-transition-to-a-new-partnership-between-iraq-and-the-united-nations-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2024-05-16T17:51:04+01:00 Now is the time to transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Laura Dix at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-on-36th-anniversary-of-the-anfal-campaign 2024-04-14T09:38:53+01:00 Anfal Campaign 36th Anniversary: FCDO minister's statement The Minister of State for the Middle East honours the many Kurdish people in Iraq killed and injured during Saddam Hussein’s brutal military campaign. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-the-summoning-of-the-iranian-charge-daffaires 2024-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 Summoning of the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires: FCDO statement The Chargé d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in London was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office today, 14 April 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-of-the-iraq-economic-contact-group-of-the-g7-european-union-and-world-bank 2024-02-20T16:59:44+00:00 Statement of the Iraq Economic Contact Group of the G7, European Union and World Bank January 2024 statement of the Iraq Economic Contact Group of the G7, European Union and World Bank, welcoming the government's continued commitment to economic reform.