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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq
Secretary Pompeo and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein Deliver Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue (50244012273) (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Fuad Hussein

since 6 June 2020
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Member of Cabinet
Reports to President of the Republic
Prime Minister
Seat Green Zone
Nominator Prime Minister
Appointer Council of Representatives
Term length Four-year term, renewable
Formation 1924
Website https://mofa.gov.iq/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq is an important part of the Iraqi government. Think of it as Iraq's special team for talking to other countries around the world. Their main job is to handle all of Iraq's relationships with other nations. This includes working on peace, trade, and helping Iraqi citizens who are living abroad.

What Does the Ministry Do?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs helps Iraq connect with the rest of the world. They send diplomats, who are like special representatives, to other countries. These diplomats work in places called embassies or consulates. Their job is to represent Iraq's interests and build good relationships with other governments.

Iraq has many of these special offices around the globe. They help to share Iraq's views and work together with other nations on important global issues.

Iraq's Foreign Ministers Through History

The person in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is called the Foreign Minister. This person is a very important member of the Iraqi government. They are chosen by the Prime Minister and approved by the Council of Representatives, which is like Iraq's parliament.

Iraq has had many different foreign ministers since 1924. Each minister has played a role in shaping how Iraq interacts with other countries.

Early Years: Kingdom of Iraq (1921–1958)

When Iraq was a kingdom, the role of foreign minister was often held by the prime minister themselves in the early years. Later, many different people served in this important position. They helped Iraq establish its place on the world stage after gaining independence.

The First Iraqi Republic (1958–1968)

After Iraq became a republic in 1958, new foreign ministers took on the role. They continued to guide Iraq's foreign policy during a time of big changes in the country.

Ba'athist Iraq (1968–2003)

During this period, several individuals served as foreign minister. They were responsible for Iraq's relationships with other countries during a complex time in its history.

Modern Iraq: Republic of Iraq (2004–present)

Since 2004, after a major change in government, Iraq has continued to have foreign ministers who work to build strong relationships with countries worldwide. These ministers help Iraq participate in international discussions and work towards peace and stability.

Here are some of the people who have served as Foreign Minister in recent years:

Name Portrait Time in Office Political Group Prime Minister
Hoshyar Zebari Hoshyar Zebari.jpg 1 September 2003 11 July 2014 Kurdistan Democratic Party Coalition Provisional Authority, Ayad Allawi, Ibrahim al-Jaafari, and Nouri al-Maliki
Hussain al-Shahristani (interim) Hussain al-Shahristani Cropped.jpg 11 July 2014 8 September 2014 State of Law Coalition Nouri al-Maliki
Ibrahim al-Jaafari Ibrahim al-Jaafari portrait.jpg 8 September 2014 25 October 2018 State of Law Coalition Haider al-Abadi
Mohamed Ali Alhakim Mohamed Ali Alhakim.jpg 25 October 2018 12 May 2020 Independent Adil Abdul-Mahdi
Mustafa Al-Kadhimi (interim) President Trump Welcomes the Prime Minister of Iraq to the White House (50248640381) (cropped).jpg 12 May 2020 6 June 2020 Independent Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
Fuad Hussein Steven Mnuchin and Fuad Hussein at 2019 IMF Meeting (cropped).jpg 6 June 2020 Incumbent Kurdistan Democratic Party
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