A Conversation with Iraq’s Foreign and Migration Ministers
Channel: United States Institute of Peace
Date: 2020-08-20

The United States and Iraq held the second round of their strategic dialogue this August to discuss bilateral relations as part of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s first visit to Washington since assuming office in May. The visit came as the new government faces a host of economic, security, and political reform challenges—including governance and corruption issues, violence by armed groups, renewed ISIS threats, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

USIP held a two-part discussion with Iraq’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein and Minister of Migration and Displacement Evan Faeq Jabro. The discussion with Foreign Minister Hussein covered U.S.-Iraq relations, the trajectory of the strategic dialogue, Iraq’s attempts to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, and how the international community can best support an independent and sovereign Iraq. The discussion with Migration Minister Jabro covered the current reality and future of Iraqi displaced communities—including ethnic and religious minorities and those at al-Hol camp—and next steps for the new government to tackle ongoing security challenges and other barriers to safe return.

Speakers:

His Excellency Fuad Hussein 
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq

Her Excellency Evan Faeq Jabro
Minister of Migration and Displacement of the Republic of Iraq

Dr. Michael Yaffe, opening remarks & moderator
Vice President, Middle East and Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace
 
Sarhang Hamasaeed, moderator 
Director, Middle East Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/conversation-iraqs-foreign-and-migration-ministers

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