17.02.2025 / 11:59 | Aktualizováno: 17.02.2025 / 12:51
Generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, smart solutions, renewable energy and investments in the electricity sector will be the main areas presented at the Baghdad Energy Fair held on February 24-26, 2025. At this fair, the… more ►
17.02.2025 / 09:10 | Aktualizováno: 17.02.2025 / 09:40
Prague - Iraq is one of the Czech Republic's main partners in the Middle East and could become one of the important suppliers of oil to the Czech Republic, said Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) after today's meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister… more ►
17.02.2025 / 08:57 | Aktualizováno: 17.02.2025 / 09:14
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, President Petr Pavel received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, at Prague Castle. more ►
17.02.2025 / 08:14 | Aktualizováno: 17.02.2025 / 09:17
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, Prime Minister Petr Fiala met with his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Shiya Al-Sudani at the Straka's Academy. The leaders discussed the strengthening of trade relations, in particular the possible import of Iraqi oil… more ►
02.02.2025 / 11:20 | Aktualizováno: 03.02.2025 / 12:40
Czech Republic will support project of Mobile Clinic in 2025 implemented by NAHRI Humanity Organization, under the Small Scale Project scheme of CzechAid. The project will receive funding of 500.000,- czech crowns. more ►
30.01.2025 / 14:15 | Aktualizováno: 03.02.2025 / 10:20
On January 30, 2025 the Embassy of the Czech Republic opened an exhibition mapping life of Mrs. Vlasta Kalálová, a Czech doctor who opened a private clinic in Baghdad one hundred years ago (in 1925). The exhibition is now available in the… more ►
30.01.2025 / 11:46 | Aktualizováno: 03.02.2025 / 10:16
On January 30, 2025, Ambassador met the President of Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). more ►
29.01.2025 / 17:34 | Aktualizováno: 30.01.2025 / 07:34
On January 29, 2025, Ambassador met Minister of Finance of Iraq Mrs. Taif Sami Mohammed to discuss possible cooperation between Czechia and Iraq. more ►
29.01.2025 / 06:52 | Aktualizováno: 30.01.2025 / 07:40
On January 29, 2025, Ambassador Jan Šnaidauf met Dr. Khalid Al-Yaqoobi to discuss naw ways to further increase bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Czechia. more ►
22.01.2025 / 15:44 | Aktualizováno: 23.01.2025 / 16:20
On January 22, 2025, the Ambassador met the the Chairman of the Security Sector Reform Support Committee Dr Saifaldin Z. Al-Darraji. more ►
22.01.2025 / 15:39 | Aktualizováno: 28.01.2025 / 06:17
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Ambassador met the Director of European Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq. They discussed the development of bilateral relations and other developments of mutual interest. more ►
20.01.2025 / 15:02 | Aktualizováno: 21.01.2025 / 10:13
On January 20, 2025, the Czech Ambassador was received by the Iraqi Minister of the Environment, Dr. Hallo Al-Askari. Minister presented Iraq's chalenges and priorities in the field of environment. On that occasion, Ambassador presented concrete… more ►
14.01.2025 / 14:25 | Aktualizováno: 14.01.2025 / 14:40
On January 14, 2025, representatives of the non-governmental organization ISEN visited the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad. This organization focuses on the promotion and issues of human rights and sustainable development. more ►
12.01.2025 / 14:23 | Aktualizováno: 14.01.2025 / 14:30
On January 12, 2025, Jan Šnaidauf met with the Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab Abdullah to discuss the possible involvement of Czech companies in water management projects in Iraq. On that occasion, Ambassador gave the Minister list of… more ►
10.12.2024 / 15:11 | Aktualizováno: 19.12.2024 / 06:47
On the occasion of the Human Rights Day this year, the Czech Embassy in Baghdad invited representatives of Iraqi non-governmental organizations for a breakfast on 10 December 2024. This is Czechia’s tradition, inspired by a famous… more ►
10.12.2024 / 14:32 | Aktualizováno: 19.12.2024 / 15:56
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad encourages iraqi public insitutions (hospitals, schools,...) to submit their project proposals for year 2025 for the donation of equipment from Czech producers. The deadline for submitting projects is… more ►
09.12.2024 / 07:45 | Aktualizováno: 11.12.2024 / 12:27
On December 8 and 9, 2024, the Czech Ambassador visited province of Najaf. During this trip, he met (1) the Governor as well as the Chairman and members of the Provincial Council, and the Chamber of Commerce, he also met (2) religious and tribal… more ►
25.11.2024 / 13:57 | Aktualizováno: 21.01.2025 / 09:46
Every year on 25 November, the EU marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to renew its commitment to eradicate violence against women and girls in the EU and beyond. more ►
24.11.2024 / 16:28 | Aktualizováno: 24.11.2024 / 17:44
On November 24, 2024, representatives of the non-governmental organization Caritas Iraq visited our Embassy. In the past, the NGO Caritas Iraq implemented some projects financed by Czech Aid. more ►
10.11.2024 / 17:07 | Aktualizováno: 10.11.2024 / 18:34
Iraq is known in the world as the "cradle of civilizations". There are many valuable archaeological sites in Iraq, documenting the history of mankind, some dating back to 6000 BC. Czech Ambassador visited the Iraqi Museum and had the opportunity… more ►
10.11.2024 / 17:05 | Aktualizováno: 10.11.2024 / 18:26
During 2024, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad supported NGO Al-Rihla and its Clean Iraq project with IQD 29,780,375.00 (approx. USD 19,900 or CZK 470,000). more ►
10.11.2024 / 10:45 | Aktualizováno: 24.11.2024 / 20:07
Prime Minister of Iraq Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Iraq, Mr. Jan Šnaidauf, at the Prime Minister's Office in Baghdad on November 10, 2024. more ►
24.10.2024 / 17:25 | Aktualizováno: 24.10.2024 / 17:39
Yesterday, 23 October 2024, Ambassador Jan Šnaidauf was again received by H.E. Dr. Abdullatif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, so as to discuss an outlook into the nearest future. more ►
06.10.2024 / 10:53 | Aktualizováno: 06.10.2024 / 16:09
Iraq has developed a National Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. The Czech Republic supports the efforts of the Iraqi Government. That is why the Czech Embassy in Baghdad invites the Czech experts to share their unique expertise with Iraqi… more ►
28.09.2024 / 19:18 | Aktualizováno: 29.09.2024 / 14:28
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad encourages local iraqi NGOs to submit their project proposals for year 2025 supporting independent media and local transformation (or LTP for short). The deadline for submitting projects is November 10,… more ►
18.09.2024 / 17:20 | Aktualizováno: 28.09.2024 / 17:50
On September 18, 2024, the new Czech Ambassador Mr. Jan Snaidauf presented his credentials to the President of Iraq, Dr. Abdullatif Rashid. more ►
08.09.2024 / 11:33 | Aktualizováno: 08.09.2024 / 13:10
We would like to encourage local organizations and local actors in Iraq to submit their project proposals under the scheme of Humanitarian Assistance of the Czech Republic for year 2025. more ►
05.09.2024 / 09:28 | Aktualizováno: 05.09.2024 / 09:56
Just 3.5 hours after his landing at Baghdad International Airport, the new Czech Ambassador handed over copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq. more ►
25.08.2024 / 15:55 | Aktualizováno: 10.09.2024 / 20:25
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad is launching its annual call for submission of Small Scale Projects (SSP) for the year 2025. Up to 22 000 USD can be received in support of various sustainable projects for the benefit of people in… more ►
29.07.2024 / 12:50 | Aktualizováno: 29.07.2024 / 13:01
Enroll in the online Czech courses for Arabic speakers and improve your language skills with a curriculum tailored to your needs! more ►
24.07.2024 / 14:00 | Aktualizováno: 29.07.2024 / 16:00
In 2024, the Czech Republic will support a project to popularize technical education among young people in Iraq with the amount of CZK 494,639.00. The project is implemented by the local non-governmental organization Science Camp from Basra. The… more ►
22.07.2024 / 18:35 | Aktualizováno: 22.07.2024 / 19:01
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs - Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayyan Abdul Ghani, received on Monday July 22, 2024 the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Iraq, Mr. Petr Štěpánek. more ►
21.07.2024 / 18:21 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2024 / 18:36
On 21 July 2024, the President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received the Czech Ambassador, Mr. Peter Štěpánek, at the Baghdad Palace, on the occasion of the end of his tour in Iraq. more ►
21.07.2024 / 15:54 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2024 / 16:08
The media office of the National Security Advisor in a statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that “The National Security Advisor, Qasim Al-Araji, received in his office the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Baghdad,… more ►
20.07.2024 / 09:12 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2024 / 18:15
16 July 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received at his office in Baghdad the Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Mr. Peter Štepánek, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain, Mr. Pedro Martínez Avial, to mark… more ►
17.04.2024 / 15:20 | Aktualizováno: 17.04.2024 / 15:29
PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani discussed on Tuesday, at his residence in Washington D.C., with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala the possibility of enhancing exchange and opening partnership opportunities with Czech companies. more ►
26.03.2024 / 10:00 | Aktualizováno: 26.03.2024 / 11:08
H.E. Ambassador Petr Štěpánek met the Minister of Finance Mrs. Taif Sami, on March 26, 2024. The main topics of their meeting were preparation of bilateral agreements and planned visit of the Prime Minister of Iraq to Prague. more ►
24.02.2024 / 12:01 | Aktualizováno: 24.02.2024 / 12:10
Two years ago, Vladimir Putin launched a massive neo-colonial war against Ukraine, however, Russia's aggression has been going on for 10 years - since 2014, when its army annexed Crimea and sparked the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russia's… more ►
25.01.2024 / 12:51 | Aktualizováno: 25.01.2024 / 13:07
Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Mr. Peter Štepánek, visited the newly constructed Iraqi Port of Faw on January 23, 2024. more ►
22.01.2024 / 09:50 | Aktualizováno: 22.01.2024 / 10:07
The National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, received in his office on Sunday 21-1-2024, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Baghdad, Peter Štepánek. more ►
12.12.2023 / 11:43 | Aktualizováno: 13.12.2023 / 11:59
The Czech Republic provided medical devices worth 230 thousand USD (IQD 306 million) for the Burn Center Intensive Care Unit of the State Hospital in Najaf Province. more ►
28.11.2023 / 17:54 | Aktualizováno: 28.11.2023 / 18:11
H.E. Ambassador Petr Štěpánek was received by the Iraqi Minister of Industry Khaled Battal Al Najm. The main topic of the meeting was the forthcoming meeting of the joint Czech-Iraqi Commission for Economic Cooperation - planned to take place in… more ►
21.11.2023 / 08:18 | Aktualizováno: 21.11.2023 / 18:54
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human… more ►
17.11.2023 / 08:29 | Aktualizováno: 22.11.2023 / 12:31
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international civil society led campaign that takes place each year. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10… more ►
16.11.2023 / 16:55 | Aktualizováno: 16.11.2023 / 17:14
November 17 is being observed as a national holiday in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia. This day commemorates Fight for Freedom and Democracy and also political role of Students. more ►
14.11.2023 / 14:12 | Aktualizováno: 15.11.2023 / 08:24
Former foreign minister, MP, senator and honorary chairman of TOP 09 party Karel Schwarzenberg has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. The one-time presidential candidate, noted for his pro-European views, had been hospitalised in Vienna… more ►
31.10.2023 / 13:35 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2023 / 15:01
On October 30, 2023, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek held talks with the Iraqi Minister of Transport Razak Muhibis Al-Saadawi. more ►
31.10.2023 / 13:32 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2023 / 15:04
Czech Ambassador Petr Štěpánek held talks with Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Muhammad Al-Abbasi in minister's office on October 29, 2023. more ►
15.10.2023 / 13:21 | Aktualizováno: 05.11.2023 / 16:08
The Czech Republic has provided funding for Science Camp in Basra - their project that promotes idea of recycling plastic among the young generation in Iraq. Project raises awareness about the new technologies too. In this case, Czech funding… more ►
04.10.2023 / 17:49 | Aktualizováno: 05.10.2023 / 10:32
State Secretary of the Czech Foreign Ministry - Mr. Radek Rubeš had visited Iraq on October 4 and 5, 2023. more ►
25.05.2023 / 15:59 | Aktualizováno: 27.05.2023 / 16:06
On Thursday, 25 May 2023, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský held talks with Iraqi officials in Baghdad on deepening political and economic cooperation and on the possibilities of Czech companies' involvement in the ongoing reconstruction and… more ►
14.03.2023 / 14:00 | Aktualizováno: 26.03.2023 / 15:08
Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►
28.02.2023 / 15:13 | Aktualizováno: 28.02.2023 / 15:24
The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►
26.02.2023 / 08:50 | Aktualizováno: 26.02.2023 / 09:00
In the first year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Czechia has delivered dozens of tanks, combat and armoured vehicles and other heavy military systems to Ukraine. Roughly one third of the material came from the Czech Army, the rest was… more ►
31.10.2022 / 15:08 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2022 / 15:28
On October 30, 2022, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek paid a visit to the National Security Advisor of the Republic of Iraq, Qasim Muhammad Jalal Al-Araji. Together they discussed the security situation in Iraq and cooperation in the security field with… more ►
10.03.2022 / 12:49 | Aktualizováno: 10.03.2022 / 13:19
In reaction to Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic together with the Ukrainian Embassy in Prague created a system of immediate acquisition and shipment of military equipment to Ukraine,… more ►
08.11.2021 / 11:08 | Aktualizováno: 08.11.2021 / 11:28
Statements by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek on the attack against the Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi more ►
31.10.2021 / 11:44 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2021 / 12:52
On October 30, 2021, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek paid a visit to the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) military base, met with Deputy Director Aaron Burge and the Czech Liaison Officer Lt. Col. Stanislav Coufal. He also visited the… more ►
19.10.2021 / 18:28 | Aktualizováno: 19.10.2021 / 19:54
Czech Ambassador Mr Petr Štěpánek handed over his letter of credence to the Iraqi President Mr Barham Salih more ►
07.07.2020 / 12:10 | Aktualizováno: 07.07.2020 / 16:11
Statement by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad more ►
06.11.2018 / 15:46 | Aktualizováno: 06.11.2018 / 15:51
Embassy of the Czech Republic organised several events to commemorate 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic (on 28th October). more ►
14.05.2018 / 11:45 | Aktualizováno: 14.05.2018 / 15:55
Brig.Gen. Martin Vondřášek, the First Deputy Police Chief of the Police of the Czech Republic visited Iraq between 8th and 10th May. He participated in an opening ceremony of the new training compound at Camp Dublin, training grounds for Iraqi… more ►
28.03.2018 / 13:27 | Aktualizováno: 28.03.2018 / 13:30
On 9th March 2018 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic approved humanitarian projects of the Ministry in 2018. Four projects have been selected for implementation in Iraq, with total amount of grants reaching CZK 19,77m (over USD 0… more ►
14.03.2018 / 12:48 | Aktualizováno: 14.03.2018 / 14:54
On 13 March 2018, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Jan Vyčítal paid visit to Ramadi. The objective of the visit was to meet the Governor of the Anbar province, Mr. Muhammed Al-Halbusi and officials of the… more ►
29.11.2017 / 10:05 | Aktualizováno: 07.02.2022 / 15:24
Please note that the Embassy in Baghdad can receive visa applications only from diplomatic and/or service passport holders only. Other Iraqi applicants are advised to make their appointments with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut,… more ►
29.10.2017 / 13:57 | Aktualizováno: 01.11.2017 / 09:03
On 25 October 2017, a state reception celebrating the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Czech Republic (28 October 1918) was held in the representational premises of the Warwick Babylon Hotel in Baghdad. In attendance were more than 180… more ►
01.09.2017 / 17:41 | Aktualizováno: 04.09.2017 / 14:07
The European Union Delegation to Iraq issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Iraq: more ►
27.08.2017 / 17:39 | Aktualizováno: 03.09.2017 / 18:16
Mr. Bohuslav Sobotka, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, visited Baghdad on 26-27 August 2017, accompanied by representatives of the Czech ministries of foreign affairs and defense and the Czech army's chief of staff. The visit comes at what… more ►
03.04.2017 / 16:02 | Aktualizováno: 25.07.2017 / 11:07
On 31 March 2017, five Czech Police experts arrived in Baghdad to join in a training programme for Iraqi police recruits, under the framework of the Global Coalition against ISIL. more ►
23.03.2017 / 17:13 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 16:47
General Josef Bečvář, the Chief of Staff of the Czech Army, has paid a visit to Ayn al-Asad Military Base in Iraq's Anbar Province on 22 March 2017, as a gesture of support for the Czech Army's team of surgical staff, which operates at the base… more ►
08.03.2017 / 19:42 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 16:47
Czech defence producers achieved important visibility at the 6th International Defence Exhibition in Iraq (IQDEX), held in Baghdad on 5-7 March 2017 under the official auspices of the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Iraq. more ►
26.01.2017 / 20:15 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 17:18
Baghdad, Iraq – 26 January 2017 – The European Union Delegation to Iraq issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Iraq: more ►
