Meeting with the acting Minister of Health, Hani Musa Badir al-Aqabi
Ambassador Maurizio Greganti today met the acting Minister of Health, dr. Hani Musa Badir al-Aqabi, assisted by his Deputy, dr. Tawfeeq Waleed, for an in-depth exchange on the collaboration between Italy and Iraq in health, a reference sector for Italian Cooperation in the country where the expertise of Italian universities and research centers has always […]
Read moreMeeting with Acting Minister of Electricity, Adil Karim
Ambassador Maurizio Greganti was received today by Acting Minister of Electricity, Adil Karim, for a very friendly introductory meeting. They fully agreed on the goal of strengthening economic relations between Italy and Iraq starting with the energy sector, where the presence of Italian companies is well-established. The meeting also allowed an exchange on the prospects […]
Read moreVisit to the Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II project “Involving! Ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education in Baghdad, with focus on human rights and building resilience of persecuted minorities”
Acting in favor of Christian minorities in Iraq, through inclusive education for minors, professional training for youth and psychological support for victims of violence: this is the goal of the Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II project “Involving! Ensuring inclusive, equitable and quality education in Baghdad, with a focus on human rights and building resilience for persecuted […]
Read moreMeeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ali Allawi
Bilateral relations, progress in structural reforms in Iraq and economic cooperation with regional partners were the core topics of the conversation between Ambassador Maurizio Greganti and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ali Allawi today. They reaffirmed the common desire to deepen the bilateral partnership to overcome the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Read moreMeeting with the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Hassan Nadhem and inauguration of the exhibition “Peace, Love, Tolerance” at the Ministry of Culture
Ambassador Maurizio Greganti today met with Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Hassan Nadhem, accompanied by the Director of the Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Culture and Director of the National Archaeological Museum of Baghdad, dr. Laith Hussein, for an in-depth exchange on cultural relations between Italy and Iraq with a focus […]
Read moreMeeting with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji
Ambassador Maurizio Greganti was received today by Iraqi National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji, assisted by his Deputy, Dr. Esam al-Saadi. In addition to recalling Italy’s ongoing commitment to Iraqi stabilization and its contribution to the fight against terrorism in Iraq, the common will to strengthen collaboration in the security sector was reaffirmed during the meeting, […]
Read moreMeeting of Amb. Maurizio Greganti with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa al-Kadhimi
Ambassador Maurizio Greganti was received today by the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa al-Kadhimi. In a very cordial atmosphere, the conversation offered an opportunity to underline the deep bonds of friendship existing between Italy and Iraq and to discuss the perspectives of our bilateral partnership, with a view to continuing to work together for stability, […]
Read moreMeeting with His Beatitude Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldeans
Yesterday Amb. Maurizio Greganti had a very friendly first meeting with His Beatitude Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldeans and head of the main Catholic community in Iraq. The conversation allowed for an interesting exchange on the situation of the Christian communities in the country. Photo courtesy of Chaldean Patriarchate
Read moreMeeting with dr. Jabbar Jodi al-Abodi, Head of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate
Yesterday Ambassador Maurizio Greganti met with dr. Jabbar Jodi al-Abodi, Head of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate. The visit to the Art Gallery of the Syndicate offered the opportunity to reaffirm the desire to collaborate with one of the main institutions of the cultural scene in Baghdad, which brings together over 8000 artists in the fields […]
Read moreVisit to the Italian-Iraqi Cultural Centre
Ambassador Maurizio Greganti visited the Italian-Iraqi Cultural Centre in Baghdad, accompanied by Qasim Taher Hussein Sudani, General Director of the Studies and Research Department at the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, by dr. Ali Ghanim Hussein, Director of the Archaeological Training and Development Department, and by prof. Bahaa Najem Mahmood, professor at the Italian Language Department […]
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