Iraqi Mission PR Activities

October 22, 2007

Interview with BBC World

BBC World TV and BBC Radio 4 interviewed H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati regarding the situation between Turkey and Kurdistan. Dr. Al-Bayati said that Iraqis understand the concerns of the Turks regarding the activities of the Kurdistan Worker Party (PKK). However the problem should be solved through diplomacy and peaceful negotiations. A military incursion by Turkey will add salt to the injury and complicate the situation more, especially when Iraq is passing through difficult times, he added.

October 19, 2007

Security Council Meeting on UNAMI

The Security Council held a meeting on UN Assistant Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) in which the UN Secretary General submitted his first report after resolution 1770. The resolution extended and expanded the mandate of UNAMI in Iraq. It requested the Secretary General to report to the Security Council every three months about the progress of UNAMI mission in Iraq. In this meeting US Ambassador Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad talked on behalf of the Multi National Force (MNF) and members of the Security Council talked about their view regarding UNAMI. Iraq PR to the UN deliver a speech about the Iraqi Government views regarding the situation in Iraq and UNAMI work.

Below is the link for the UN’s press release about the meeting.

 http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2007/sc9146.doc.htm

Interview with Al Jazeera

The Al Jazeera TV Channel had an interview with Iraqi PR Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati on the subject of the UN Security Council Meeting on UNAMI and the MNF. Dr. Al-Bayati said that the Security Council meeting was important as it listened to the first report of the UN Secretary General regarding UNAMI after resolution 1770. He added that the resolution reflected the desired of the Iraqi government to expand the role of UNAMI and emphasized the importance of the International Community support to achieve UNAMI objectives.  

October 18, 2007

Courtesy Visit by Representatives of Doctors without Borders

Mr. Nicola De Torrente, United States Executive Director, and Mr. Manuel Lannuad, Program Manager for Iraq and Fabien Dubuet, representatives of Doctors without Borders, paid a courtesy visit to Iraqi PR, Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati. Discussed in the meeting are the organization’s program and its plans to expand operations, as well as the challenges they are facing in the field.

October 16, 2007

Meeting with the British Foreign Affairs Committee

Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati met a group of 14 British Parliamentarians from the Committee of the Foreign Relations and talked to them about the situation in Iraq, addressing the security improvement, political process and reconstruction. The MPs asked Dr. Al-Bayati questions about the British forces in Iraq, the British Iraqi relations and many other issues. 

October 15, 2007

Working Breakfast hosted by the Czech Ambassador

H.E. Mr. Martin Palous, Czech Ambassador to the United Nations hosted a working breakfast on the Challenges of Development Policy and Protection of the Environment: Views of the Czech Republic. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati attended the working breakfast where Czech’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment, Mr. Martin Bursik and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tomas Pajor gave presentations.

October 10, 2007

P.R. of Iraq hosts a “Futour” reception

Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations held a Futour reception for the Iraqi community in New York at the Iraqi Mission located on the Upper East Side. Iraqi Diplomats who are in New York to take part in the General Assembly meetings at the U.N. attended the reception as well. Prior to the reception, Dr. Al-Bayati met with these diplomats and welcomed them to New York wishing them all success in their mission. At the end of the reception Dr. Al-Bayati congratulated Iraqis of Radman and gave a brief speech reaffirming the unity of Iraq and its people regardless of their religion, ethnic backgrounds, or sects. 

October 9, 2007

H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati delivers speech at UN Third Committee

Iraqi PR, Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati delivered a speech at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly’s 62^nd session.

October 4, 2007

Courtesy visit from the Japanese PR

H.E. Mr. Yukio Takasu, the new Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, visited H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, Iraq PR to the United Nations. The two discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. Ambassador Al-Bayati expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Takasu regarding the Japanese Government’s support for Iraq.

October 3, 2007

Courtesy Visit from Mauritanian PR

H.E. Mr. Abderrahim Ould Hadrami paid a courtesy visit to the Iraqi Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati as the new Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The two ambassadors discussed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. Moreover, they spoke about the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. Also, Ambassador Al-Bayati stressed his positive views about the Iraqi embassy in Mauritania.

October 2, 2007

Annual Coordination Meeting of Foreign Ministers

The Annual Coordination Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States of the OIC held its meeting on October 2, 2007, where H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati delivered a speech. Ambassador Al-Bayati spoke about the challenges facing the new democratic Iraq and stressed that the Government and people of Iraq are capable of overcoming these challenges with the help of the international community and Member States of the OIC, especially Iraq’s neighboring countries. He also stressed that the means to achieve the goals is through national dialogue and reconciliation. Ambassador Al-Bayati moreover highlighted the terrorists’ objectives to target Iraqi civilians, women, children and the elderly, as well as attacking mosques, churches, and other places of worship, markets, schools, universities, and the infrastructure of Iraq.

October 1, 2007

Iraqi PR chairs a session of the GA

As Vice-President of the General Assembly for its 62^nd session, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, Iraqi Permanent Representative chaired the morning session of the General Debate.

September 26, 2007

Prime Minister of Iraq hosts Iftar and Reception at the UN

H.E. Mr. Nouri Al-Maliki hosted an Iftar and Reception at the UN, attended Presidents, Prime and Foreign Ministers and other high level officials of other countries. The Iraqi PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati was with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister in welcoming the guests that attended this very special occasion.

September 25, 2007

Iraqi Delegation meets President Bush

The Iraqi delegation, headed by Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki along with H.E. Mr. Hoshyar Zebari had a meeting with United States President George Bush. During the meeting, they reviewed important developments in Iraq, including the security improvements.

September 23, 2007

Iraqi PR hosts an Iftar for PM and his delegation

H.E. Mr. Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of Iraq and the accompanied delegation were the guests for an Iftar hosted by Dr.Hamid Al-Bayati in the Iraqi Mission.

September 22, 2007

Meeting with UNSG

The Prime Minister of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Nouri Al-Maliki and Iraqi Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, along with Iraqi PR, Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati met with H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon before the high level meeting on Iraq. The situation in Iraq and UNAMI were discussed, among other things.

Ban Ki-moon, right, Secretary General of United Nations and Nouri Kamal al-Maliki, Prime Minister of Iraq, left, Hamid Al-Bayati, Permanent Representative of Iraq, center, enter a press conference after attending High-level meeting on Iraq at U.N. Headquarters in New York Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007. (AP Photo/David Karp)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events/wl/082207nourialmaliki/im:/070923/481/d5e44a3eb1104b29a4f0c9223f7b4fa1;_ylt=AmUTFWjPcHK.Sv1qvPBb2iUZO7gF

September 19, 2007

Millennium Development Goals meeting hosted by UK Mission

H.E. Sir John Sawers hosted a meeting on the UN Millennium Development Goals where the Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro attended also. Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati also participated in this meeting.

September 18, 2007

Opening of the 62^nd Session of the General Assembly

Iraqi PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati attended the opening session of the 62^nd Session of the General Assembly. Dr. Al-Bayati was elected as the Deputy President of the General Assembly for the 62^nd session. He was the chairman of the 3^rd committee for the 61^st session.

Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Georgia signed

H.E. Mr. Irakli Alasania, Permanent Representative of Georgia, along with diplomats from his mission, and H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati and Ambassador Alasania signed the agreement to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries in the Mission of Iraq to the UN.

September 17, 2007

Group 77 meeting at Ambassadorial Level

The Iraqi permanent representative, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, attended the Group of 77 and China meeting where they discussed DESA’s role in development, among other things.

September 11, 2007

Meeting with UNICEF Regional Director

H.E. Dr. Hamid Al Bayati met with Ms. Sigrid Kaag, the new regional director for the Middle East and South Africa of UNICEF, who will be based in Jordan. They discussed the activities of UNICEF in Iraq and the ways of cooperation between Iraq and UNICEF.   

Courtesy Call by PR of Lebanon

The new Permanent Representative of Lebanon, H.E. Mr. Nawaf Salam paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati. They talked about the bilateral relations between Iraq and Lebanon.

Courtesy Visit by United Arab Emirates PR

H.E. Mr. Ahmed Al-Jarman paid a courtesy call to Iraqi Permanent Representative, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati as the new Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates. The two PRs discussed the relation between Iraq and the United Arab Emirates.

September 10, 2007

Courtesy Call by UK PR

H.E. Sir John Sawers, the new Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati on September 10, 2007. They discussed the relations between the two countries. The two PRs worked together in Iraq in 2003 after the fall of Saddam’s regime when Mr. Sawers worked as an assistant to US Ambassador Paul Bremer the Head of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA)  

September 7, 2007

Arab League Meeting

The League of Arab States called for a meeting upon the request of the President of Iceland H.E. Dr. Olafur Rangar, to brief the group regarding the nomination of Iceland to the membership at the Security Council. Iraqi PR Hamid Al-Bayati attended the meeting with another diplomat from the Mission.

September 5, 2007

Book launch – Countering the Financing of Terrorism

Iraqi PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati attended the book launch of “Countering the Financing of Terrorism” by Thomas Biersteker and Sue Eckert hosted by the International Peace Academy and the Watson Institute. The launch was introduced with presentations and ended with discussions.

Courtesy visit by the new PR of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

H.E. Mr. Giadalla A. Ettalhi paid a courtesy visit to Iraqi PR, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati for having been appointed as new Ambassador of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations. The two discussed bilateral relations between the two countries.

August 13, 2007

Interview with the New York Times

Helen Cooper from the New York Times had a meeting with the Iraqi PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati in the mission of Iraq. She asked Dr. Al-Bayati about the recent developments in Iraq regarding the political process, the security situation and reconstruction. Dr. Al-Bayati answered the questions.

August 10, 2007

The Security Council extends mandate of UN Mission in Iraq

Resolution 1770 was adopted as the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) mandate was extended for another year. The Security Council decided to renew and strengthen UNAMI in its unanimous adoption of resolution 1770/2007. The UN Secretary-General welcomed this decision. Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati, Iraq’s PR to the United Nations delivered a speech at the Security Council whereby he stressed the importance of the support of the United Nations, its contributions in crucial areas of national reconciliation, regional dialogue, and humanitarian assistance and human rights.

A media stakeout with informal comments by H.E. Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati may be watched here: http://webcast.un.org/ramgen/ondemand/stakeout/2007/so070810am1.rm

Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati conducted interviews with BBC Radio, BBC World TV Channel, Al Arabiya TV Channel, Al Hurra TV Channel, Al Iraqiya TV Channel, and Voice of America regarding the extension of UNAMI.

August 7, 2007

Arab League meeting

The League of Arab States, upon request by Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, Permanent Representative of the US, held a meeting regarding the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) mandate and the situation in Iraq. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati delivered a speech during this meeting regarding UNAMI and how committed the Iraqi government in partnering with the UN in this mission. Dr. Al-Bayati attended this meeting along with other diplomats from the mission.

August 3, 2007

New PR of Iran pays courtesy visit

H.E. Mr. Mohammad Khazaee Torshizi, the new Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran paid a courtesy call to H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati. Ambassador Torshizi who presented his credentials to the UNSG on June 25, 2007 was accompanied by another diplomat from his mission.

Dinner with Third Committee Bureau Members

Ambassador Hamid Al Bayati, PR of Iraq, hosted a dinner at an Iraqi restaurant called La Kabbr for the Third Committee Bureau members of the 61^st session of the General Assembly that Ambassador Al-Bayati chaired.

August 2, 2007

Interview with the Washington Times

Ms. Betsy Pisik of the Washington Times conducted an interview with Iraq PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati. The Ambassador mentioned to Ms. Pisik that the Iraqi government is thrilled that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will shoulder more responsibility in political, humanitarian, and technical issues. A copy of the original article can be accessed here:     http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070803/FOREIGN/108030111/-1/%3C%25collapse%25%3E&template=printart

PR of US and PR of Iraq hold meeting

Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, US Permanent Representative and Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati met with each other and talked about the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) mandate.

August 1, 2007

Interview with KCAA Radio and UK TV

KCAA Radio Station, based in California conducted a phone interview with Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati regarding the situation in Iraq, comments on the British PM Gordon Brown speech at the UN, the withdrawal of U.S. troops and other matters regarding Iraq.  There was also a question about the achievements of the Permanent Representative at the UN. The Ambassador also had another phone interview with a UK Channel’s TV Program called Politics and Beyond. The subject of the interview was the latest news about Iraq.

July 24, 2007

Iraq Voted as one of the Vice-Presidents for the GA 62^nd Session

Iraq had another major accomplishment for having been voted by acclamation as one of the Vice-Presidents of the General Assembly for its 62^nd session. Other elected member states include Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Gambia, Honduras, Iceland, Mauritius, Palau, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uruguay, as well as the five permanent members of the Security Council – China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom and the United States.  Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, Permanent Representative of Iraq attended the meeting along with other Iraqi diplomats

July 17-21, 2007

International Leadership Conference, Seoul, Republic of Korea

The Universal Peace Federation, invited Iraqi PR, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati to participate in a conference held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The International Leadership Conference, with the theme of “The Need for Vision and Leadership at a Time of Global Crisis” was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador along with other Ambassadors, senior diplomats, government officials, spiritual leaders, academicians, and representatives of civil society that from the U.S., U.K., and France. This event, aimed to support senior diplomats and world leaders in their efforts to address critical global problems is co-sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation and the Washington Times Foundation (TWTF).

July 9-11, 2007

8th Annual World Family Policy Forum

Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati was invited to Provo, Utah for the Annual World Family Policy Forum. This 3-day event included discussions on the issues of National and International strategies for strengthening marriage and the family, and policy areas related to the family – need for more reliable information and could be assisted through academic research and support.

The World Family Policy Center invited other UN representatives and international delegates as well.

June 29, 2007

PR addressed news correspondents at the UN

After the Security Council meeting on Iraq on Friday, June 29, 2007, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, spoke to news correspondents at the UN in a media stakeout regarding the SC decision to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) in Iraq.

June 29, 2007

SC terminates mandates of UNMOVIC, IAEA

June 29, 2007 marked a historic day for the Iraqi people and government given that the Security Council decided to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC). Alas, this horrendous chapter in the Iraqi people’s lives has been closed, in a vote of 14 to 0, Russia being the only SC member that abstained from the vote saying there was no official certification from UNMOVIC to close the Iraqi file. The Nuclear Verification Office of Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iraq is now also closed with the condition that the Iraqi government report within one year on the progress made towards non-proliferation. Moreover, the Council requested for the UNSG, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon to transfer all remaining funds from the UNMOVIC escrow account to the Government of Iraq through the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI) within the next three months. Resolution 1762 (2007) has now been adopted by the Security Council, annexed to it is a letter from the Secretaries of State of the U.S. and U.K., informing the Council that all proper steps had been taken to “secure, remove, disable, render harmless, eliminate or destroy” known weapons of mass destruction of Iraq. Also annexed to the resolution is a letter from H.E. Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, requesting the termination of the UNMOVIC and IAEA team mandates.

H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, Iraq’s PR to the UN delivered a speech to the UN Security Council calling for the adoption of the draft resolution that will end the mandates of UNMOVIC and IAEA’s Iraq Nuclear Verification Office. Dr. Al-Bayati expressed that this chapter in Iraq’s modern history has been an appalling one, and when it is closed, “the government and people of Iraq will be looking forward to a better life with a strong determination to live in peace with themselves, their neighbors, and the entire world”. Iraq’s PR also mentioned another heavy burden on Iraq – compensation that was a result of the invasion of the previous Iraqi regime to Kuwait. He said, “The Iraqi people who suffered from the former regime’s brutal practices should not be held responsible.” This is another matter that he hopes will be addressed by the UN Security Council.

June 13, 2007

Meeting the UN Secretary General
Iraq’s Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Hoshyar Zebari accompanied by PR of Iraq, Dr. T. Hamid Al-Bayati and an Iraqi delegation, met with H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, UN’s Secretary-General and his aides in New York on June 12, 2007. The two delegations discussed the need to develop UN presence in Iraq. H.E. Mr. Zebari pointed out the importance of the UN’s support regarding Iraq’s position on the review of the mandate of the Multinational Forces in Iraq.  At this meeting, Foreign Minister Zebari also reviewed the positive results of the Sharm El-Sheikh conference held in Egypt.

June 13, 2007

Dinner hosted by PR of US to the UN
H.E. Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, invited H.E. Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Representative of Iraq, Dr. T. Hamid Al-Bayati, and the Iraqi delegation for a business dinner at his residence. In this meeting, they discussed the Iraq’s issues at the UN including the UNMOVIC and the ending of its mandate.

June 11-12, 2007

Meeting members of the Security Council
Iraq’s Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, received in his New York residence the Permanent Members (P5) and other members (E10) of the Security Council (separately).  Iraq’s PR, Dr. T. Hamid Al-Bayati attended these meetings with the Foreign Minister. In these meetings, H.E. Mr. Zebari briefed the members of the Security Council about all Iraqi issues, including the Multinational Forces mandate, and the importance of consensus among the Council members to support the Iraqi government’s efforts to bring about safety and security to the Iraqi people.

June 7-10, 2007

Seminar in Prague, Czech Republic
Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati traveled to Prague, Czech Republic to attend a Public Diplomacy Media Conference for fifteen Iraqi Ambassadors held Thursday, June 7th and Friday, June 8th, 2007.  The purpose of the conference is to provide a broad overview of public diplomacy and strategic communications for the ambassadors.

June 4, 2007

Meeting H.E. Mr. Yuli Vorontsov
H.E. Mr. Yuli Vorontsov, the high level coordinator of the Secretary-General for the Kuwaiti missing property, met with Ambassador Al-Bayati to discuss the report that Ambassador Vorontsov is presenting to the SG in June.

May 29, 2007

Dinner with Ambassador David Satterfield
Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, Permanent Representative of Iraq attended a working lunch hosted by the International Peace Academy regarding preventing a new generation of conflict in Iraq. Ambassador Al-Bayati also attended a dinner hosted by the same organization I which Ambassador David Satterfield (Senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State and Coordinator for Iraq) where he discussed Iraqi issues, focusing on the situation in Iraq and the surrounding regional environment.

May 25, 2007

Lunch with UK Secretary of State for Defence
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, PR of UK to the United Nations, extended an invitation to H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati to a luncheon in honor of the Rt. Hon Des Browne, MP, Secretary of State for Defence on May 24, 2007.

May 24, 2007

Election the Chair of the UN Third Committee
The Permanent Representative of Iraq, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati attended the General Assembly meeting today to select the President of the General Assembly, Chairs and Bureau members of the Main Committee. The Ambassador being the current Chair of the Third Committee understands the importance of each committee and the selection for Chairmanship of the Main Committees.

Ambassador Al-Bayati announced the selection of the new chair, vice-chair and rapporteur of the third committee.

May 23, 2007

Meeting the PR of the UK
Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations received Iraq’s PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati to discuss the issue of the renewal of the Multinational Forces in Iraq.

May 21, 2007

Meeting the PR of US
H.E. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, US PR to the UN, received the PR of Iraq Dr. Al-Bayati, upon his request to discuss Iraqi issues in the Security Council.

May 18, 2007

Interview with CNN
Iraq’s PR, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati accepted an interview with CNN regarding various issues in Iraq including, the completion of an oil law, debaathification, Saddamism. For the interview’s transcript, please click here: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0705/18/cnr.02.html

May 16, 2007

Revitalization of the GA
The PR of Iraq, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, attended an interactive debate on the Revitalization of the GA (Group 5), in which he delivered a speech about the relations between the Security Council and the General Assembly.  

May 15, 2007

Dinner with H.R.H Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein
International Center for Transitional Justice Board Trustees hosted a dinner followed by a discussion led by His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, in which Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati talked about the Iraqi opposition efforts to set up an international and national tribunal to indict Saddam and his top aides for his war crimes, genocides and crimes against humanity.

May 14, 2007

Response to L. Paul Bremer’s article, “What We Got Right in Iraq,” in the Washington Post.
Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati wrote a response to the article written by by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, where Dr. Hamid was mentioned out of all the other Iraqi delegates that had met with Bremer. Click here to read the article.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/11/AR2007051102054.html

May 11, 2007

Meeting the Secretary-General of the Arab League
The Arab League had an Ambassadorial level meeting to listen to H.E. Mr. Amr Musa, the Secretary-General of the Arab League. PR of Iraq Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati attended the meeting and talked to the participants about the successful conferences of the International Compact with Iraq and neighboring countries held in Sharm Al-Sheikh in Egypt. He also raised questions to H.E. the Secretary General of the Arab League, Mr. Amr Musa. 

May 11, 2007

An interview with Al Jazeera International
PR of Iraq Dr. Hamid Al- Bayati had an interview with the Al Jazeera International Channel in their program, Inside Iraq  regarding the situation in Iraq. Click here to watch details of the interview: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/CF164C21-03BF-4F29-85B8-B9A319C4CD18.htm?FRAMELESS=true&NRNODEGUID=%7bCF164C21-03BF-4F29-85B8-B9A319C4CD18%7d

May 10, 2007

Meeting Iraq’s President’s son, Qubad Talabani
H.E. Dr Al-Bayati met with Mr. Qubad Talabani, son of the President of Iraq who is now the U.S. representative of the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq to discuss Iraqi issues at the UN.

May 10, 2007

Meeting UN Secretary General
H.E. Dr. Mowaffak al-Rubaie, Iraqi National Security Advisor accompanied by PR Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, met with the UN Secretary-General, H.E. Ban Ki-moon to discuss the situation in Iraq and UNAMI. They also met many other officials at the UN. 
 
May 7, 2007

A visit by the US Permanent Representative
Ambassador Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad, made a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, as the new PR of the US to the United Nations.
On the same day, Dr.Al-Bayati, attended a reception hosted by the US Mission to the UN in the honor of Ambassador Khalilzad.

May 4, 2007

Arab League Meeting
The Arab League had an Ambassadorial level meeting in which Iraq’s PR Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati took part to listen to the briefing by H.E. the PR of Belarus, H.E. Mr. Andrei Dapkiunas regarding Belarus’ candidature to the Human Rights Council.
 
May 2, 2007

Lunch with the PR of the US
The Women’s Foreign Policy Group invited the PR of Iraq Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati for a lunch at the UN in which the President of the Security Council for May 2007, US Ambassador Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad, delivered a speech and talked about his experience in Iraq. Dr. Al-Bayati talked and participated in the discussions that followed.
 
May 1, 2007

Lunch with Michael von der Schulenburg
Michael von der Schulenburg, UN Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in Iraq invited Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati for lunch to discuss the situation in Iraq.

March 28-29, 2007

Iraq’s Aviation, Electricity & Security Summit - 7th Rebuilding Iraq Conference, London UK
New-Fields once again organized a summit for Rebuilding Iraq, which this time was held in London. H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati was invited back by the organization to discuss the topic of Rebuilding Iraq. The conference is a unique opportunity to survey, explore, and assess progress made in Iraq.

April 27, 2007

Lunch with the Humpty Dumpty Institute
Humpty Dumpty Institute invited Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati for lunch to discuss the situation in Iraq and the United Nations activities in Iraq. Dr. Al-Bayati delivered a speech and then answered questions by the audience.

 April 26, 2007

Lunch with UK Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Dr. Kim Howells, MP, United Kingdom’s Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, was present at a luncheon hosted by the PR of the UK, H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry and was attended by H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, PR of Iraq to the UN. The luncheon was held yesterday, April 25, 2006.

April 25, 2007

A visit of PR of Denmark
 Ambassador Carsten Staur, made a courtesy visit to PR of Iraq Dr. Hamid Al- Bayati, as the new PR of Denmark to the United Nations. In the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries have been discussed as well as United Nations issues.

April 21, 2007
 
Lunch with the Board of Directors of the Humpty Dumpty Institute
Mr. Ralph Cwerman, President of the Humpty Dumpty Institute, invited Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati for a luncheon today, to meet and get to know the Board of Directors of the Institute. At the same time, Ambassador Al-Bayati will brief the group about the current situation in Iraq.

April 19, 2007

Meeting the PR of Poland
The PR of Poland H.E. Mr. Andrzej Towpik, requested a meeting with the PR of Iraq, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati. The International Compact with Iraq was discussed and relations between the two countries.
 
April 18, 2007

A visit of Ambassador Fanja Stiglic
Ambassador Fanja Stiglic , made a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr Hamid Al-Bayati, Iraq's PR to the UN, as the new PR of the Republic of Slovenia to the UN.
 
April 16, 2007

A speech in the ECOSOC
Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, Iraq’s PR to the UN delivered a speech in the ECOSOC meeting in which he asked the International Community to support the International Compact with Iraq.
 
April 11, 2007

Lunch with DPR of the UK
Ambassador and DPR of the UK, Ms. Karen Pierce organized a working lunch with the UK’s new political director, Sir Mark Lyall Grant to discuss Middle East issues. Dr. Al-Bayati attended the meeting and talked about Iraq’s issues at the UN.

April 10, 2007

Meeting the PR of Belarus
The PR of Belarus, H.E. Mr. Andrei Dapkiunas requested a meeting with Iraq’s PR regarding Belarus’ candidature to the Human Rights Council. The two Permanent Representatives discussed bilateral relations between their countries.  
 
April 8, 2007

Minister of Finance & Spokesman of the Government
in New York
Mr. Bayan Jabir (Iraq’s Minister of Finance) and Mr. Ali Al Dabagh (Spokesman of the Iraqi Government) were received in New York by Iraq’s PR Hamid Al-Bayati. They discussed the situation in Iraq and the work of the Iraqi Mission to the UN.
 
April 4, 2007

Meeting the UN controller
Upon the request of Mr. Warren Sachs, UN controller, Iraq’s PR met with him. Mr. Sachs talked about his meeting with an Iraqi delegation in Amman, Jordan about Iraq’s Oil-for-Food contracts.
 
April 3, 2007

Meeting Chargé d’Affaires of the United States
Iraq’s PR had a meeting with Ambassador Miller, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States to the UN, to discuss Iraq’s pending issues and US’ support for Iraq at the UN.
 
April 3, 2007

Meeting the PR of Japan
Iraq’s PR had a meeting with Ambassador Oshima, the Permanent Representative of Japan to the UN. They discussed bilateral relations and Japan’s support for Iraq at the UN.
 
April 2, 2007

Lehigh University students received by Iraq’s PR to the UN
A group of Economics students of Lehigh University visited the Iraq Mission and were briefed by H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati regarding the situation in Iraq. The students were eager to learn about Iraq and posed questions which the Ambassador was more than willing to answer.

March 26, 2007

Meeting Ibrahim Gambari
Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, met with Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Special Adviser for the Secretary General on International Compact with Iraq. They discussed the final meeting of International Compact with Iraq which will be held in Sharm El Sheikh on 3 May 2007.
 
March 16, 2007

Iraq’s Vice-President in New York
His Excellency the Vice-President of the Republic of Iraq, Dr. Adel Abd al-Mahdi, accompanied by the high-level Iraqi delegation and the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, co-chaired the preparatory group meeting of the International Compact with Iraq held by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon. His Excellency, the Vice-President delivered a speech on this occasion in which he emphasized that the document of the International Compact reflects the vision of the government of Iraq to build state institutions, to guarantee freedom to its people, a fair distribution of its resources as well as respect of international legitimacy and commit itself to the principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of others or allowing others to interfere in its own internal affairs.
 
March 16, 2007

Meeting the Secretary General
His Excellency Dr. Adel Abd Al-Mahdi, accompanied by the Iraqi delegation and the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, his Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon. The Vice-President briefed the Secretary-General on the efforts exerted by the government of Iraq to extend security within the framework of the Baghdad Security Plan and the efforts towards achieving national reconciliation.
 
March 15, 2007

 

Meeting the Security Council
The Vice President of Iraq, H.E. Dr. Adel Abd al-Mahdi, accompanied by a high-level Iraqi delegation, and the PR of Iraq, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, participated in the Security Council open session to consider the report of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). His Excellency the Vice-President of Iraq delivered Iraq’s statement to the Council highlighting the efforts of the Iraqi government in confronting terrorism, rebellion, crime, and sectarian violence within the framework of a comprehensive security plan which aims for the ultimate responsibility of the Iraqi security forces for the security of the whole country.
 
March 4-6, 2007

U.N. Across America Program to Miami, Florida
The Humpty Dumpty Institute once again invited Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati to participate to one of their UN Across America Program, this time to Miami, Florida. The Ambassador was ecstatic to accept the invitation knowing that the trip will be an informative one for him.

March 1, 2007

A speech at NYU
New York University’s Center for Global Affairs hosted H.E. Dr. T. Hamid Al-Bayati as part of its ongoing public forum titled, “Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Bon-Meir”. Click on the link to watch the video of the forum: http://www.scps.nyu.edu/landing/index.jsp?wfId=1822

 

February 15, 2007

Lecture at Fordham Law School
Fordham Law School invited Iraq’s PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati  to speak at the Law School’s Global Law Society’s inaugural event, which is a student group open to all Fordham Law students interested in international law and legal issues. Dr. Al-Bayati will address today (June 15th) the topic on “How the International Community Can Help Iraq” along with a discussion of what the international community can do to help Iraq and the Iraqi people. Moreover, the Ambassador will discuss the current surge of U.S. troops into Iraq and the role the United Nations should play in the country. Click on the link to see a clip of the event: http://www.rawstory.com//news/2007/Iraqi_Ambassador_surge_wont_help_Baghdad_0216.html

February 2, 2007

National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
Members of the United States Congress extended an invitation to H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The breakfast, which was attended by US President George Bush, and the First Lady, Laura Bush, was held at the Hilton Washington yesterday, February 1, 2007. An International Luncheon, and International Dinner for UN Representatives, also attended by Iraq’s PR, was held on January 31, 2007.

January 10-11, 2006

Humpty Dumpty Institute’s UN Across America Trip –Detroit
The Humpty Dumpty Institute invited H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, along with other UN diplomats to participate in their program, UN Across America. The group will travel to Detroit, visit the city, and at the same time, inform the community about the work of Missions at the UN.

December 17, 2006

Vice-President of Iraq visits Al-Khoei Foundation in New York
 
H.E. Dr. Tariq Al-Hashimi, the Vice President of Iraq, accompanied by Iraq’s PR, H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, were received by Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimeen Sheikh Fadhel Al-Sahlani, director of the Al-Khoei Foundation in New York.

December 13, 2006

Dr. Al Bayati - President of the Arab Group for December 2006
On behalf of the Arab Group, Iraq’s PR to the United Nations (President of the Arab Group for the month of December 2006), delivered a speech to express their position on the convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities.
 
December 13, 2006

Meeting Ambassador Vorontsov
Iraq’s Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations met with the Secretary-General's High Level Coordinator Ambassador Vorontsov to discuss the issue of the return of Kuwaiti properties and missing Kuwaiti people.
 
December 12, 2006

Meeting Ashraf Qazi
Ambassador Ashraf Qazi, Special Representative of the UN Secretary- General to Iraq, requested a meeting with Iraq’s PR. They discussed the situation in Iraq and the work of the UN Mission in Iraq.
 
December 12, 2006

A statement at the General Assembly
Iraq's statement regarding the Secretary General's report on the reform of Security Council was delivered by Iraq’s PR to the UN, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati in the General Assembly.
 
December 11, 2006

A speech at the Security Council
Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, PR of Iraq to the United Nations delivered Iraq's statement to the Security Council on the occasion of the discussion of Secretary General's report on the situation in Iraq, in accordance with the SC resolution 1546.
 
December 6-7, 2006

6th Rebuilding Iraq Conference & Expo, Washington, D.C.
H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, will give a speech on the topic, “ReBuilding Iraq”, where he will give insights and comments on the current situation in Iraq. The Ambassador will take a look at events and reasons for optimism in going forward. The conference is organized by New-Fields Exhibition.

November 28, 2006

Extension of the mandate of the Multinational Force, the Development Fund for Iraq and International Advisory and Monitoring Board
The UN Security Council extended the mandate of multinational force in Iraq until 31 December 2007, during its meeting on 28 November 2006. UN Resolution 1723 (2006) was unanimously adopted by the Security Council members, and was called to extend its mandate responding to the request by H.E. Mr. Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of Iraq. The meeting was attended by H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, PR of Iraq. The mandate will be reviewed again at the Government of Iraq’s request, no later than 15 June 2007. The Council also stated that the mandate could also be terminated earlier, if requested by the Government of Iraq.
 
November 28, 2006

Meeting at the General Assembly
Iraq’s PR Dr. Al-Bayati attended the meeting of General Committee headed by the President of the General Assembly in which the chairmen of the six committees talked about their committees’ activities. Dr. Al-Bayati talked about the achievements of the Third Committee he is chairing.

November 8, 2006

UN Chronicle Interview

Interview--The UN Chronicle spoke with H.E. Mr. Hamid Al-Bayati, Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations in his capacity as the Chair of the Third Committee for the 61st Session of the GA. Please click on the link for the interview. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2006/webArticles/ga/3qa.htm

 November 2, 2006

 Another big achievement by Iraq Mission to the United Nations
Iraq was successfully elected as a new member of the ECOSOC. Iraq made it to the membership of the UN Economic and Social Council with 181 of 192 votes.
 

October 17, 2006

Reception hosted by the Iraq Mission
 
Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati with H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry at the reception held at the United Nations.

The Iraqi Mission hosted a reception on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan and Iraq's Chairmanship of the Third Committee. H.E. Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, received UN guests and friends to celebrate this wonderful occasion at the United Nations. Various Permanent Representatives and delegates of Member States attended the event.

October 2, 2006

Iraq’s PR Chairs the Third Committee
H.E. Dr. Hamid Al Bayati, was elected Chair of the United Nations’ Third Committee, related to Social, Economic, and Human Rights issues. This was the second time Iraq presided over a Committee since the establishment of the United Nations. Human Rights questions including reports of the UN Human Rights Council will main an important focus in the Committee’s work, and the Ambassador is greatly dedicated to this matter. The Committtee is expected to consider draft resolutions and draft conventions.

July 28, 2007

Mission of Iraq to the United Nations, jointly chaired a meeting with the United Nations about the International Compact with Iraq
The meeting at the United Nations was where the Government of Iraq and the United Nations announced the launch of a five-year International Compact with Iraq was attended by Ambassador Hamid Al-Bayati, Iraq’s PR to the UN. The Compact was initiated by the Government of Iraq for a new partnership with the international community. Furthermore, it is aimed at achieving a national vision for a united, federal, and democratic country.

 

June 28, 2006

UN 2006 Small Arms Conference – 26 June – 7 July 2006
The United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects was attended by Iraq’s PR, Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati where he gave a statement, along with other UN Member States. The Ambassador stressed that the responsibility of the international society to address the matter by providing financial and technical assistance to the most affected areas from the illegal trade and where most illegal weapons end. The text and video may be accessed here: http://www.un.org/events/smallarms2006/mem-states060628.html 
 
May 4, 2006

Al-Khoei Foundation
A delegation from Al-Khoei Foundation was received by Ambassador Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati, the Permanent Representative of Iraq to United Nations. The delegation was led by Sheikh Fadhel al-Sahlani who is the Director of the Foundation in New York.
 

April 27, 2006

Dr. Hamid Al-Bayati,Iraq’s PR met with H.E. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and submitted his credentials as the new Permanent Representative of Iraq to the UN.