Ralph Winnie attends Iraq Ambassador's National Press Club’s International Correspondents Committee

Iraq’s ambassador hosts members of National Press Club’s International Correspondents Committee

Kate Burrows Jones                                                                                                            Kate@cyq6.com

January 29, 2024

 

 

     Members of the National Press Club’s International Correspondents Committee attended an Embassy        Night at the Embassy of Iraq on Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by the Embassy of Iraq.

 Ambassador Khirullah spoke about Iraq’s objectives in international cooperation and economic development, and the country’s challenges 20 years after beginning of democracy in the country.

The reception allowed members to meet embassy staff, and gain a knowledge and appreciation of Iraq and its culture. The event included a traditional Iraqi feast featuring lamb, chicken, and rice dishes followed by dessert prepared by the ambassador’s chef.

Celebrating her first event as the 117th Club President, Emily Wilkens, CNBC Washington Correspondent, took to the podium and spoke of “building bridges and connections,” a primary mission of the International Correspondents Committee ‘Embassy Nights’ series, she said.