Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur Participates in the Seminar “AI at Work: Innovating Diplomacy

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur Participates in the Seminar “AI at Work: Innovating Diplomacy”

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur participated in the seminar organized by the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) titled “AI at Work: Innovating Diplomacy”, held on 25 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.

The event was attended by Mr. Ahmed Ghanim Abduljabbar, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., along with a number of heads of diplomatic missions and accredited attachés in Malaysia, in addition to senior officials and experts specializing in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence from Malaysian government institutions, including the National Security Council and the National Cyber Security Agency.

The seminar was dedicated to discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on diplomatic work and the evolving tools of managing international relations, particularly in the fields of information security, decision-making, and strategic analysis. It also addressed technical challenges related to digital governance and the development of diplomatic skills amid the rapid transition toward automated systems.

The program featured presentations by prominent experts on artificial intelligence as a supportive tool for foreign policy, the risks associated with the misuse of smart applications, and ways to strengthen information security within government institutions. The seminar also provided participants with the opportunity to explore the latest technological trends shaping diplomatic work globally.

The participation of the Embassy of Iraq in this event comes within the framework of its commitment to following international developments related to digital transformation, and to enhancing its engagement in academic and professional activities that contribute to strengthening the institutional capacities of Iraqi diplomacy.