Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to London Meets with the Team of “Arab London” Programme

His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United Kingdom, Dr Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi, met with the team of the “Arab London” programme, which included the media presenter Ahmed Al-Qahtani, the programme’s producer and host, director Mohammed Hashem, Ms Misk Adam from the programme team, and filmmaker Jaafar Murad.

The meeting featured a discussion on media and artistic experiences. Filmmaker Jaafar Murad presented his experience directing the Iraqi film “Picasso’s Smile”, which has been screened in several European countries as well as in Iraq, highlighting the importance of conveying Iraq’s cultural message to international audiences.

During the meeting, His Excellency emphasised the importance of engagement by members of the Iraqi community with British society, in a manner that contributes to strengthening Iraqi–British relations. He underscored the vital role of media and the arts in building bridges of cultural understanding.

The guests commended the activities of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in London, emphasising the importance of incorporating the spirit and culture of the Arab world into artistic and media works in a way that reflects its civilisational identity and enhances its presence on the international stage.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of adopting brainstorming approaches in the preparation and development of media and artistic content, contributing to attracting audience interest and achieving broader impact. His Excellency further stressed the need to uphold the authentic values and principles of the Iraqi community when producing media content, in a manner that reflects a positive and honourable image of Iraq and its rich cultural heritage.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the guests expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency for the warm reception and generous hospitality, and for providing this opportunity, which contributes positively to promoting Iraqi culture and strengthening its presence through effective media engagement