FOREIGN POLICY: US efforts to bring Iraq closer to Saudi Arabia

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URGENT Al-Abadi leaves Sunday for Saudi Arabia at the head of a large Iraqi delegation at the invitation of King Salman to participate in the first coordination meeting between the two countries

URGENT Al-Abadi leaves Sunday for Saudi Arabia at the head of a large Iraqi delegation at the invitation of King Salman to participate in the first coordination meeting between the two countries

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Israeli official: Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia secretly visited Tel Aviv

Date of release: 2017/10/20 19:13 • 3 times read

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Israeli official said, who declined to be named, told AFP that the Saudi official , who visited Israel secretly in the month of September is the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Israeli journalist Ariel Kahana, who works for the national right-wing weekly Makor Rishon, said in a tweet on Twitter last September that Ben Salman had visited Israel with an official delegation and met with officials. 
Israel's official Arabic-language radio said on September 7 that an emir from the Saudi royal court had secretly visited Israel and discussed with senior Israeli officials the idea of pushing regional peace forward. 
"There are a large number of Arab countries with ties to Israel in one form or another, starting with Egypt and Jordan, including Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, North Africa and a section of Iraq," Israeli Communications Minister and Knesset member Ayoub Qara told AFP.
Ayoub Qara said that these countries share Israel's fear of Iran. He believes that most of the Gulf states are prepared for open diplomatic relations with Israel because they feel they are threatened by Iran, not by Israel.

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Saudi Arabia calls on Abadi to attend the first coordination meeting between the two countries next weekend

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Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz on Thursday called on Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to attend the first coordination meeting between the two countries next weekend.

"The Prime Minister received today a phone call from the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdul Aziz," a statement from the Abadi office said.

"Abdel Aziz invited Abadi to attend the first coordination meeting between the two countries to be held in Saudi Arabia early next week," the statement said.

For his part, Abadi stressed that the battle with terrorism and the elimination of a supporter is at its end and we are very close to resolving the battle and we look forward to the contribution of countries in restoring stability. Ending / 25

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The second call of the Saudi king with Abbadi in one week

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Saudi Arabia has sent an invitation to Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to visit Riyadh within the framework of the coordination conference between the two countries scheduled for this week. This came during the second contact received by Abbadi in less than a week from Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz. In a telephone conversation with Abadi, King Abdullah praised the victories against terrorism, stressing "Riyadh's desire to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries." The prime minister stressed that "Iraq is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Saudi Arabia in various fields." He added that "the battle with terrorism and the elimination of a duel is at its end and we are very close to resolving the battle and we look forward to the contribution of countries in restoring stability."Abadi also received telephone calls from foreign and Arab leaders and officials at the end of last week.

The German Defense Minister Ursula von der Lien, in contact with Abadi, thanked the Iraqi government and its position, which she described as "positive", about the crisis in the Kurdistan region. She stressed that "Germany did not support the idea of the referendum also and has spoken with the President of the region Massoud Barzani." 

Ursula said that "Germany has stopped its military training program in Erbil after the recent developments to send a message showing that it is with the unity of Iraq and trust in the leadership of Abadi," stressing that "Germany will work to find programs to build capacity as well as other areas will be discussed After the formation of the German government to support partners, including Iraq, which Germany is keen to establish the best relations with him. Abadi stressed that "what happened was the redeployment of Iraqi federal forces and the imposition of order in the province of Kirkuk within the legal and constitutional procedures," pointing out at the same time that "the Iraqi forces have expelled a supporter, leaving only the security of the border with Syria, and will be a stage after the urgent task Which is to restore stability to liberated areas. " 

In a telephone conversation, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson praised "the central Iraqi government's position and the wisdom of dealing with this crisis," stressing that "efforts are concentrated at the present time on fighting an oppressive organization." 

During the phone call, the two sides discussed the process of law enforcement and the redeployment of Iraqi federal forces in the province of Kirkuk. 

"The British government is aware that the referendum was a mistake and I told the president of the region to do so before he took this step and wanted to dissuade him from this," he said. 

Abadi discussed the latest political and security developments at the internal and international levels with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in a telephone call he received on Thursday. 

"The local police in Kirkuk are protecting the security, the situation is stable in the province and we are watching it closely," he said. "There are those who are trying to make the media problematic and we will not allow it." Aboul Gheit praised the courage and boldness of Abadi and his leadership and wisdom in dealing with the crisis of the referendum, stressing that "the importance of seeking dialogue to maintain the spirit of brotherhood Arab Kurdish," noting that "things have begun to improve and there are signs of détente."

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Abadi: We approached the elimination of the {calling]

21/10/2017 12:00 am  Received more communication support and support for government action   Baghdad / morning  commander of the armed forces, Haidar Abadi , the prime minister, said that the security forces expelled gangs "Daesh" terrorist, leaving them only the border with Syria , secure, pointing out that the local police took over the reins in Kirkuk.  According to data received by the Prime Minister's Office, Al-Sabah received a phone call from Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz. "The government and the people of Iraq have won the victories against terrorism," he said, stressing "the desire of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries."  King Salman called on Abadi to attend the first coordination meeting between the two countries to be held in Saudi Arabia early next week. "Iraq is seeking to strengthen ties of cooperation with Saudi Arabia in various fields," the prime minister said. "The battle with terrorism and the elimination of an oppressor is at its end and we are very close to resolving the battle and we look forward to the contribution of countries to restoring stability."  The commander-in-chief of the armed forces also received a telephone call from German Defense Minister Ursula von der Lien, who confirmed that "what happened was the redeployment of Iraqi federal forces and the imposition of order in the province of Kirkuk within the legal and constitutional procedures."  The prime minister also received another phone call from British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson, during which he discussed "the process of law enforcement and the redeployment of Iraqi federal forces in the province of Kirkuk." During a telephone call from Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Prime Minister discussed "the deployment of Iraqi federal forces in the province of Kirkuk and the imposition of order there." Aboul Gheit praised "the courage and boldness of Haider Abadi, his leadership and his wisdom in dealing with the referendum crisis."

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Abadi to Riyadh today

 

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Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi arrived in Riyadh on Saturday heading a high-level delegation of more than a dozen ministers, officials and advisers in the Iraqi government to attend the signing ceremony of the agreement of the Saudi-Iraqi coordination council on Sunday.
The King Salman bin Abdul Aziz telephoned three days ago, the Iraqi Prime Minister, dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields and ways to strengthen and develop through the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council.
The signing of the agreement of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, after the convergence and mutual visits between officials of the two countries in recent months, and the meeting of the Iraqi Prime Minister King Salman on June 14 in Jeddah, after the resumption of flights from Saudi Arabia to Baghdad, where landed the first flight on October 18 Baghdad airport after a break of 27 years.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, US State Department spokeswoman Heather Neuert said in a briefing on Thursday.
Commenting on the event, the ambassador of Iraq in Riyadh, told the newspaper "Middle East" that the relations between the two countries will see a great start after the announcement of this high-level council.

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Most notably the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council

Abadi in Riyadh to sign a large package of agreements

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  Abadi in Riyadh

 

«Elaf» Amsterdam: arrive on Saturday Argi Prime Minister Haider alAbadi to Riyadh on mission visit been prepared deep, and will sign a number of bilateral agreements culminating signing the Saudi - Iraqi Coordination Council agreement which will be on Sunday.

The Iraqi delegation accompanying Abbadi includes 10 ministers and dozens of advisers and experts who will sign the bilateral agreements between the two countries. The two countries have started a rapprochement between them for months. Saudi Arabia's support for the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who chose to stand with the Gulf consensus in the crisis with Qatar, The Saudi monarch contacted the Prime Minister of Iraq and officially invited him to visit Riyadh and sign the Joint Coordination Council and express his support for the unity of Iraq after the entry of Iraqi federal forces in the disputed province of Kirkuk with the Kurdistan region N which was celebrated to prepare for secession from Iraq following a unilateral referendum in the Kurdish region.

The Saudi-Iraqi coordination council will be headed jointly by the two countries. The Saudi side will be headed by Dr. Majid al-Qasabi and the Iraqi side by Dr. Sulaiman al-Jumaili, as revealed by the Iraqi ambassador in Riyadh, Dr. Rushdi al-Ani.

Al-Ani stressed that the relations between the two countries will witness a great start after the announcement of this high-level council. "We have all been very pleased to see the first Saudi Arabian Airlines fly, with more than 200 Saudi businessmen and officials, and how Iraqis were delighted to be given the largest space at the Baghdad International Fair."

The agenda of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council program includes several programs and events over the next two days, hosted by the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as cultural events culminating in a dinner. Tomorrow, the program will include a meeting of the Coordination Council, exchanging gifts and taking commemorative photographs, a press conference to be held by the council's presidents, as well as side events.

The Iraqi political landscape is suffering from a rapprochement between the country's two biggest neighbors, Iran and Saudi Arabia, where the former Iraqi prime minister and current vice president Nouri al-Maliki prefers rapprochement with Iran and co-ordinates with it politically, militarily and commercially. This is what Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, Sadr, Muqtada al-Sadr, who recently visited Riyadh, like the former prime minister and current vice president, Iyad Allawi, opened up to the Arab neighborhood from the Gulf states, first and foremost Saudi Arabia, which is Iran's biggest neighbor in the region. .

The US Secretary of State will attend the signing ceremony of the Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Council, which will visit Riyadh, including a Gulf tour, said US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nuert.

The break-up in relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq accelerated after Abadi visited Riyadh in June and met with Saudi officials, four months after Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir visited Baghdad.

On August 13, the Saudi Council of Ministers approved the minutes of the establishment of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council and authorized the Minister of Trade and Investment, the President of the Saudi side in the Council, to sign a formula The record.

The two countries agreed to establish a coordination council in order to upgrade the bilateral relations to the strategic and hoped-for level, in addition to opening new horizons of cooperation in various fields including political, security, economic, developmental, commercial, investment, tourism and cultural.

Commercial convergence

Saudi Arabian Airlines has been flying to Baghdad on the eve of the inauguration of the Baghdad International Fair, which includes dozens of Saudi companies and personalities. The Saudi charge d'affaires in Baghdad, Abdul Aziz Al-Shammari, said: "The arrival of the Saudi Royal Airplane to Baghdad International Airport with more than 200 The fields come to participate more actively at the Baghdad International Fair, 44th session, which opens on Saturday He pointed out that relations between the Kingdom and Iraq have returned to the right way.

"The tongue is incapable of expressing the love of the Saudi people for the Iraqis and the love of the Iraqis for the Saudi people. I lived with my brothers in Iraq around the year. They are among the best people and gentle people. They are so sensitive that the good word affects them. Saudi airport at Baghdad International Airport. "

Shammari stressed that the relations between the two countries returned to the right path after a break of 27 years, noting that the next phase will witness compensation for the previous stages for the better. He pointed out that the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, which will hold its first meeting in Riyadh next week, will include a special section for the economy through marketing between Saudi businessmen and companies in coordination with the Iraqi side. He added that special meetings will be held between the Kingdom and Iraq through businessmen. Pointing out that the next stage will witness a huge work commensurate with the Saudi-Iraqi relations.

77 Saudi companies participate in Baghdad International Fair

The Saudi Export Development Authority is part of the Saudi pavilion at the Baghdad International Fair in its forty-fourth session during the period from 21 to 30 of this month through 77 companies from different industrial and service sectors. The Authority seeks to discover market opportunities for Saudi products in Iraq and facilitate export procedures to Iraq. In cooperation with the relevant authorities.

"The participation of Saudi Arabia this year will be distinguished and significant through the participation of more than 60 companies with architectural and investment specialties and an area exceeding 1200 square meters."

The participation of the Saudi Export Development Authority at the Baghdad International Fair this year under the slogan "Industries that transcend borders and bring peoples closer" is one of the most important participations that will contribute to building economic trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq through the participation of so many Saudi companies in Baghdad International Fair from various sectors Industrial and service industries.

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Abadi starts from Riyadh regional tour is his first after the crisis in Kurdistan

 

 From 2017-10-21 at 14:11 (Baghdad time)

Special Mawazine News

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will start a regional tour from Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the situation in Iraq and a number of important issues. This is his first tour after the crisis in the Kurdistan region.

A government source told Mawazine News that "Abadi is starting today a regional tour starting from Saudi Arabia."

The source added that "the visit to Riyadh includes discussing the files of terrorism and war against" Daash "economy, agriculture, education and border crossings and the recent political situation in Iraq.

He pointed out that "the tour includes his visit to Egypt, Jordan, Iran and Turkey."

Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz earlier invited Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi to attend the first coordination meeting between the two countries to be held in Saudi Arabia next week.

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Abadi announces an Iraqi vision for the future of the region

22/10/2017 12:00 am  King Salman met in Riyadh and met with Sisi in Cairo today Saudi Arabia praises the Iraqi people's victory over terrorism   نواب MPs for «morning»: the visit of the Prime Minister «crown» for a distinguished and important stage    BAGHDAD / CAIRO -   Saudi Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi arrived in Riyadh on Sunday for a tour of several countries in the region, where he met Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz.   This came at a time when Abadi announced a project and vision for the future of the region based on development and security instead of differences and wars. The Iraqi ambassador to Egypt Habib al-Sadr told Sabah that the prime minister would visit Cairo on Sunday and meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Abadi said in his speech before his visit to Riyadh: "Iraq and its difficult and successful experience in overcoming the threat of terrorism and division and its rise victorious and strong and unified state and people see, and the motivation of the sense of responsibility that the countries and peoples of the region have many common challenges and objectives, and the need to put forward a comprehensive initiative with developmental and economic dimensions Mainly to re-formulate political relations between our nations and peoples on a sound and lasting basis. " The Prime Minister outlined the project and the Iraqi vision according to the following principles: "Establishing lasting, deep and deep relations among our peoples, extinguishing the destructive conflicts in the region and bloodshed, giving a great glimmer of hope to the youth to confront terrorism, agreeing on a comprehensive development program and investment of energies. International resolution ". Al-Abbadi is due to attend the first coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, in addition to holding a number of meetings with leaders of countries. The aim of the tour, according to a statement issued by the media office received «morning» a copy of it, «to strengthen cooperation between Iraq and the countries of the region to serve the interest of Iraq and its people, especially after the great victories achieved by Iraqi forces on gangs and called the terrorist approach of resolving the battle, Efforts to initiate a new phase of coordination with the countries of the region for the reconstruction of Iraq and cooperation in the economic and trade fields and other areas ».  The Prime Minister is accompanied by a number of ministers, officials and specialists in various fields. During his meeting with Saudi Minister of Energy and Industry Khalid Al-Falih, President Fuad Masoum stressed the importance of expanding ties with Saudi Arabia at a time when Al-Falih conveyed a message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and the greetings of the Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul And congratulations on the victories achieved by the Iraqi people on terrorism.  The parliamentary foreign relations committee and deputies from various blocs of the morning visited the prime minister's official visit to the kingdom as a "culmination" of a distinguished and important phase which began with the restoration of normal relations between them since 2015. He pointed out that the positive signs launched by the two brotherly countries confirm that the next stage will witness compensation for Previous stages for the better. Meanwhile, the prime minister arrived in Cairo on Sunday for a one-day official visit to Egypt to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egyptian Prime Minister Sharif Ismail, Sheikh Azhar Sharif Ahmed Tayeb and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. To coordinate and consult on a number of common issues.

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Lawmakers: Abadi's visit to Saudi Arabia (crown) for a distinguished and important stage

22/10/2017 12:00 am   BAGHDAD / Muhannad Abdul Wahab  counted members of the House of Representatives Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi's official visit to Saudi Arabia as a culmination of a distinguished and important phase began restoring normal relations between them since 2015, pointing out that the positive signs launched by the two brother countries confirm that the next phase will see compensation for Previous stages for the better.  A member of the Foreign Relations Committee MP Abbas al-Bayati said: "The visit of the Prime Minister to Riyadh at the official invitation of the Saudi monarch, falls within the policy of the current Iraqi government to build balanced relations with all neighboring countries to ensure the national interests of the peoples of the region. "The improvement of relations between Baghdad and Riyadh politically will cast a shadow over the economic openness," al-Bayati said in an interview with Sabah. "The development of the relations between the two brotherly countries was reflected in the keenness of the Saudi Export Development Authority to participate in the 44th session of the Baghdad International Fair, Various industrial and service sectors ".  Al-Bayati said that "the Prime Minister holds with him four main files will be the focus of the attention of the Supreme Coordination Council, first of which the security file on both sides of the border and cooperation in the political and international and economic and commercial file on the basis of oil that deals with the deterioration of oil prices," pointing out that " Will confirm Iraq's desire to develop relations and move them to different levels better and wider for the benefit of both countries. " In turn, the deputy of the wisdom bloc, Hassan Khalati, said that the visits exchanged between Iraqi and Saudi officials constitute an important base for building relations that serve the interests of the two countries, as well as it comes after the close of our security forces to eliminate terrorism and restore security and stability and start reconstruction and construction.  "Opening up to the Arab and international worlds and building balanced relations will remove Iraq from political conflicts and polarization and turn it into a platform for consensus rather than conflict," Khallati told Sabah. "The prime minister will present important files through the Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Committee, the most important of which is the file of economic cooperation," Khalati said, noting that "the return of Iraq to its natural position and influential role will be a stabilizing factor for the region." While the MP for the coalition of Iraqi forces MP Raad al-Dahlaki, Abadi's visit to Riyadh as "a visit to an important strategy" "The visit will be a force factor for Iraq, as well as an important strategic station to support the Iraqi economy in the post-victory phase of terrorism," al-Dahlaki said in an interview with Al-Sabah,  adding that "security, counter-terrorism and coordination between the two countries to combat it and economic and trade cooperation between the two countries In the work on the stability of oil prices and reconstruction are among the most important proposals put forward by the Prime Minister in his visit to the Kingdom, "  Dahlaki stressed that" Iraq today regained its strength and status after he was able to liberate his land from terrorism and defend the entire region of the extension of the urging of that was on all Neighboring countries including Saudi Arabia With him in the reconstruction of the liberated regions and support its economy. "

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The Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Council is launching a new phase between the two countries today

 

Economy News _ Baghdad The Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council is to meet with King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who arrived yesterday at the head of a high-level delegation of more than 10 ministers and officials. King Salman welcomed the Iraqi delegation during his meeting at Al-Auja Palace last night, where he hosted a dinner, while Abadi expressed his happiness with the meeting.  The Royal Saudi Court will witness the work of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council under the chairmanship of Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, Minister of Trade and Investment from the Saudi side, and from the Iraqi side Salman Al Jumaili, Minister of Planning and Acting Minister of Commerce. Agreements will also be signed in various fields including political, . Abadi was accompanied by a number of ministers including Foreign Ministers Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Defense Irfan Al-Hayali, Planning and Trade Salman Al-Jumaili, Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Minister of Industry Mohammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, Agriculture Minister Falah Hassan Zidan, Fareed Rawanduzi, National Security Adviser Faleh Al Fayad, Secretary General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi Al-Alaq, Chairman of the National Investment Authority Sami Raouf Al-Araji, and Iraq's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Rushdie Al-Ani.  The decision of the Saudi Council of Ministers to establish the Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council was due to Riyadh's earnest desire to improve relations and enhance trade exchange opportunities and joint cooperation. A number of ministers from the Saudi and Iraqi sides will hold side meetings today to discuss the possibility of joint cooperation between Riyadh and Baghdad and provide services for the benefit of the two countries, especially that the Saudi-Iraqi relations will witness a major breakthrough after the announcement of the high-level council.  The visit of the Saudi Minister of Energy and Industry, Khaled Al-Falih, and the speech at the opening of the 44th session of the Baghdad International Fair, which was held in Baghdad yesterday, highlighted that the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq await a promising future, pointing out that the two countries combine many factors of economic integration and potential Both countries, such as human resources, strategic geographical location, energy and water resources, natural and agricultural mineral resources, outstanding industrial capabilities, high quality of their products and tourism potential. "   Views 335   Date Added 10/22/2017

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Abadi: The Iraqi-Saudi Coordinating Council is the result of joint efforts and good intentions

 

Economy News _ Baghdad Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi said on Sunday that the Iraqi-Saudi coordination council is the result of efforts and common good intentions that reflect our direction and policy, which we have witnessed at the same time from our brothers in the Kingdom, especially the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Salman.  Abadi said in his speech during the coordination meeting and his follow-up, "Economy News", "the Council will be an important turning point and a basis for cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations between our two countries and our peoples in all fields," adding that "we believe that cooperation and partnership and exchange of interests and linking them to a network of relations in various fields is the way to achieve aspirations Our peoples in security, stability and development and expand security, economic, trade and cultural cooperation. " "We are serious about cooperation and are sincere in extending our hand and we will work to achieve any step that will consolidate security, stability, prosperity and development. We are optimistic about the Joint Coordinating Council between Iraq and Saudi Arabia and what we will achieve for our two brotherly peoples. "He said.     Views 10   Date Added 22/10/2017

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Abadi in Riyadh marked a new phase between the two countries

22/10/2017 12:00 am   Arrived in the Saudi capital yesterday .. And meet Sisi and Sheikh Al-Azhar in Cairo today  Baghdad / Al-Sabah  Cairo / Esraa Khalifa  Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi announced on Wednesday that the Iraqi project and vision for the future of the region based on development and the extension of security instead of differences and wars.  The prime minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for a tour of several countries in the region.  This comes at a time when the Iraqi ambassador to Egypt Habib al-Sadr told "morning" that Dr. Abbadi will visit Cairo on Sunday.  Abadi said in his speech before his visit to Riyadh: "Iraq and its difficult and successful experience in overcoming the threat of terrorism and division and its rise victorious and strong and unified state and people, and believes in the sense of responsibility that the countries and peoples of the region have many challenges and common goals, and the need to put forward a comprehensive initiative with developmental and economic dimensions Mainly to re-formulate political relations between our nations and peoples on a sound and lasting basis. "  Dr. Abbadi outlined the project and the Iraqi vision according to the following bases: First, the conflicts in the region have not only brought our peoples destruction and backwardness, they have caused a massive drain on human and natural potential and the loss of opportunities for development and progress.  To extinguish these destructive conflicts and bloodshed and to stop interventionist policies to fuel conflicts is the right rule and the only alternative to a new era of cooperation and building.  It is wrong for the countries of the region to consider their interests in isolation from the interests of others, and our vision is to work together to build our interests and economies in an integrative manner without being isolated from each other, as conditions have proved that security is indivisible, so is the economy, development and welfare can not be achieved in a state without Others, without getting up together, all development and stability projects will falter.  Our group of efforts must be added to each other as an added sum to all of us. Second, we seek to establish lasting, deep and well-established relations among our peoples, and not to restrict them to the relationship between governments because the relationship between peoples ensures stability of relations in the face of political transformations.  Thirdly, we must give a great glimmer of hope to the youth, and not be left to the prey of terrorism and deviant thought and intruder who exploits their energies in a negative direction and moves them from the moat of construction to the trench of murder and destruction.  Giving hope instead of despair through programs that provide employment opportunities to young people through rehabilitation and productive projects gives tremendous strength and momentum to the reform of societies. Fourth: The agreement on a comprehensive development program and the optimal use of energies is the right alternative under fair policies based on citizenship and equality of rights and duties without discrimination. In addition to development projects at the national level, it is necessary to work and coordinate the advancement of the region as a whole, where security, peace and well-being can not be achieved if the gap between rich and poor peoples remains large.  Fifthly: the preoccupation of the countries of the region to conflicts among themselves and not to invest their resources in an optimal manner marginalized their role locally and globally.  "We believe that we must work seriously for the countries of our region to have a voice and influence in decision-making at all international and local levels in order to make the world safer and more just." He  is scheduled to attend the first coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, With leaders of States. The aim of the tour, according to a statement issued by the media office received "morning," a copy of it, to "strengthen cooperation between Iraq and the countries of the region to serve the interests of Iraq and its people, especially after the major victories achieved by Iraqi forces on gangs and called the terrorist approach to resolve the battle, Efforts to initiate a new phase of coordination with the countries of the region for the reconstruction of Iraq and cooperation in the economic and trade and other areas  . " The Prime Minister is accompanied by a number of ministers, officials and specialists in various fields. The meeting marked the beginning of a new phase between the two countries, which began with the visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir to Baghdad, and the visit of Dr. Abadi to Riyadh, to begin the stage of visits and bilateral meetings between officials of the two countries. Last Thursday, Dr. Abadi received a phone call from Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz. King Salman bin Abdul Aziz praised the Iraqi government and people for the victories achieved on terrorism, stressing the desire of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries. He also invited Dr. Abadi to attend the first coordination meeting between the two countries in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of next week. The Iraqi prime minister stressed that Iraq seeks to strengthen ties of cooperation with Saudi Arabia in various fields, pointing out that the battle with terrorism and the elimination of a supporter is at its end and we are very close to resolving the battle and we look forward to the contribution of countries in restoring stability.  Meanwhile, the prime minister arrived in Cairo on Sunday for a one-day official visit to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egyptian Prime Minister Sharif Ismail, Sheikh Azhar Sharif Ahmed Tayeb and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. And consultation on a number of common issues. The Iraqi ambassador to Egypt and the permanent representative of the Arab League Habib al-Sadr said in a statement to the "morning" on Saturday: "This visit comes within the Arab tour by the Prime Minister in order to clarify the facts on what is happening in Iraq, especially in the file restore security and order and impose the law on The disputed areas with the Kurdistan region, and coordination and consultation on the fight against terrorism and trade and political coordination in several areas. "  "The prime minister will meet with his Egyptian counterpart for the coordination of the Iraqi-Egyptian committee, which is supposed to be held next month under the chairmanship of the prime ministers of the two countries and the signing of a number of bilateral agreements in various fields that will be a major breakthrough in relations between Egypt and Iraq, Especially in the field of trade exchange and supply Egypt with one million barrels of Iraqi crude oil per month at affordable prices to stand with Egypt economically. " "Al-Abbadi's visit will have a great impact and I think it is a very successful visit,   " he said.

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The text of the speech of Prime Minister Haider Abadi at the coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

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The text of the speech of Prime Minister Haider Abadi at the coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

 

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The text of the speech of Prime Minister Haider Abadi, delivered during the meeting of the coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia 

In the name of of Allah the Merciful 

We express our great satisfaction with the development of relations between our two brotherly countries and the first Iraqi-Saudi Coordinating Council is the fruit of joint efforts and good intentions that reflect our direction and policy, which we have seen at the same time from our brothers in the Kingdom, especially the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Ben Salman. 

Our recent visit to the Kingdom has resulted in this Council, which will be an important turning point for cooperation and the strengthening of bilateral relations between our two countries and peoples in all fields. 

We believe that cooperation, partnership and exchange of interests and linking them to a network of relations in various fields is the way to achieve the aspirations of our peoples in security, stability and development and expand security, economic, trade and cultural cooperation. 

We have launched a program for the future of the region based on development and security rather than the differences and wars that we have suffered. It consists of five main points of development and giving hope to the youth. 

The focus of cooperation against terrorism is a common goal of our two countries. We must work together and prove to the whole world that this terrorism does not represent our Islamic religion. It is an enemy of all humanity, and the Arab and Islamic countries are the most affected and destroyed, and the preacher started killing and displacing Muslims before other religions and beliefs. Other. 

Iraq today is the day before yesterday. We have defeated terrorism and liberated our cities that have been occupied by a national unity weapon. Without unity, we would not have defeated terrorism. All Iraqis have stood united and our armed forces defend and welcome all the provinces. 

We liberated our cities and moved to rebuild them. We managed to return most of the displaced people to their homes. We saved the unity of Iraq and the people. Iraq emerged united. The federal authority was able to extend its authority throughout the country and the law was imposed at the farthest point. 

We have embarked on the principle of achieving justice and equality among all Iraqis, the participation of all in the resolution, ending ethnic and sectarian tension and not allowing its return. 

Our domestic policy has been appreciated by all political forces and religious authorities because we looked at the Iraqis on the basis of their work and dedication, not on the basis of their identities, and our foreign policy towards openness and serious cooperation. 

We respect the religious, national, intellectual and sectarian diversity in our country and cherish it, and our Constitution guarantees the rights of all. It is the supreme document that our people signed and voted for and committed to work with. The Constitution is the guarantor for solving all problems among the sons of the same homeland, and equal rights between Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen and other components. Just for national wealth. 

We have to do our duty to protect the unity of the country and its national wealth, which is the property of all Iraqis according to the constitution and not the property of a party or a person. Or group. 

We believe that the need to end armed conflicts and stop the policies of interfering in the affairs of others for the special interest of this country or that and start a new phase of comprehensive cooperation and economic integration. We believe that our security, stability, economy and interests must be done. And we must end these conflicts and interventions that have left millions of displaced people and destroyed our national wealth in the region. And we are ready to unite our efforts with the efforts of our brothers to start a new era of peace, stability and development and establish a network of interests that serve our peoples and deepen our relations and open the doors of the future for young people instead of being kidnapped by gangs of terrorism and crime. 

The Iraqis have presented thousands of martyrs and wounded in the battle to defend our land and liberate it from a criminal gang. There is little left to complete the final victory and to secure the Iraqi-Syrian border. It is a victory for all Iraqis and for the peoples of the region and for the whole world and we promised before liberating the territories. We can not open up the doors of hope for the Iraqis in the liberated areas and the whole country, and increase the chances of stability, investment and development. We hope this cooperation between the two countries will increase the chances of development. 

Therefore, we call today for the closure of all doors that allow terrorism to return and to distance our region from the conflicts that have afflicted its peoples. 

We are keen on cooperation and sincere in extending our hand and we will work to make any step that will consolidate security, stability, prosperity and development. We are optimistic about the Joint Coordinating Council between Iraq and Saudi Arabia and what it will achieve for our two brotherly peoples. I urge the ministers of both sides to cooperate. 

I renew my thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the hospitality we have been given,

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King Salman: Baghdad and Riyadh in front of an opportunity for a historic partnership

 

 From 2017-10-22 at 14:27 (Baghdad time)

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdul Aziz said on Sunday that the great potential available to Riyadh and Baghdad puts them in front of a "historic opportunity" to build and cooperate effectively to achieve their common aspirations.

"What binds us to Iraq is not just neighborliness and common interests, but brotherhood, blood, history and one destiny," King Salman said during the first meeting of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council in the presence of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the Saudi capital.

He added that "the great potential available to Riyadh and Baghdad puts them in front of a historic opportunity to build and an effective partnership, to achieve their common aspirations."

The Saudi king expressed his hope that "the meetings of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council will contribute to moving towards a broader and more welcoming horizon."

He continued: "We bless our brothers in Iraq, the achievements made in the elimination and defeat of terrorism, and we affirm our support and support for the unity and stability of Iraq."

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Iraq and Saudi Arabia formally sign the establishment of the Coordinating Council

 

 Since 2017-10-22 at 13:33 (Baghdad time)

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Iraq and Saudi Arabia formally signed the Coordinating Council on Sunday.

"The Republic of Iraq and Saudi Arabia have officially signed the establishment of the Coordinating Council between the two countries," the Information Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement received by Mawazine News.

The coordination meeting between the Republic of Iraq and Saudi Arabia began today, chaired by Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi and Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz.

Al-Abbadi arrived yesterday evening in Riyadh as part of a regional tour for a number of countries in the region

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The coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia headed by Abadi and King Salman begins today

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The Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council is to meet with King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who arrived yesterday at the head of a high-ranking delegation of more than 10 ministers and officials.
King Salman welcomed the Iraqi delegation during his meeting at Al-Auja Palace last night, where he hosted a dinner, while Abadi expressed his happiness with the meeting.
The Royal Saudi Court will witness the work of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council under the chairmanship of Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, Minister of Trade and Investment from the Saudi side, and the Iraqi side Salman Al Jumaili, Minister of Planning and Acting Minister of Commerce. Agreements will also be signed in various fields including political, .
Abadi was accompanied by a number of ministers including Foreign Ministers Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Defense Irfan Al-Hayali, Planning and Trade Salman Al-Jumaili, Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Minister of Industry Mohammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, Agriculture Minister Falah Hassan Zidan, Rawanduzi, national security adviser Faleh al-Fayadh, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi al-Alaq, Chairman of the National Investment Authority Sami Raouf al-Araji, and Iraq’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Rushdi al-Ani.
The decision of the Saudi Council of Ministers to establish the Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council was due to Riyadh’s earnest desire to improve relations and enhance trade exchange opportunities and joint cooperation.
A number of ministers from the Saudi and Iraqi sides will hold side meetings today to discuss the possibility of joint cooperation between Riyadh and Baghdad and provide services for the benefit of the two countries, especially that the Saudi-Iraqi relations will witness a major breakthrough after the announcement of the high-level council.

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Abadi arrives in Jordan after visiting Egypt

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Haid al-Abbadi and Jordanian King Abdullah II

 

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi arrived in Amman on Sunday after a brief visit to Egypt.

A statement issued by the office of the Iraqi Prime Minister that Abadi met with Jordanian King Abdullah II, without giving further clarification.

Before the Jordan, Abadi dissolved the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he gathered a meeting with President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, who congratulated him on the "successive victories achieved by the Iraqi forces in its war against the supporter of the terrorist," according to the Middle East News Agency.

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King of Jordan supports Abadi project, which includes Iraq's vision for the future of the region

 

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Alsumaria News / Baghdad  expressed Jordan 's King Abdullah Bin Al Hussein, Sunday, expressed support for the project of Prime Minister Haider al - Abadi , containing the vision of Iraq for the future of the region, while Abadi said that this vision came to open new horizons for young people and eliminate the problems facing the region.  "Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met today in Amman the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Abdullah bin al-Hussein," Abadi said in a statement. "During the meeting, they discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Jordan, As well as the situation in the region, and the vision of Iraq for the future of the region, which is based on development and the extension of security rather than differences and wars, and the importance of activating them because of their importance in creating hope for young people and open new horizons for them, in addition to the process of the deployment of Iraqi forces to maintain order " .         King Abdullah stressed "Jordan's support for Iraq's unity and its support for the constitutional and legal procedures adopted by the Iraqi government," praising "the actions of the Abbadi in preserving the blood of Iraqis."  He added that "the principles of Jordan is to preserve the unity of Iraq and respect for its constitution," expressing support for "Iraq's vision of the future of the region launched by Abadi on the basis of development and the extension of security instead of differences and wars and the importance of work."  For his part, Abadi stressed that "the priority in Iraq is still to fight and urge to eliminate it," adding that "what happened was the imposition of federal authorities in the regions of Iraq."  "Our vision for development is to open up new horizons for youth and gradually eliminate the problems facing the region and it is important to work together to meet these challenges," he said. Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Jordan from Egypt as part of a tour of several countries.  Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday that it is a mistake to consider the interests of others in isolation from the interests of others.

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Abadi returns to Baghdad after concluding his tour, which included Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan

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Al-Nasiri: The emergence of the Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Council supports investment and reconstruction

 

Economy News _ Baghdad The Economic and Financial Adviser to the Association of Iraqi Private Banks Samir Al-Nusairi confirmed on Monday the emergence of the Coordinating Council for the joint cooperation between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in all fields, especially in the promotion of economic, investment and trade relations, which was signed by Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi and King Salman bin Abdul Aziz yesterday in Riyadh, Will strengthen the bilateral economic relations with the Saudi sister and lay the foundation for building strategic cooperation relations with the Arab countries, especially the Gulf States and embodies a new launch of the strategy of investment and reconstruction and sustainable development of For years (2018-2022). Al-Nusairi said in an interview with "Economy News" that "the Prime Minister's visit to the large Iraqi delegation, which consists of ten ministers and sixty advisers in all specialties, is a clear indication of the joint approach to building strategic joint relations in the areas aimed at the parties and what interests Iraq attract The Arab investment and the implementation of infrastructure projects and the reconstruction of cities affected by the terrorist da'ashi and chart the way to start at a steady pace to return Iraq to its Arab depth. Al-Nusairi called for "benefiting from the broad participation of the Saudi economic delegation, which is currently in doubt in the 44th session of the Baghdad International Fair under the chairmanship of the Minister of Energy and the membership of 200 businessmen and the director of the Foundation and the company and try to sign agreements with them to implement the provisions of the formation of the Coordination Council, especially in the economic and banking, "The economic and financial delegation of the government and the Iraqi private sector, who will visit Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks to activate the agreements and start effective cooperation and benefit from openness in the Iraqi-Saudi relations in all political, security, economic and Development of a special form of banking and activating their relations and joint cooperation in foreign and stimulate investment and encourage companies to invest in Iraq's banking transactions. " The Iraqi economy is currently undergoing an important transition phase after achieving the victory over terrorism, which is to leave the crisis stage to the stage of security and economic stability, especially after the opening of the international, regional, Gulf and Arab broad on Iraq and the beginning of building new political, security and economic relations which started at the beginning of the second half of this year 2017 What concerns us here is the future of international economic, financial and banking relations in general and with the Arab Gulf countries in particular and some Arab countries with an influential economic depth and extending bridges of relations with them in order to serve to open new horizons for communication and mutual exchange. The promotion of Arab investment in Iraq, the development of infrastructure and banking technology, the increase of inter-bank transactions and finding new ways to cooperate with the correspondent banks in those countries where the recent bilateral meetings between the Central Bank of Iraq and the relevant ministries and representatives of the Gulf countries who visited Iraq During the past two months and in partnership with the Iraqi private sector and in particular the private banking sector to draw up a roadmap for communication and joint coordination for the purpose of direct and actual implementation of what is reached from the general lines to build and restore the economic, financial and banking relations cut off for several decades. Where it was achieved and it was agreed on the development and open broad prospects for cooperation in the banking field and correct the previous tracks and overcome all the obstacles that stand in the way of building a healthy and sound banking relations. It was also agreed to be named a link between the Central Bank of Iraq and monetary institutions in the countries that met with their representatives.   Number of views 28   Date added 23/10/2017

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What are the joint projects between Iraq and Saudi Arabia after the establishment of the Coordinating Council

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The Saudi-Iraqi relations have entered into a new phase of cooperation and coordination, after the two countries signed yesterday the minutes of the establishment of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council and the first meeting of the Council.
According to the newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, “the two sides agreed to open border ports, develop ports and roads, develop agricultural investments, partnership between the private sector, review customs cooperation agreement between the two countries, and study trade exchange area.”
“It was agreed to develop the partnership between the private sector in the two countries, to allow businessmen to learn about trade and investment opportunities, to adopt effective means to help them exploit them, and to encourage exchange of technical and scientific expertise and scientific research between the two countries,” the paper said.
The newspaper said that “the Saudi side will study the possibility of cooperation in the rehabilitation of the road Jamema – Samawa, and completion of the implementation of the road pilgrimage in Anbar province, and study the technical and economic feasibility of the project of Saudi-Iraqi electricity connection, in addition to the study of the implementation of customs outlets, which will contribute to facilitate trade exchange between the two countries. “He said.
“The two countries reached an agreement on the opening of border ports and the development of ports, roads and border areas, and agreed to review the agreement on customs cooperation between the two countries and study the trade exchange between the two countries,” adding that “the re-operation of airlines from Saudi Arabia to Iraq, And the reopening of the office of SABIC in Iraq. The two sides also agreed to obtain a license to invest in Iraq in the agricultural field of the Investment Authority Anbar, Iraq A benefit for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia available in Iraq, the economic cities to be a source of agricultural and industrial contribute to the promotion of agricultural investment to achieve food security for both countries. ”
The newspaper said that “the two countries also agreed on the participation of Saudi Arabia in exhibitions in Iraq, including the Baghdad International Fair, the exhibition of Basra oil and gas specialist, in addition to the establishment of business and investment forum, which brings together Saudi businessmen with their Iraqi counterparts,” noting that ” The Council for the next two years, and the governance of its work, and the formation of a working team of the parties to study, and agreed to hold the second meeting of the Council in Baghdad in the presence of ministers and senior officials of both countries.
The office of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Sunday that Iraq and Saudi Arabia have formally signed the establishment of a coordination council between the two countries. The visit came after Abadi visited Saudi Arabia yesterday as part of a regional tour that also included Egypt and Jordan.

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Praised the direction of the government to open up economically to the countries of the region Expert: Coordinating Council with Saudi Arabia "qualitative leap"

24/10/2017 12:00 am  Baghdad / Farah Al-Khafaf  The head of the coordination council between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, who attended the signing ceremony of Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi and Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, said that "a qualitative leap" in the relations between the two countries, especially economic ones. Thamer al-Azzawi told Al-Sabah: "The positive results of the establishment of this council will soon appear and will be touched by Iraqi and Saudi citizens, especially on the economic level." Economic openness  expected that "the coming period will witness an unusual commercial movement between the two countries," praising "the government's intentions to open up economically with the neighboring countries and the region." The two sides agreed to take the necessary measures after the end of the current oil agreement to reduce the results of the (OPEC), as well as the agreement To develop a partnership between the private sector in both countries, and to allow businessmen to identify trade and investment opportunities, open border ports and develop ports, roads and border areas, and agree to review a customs cooperation agreement between the municipality And study the trade exchange area between the two countries. Geographical location The expert pointed out that "the compatibility between Iraq and Saudi Arabia would pave the way for the formation of an economic force, a global as countries enjoy large raw materials, as well as geographical location, and the existence of young competencies and energies can be invested and benefited from the transfer of common experiences.  In the meantime, the Secretary General of the Saudi Export Development Authority Engineer Saleh Al-Salami said that the participation of the Commission in Baghdad International Fair in its 44th session aims to seek investment opportunities and encourage Saudi products to reach   foreign markets . Industrial and Service Sectors The Saudi Export Development Authority participates in the 10-day Baghdad International Fair with an elite of up to 60 Saudi companies from various industrial and service sectors. Al-Salami said in a statement that "the Kingdom, through its participation in the exhibition, confirms the existence of political and economic openness between the two countries, and the Kingdom's interest in the entry of its elite companies from various sectors to the Iraqi market to increase the volume of trade exchange between the Kingdom and Iraq. And the ability of Saudi companies to cover the markets of neighboring countries efficiently and effectively   . " A promising market Al- Salami said that" the Authority seeks through participation to discover market opportunities for Saudi products in Iraq as a promising market and facilitate export procedures to Al-Ara In cooperation with the relevant authorities  . "