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Deputy Secretary of State in Baghdad next Sunday

   
 

 
 


25/1/2018 12:00 am 

Baghdad / Omar Abdul Latif

US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan will visit Baghdad next Sunday to discuss the implementation of the strategic framework agreement between the two countries at the diplomatic, political and economic levels.

A member of the Foreign Relations Committee in the House of Representatives Renas Jano told «morning»: that Sullivan will arrive in Baghdad next Sunday and will be received by Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari, indicating that this visit comes to activate the strategic framework agreement between the two countries in the diplomatic, political and economic. 
He said that Sullivan will hold meetings with the relevant parties in order to reach a formula of agreement between all parties, and to address mechanisms and plans and projects that would activate the strategic framework agreement on more than one level.
"The US side was a key factor in the process of change that took place in Iraq in 2003," he said. "The level of responsibility for this change must be positive," he said, adding that there are political solutions that can address the real problems in the country. , Adding that the adoption and move forward with these agreements between Iraq and the United States of America is a guarantee for the achievement of security and stability. 
For his part, said member of the Committee Abbas al-Bayati that these visits come to congratulate Iraq to win the "dashing" the terrorist. 
Al-Bayati told Al-Sabah that the visit of US officials to Iraq is only a confirmation of their country's standing with the Iraqis in the process of building, reconstruction and development, stressing the strength and strength of the relationship between the two countries and the importance of Iraq for the region and its role as a balance between other countries 

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Yeah let’s hope this year, (sometime soon preferably), brings the RV etc.    However, after all this time ( way more than a decade) of the GOI proving themselves to be corrupt, squirrely, incompetent, greedy, mouth breathing, inbred idiots, my hopes are more realistic...... For the most part, they don’t care about their own citizens or becoming a great country....they don’t have it in them......everyone else will have to lead them and do it for them, otherwise it won’t get done.....I will continue to make fun of them and this whole situation until I make a profit from these lying pieces os. They don’t deserve any better. Let’s hope the international community can keep bringing them towards sanity, a democracy, and of course, a currency that is worth something.... smh

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US delegation visits Baghdad to increase foreign investment and reconstruction
 

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Baghdad / NRT

The United States Embassy in Baghdad announced on Saturday an upcoming visit by an American delegation led by US Deputy Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to discuss increasing foreign investment and facilitating Iraq's reconstruction after 14 years of war and counter-terrorism.

"The US delegation led by John Sullivan, US Deputy Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, will lead a joint delegation of different agencies to participate in the High Coordination Committee; to strengthen our long-term partnership with Iraq and the people," the embassy said in a statement seen by NRT Arabiya today (January 27, 2018). Iraqi. "

"The Deputy Minister intends to focus on expanding economic relations between the United States and Iraq and increasing foreign investment to facilitate the reconstruction of Iraq after 14 years of war and the fight against terrorism."

She added that "Sullivan will meet with senior Iraqi officials to discuss efforts to ensure defeat defeatist eternal and regional strategic priorities and progress in the Kurdistan region."

It should be noted that Iraq will receive huge financial support from the United States in the reconstruction operations in the provinces that were destroyed during the fighting between Iraqi forces and the organization of Dahesh.

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http://www.nrttv.com/AR/Detail.aspx?Jimare=68936

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A senior US delegation is visiting Baghdad to increase foreign investment and reconstruction

 

 Since 2018-01-28 at 00:04 (Baghdad time)

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Baghdad Mawazine News

The United States Embassy in Baghdad announced on Saturday a visit to Washington by US Deputy Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to discuss increasing foreign investment and facilitating Iraq's reconstruction after 14 years of war and counter-terrorism.

"The US delegation headed by John Sullivan, US Deputy Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, will lead a joint delegation of different agencies to participate in the High Coordination Committee; to strengthen our long-term partnership with Iraq and the Iraqi people," the embassy said in a statement received by Mawazine News.

"The Deputy Minister intends to focus on expanding economic relations between the United States and Iraq and increasing foreign investment to facilitate the reconstruction of Iraq after 14 years of war and the fight against terrorism."

She added that "Sullivan will meet with senior Iraqi officials to discuss efforts to ensure defeat defeatist eternal and regional strategic priorities and progress in the Kurdistan region."

 The Washington ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Silliman revealed the participation of 400 international companies in the conference and the desire of 100 American companies to enter and invest in Iraq.

"His country continues to support the efforts of the Iraqi government to provide stability to the displaced persons returning to their areas, especially in the city of Mosul, there are about 400 thousand displaced people still living in the camps."

"These people need to rehabilitate their homes and provide the basic necessities of life."

"The United States supports the efforts of the Iraqi government to hold the parliamentary elections on time and support the Electoral Commission in performing its tasks to make these elections successful," he said.

Iraq is counting on receiving huge financial support from the United States in the reconstruction of the provinces that were destroyed during the fighting between Iraqi forces and the organization of Dahesh.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Deputy US Secretary of State arrives in Baghdad to visit later the Kurdistan Region

Deputy US Secretary of State arrives in Baghdad to visit later the Kurdistan Region                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sunday 28 January 2018 | 14:10                                                                                                                                                                            Arrived in Baghdad before noon today US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan said the US embassy 's media office said , "US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan arrived in Baghdad and met with officials at the Iraqi Foreign Ministry after his arrival immediately , " said the bureau , "Sullivan will meet with Prime Minister Haider al - Abadi and Then meets the Speaker of the House of Representatives Salim al-Jubouri " Sullivan will also visit the Kurdistan region, concluding his visit to Iraq

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Iraq and the United States underscore their commitment to promoting a lasting partnership

28/01/2018

 

 

 

(Independent) .. The United States of America and the Republic of Iraq have affirmed their commitment to develop and promote a "lasting partnership based on common interests that will continue to expand in the coming years."

"While we maintain our strong security partnership to ensure the permanent defeat of Daish, we are working to re-energize our political and economic relations to support the Iraqi economy in the face of the challenges of the century," said the Joint Statement of the Supreme Coordination Committee of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq, which held its meeting Sunday in Baghdad. And to meet Iraq's reconstruction needs. "

"We will continue to strengthen our ties to build a multi-dimensional relationship through trade, education, cultural exchange, cultural protection, law enforcement, environmental protection, energy and other vital areas," he said.

In 2008, the two countries signed the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) to confirm the two sides' desire to establish lasting ties of cooperation and friendship. "Today, the SFA is the foundation on which we build a strong and mutually beneficial relationship."

The statement said the meeting was to reaffirm commitment to "this important partnership and the principles of cooperation, sovereignty and mutual respect expressed by the SFA."

Deputy Foreign Minister Nizar Khairallah and US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan held the fifth meeting of the SFA High Coordination Committee on January 28 in Baghdad, and together they stressed the "significant progress" made under the SFA so far , And laid the foundation for future cooperation, particularly in the areas of political and diplomatic cooperation and trade and financial cooperation.

Political and diplomatic cooperation

The United States has expressed its commitment to support the Republic of Iraq "as it deepens and develops its political and economic relations with regional allies, including the GCC."

It also reiterated its desire to deepen cooperation in mutually beneficial areas in international forums.

The two Governments agreed to establish a subcommittee focusing on streamlining visa and stay procedures in Iraq.

Commercial and financial cooperation

The United States and Iraq will work to revitalize the trade and investment framework to create meaningful improvements in Iraq's investment climate, attract the investment it needs, and severely rebuild reconstruction projects across Iraq.

The United States has committed itself to supporting Iraq's continued involvement in the IMF program to ensure financial stability and promote economic reform.

For its part, Iraq affirmed that it is working to accede to the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in order to enhance investor confidence in the ability of the Government of Iraq and its desire to provide a formal mechanism for the settlement of commercial disputes. The two governments also agreed to set up a working group to address long-standing trade disputes to promote bilateral economic ties and give US companies a signal that Iraq is open to business.

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Washington: We support the Iraqi economy to meet the challenges and meet the needs of reconstruction

 
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Alsumaria News / Baghdad
confirmed that the United States , Sunday, its commitment to develop and strengthen its partnership with Iraq, as pointed to work on the revitalization of relations to support the Iraqi economy in the face of the challenges of the twentieth century atheist and meet the needs of Iraq in the field of reconstruction. 

"The United States and the Republic of Iraq are committed to developing and strengthening our permanent partnership based on common interests that will continue to expand in the coming years," the US embassy in Baghdad said in a statement .

 

 


"We will continue to revitalize our political and economic relations to support the Iraqi economy in the face of the challenges of the 21st century and to meet Iraq's reconstruction needs," she said. 

"We will continue to strengthen our ties to build a multidimensional relationship through trade, education, cultural exchange, cultural protection, law enforcement, environmental protection, energy and other vital areas," she said. "The United States and Iraq will activate the framework of the trade and investment agreement to create meaningful improvements in the investment climate in Iraq. Attract badly needed investment and reconstruction projects across Iraq. " 

"The United States is also committed to supporting Iraq's continued involvement in the IMF program To ensure financial stability and promote economic reform, "stressing that" Iraq is working to accede to the New York Convention on the recognition and implementation of foreign arbitral awards (1958) to enhance investor confidence in the ability of the Government of Iraq and its desire to provide a formal mechanism for the settlement of commercial disputes. " 

She explained that" "Our governments are working to form a working group to address long-standing trade disputes to strengthen bilateral economic ties and to signal to US companies that Iraq is open to business." 

The United States is associated with Iraq with a strategic framework agreement, Its commitment to support economically and security, confirming confidence in the ability of Iraqis to eliminate terrorism once and for all.

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Baghdad and Washington decide to establish a subcommittee to simplify the procedures for visa and residence in Iraq

 

 Since 2018-01-28 at 17:32 (Baghdad time)

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Baghdad - Mawazine News

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq and the United States of America agreed on Sunday to set up a subcommittee to focus on simplifying visa and entry procedures in Iraq, and a working group to deal with trade disputes was agreed,

"The United States and the Republic of Iraq are committed to developing and strengthening our lasting partnership based on common interests that will continue to expand in the coming years," the committee said in a joint statement. "While maintaining our strong security partnership To ensure the permanent defeat of Daish, we are working to revitalize our political and economic relations to support the Iraqi economy in the face of the challenges of the twenty-first century and meet the needs of Iraq in the reconstruction.

"In 2008, we signed the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA)," the statement said. "We will continue to strengthen our ties to build a multidimensional relationship through trade, education, cultural exchange, cultural protection, law enforcement, environmental protection, energy and other vital areas. To confirm the desire of the two sides to establish lasting ties of cooperation and friendship. Today, the SFA is the basis on which we build a strong and mutually beneficial relationship. "

"We are meeting again in Baghdad to reaffirm and reaffirm our commitment to this important partnership and the principles of cooperation, sovereignty and mutual respect expressed by the SFA."

"Deputy Foreign Minister Nizar Khairallah and US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan held the fifth meeting of the SFA High Coordination Committee today in Baghdad and reaffirmed the significant progress we have made under the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) so far and laid the foundation for future cooperation, particularly in the areas of political and diplomatic cooperation and trade and financial cooperation. "

On the political and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries, the United States affirmed its "commitment to support the Republic of Iraq as it deepens and develops its political and economic relations with the regional allies, including the Gulf Cooperation Council countries," reiterating its desire to deepen cooperation in mutually beneficial areas In international forums ".

The two governments agreed to "establish a subcommittee focusing on streamlining visa and residence procedures in Iraq".

On the commercial and financial cooperation between Baghdad and Washington, the statement said that "the United States and Iraq will activate the framework of the trade and investment agreement to create meaningful improvements in the investment climate in Iraq and attract the investments badly needed reconstruction projects throughout Iraq, The United States is also committed to supporting Iraq's continued participation in the IMF program to ensure financial stability and promote economic reform. "

Iraq, according to the statement, "is working to accede to the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in order to enhance investor confidence in the ability of the Government of Iraq and its desire to provide a formal mechanism for the settlement of commercial disputes."

"The two governments agree to form a working group to address long-standing trade disputes in order to strengthen bilateral economic relations and to signal to US companies that Iraq is open to business," the statement concluded.

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Deputy US Secretary of State Abadi: They continue to support Iraq in various fields

 

 Since 2018-01-28 at 16:38 (Baghdad time)

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Baghdad - Mawazine News

US Deputy Secretary of State John Sliven on Sunday assured Prime Minister Haider Abadi of his country's continued support for Iraq in various fields.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said that Abadi met with US Deputy Secretary of State John Slevan and his accompanying delegation during the meeting. They discussed the development of relations between the two countries and the results of the meetings of the Higher Coordination Committee to activate the Strategic Framework Agreement Iraq and the United States of America. "

Silvan said his country's support for Iraq in various fields, especially with the great victories achieved by the Iraqi forces on gangs, calling for terrorism and support reconstruction efforts and stimulate the economy.

The statement continued, "During the meeting, the importance of economic relations and attract investment and job creation was stressed."

 

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Jubouri assured US official that coordination on counter-terrorism should continue

 

 Since 2018-01-28 at 18:46 (Baghdad time)

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Baghdad - Mawazine News

Speaker of the House of Representatives Salim al-Jubouri on Sunday confirmed to US Deputy Secretary of State John Silvan the continued coordination between Iraq and the United States in the fight against terrorism.

"Jubouri received US Deputy Secretary of State John Silvan on Sunday and discussed the security and political situation at the local and regional levels and ways of maintaining coordination between Iraq and the United States in the field of security, Combating terrorism and developing economic, trade and development cooperation. "

The statement also said that the Iraqi government has discussed the latest developments in Iraqi affairs and the need to resolve internal disputes through serious and fruitful dialogue with the participation of all sides.

"The two sides also discussed the files of the return of the displaced, the upcoming parliamentary elections, the reconstruction of liberated areas and the role of Iraq in shaping the map of stability in the region," the statement said. Ending 29/9

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Abadi 's economy discusses with US official attracting investment to Iraq

Abadi discusses with US official attracting investment to Iraq
 
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Shafak News / Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday with Deputy Secretary of State John Slevan the results of the meetings of the High Coordination Committee to activate the Convention on the strategic framework for joint Iraq-USA. 
According to a statement by the Office of Abadi, Sylvan stressed his country's support for Iraq in various fields, including the promotion of victory over the support and reconstruction efforts and stimulate the economy. 
During the meeting, they stressed the importance of economic relations, attracting investment and creating jobs.

 

http://www.shafaaq.com/ar/Ar_NewsReader/d2af20c8-5f6c-42e4-9f9e-febc2f5fd0a3

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America's policy announces the revitalization of the political and economic relationship with Iraq and define its objectives

America announces the activation of the political and economic relationship with Iraq and defines its objectives
 
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The US Embassy in Iraq said that Washington is working to revitalize the political and economic relationship with Baghdad. 
"The United States and the Republic of Iraq are committed to developing and strengthening a lasting partnership based on common interests that will continue to expand in the coming years," the statement said. 
"While we maintain our strong security partnership to ensure the permanent defeat of Daash, we are working to re-energize our political and economic relations to support the Iraqi economy in meeting the challenges of the 21st century and meeting Iraq's reconstruction needs. Trade, education, cultural exchange, cultural protection, law enforcement, environmental protection, energy and other vital fields. "
Baghdad and Washington signed the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) in 2008. The Embassy said that this agreement is the basis on which we build a strong and mutually beneficial relationship and meet again in Baghdad to reaffirm and reaffirm our commitment to this important partnership and principles of cooperation, sovereignty and mutual respect. " 
Deputy Foreign Minister Nizar Khairallah and US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan held the fifth meeting of the Supreme Coordination Committee for the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) on January 28 in Baghdad, stressing" the significant progress in the framework agreement (SFA) to date and laid the foundation for future cooperation, particularly in the areas of political and diplomatic cooperation and trade and financial cooperation, "according to the embassy statement.

Political and diplomatic cooperation and 
said the United States is committed to supporting the Republic of Iraq as it is deepening and developing its political and economic relations with regional allies, including the GCC. The United States also reiterates its wish to further deepen cooperation in mutually beneficial areas in international forums. The US government has agreed to establish a subcommittee focusing on simplifying visa and entry visa procedures in Iraq.

Trade and Financial Cooperation The 
embassy statement said that the United States and Iraq will activate the framework of the trade and investment agreement to create meaningful improvements in the investment climate in Iraq and attract the investments badly needed reconstruction projects throughout Iraq.

She said the United States is also committed to supporting Iraq's continued involvement in the IMF program to ensure financial stability and promote economic reform. Iraq asserts that it is acceding to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958) in order to enhance investor confidence in the ability of the Government of Iraq and its willingness to provide a formal mechanism for the settlement of commercial disputes. Moreover, our governments agree to set up a working group to address long-standing trade disputes to promote bilateral economic ties and give US companies a signal that Iraq is open to business. According to the statement.

 
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Here is the economic section of the Strategic Framework Agreement.

 

 

Section V: Economic and Energy Cooperation

Building a prosperous, diversified, growing economy in Iraq, integrated in the global economic system, capable of meeting the essential service needs of the Iraqi people, as well as welcoming home Iraqi citizens currently dwelling outside of the country, will require unprecedented capital investment in reconstruction, the development of Iraq's extraordinary natural and human resources, and the integration of Iraq into the international economy and its institutions. To that end the Parties agree to cooperate to:

1.Support Iraq's efforts to invest its resources towards economic development, sustainable development and investment in projects that improve the basic services for the Iraqi people.

2. Maintain active bilateral dialogue on measures to increase Iraq's development, including through the Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) and, upon entry into force, the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.

3. Promote expansion of bilateral trade through the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialogue, as well as bilateral exchanges, such as trade promotion activities and access to Export-Import Bank programs.

4. support Iraq's further integration into regional and international financial and economic communities and institutions, including membership in the World Trade Organization and through continued Normal Trade Relations with the United States.

5. Reinforce international efforts to develop the Iraqi economy and Iraqi efforts to reconstruct, rehabilitate, and maintain its economic infrastructure, including continuing cooperation with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

6. Urge all parties to abide by commitments made under the International Compact with Iraq with the goal of rehabilitating Iraq's economic institutions and increasing economic growth through the implementation of reforms that lay the foundation for private sector development and job creation.

7. Facilitate the flow of direct investment into Iraq to contribute to the reconstruction and development of its economy.

8. Promote Iraq's development of the Iraqi electricity, oil, and gas sector, including the rehabilitation of vital facilities and institutions and strengthening and rehabilitating Iraqi capabilities.

9. Work with the international community to help locate and reclaim illegally exported funds and properties of Saddam Hussein's family and key members of his regime, as well as its smuggled archeological artifacts and cultural heritage before and after April 9, 2003.

10. Encourage the creation of a positive investment environment to modernize Iraq's private industrial sector to enhance growth and expand industrial production including through encouraging networking with U.S. industrial institutions.

11. Encourage development in the fields of air, land, and sea transportation as well as rehabilitation of Iraqi ports and enhancement of maritime trade between the Parties, including by facilitating cooperation with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration.

12. Maintain an active dialogue on agricultural issues to help Iraq develop its domestic agricultural production and trade policies.

13. Promote access to programs that increase farm, firm, and marketing productivity to generate higher incomes and expanded employment, building on successful programs by the USDA and the USAID programs in agribusiness, agriculture extension, and policy engagement.

14. Encourage increased Iraqi agricultural exports, including through policy engagement and encouraging education of Iraqi exporters on U.S. health and safety regulations.

 

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/national/iraq-strategic-framework-agreement.htm

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