Cabinet session headed by Abadi

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Office of Abadi for / Mawazin News /: Cabinet postponed its meeting for another notice

 

 Since 2018-02-12 at 15:43 (Baghdad time)

Baghdad - Mawazine News 
The Office of Prime Minister Haider Abadi, on Monday, postponed the meeting of the Council of Ministers scheduled to be held on Tuesday to another notice.

"The meeting of the Council of Ministers scheduled for Tuesday will be postponed to another notice," said Saad al-Hadithi, a spokesman for Mawazine News, referring to "the travel of a large number of ministers and their preoccupation with the Kuwait conference for the reconstruction of Iraq."

"There is no date for the meeting so far," al-Hadithi said.

It is noteworthy that the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday every week a session to discuss the draft laws and developments at various levels of political, economic and social. 
It is noteworthy that the work of the Kuwait International Conference for the reconstruction of Iraq began on Monday, with the participation of hundreds of international companies 

 

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Does it really matter

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Another day .. Another Postponement...

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Groundhog Day!

 

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The start of the cabinet session headed by Abadi

Release date: 2018/2/15 14:31 • 2 times read

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15-02-2018 01:14 PM

Does Abbadi reject the loans of the Kuwait Conference?

 

 

 

A source familiar with the Council of Ministers said on Thursday that Prime Minister Haider Abadi may 'reject' the loans granted to Iraq at the Kuwait conference, pointing out that the World Bank has confirmed the country's inability to bear more debt . 

The source said in a press statement that 'Abadi will discuss at the meeting of the Council of Ministers today, the loans granted to Iraq at the Kuwait International Conference for the reconstruction of Iraq, amounting to about $ 27 billion, and the possibility of rejection .

He pointed out that 'Iraq is not obliged to accept these loans, if it relies on foreign investments, and will be discussed at the meeting today .'

The source said that 'the World Bank had recommended the Iraqi government not to borrow more loans, including the facilitator, but the participating countries gave Iraq sovereign loans, threatening the wealth of the country in the event of not regulate the process of investment '.

"Iraq was expecting to receive grants of at least $ 5 billion, but it has only $ 2 billion and $ 800 million, " he said.

 

The source pointed out that 'the Central Bank of Iraq stressed during the Kuwait conference that Iraq can not afford any other loans after borrowing the maximum limit scheduled for the past four years, and will continue to pay loans for six decades to come .'

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Abadi: We will look for soft loans for periods and Iraq keen on the arrival of funds to the right projects (expanded)

Release Date: 2018/2/15 20:37 • 79 times scheduled

(Baghdad: Al Furat News) Prime Minister Haidar Abadi, the inspection of soft loans for long periods, while announced the launch of meetings with investment companies early next month.

"Kuwait has donated all the expenses of the donor conference and they consider Iraq a strong and real strategic team," Abadi said at his weekly press conference. "Iraq is moving in the right direction. Three years ago no one expected to reach a united Iraq today." 
He added that "the amount of grants amounted to 30 billion dollars, which is a huge amount, and our expectations were much lower," noting that "any loan will accept only within the limits of the Iraqi budget, and everyone knows that in every country has an economic system and has determinants that it borrow within A certain extent". 
"Some countries are taking risks, but we are far below the required threshold. Every country has a strong national wealth that gathers all its imports and economic activity, and Iraq has a number within the global situation, but far below that figure at present."
"We do not intend to go up very much, but we will look at soft loans for long periods and the low interest rates and their value may diminish over time," he said. "Today's loans are used to provide safe drinking water to citizens and some of the loans we use to provide electricity." 
He pointed out that "every loan is carefully studied and we have been offered a lot of loans and refused because it binds the country; but we look at loans aimed at development and increase employment opportunities and the escalation of economic payment of the country." 
The Prime Minister that "the number of attendance at the Conference on the reconstruction of Iraq, which was held in Kuwait recently was greater than expected three times," referring to "the launch of meetings with investment companies early next month."
He added that "Iraq is keen on the arrival of funds to the right projects," noting that "billions of dollars spent without there is an improvement in infrastructure and services," pointing to "the launch of meetings with investment companies early next month." 
However, "the disruption of the budget in the House of Representatives is unjustified and hampered many of the government projects."

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Abadi: The delay in the budget in parliament hampered many of the government projects

Editorial date: 2018/2/15 18:26 • 73 times read

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Abadi announced special procedures for salaries of employees of Kurdistan

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Shafaq News / Prime Minister Haider Abadi announced the names of the special procedures for the payment of salaries of employees of the Kurdistan Region. 
"We intend to launch special procedures to deal with the dues of employees of the Kurdistan Region," Abadi told a news conference after the cabinet meeting. 
Abbadi gave no further details on the measures. 
Several previous meetings were held between technical delegations that brought together Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region to scrutinize staff lists in order to send their salaries. However, actual measures have not yet been translated into reality. 
According to the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Najirvan Barzani, Baghdad did not send the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan Region so far. 
The relationship between Baghdad and Erbil worsened after the Kurdish referendum on independence in September, while Baghdad resorted to punitive measures against the Kurdistan region in response to the referendum.

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The Council of Ministers votes to grant allowances to employees of the border crossing points

 

 Since 2018-02-15 at 18:26 (Baghdad time)

BAGHDAD - 
The Council of Ministers voted on Thursday to grant financial allocations to employees of border posts, while agreeing to the allocation of functional grades for the health sector in the country. 
The Information Office of the Prime Minister in a statement received / Mawazin News / "The Council voted during its meeting today on the rehabilitation of Baiji refinery," pointing to "near the start of production." 
The office added that "the Council of Ministers also voted on the water project in the city of Baghdad, as well as the provision of financial allocations to the border crossings," noting that "the Council agreed to increase the allocation of additional working hours to the Electoral Commission." 
The office referred to "the approval of the Council of Ministers to allocate degrees of medical specialties," according to the statement.
On Tuesday, the cabinet holds a regular session chaired by its chairman, Haider al-Abadi, to discuss and vote on a number of laws on its agenda. Abadi will hold a press conference to discuss the latest political, security, social and economic developments.

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Abadi: Iraq is keen on the arrival of funds of the Kuwait Conference to the right projects

 

 Since 2018-02-15 at 18:11 (Baghdad time)

Baghdad - Mawazine News

The Prime Minister, Haidar al-Abadi, on Thursday, that the allocated funds and investment projects obtained by Iraq at the Kuwait conference will include all the provinces of Iraq, noting that the government will take measures to ensure that the money to the right projects.

"The last two days saw the Iraq reconstruction conference and we have succeeded in mobilizing the largest number of countries and thousands of companies and investors," Abadi said during his weekly conference, which was attended by Mawazine News. "Attendance at the conference was above expectations, And its support and support after the victory we have achieved against the urging and maintaining the unity of Iraq and in support of our directives and our precise actions in the fight against corruption through international commitments in grants, loans and projects. "

He added that "the allocated funds and investment projects that Iraq obtained at the Kuwait conference include all the provinces of Iraq," stressing that "the government will take measures to ensure the arrival of these funds to their rightful place, and provide great employment opportunities for the employment of young people and Iraqi labor and revitalize the movement of the Iraqi economy."

He explained that "the money spent in the past for the provinces and Basra did not provide anything, and our task now to provide a safe environment in all provinces and an investment environment suitable and encouraging the work of international companies."

Al-Abbadi expressed thanks to "the State of Kuwait and the countries that supported Iraq and pledged to provide funds and investments," stressing that "we conducted an assessment in the Council of Ministers of the results of the Kuwait Conference and how to implement and contract and mechanisms."

He stressed that "Iraq was expected to get less than 30 billion dollars in the conference," adding that "to strengthen security and stability will attend the beginning of next week's Munich security conference and to increase coordination and cooperation against terrorism and the exchange of intelligence, which is of great importance."

On the water crisis, Abadi said, "We discussed in detail the issue of water scarcity in Iraq and we have taken measures and are conducting serious negotiations with upstream countries and dams." He stressed "the importance of using water better and more efficiently.

"In the fight against corruption and salaries in the Kurdistan region, Abadi said," rest assured that the corrupt will be imprisoned. "He stressed that" the government is keen on the population of the Kurdistan region and has close procedures for their benefit and their salaries. "

On Tuesday, the cabinet convenes a regular session chaired by its chairman, Haider al-Abadi, to discuss and vote on a number of laws on its agenda. Abadi will hold a press conference to discuss the latest political, security, social and economic developments.

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" the government will take measures to ensure the arrival of these funds to their rightful place, and provide great employment opportunities for the employment of young people and Iraqi labor and revitalize the movement of the Iraqi economy."

 

Looking at the pic of Abadi illustrating with thumb and forefinger; I guess they're only going to " skim a bit off the top " this time ? ( couldn't help myself )

 

Either this will go as stated . . . or . . . some folks bank accounts will " mysteriously begin to swell "

[nannab]

 Good to see your back 10 years and doing well!!  

[DinarThug]

Weekly Conference Prime Minister Summary Dr. Haider al - Abadi / February 15, 2018

 

-  During the past two days, the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq was held in Kuwait and achieved great success in mobilizing the largest number of countries, financial institutions, companies and investors.

 

-  The number of attendees to the Conference on the reconstruction of Iraq in Kuwait was three times the expected number, and this is evidence of the confidence of the international community in Iraq and the Iraqi government and support for us after the great victory achieved and the strength of Iraq and its new status.

 

-  Today's world has great confidence in Iraq and its future.

 

-  Despite the great problems left behind by previous policies and economic pressure, there is international confidence that Iraq is moving in the right direction and towards upgrading, and we must maintain this rise.

 

-  Unity of Iraq gave a great force to Iraq.

 

-  The world looks carefully at our steps in fighting corruption and reforms, and has confidence in our actions, and there are those who want to cover these reforms.

 

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- Allocations of the Iraq Reconstruction Conference, which included all the cities of Iraq from the south to the north, also included the provision of large employment opportunities.

 

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-  It is unreasonable to spend huge amounts of money on Basra and so far has no potable water.

 

-  Our projects look at people's basic need and well-being.

 

-  money in our hands and we can do anything and we will put it in the right place, and others want to waste it.

 

-  The country's affairs have been difficult and we have not affected the lives of citizens despite the low oil prices and the difficult economic situation, and we have maintained the standard of living for citizens, while other countries collapsed due to the decline in oil prices.

 

-  Our mission is to provide a safe working environment and an environment conducive to investors.

 

-  I would like to thank the State of Kuwait for hosting the Iraq Reconstruction Conference and for all the countries and institutions in which it participated.

 

-  The Council of Ministers conducted an assessment of the results of the Iraq reconstruction conference in Kuwait and took several procedures and mechanisms to contract with the investment and financial institutions.

 

- Iraq is proud that it is a good break, but there are still serious challenges in the region and we will eliminate the thought of urging and complete the half.

 

-  Encourage dangerous terrorism can arise again, and we must ensure its elimination in the region, and for this we will attend the Munich Security Conference for coordination and exchange of intelligence.

 

-  We have taken measures to address the water scarcity, which is the subject of most countries, including Iraq.

 

- Our plan for the reconstruction of Iraq is ambitious, and Kuwait is not the only station.

 

-  All the countries of the world have problems in their budgets and some countries have changed their policies in this regard, and we know how to deal with the world.

 

-  Iraq is strong and begging no one, and if not take his chance now will take others.

 

-  Despite the many problems of the world, Iraq succeeded in attracting attention to it.

 

-  There is a vision of a global strategy is to stand with Iraq because it is a strong partner.

 

-  We are seeking to establish a railway network with the countries of the world to communicate with everyone.

 

-  We expected the money to be allocated to Iraq at the Kuwait conference was less than 30 billion.

 

-  Iraq is moving in the right direction.

 

-  Previously our greatest ambition was to keep terrorism away from our cities, but today Iraq is united and strong and represents a fantasy for the world.

 

- We were fighting very close to the borders of Baghdad, and today Iraq is strong and terrifying and dazzling the world.

 

-  After three or four years, Iraq will witness an economic move that surprises the world.

 

-  Beware that the security challenge is still in place and we have a lookout, and we fear those who provide the ground for terrorism.

 

-  Corruption is no less dangerous than terrorism and we will fight it together.

 

-  There waiting money to come to Iraq free to get the bulk them but we will not give them opportunity to distribute money and will not be donor countries and invested us and draw upon their experience in fight against corruption.

 

- Want to create a competition between the provinces to obtain financial facilities, and the province that does not encourage investment will find it difficult to develop .

 

- Focused on the issue of investment and development in the provinces of basic and did not neglect other provinces all the provinces of Iraq respected and we will support them as needed and add an extra effort to help the provinces that suffer the most.

 

- Fighting corruption is the cornerstone, but not the traditional way, and we have stronger measures in fighting it, and we will put the corrupt in jail.

 

-  They are keen on the citizens of Kurdistan and we have close measures in their favor and in favor of their salaries.

 

-  We do not want an electoral gain and will not discriminate against the citizens of Kurdistan and we will be fair and will not be biased to any party in Kurdistan at the expense of other provinces.

 

-  What matters to us is the interest of the citizen and the interest of all citizens and we will be fair to all.

 

- There are those who want to stop the budget for political reasons, he was in the public had high votes on the budget of the region high, and today wants to deal secretly with some parties in Kurdistan to stop the balance of the argument is fraught.

 

- Budget delay game ask citizens to expose.

 

-  I do not see any justification to disrupt the budget and I hope that citizens will be punished by their vote to delay the interest of the country.

 

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Edited February 16, 2018 by DinarThug

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Lets hope this is part of Well thought out plan prior to the round up...Maybe!!

Abadi announced Iraq's participation in the upcoming Munich conference on security

18:24 - 15/02/2018

 

  

BAGHDAD (Reuters) 
- Iraq will take part in the Munich Security Conference in Germany, the Prime Minister said on Thursday.

"Iraq will participate in the upcoming Munich Security Conference," Abadi said at a weekly press conference held at his Baghdad media office.

"There is a need for international efforts to eradicate terrorist ideology," he said. Finished 25 k

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The Council of Ministers votes on the allocation of degrees to the Ministry of Health

In the local  February 15, 2018 on the Cabinet votes on the allocation of degrees and the Ministry of Health closed 89 visits

 

 

BAGHDAD (SNG) - The Council of Ministers voted on Thursday to allocate job grades to the Ministry of Health for the purpose of appointing graduates from medical specialties who are graduates of the medical and health professions exclusively covered by the law of the academic year 2016-2017.

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17 hours ago, yota691 said:

15-02-2018 01:14 PM

Does Abbadi reject the loans of the Kuwait Conference?

 

 

 

A source familiar with the Council of Ministers said on Thursday that Prime Minister Haider Abadi may 'reject' the loans granted to Iraq at the Kuwait conference, pointing out that the World Bank has confirmed the country's inability to bear more debt . 

The source said in a press statement that 'Abadi will discuss at the meeting of the Council of Ministers today, the loans granted to Iraq at the Kuwait International Conference for the reconstruction of Iraq, amounting to about $ 27 billion, and the possibility of rejection .

He pointed out that 'Iraq is not obliged to accept these loans, if it relies on foreign investments, and will be discussed at the meeting today .'

The source said that 'the World Bank had recommended the Iraqi government not to borrow more loans, including the facilitator, but the participating countries gave Iraq sovereign loans, threatening the wealth of the country in the event of not regulate the process of investment '.

"Iraq was expecting to receive grants of at least $ 5 billion, but it has only $ 2 billion and $ 800 million, " he said.

 

The source pointed out that 'the Central Bank of Iraq stressed during the Kuwait conference that Iraq can not afford any other loans after borrowing the maximum limit scheduled for the past four years, and will continue to pay loans for six decades to come .'

Could it be they don't really need them. Thinking out of the norm. That DFI fund was quite old and perhaps ? Hard to calculate once upon a time .....?

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9 hours ago, nannab said:

 Good to see your back 10 years and doing well!!  

 

Doing fine now. 31 stitches and a 4 inch scar from under the right eye to the Jaw line to show off. They had to cut deep. Just one more small one to cut out and I'll be 100% again. Skin around the stitches is kinda tight and still swollen - it will be okay in a couple weeks. Thank you for asking Nannab - pleasant evening to you. 

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The Council of Ministers votes on the extension of the maintenance of Mosul Dam and the reconstruction of Baiji refinery

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The Information Office of Prime Minister Haider Abadi, on Thursday, the vote of the Council of Ministers to extend the maintenance of the Mosul Dam, noting that the Council also voted on the reconstruction of Baiji refinery.
“The Cabinet held a regular meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi,” the office said in a statement. “The Council made a full presentation on the Iraq reconstruction conference held in Kuwait and directed meetings with ambassadors, institutions and representatives of international organizations to begin To activate the financial pledges early next week. ”
The statement added that the Council voted to “extend the maintenance of the Mosul Dam and the reconstruction of Baiji refinery,” pointing to “the vote of the Council of Ministers on the loan agreement project of the Social Development Fund, and to amend the instructions for additional hours for the staff of the Electoral Commission.”
It is noteworthy that Iraq signed, in January 2016, a contract with the company “Trevi” Italian maintenance of the Mosul Dam.

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Abadi stresses the need to complete the success achieved in the reconstruction conference

Prime Minister Haider Abadi stressed the need to complete the success achieved during the Iraq Reconstruction Conference.

Abbadi, during his meeting with the Council of Ministers, held meetings with ambassadors, institutions and representatives of international organizations to start activating financial pledges and follow up negotiations with international and national companies to start contracting with them on investment opportunities announced during March of this year.

The council discussed the water scarcity facing many countries, including Iraq, the measures taken by the government to deal with it, and voted to extend the maintenance of the Mosul Dam and the reconstruction of Baiji refinery, in addition to voting on the loan agreement project of the Social Development Fund.

The Council agreed to grant allocations to the employees of the border crossing authority and amend the instructions for additional hours for the staff of the Electoral Commission as well as the allocation of degrees to the Ministry of Health for the purpose of appointing graduates of medical specialties.

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Special procedures for salaries of staff of the region and allocations for employees of border ports

BAGHDAD - Iraq Press - February 15: Prime Minister Haider Abadi announced the names of the special procedures for the payment of salaries of employees of the Kurdistan Region, indicating that the government voted to grant allowances to employees of border crossings.

 

 

"We intend to launch special procedures to deal with the dues of employees of the Kurdistan region," Abadi told a news conference after the cabinet meeting.

 

 

Abbadi gave no further details on the measures.

 

 

As announced by Abbadi, granting allowances to employees of border crossings.

 

 

"The council voted to give allowances to the employees of the border crossings and discussed the government measures regarding water scarcity," Abbadi said.

 

 

He also stressed that "Iraq has succeeded in attracting the attention of the international community through investment projects, and in this regard will be launching meetings with investment companies early next month."

 

 

"Abadi said that" delaying the budget in the House of Representatives impeded a lot of government projects. "

 

 

He also discussed the upcoming international conference on security in Munich and stressed that Iraq would participate in the conference.

 

 

"There is a need for international efforts to eliminate terrorist ideology." Finished

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Abadi: Disabling the adoption of the budget in parliament is not justified at all - Video

 

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Abadi described the delay in approving the budget in Parliament as unjustified, calling on citizens to punish those who are working for their own interests at the expense of the interest of the country through the upcoming elections.

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Abadi: We have sent to the parliament a new amendment to the budget for approval - Video

 

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Published on Feb 16, 2018

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the sending of a new amendment to the budget to parliament for the vote and approval, stressing at the same time that the federal government will not stand against the Kurdish people with regard to the budget of the Kurdistan region.

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Stop talking just do it Abadi !!!! please    Good morning Yota and DV.

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20 hours ago, 10 YEARS LATER said:

" the government will take measures to ensure the arrival of these funds to their rightful place, and provide great employment opportunities for the employment of young people and Iraqi labor and revitalize the movement of the Iraqi economy."

 

Looking at the pic of Abadi illustrating with thumb and forefinger; I guess they're only going to " skim a bit off the top " this time ? ( couldn't help myself )

 

Either this will go as stated . . . or . . . some folks bank accounts will " mysteriously begin to swell "

Welcome back Sir.

Glad to see your on point again.

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Let's get this thing done!!!