6ly410

Dollar exchange rate and income tax, with new statements by the Iraqi Minister of Finance 2021-03-02 https://yesiraq.com/سعر-صرف-الدولار-وضريبة-الدخل-بتصريحات/ Yes Iraq - Baghdad The Minister of Finance, Ali Abdul Amir Allawi, stressed, on Tuesday, the focus of the white paper on introducing the principle of economic pricing and streamlining of expenditures, and while indicating the commitment to pay the salaries of employees on time, he emphasized submitting proposals on the amendments made in the 2021 budget. Allawi said in an interview that “Iraq has gone through a stifling financial crisis, as state revenues in 2020 have become the lowest since 2014,” indicating that “the white paper began not only with the rationalization of expenditures, but rather focused on known sources that require reform, fundamental change and lean expenditures, and the principle was introduced. Economic pricing because the main inputs are subsidized, and this reflects the pricing revenues of oil inputs to distribution companies and refineries companies. He added, "Iraq has started building al-Qaeda and developing it in the future in order to reduce our dependence on oil revenues," noting that "the ministry is trying to solve decades-old accumulated problems that cannot be neglected without addressing the joints affected by these wrong policies, as this requires a large package of reforms." . Allawi continued, "We cannot proceed with an economic development and put Iraq on a new economic path without addressing the problems," explaining that "the white paper focused on addressing 600 measures that occur in 60 specific packages within 3 to 5 years, and are applied to all major state joints from Ministries to bodies that require persistent and continuous work. He pointed out that "it is not possible to fix a certain thing without knowing its impact on other sectors, as it is a complex network and the method of dismantling it on a regular basis needs specific timings." Allawi stressed, "There are obstacles to the implementation of reform because every reform will affect and affect certain parties," noting that "despite our conviction as a state and as a people of the necessity of reform and putting Iraq on a track, without total reliance on petroleum materials, that requires that we face difficulties and provide solutions that do not." Greatly affects the fragile layers ”. He continued, "These measures will face reactions and possibly resistance, for example we cannot avoid the necessity of completing all government institutions," noting that "in the 21st century, Iraq cannot remain late, and the philosophy and policy of the private sector cannot be adopted and supported if the obstacles are not removed." Existing in each of the joints, which must be disassembled in a scientific and objective way, which can affect the short stage, but on a medium and long term, all of which are necessary. Allawi continued that "until now, we do not know the final form of the general budget for 2021, which has not been submitted to the vote yet," noting that "according to our contacts, the budget items have not changed much, especially after the agreement that we reached with the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives, as Reforms and changes requested by the committee to include a large part of the contracts in the budget that does not exist in it. Allawi stressed, "Regarding the deficit, it has decreased to about 30 trillion dinars," explaining that "this is within the capabilities of the government funded locally and abroad without affecting the public debt without affecting the ceilings." He continued, "With regard to the price of oil, when the government presented the budget, the price of a barrel of oil was $ 42, now it has changed to $ 45, and this price is very reasonable and final," adding that "indications are that the price will be relatively conservative, as the real revenues will be more, because it gives us some kind." From flexibility to shift resources to points where they were scarce. Allawi stated that "the ministry has basic projects that have been developed, especially in support of the poor and support for the treatment of Corona and social welfare, but there are other detailed issues, but in general are the reductions that the House of Representatives introduced to the budget will be presented in an acceptable way," noting that "the main reductions are how to deal with Delays, the ministry has arrears that must be met. However, the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives decided to postpone and leave for periods of time, as well as for internal debts, as these items do not consider them as a fundamental disagreement, but a procedural one. Allawi stressed, "We expect that the House of Representatives will place an income tax on all salaries and all allocations, and we do not have any forms. This is another way, and this will lead to a reduction in the expected revenues, but under the circumstances we are going through, this change is reasonable, I mean within reasonable limits." Allawi added that "the Finance Committee did not give us the draft budget, but rather ideas and some proposals and points on which the debate occurs," explaining that "the budget now in front of the House of Representatives, we presented it as a government, as amendments will be made by taking the viewpoint of the position of the Finance Committee as well as the additional positions that we presented as a ministry." Finance". Allawi indicated that "the budget was presented by the government and is now before the House of Representatives, and the Finance Committee had some amendments, but these amendments must be presented to the representatives as a whole until they are voted on." "Woody atmosphere is good." Allawi pointed out that "the dollar exchange rate is a government decision linked between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank," explaining that "this price that we reached after months of study and months of discussions and even controversy with local and international parties, this price is very important and cannot be changed daily according to the desire". He continued that "the exchange rate came according to our indicators and studies in discussion with the Central Bank and with the International Monetary Fund and with other Iraqi parties, including the heads of the blocs and the House of Representatives," considering that "this price is reasonable and there is a great response regarding the impact on government revenues and controlling the auction process, as the reserve increased." "In the central bank, after we were facing the possibility of a major crisis with respect to cutting, the foreign currency is present at the central bank, and we have not changed the marketing process." He added, "The markets have accepted the current exchange rate, and in the coming years it will give incentives to the private sector, stop the import rate, and strengthen the reserve." He stressed that "there are parties who have benefited from the exchange rate change and others have been affected, and the government is trying to reduce the damage, especially the contractors who contracted with the state in dinars, and there are also contracting contractors in dollars, and they may be priced in dollars and formally presented in dinars, so there must be some kind of balance." Allawi stated that "the beginning of the current month, the financial flow from the increase in the price of oil, will bring us back to the stability of salaries in the timing," stressing, "We are obliged in advance and there are no options and no trick in the hand." Allawi expected that "during the current month of March, the distribution of salaries will be according to the times and according to the incoming shipments." Allawi added, "I previously talked about the need to amend the Financial Management Law because 1 on 12 is not possible to be a base for managing the country's finances, especially a country like Iraq in light of crises," noting that "between the 2019 and 2020 budget there was a 50% decrease in revenues from It is not possible to adhere to this way, but there are other ways, which is to give the Council of Ministers the right to manage the state’s finances according to certain controls. Allawi stated that "there are no technical issues that impede voting on the budget, but rather regarding the region's share," stressing that "the ministry requests that it be given a financial budget certified and approved by Parliament to know the final road map for the country." And the minister stated that "the only thesis that exists now is the government's position that we estimated with the budget and presented it to the House of Representatives," noting that "the negotiations that happen finance are not a party to it." Allawi said, "Iraq is committed to repaying foreign debts in the timing," explaining that "Iraq is not much in debt, like some parties, but that the external debt relative to the size of the economy is reasonable." Allawi stressed that "the external debts amount to 60 billion dollars distributed over the years and the way they are arranged," noting that "Iraq's debts are the most precedent for governments and international institutions, and not to companies or commercial establishments, so their cost is relatively good and the repayment periods are relatively long." He pointed out that "the external debt is linked to most projects, and there is only debt from the IMF for the purpose of helping and supporting the budget, but this has been paid," explaining that "Iraq does not need monetary financial support. Perhaps certain periods we need monetary support to the budget, so international parties can help." Iraq is in the process of completing a reform project, but in general, Iraq borrows from abroad for the purpose of financing projects, which, if successful, will be paid through their revenues. He pointed out that "the internal debts are mostly in the hands of government institutions such as banks and a central bank, so it can be rescheduled," noting that "the internal debts amount to 70 trillion dinars and are paid." Allawi pointed out that “the budget includes all issues related to deletion and creation, and the decision remains in the last for the House of Representatives,” noting that “lecturers, doctors, families of the martyrs and other similar matters were included in the budget,” indicating that “the country is going through a financial crisis and that the House of Representatives decided that this be scheduled. Implications ”. He stressed that "Iraq has an obligation according to the licensing contracts and there are arrears that should have been paid and that were supposed to be paid and some arrears returned to them so that the state would be responsible

Al-Kazemi government takes 6 new decisions https://shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/حكومة-الكاظمي-تتخذ-6-قرارات-جديدة 2021-03-02 10:06 Shafaq News / The Iraqi Council of Ministers held, on Tuesday, a regular session headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi, during which the latest developments in the country were discussed, in addition to discussing the topics included in its agenda, during which six new decisions were taken. According to a statement issued by his office, received by Shafaq News, Al-Kazemi confirmed at the beginning of the session that there were attempts to obstruct the work of the government in light of the many challenges facing the country, and that the government had succeeded in preventing the economic and financial collapse of the country, and it took an important reform step represented by the white paper This contributed to continuing to pay salaries regularly, after there were those who were betting on the collapse of the situation. And he indicated that the central bank’s reserves had grown and increased by four billion dollars, after accusations by the government that it would cause the reserve to bankrupt, stressing that the government was able to limit the corruption of the notorious currency auction, and it has become a thing of the past. Al-Kazemi directed all ministers not to repeat the mistakes of previous governments in dealing with strategic files, and not to deal with bureaucracy with these important files, which leads to disrupting the provision of services to citizens and the completion of projects, stressing the importance of diagnosing challenges and not giving in to them, and working to overcome obstacles and move forward in stages XD. The Prime Minister also directed the Ministries of Health, Finance and Planning to work towards ending the file of hospitals that have been lagging since 2009 and before, and to make the utmost efforts to achieve them. He also directed his Excellency to deal with the purchase of vaccines directly with countries and manufacturers, and to prevent dealing absolutely with intermediary companies. On foreign affairs, Al-Kazemi stressed that Iraq has succeeded in returning to its important role externally, and that there is great confidence in it now, for the important roles it played in the field of appeasement and dialogue. The Minister of Health and Environment presented a report on the developments of the work of the Committee for Promoting Governmental Measures in the areas of prevention and control of health and awareness regarding limiting the spread of the Coronavirus, as well as the government efforts and the efforts of the Ministry of Health to confront the pandemic in light of the increasing number of cases of the disease. After the Council of Ministers discussed what was included in its agenda, it issued the following decisions: First / The Ministry of Finance finances the amount of trusts (11664921600) dinars, only eleven billion six hundred and sixty-four million nine hundred twenty-one thousand and six hundred dinars, for the purpose of spending them on hospital projects run by the Turkish company from the Ministry of Finance / Accounting Department as an exception from the instructions, and the Ministry of Health By completing the necessary legal procedures and settlement procedures. Second: Approving the controls of replacing medical devices and equipment from the Ministry of Planning, and accompanying its letter numbered (4/7/1434 on 1/20/2021), as an exception to the public auction procedures stipulated in the Law of Sale and Leasing of State Funds (21 of 2013). Health and its departments. Replacement of medical devices and equipment after the existence of economic and technical feasibility, in a manner that guarantees advertising and competition between advanced companies. Third / Approval of the recommendations with numbers (2,3,4) confirmed in the Ministry of Health book numbered number (1114) on 3/2/2021 attached to it. Fourth / The Ministry of Finance financed an amount of (15,000) dollars from the allocations of the Ministry of Water Resources for the account of the Arab Ministerial Council for Water, for the value of the ministry’s participation in the council for the years (2019, 2020, 2021) as a voluntary contribution. Fifth / Approval of the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Human Development regarding the framework of the technical and professional qualifications framework system for Iraq, according to the following: Approving the framework of the technical and professional qualifications framework system for Iraq, taking into consideration the comments of cabinet members during the session. Sixth / Approval of the following: 1 - The authority of the Director General of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, the agency of Mr. (Nael Saad Abdul Hadi), the authority to negotiate and sign the amendment of Article (22) of the air transport agreement between the government of the Republic of Iraq and the government of the Republic of Serbia, based on the provisions of Article (80 / Clause VI) of the Constitution. 2 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares the necessary authorization document in the name of the Government of the Republic of Iraq for the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority and agency, according to the approved contexts, and submits it to the General Secretariat of the

Finance announces a payroll tax and responds to calls for a dollar cut Time: 03/02/2021 20:14:04 https://alforatnews.com/news/المالية-تعلن-عن-ضريبة-على-الرواتب-وترد-على-دعوات-خفض-الدولار {Baghdad: Al Furat News} The Ministry of Finance revealed a tax on salaries. Finance Minister Ali Allawi said in a press statement, "We expect that the House of Representatives will set an income tax on all salaries and allowances," indicating that the salaries of employees will be paid on time. He indicated that "the dollar exchange rate is a government decision that cannot be changed daily as desired." He stressed, "including the degrees of deletion and creation in the 2021 budget, as well as the lecturers and doctors," Allawi pointed out that "the external debts amount to 60 billion dollars and the internal 70 trillion dinars."

Minister of Finance: The salaries of employees will be paid in their own time, including the degrees of deletion and creation in the budget Politics / Economy Baghdad - INA Photo by: Hussein Alwanan , Minister of Finance, Ali Allawi, announced the focus of the white paper on introducing the principle of economic pricing and streamlining of expenditures. And while he indicated ensuring the commitment to pay the salaries of employees on time, he emphasized submitting proposals on the amendments made to the 2021 budget . Allawi said in an interview. With the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Iraq has gone through a stifling financial crisis, as state revenues in 2020 became the lowest since 2014," indicating that "the white paper began not only with the rationalization of expenditures, but focused on known sources that require reform and fundamental change and lean expenditures, The principle of economic pricing was introduced because the main inputs are subsidized, and this reflects the pricing revenues of oil inputs to the distribution companies and refineries companies. He added that "Iraq began building al-Qaeda and developing it in the future in order to reduce our dependence on oil revenues," noting that "the ministry is trying to solve decades-old accumulated problems that cannot be neglected without addressing the joints affected by these wrong policies, as this requires a large package of reforms." . Allawi said, "We cannot proceed with economic development and put Iraq on a new economic path without addressing the problems," explaining that "the white paper focused on addressing 600 measures that occur in 60 specific packages within 3 to 5 years, and are applied to all major state joints from Ministries to bodies that require constant and continuous work. " He pointed out that "it is not possible to fix a certain thing without knowing its impact on other sectors, as it is a complex network and the method of dismantling it on a regular basis needs specific timings." Obstacles to the implementation of some provisions of the reform paper Allawi stressed, "There are obstacles to the implementation of reform because every reform will affect and be affected by certain parties," noting that "despite our conviction as a state and as a people of the necessity of reform and putting Iraq on a track, without total reliance on petroleum materials, that requires that we face difficulties and provide solutions that do not." Greatly affect the fragile layers. " He added that "these measures will face reactions and perhaps resistance, for example we cannot avoid the necessity of completing all government institutions," noting that "in the 21st century, Iraq cannot remain late, and the philosophy and policy of the private sector cannot be adopted and supported if the obstacles are not removed." Existing in each of the joints, which must be disassembled in a scientific and objective way, which can affect the short stage, but on a medium and long term, as all of them are necessary. Budget adjustments Allawi continued that "until now, we do not know the final form of the general budget for 2021, which has not been submitted to the vote yet," noting that "according to our contacts, the budget items have not changed much, especially after the agreement that we reached with the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives, as The reforms and changes requested by the committee to include a large part of contracts in the budget that do not exist in it. " Allawi stressed, "Regarding the deficit, it has decreased to about 30 trillion dinars," explaining that "this is within the capabilities of the government funded locally and abroad without affecting the public debt without affecting the ceilings." The final price of a barrel of oil in the budget Allawi said, "With regard to the price of oil, when the government presented the budget, the price of a barrel of oil was $ 42, now it has changed to $ 45, and this price is very reasonable and final," adding that "indications are that the price will be relatively conservative. Real revenues will be more, because they give us." A kind of flexibility to shift resources to points where they were scarce. " Allawi stated that "the ministry has basic projects that have been developed, especially in support of the poor and support for the treatment of Corona and social welfare, but there are other detailed issues, but in general are the reductions that the House of Representatives have entered into the budget will be presented in an acceptable way," noting that "the main reductions are how to deal with Delays, the ministry has arrears that must be met. However, the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives decided to postpone and leave for periods of time. Likewise, with regard to internal debts, these items are not considered a fundamental disagreement, but a procedural one. " Income tax Allawi stressed, "We expect that the House of Representatives will place an income tax on all salaries and all allocations, and we do not have any forms. This is another way, and this will lead to a reduction in the expected revenues, but in light of the circumstances we are going through, this change is reasonable, I mean within reasonable limits." Allawi continued, "The Finance Committee did not give us the draft budget, but rather ideas and some proposals and points on which the debate takes place," explaining that "the budget now in front of the House of Representatives, we presented it as a government, as amendments will be made by taking the viewpoint of the position of the Finance Committee as well as the additional positions that we presented as a ministry." Finance". Allawi stated that "the budget was presented by the government and is now in front of the House of Representatives, and the Finance Committee had some amendments, but these amendments must be presented to the representatives as a whole until they are voted on," indicating that "We did not receive draft amendments and not a budget, and we discussed it with the Finance Committee in a friendly manner, in a good atmosphere. " Dollar exchange, Allawi pointed out that "the exchange rate of the dollar is a government decision linked between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank," explaining that "this price that we reached after months of study and months of discussions and even controversy with local and international parties, this price is very important and cannot be changed." Daily as desired. " He continued that "the exchange rate came according to our indicators and studies in discussion with the Central Bank and with the International Monetary Fund and with other Iraqi parties, including the heads of the blocs and the House of Representatives," considering that "this price is reasonable and there is a great response regarding the impact on government revenues and controlling the auction process, as the reserve increased. "In the central bank, after we were facing the possibility of a major crisis in terms of cutting, it means that the foreign currency is present at the central bank and we have not changed the marketing process." "The markets have accepted the current exchange rate, and over the coming years, it will give incentives to the private sector, stop the import rate, and strengthen the reserve," he added. He stressed that "there are parties who have benefited from the exchange rate change and others have been affected, and the government is trying to reduce the damage, especially contractors who contracted with the state in dinars, and there are also contracting contractors in dollars, and they may be priced in dollars and formally offered in dinars, so there must be some balance in it." The distribution of salaries and Allawi said that "at the beginning of the current month, the financial flow from the increase in the price of oil will bring us back to the stability of salaries in the timing," stressing that "we are obliged in advance and there are no options and no trick at hand." Allawi expected that "during the current month of March, the distribution of salaries will be according to the times and according to the incoming shipments." Financial Management Law Allawi added: "I previously talked about the need to amend the Financial Management Law because 1 on 12 is not possible to be a base for managing the country's finances, especially a country like Iraq in light of crises," noting that "between the 2019 and 2020 budget there was a 50% decrease in revenues from It is not possible to adhere to this way, but there are other ways, which is to give the cabinet the right to manage the state’s financial management in accordance with certain controls. " The vote on the budget was delayed, and Allawi said that "there are no technical issues that hinder the vote on the budget, but about the region’s share," stressing that "the ministry requests that it be given a financial budget certified and approved by Parliament to know the final road map for the country." The minister stated that "the only thesis that exists now is the government's position, which we estimated with the budget and presented it to the House of Representatives," noting that "the negotiations that happen finance are not a party to it." External debt Allawi said, "Iraq is committed to repaying foreign debts in a timely manner," explaining that "Iraq is not in much debt, like some parties, but that the external debt relative to the size of the economy is reasonable." Allawi stressed that "the external debts amount to 60 billion dollars distributed over the years and the method of arranging them," noting that "Iraq's debts are the most precedent for governments and international institutions, and not to companies or commercial establishments, as their cost is relatively good and the repayment periods are relatively long." He pointed out that "the external debt is linked to most projects, and there is only debt from the IMF for the purpose of helping and supporting the budget, but this has been paid," explaining that "Iraq does not need monetary financial support. Perhaps certain periods we need monetary support to the budget. International parties can help Iraq to complete a reform project, but in general Iraq borrows from abroad for the purpose of financing projects, which if successful, then be paid through their revenues. He pointed out that "the internal debts are mostly in the hands of government institutions such as banks and a central bank, so it can be rescheduled," noting that "the internal debts amount to 70 trillion dinars and are paid." Allawi pointed out that "the budget includes all issues related to deletion and creation, and the decision remains at the last for the House of Representatives," noting that "lecturers, doctors, martyrs' families and other similar matters have been included in the budget," indicating that "the country is going through a financial crisis and that the House of Representatives has decided that these be scheduled. Implications. " He stressed that "Iraq has an obligation according to the licensing contracts and there are arrears that should have been paid and that were supposed to be paid and some of the arrears returned to zero so that the state would be responsible

Parliamentary Finance: political blocs that linked the passage of the budget to the Federal Court’s law Today, 19:39 Political Baghdad - Awa - Soma Al-Jaf The Parliamentary Finance Committee revealed, today, Tuesday, the reasons for the delay in approving the budget, while it has set a likely date for passing it. A member of the committee, Sherwan Mirza, said in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the draft budget law is still suspended at Article 11 of the draft, and that the matter is currently dependent on some political blocs." He referred to the search for an alternative text to the one sent by the government regarding sending 250,000 barrels of oil and 50% of the Kurdistan region’s resources, indicating that “the Kurds agree to negotiate any constitutional article that guarantees everyone’s rights.” He pointed out that “the Parliamentary Finance Committee is still Waiting for the blocks proposal to amend Article Eleven of the Budget Law. ” Mirza stressed that“ some political blocs linked the vote on the Budget Law to voting on the Federal Court Law in order to hold early elections. ” He continued that "there is still no proposal regarding the budget in order to be accepted or rejected by the Kurdistan Alliance," considering that "it is not correct to vote on the budget law by a political majority." Mirza favored the vote on the budget law in the House of Representatives the day after tomorrow, Thursday, if the law is agreed upon

-

Nazem: The government ended the currency auction and raised the central bank’s reserves Today, 18:24 BAGHDAD / INA , Cabinet spokesman Hassan Nazim confirmed today, Tuesday, that the government has ended the currency auction and raised the Central Bank’s reserves. Nazem said in the weekly press conference of the Council of Ministers, which was attended by the correspondent of the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed the government's adoption of the position of calm regarding conflicts in the region." He added, "Al-Kazemi confirmed that the government prevented the economic collapse and ended the currency auction, as the government inherited a stifling economic crisis and was able to raise the reserves of the Central Bank." He pointed out that "the government is working to solve some problems and crises, especially in Nasiriyah," noting that "the government is trying to address the problems facing Nasiriyah." He added, "There is tendentious incitement in the Nassiriya events, and we will hold the negligent local administrations accountable." Regarding the health ban, Nazem commented that "Health Minister Hassan Al-Tamimi confirmed the positive effect of the ban after the decrease in the rate of Corona injuries," explaining that "the Ministry of Health agreed with Pfizer to receive one and a half million doses." He stressed that "Al-Kazemi directed not to allow any intermediary company to buy Corona vaccines," noting that "the Council of Ministers directed the Ministry of Finance to finance health to complete the lagging hospitals

His spokesman: The Cabinet discussed 6 important points, including the ban file, at today's session Posted a minute ago https://iraqakhbar.com/2943835 News source / Baghdad today News source / Baghdad today Culture Minister Hassan Nazim - Cabinet Spokesperson - Press conference Al-Kazemi confirmed during the cabinet session that the government prevented the economic collapse and the termination of currency items Al-Kazemi confirmed the government's adoption of the de-escalation stance on the conflicts in the region The government inherited a stifling economic crisis and was able to raise the reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq The government is working to solve some problems and crises, especially in Nasiriyah Try to address the problems facing Nasiriyah There is tendentious incitement in the events of Nasiriyah, and we will hold the negligent local administrations accountable The Minister of Health confirmed the positive effect of the ban, after the decrease in the rate of Corona injuries We discussed the ban file, and the Ministry of Health agreed with Pfizer to receive a million and a half doses of the Corona vaccine The Cabinet authorized my Iraqi ambassador to Russia and China to contract with vaccine manufacturers The Cabinet authorized the Iraqi ambassadors to Russia and China to contract with vaccine manufacturers Al-Kazemi directed not to allow any intermediary company to buy the Corona vaccine The Pope’s visit represents an important milestone in promoting cultural diversity in Iraq and the world

-

Al-Kazemi identifies a government action that has contributed to the regular disbursement of salaries and describes the currency auction as "notorious" https://shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/الكاظمي-يحدد-اجرا-حكوميا-ساهم-بصرف-الرواتب-ب-نتظام 2021-03-02 08:10 Shafaq News / Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed, on Tuesday, that he had taken governmental action that contributed to the continued regular payment of salaries, while he renewed indicating that there were attempts to obstruct the work of his government. Al-Kazemi said, during the cabinet session that was held today, according to a statement received by Shafaq News, that "the government took an important reform step represented by the white paper, which contributed to the continuation of regular payment of salaries, after there were those who were betting on the collapse of the situation." He added that "the country is going through multiple crises and there are attempts to obstruct the work of the government, but it has succeeded in preventing the collapse of the country economically and financially." Al-Kazemi called on the ministers to "not repeat the mistakes of previous governments in dealing with strategic files, and not to deal with bureaucracy with these issues, which leads to disrupting the provision of services and the completion of projects." The Prime Minister concluded his speech by saying, "Diagnosing the challenge is important to overcome obstacles and move forward in the stages of completion," declaring that "there is a glorification of the cash reserve and it increased by four billion dollars after accusations of the current government that it will bankrupt the reserve, as well as the notorious currency auction whose corruption has been reduced and has become the past".

Al-Kazemi: The notorious currency auction corruption is in the past Policy 2021-03-02 | 09:27 https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/سياسة/349326/الكاظمي-يعلن-عن-إعداد-ورقة-بيضاء-للإصلاحات-المرتقب?utm_campaign=magnet&utm_source=article_page&utm_medium=related_articles The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, confirmed today, Tuesday, that corruption in the notorious currency auction has become a thing of the past. Al-Kazemi said during the cabinet session held today, that "there is a glorification of the cash reserve, and it increased by four billion dollars after accusations by the current government that it will bankrupt the reserve, as well as the notorious currency auction whose corruption has been reduced and has become a thing of the past." He directed the ministries of health, finance and planning to "work to end the file of hospitals that have been lagging since 2009 and before them and to work seriously to accomplish them," calling on the ministry to "work day and night to overcome all obstacles and not succumb to challenges." Al-Kazemi also instructed that "dealing with the purchase of vaccines should be directly with countries and manufacturers, and that dealing at all with intermediary companies should be prohibited."

Al-Kazemi: We succeeded in preventing the collapse of Iraq economically and financially Tuesday, 02-03-2021, PM 4:47 Karrar Al-Asadi 136 The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, confirmed today, Tuesday, that the white paper contributed to the continuation of regular payment of salaries. Al-Kazemi said during the cabinet session, "The country is going through multiple crises and there are attempts to obstruct the work of the government and we have succeeded in preventing the collapse of the country economically and financially, and we have taken an important reform step represented by the white paper." He pointed out that "the white paper contributed to continuing to pay salaries regularly after there were those who were betting on the collapse of the situation." And Al-Kazemi had called, during today's session, of the ministers not to repeat the mistakes of previous government

Al-Kazemi: The notorious currency auction corruption is in the past Tuesday, 02-03-2021, PM 4:48 Karrar Al-Asadi 207 The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, confirmed today, Tuesday, that corruption in the notorious currency auction has become a thing of the past. Al-Kazemi said during the cabinet session held today, that "there is a glorification of the cash reserve, and it increased by four billion dollars after accusations by the current government that it will bankrupt the reserve, as well as the notorious currency auction whose corruption has been reduced and has become a thing of the past." He directed the ministries of health, finance and planning to "work to end the file of hospitals that have been lagging since 2009 and before them and to work seriously to accomplish them," calling on the ministry to "work day and night to overcome all obstacles and not succumb to challenges." Al-Kazemi also instructed that "dealing with the purchase of vaccines should be directly with countries and manufacturers, and that dealing at all with intermediary companies should be prohibited."

Nazem: The government ended the currency auction and raised the central bank’s reserves Today, 18:24 Political BAGHDAD / INA , Cabinet spokesman Hassan Nazim confirmed today, Tuesday, that the government was able to finish the currency auction and raised the Central Bank’s reserves. Continued**********

The possibility of the dollar jumping above 150 thousand Iraqi dinars: “several reasons” for the increase, and this is what the 2021 budget will do after its approval! 2021-03-02 https://yesiraq.com/احتمالية-قفز-الدولار-فوق-150-الف-دينار-عر/ Yes Iraq - Baghdad A member of the Economic Committee in Parliament, Representative Mazen Al-Faily, commented today, Tuesday, on the expectations of a qualitative leap expected in the price of the dollar, after the approval of the general fiscal budget for the year 2021, hours after the price jump that pushed it above the 1460 dinars after it was closed yesterday In all governorates, under 145,500. Today's rise coincided with the announcement of the deputies to reach a consensus with the Kurdistan region that allows the budget legislation next Thursday in the House of Representatives. "The rise in the exchange rate of the dollar or its descent against the Iraqi dinar in the past days, was within a reasonable and not great range," Mazen Al-Faily said, in televised statements followed by "Yes Iraq", pointing out that "several reasons stand behind the fluctuation of the exchange rate." "The most prominent reasons that contributed to the fluctuation of the dollar's prices are the news and the circulating statements about the presence of parliamentary demands to return the previous exchange rate, in addition to the presence of speculation occurring in the markets, and the extent of their activity," Al-Faily explained. He added, "The exchange rate of the dollar will not see any leap forward and a form that makes it above 1500 dinars, as some say after the budget is approved, but it will certainly be affected by the extent of supply and demand, and this is a well-known framework and measure." Problems still exist, especially between the center and the region. And local media reported a parliamentary meeting that took place today, Tuesday, between the political blocs to discuss the budget law. Yesterday, during the House of Representatives session, the House of Representatives set today, Tuesday, a date for "the Presidency of the Council to meet with the heads of political forces on the necessary laws in the corridors of the Council, including the Budget Law to expedite its approval, in addition to the Federal Court Law." Differences over the draft federal budget bill for the current year still exist, due to the disagreement over the share of the Kurdistan region within the budget, and the failure of the governments of Baghdad and Erbil to reach a final agreement.

UK Co-President Jangi says has high hopes Erbil and Baghdad reach agreement on Thursday Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-President Lahur Sheikh Jangi (PUK) 6 Hours ago https://nrttv.com/En/News.aspx?id=26613&MapID=1#NRTnews SULAIMANI — Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-President Lahur Sheikh Jangi said on Monday (March 1) that he has high hopes that an agreement will be reached between Baghdad and Erbil regarding their outstanding disagreements this coming Thursday. During a ceremony commemorating Kurdish politician and Change Movement (Gorran) co-founder Qadir Haji Ali, Sheikh Jangi said that Erbil and Baghdad “must reach” an agreement. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) had sent delegations to Baghdad at least sixteen times since last year, but has not officially announced an agreement yet. On Sunday, the KRG representative in Baghdad Fars Esa claimed that the delegation has reached agreement with the Council of Representatives’ Finance Committee, but warned that a number of political parties from the other ethno-sectarian blocs were trying to increase pressure on Erbil at the last minute. (NRT Digital Media)

http://non14.net/public/134225 On Monday, Financial Committee reporter Ahmed Al-Saffar denied the possibility of changing the value of the dollar’s exchange rate by returning it to its previous price or reducing it to 1,200 or 1,300 dinars. Al-Saffar said in a press interview followed by Noon News Agency for the day (March 1, 2021), that "the Central Bank is the only authority that has the absolute authority to change the exchange rate of the dollar and supervise the monetary system and determine the monetary mass and monetary policy, and from this point of view it is not permissible to interfere with the policy of the Central Bank." Absolutely being an independent body. " He added that "what is rumored here and there regarding the presence of a representative movement, does not fall within the professional policy of the work of the Central Bank, so the House of Representatives has no right to change the exchange rate

Parliament's finance rapporteur ends speculation that the exchange rate would be restored to 1,200 dinars to the dollar Posted 4 hours ago https://iraqakhbar.com/2941966 News source / Baghdad today News source / Baghdad today Baghdad today - Baghdad The reporter of the Finance Committee, Ahmed Al-Saffar, on Monday (March 01, 2021), resolved the controversy regarding the possibility of changing the value of the dollar’s exchange and returning it to the previous price after announcing representative moves to amend it and return it to the price of 1300 or 1200 as it was the previous price. Al-Saffar said in an interview with (Baghdad Today), “The Central Bank is the only authority that has the absolute authority to change the exchange rate of the dollar and supervise the monetary system and determine the monetary mass and monetary policy, and from this standpoint it is not permissible to interfere with the policy of the Central Bank at all because it is an independent party. “. He added that "what is rumored here and there regarding the presence of representative movement, does not fall within the professional policy of the work of the central bank, it is not the right of the House of Representatives to change the exchange rate." Al-Saffar said Sunday (February 28, 2021) that the desired goal of changing the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar has not been achieved, indicating that what is being said about the interference of political forces to restore the exchange rate to what it was before changing an issue outside the powers of the blocs and parliament . Al-Saffar said, in a televised interview, followed by (Baghdad Today), that “determining the exchange rate is the exclusive jurisdiction of the Central Bank of Iraq and it is not permissible to interfere in the bank’s work.” He went on to say, “We in Parliament do not have the authority to change the exchange rate because it is an executive authority, any government. “. He stressed that "setting the new exchange rate was based on a government decision and negotiations with the World Bank." On the results of the devaluation of the currency, Al-Saffar commented by saying that "the direct effects of changing the exchange rate caused inflation in the market and raised prices by 20-25%, because it was assumed that citizens would turn to local goods after the imported goods rose, and this means that the desired goal has not been achieved." . And he added, "But the problem is that there is no competition that favors local goods until the change in the exchange rate achieves significant local results." Regarding the existence of a political move to restore the exchange rate of the dollar to before a change decision, the parliamentary finance rapporteur affirmed, "What is said about the intention of political forces to intervene to determine the exchange rate is a conversation outside their powers, because it is exclusively within the government's authority and will not be permitted." And on the latest developments in the 2021 budget bill, Al-Saffar said, "The Finance Committee has completed its work in amending the budget and has delivered the draft to the Presidency of Parliament, but the committee has no authority to amend the exchange rate within the budget clauses and paragraphs

The Financial Committee resolves the issue of the dollar exchange rate Posted 4 hours ago https://iraqakhbar.com/2941966 News source / NR TV News source / NR TV On Monday, Financial Committee reporter Ahmed Al-Saffar denied the possibility of changing the value of the dollar’s exchange rate by returning it to its previous price or reducing it to 1,200 or 1,300 dinars. Al-Saffar said in a press interview followed by RT Arabia, today (March 1, 2021), that “the Central Bank is the only authority that has the absolute authority to change the exchange rate of the dollar and supervise the monetary system and determine the monetary mass and monetary policy. The central bank is absolutely an independent agency. He added that "what is rumored here and there regarding the presence of representative movement, does not fall within the professional policy of the work of the central bank, it is not the right of the House of Representatives to change the exchange rate

The Central Bank’s sales of hard currency continues ... How will it affect the exchange rate? 2021-03-01 https://yesiraq.com/ارتفاع-مبيعات-البنك-المركزي-من-العملة-2/ Yes Iraq: Baghdad On Monday, the Central Bank of Iraq announced the sale of more than $ 139 million in a currency auction. The Central Bank of Iraq witnessed during its auction for the sale and purchase of foreign currencies today, a decrease in its sales by 10.53 percent to reach 139 million 530 thousand and 235 dollars, covered by the bank at a basic exchange rate of 1460 dinars per dollar, compared to last Thursday, when sales reached 155 million and 948 thousand Dollars. The purchases amounting to 139 million 530 thousand and 235 dollars went to strengthen the assets abroad in the form of transfers and appropriations, while the banks did not buy any dollar in cash. And 23 banks responded to requests to boost assets abroad. The expert in economic affairs, Raad Twig, revealed that the average price of the dollar recorded a decrease from 1460 dollars, which is the official price of the Central Bank of Iraq, 1447.5 dinars for purchase and 1457.5 for sale, as a result of the revival of sales of the Central Bank through the currency window last Thursday, to 155.984 million dollars at the official price. He pointed out that "this move in the cash demand comes after it was met by stagnation in the Central Bank of Iraq’s dollar sales since the Iraqi dinar price was reduced as a result of the presence of excessive real domestic demand for imported goods for fear of extending urban periods as a result of the epidemic, as well as the merchants’ reliance on contentment with a steadfast decision. The Central Bank reduced the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar and the Ministry of Finance pledged to compensate traders and contractors for their losses due to the decrease in the price of the dinar

2021/03/01 17:42 Parliamentary Finance: The 2021 budget will be passed by consensus of the political blocs http://almasalah.com/ar/news/206467/المالية-النيابية-موازنة-2021-ستمرر-بتوافق-الكتل-السياسية Baghdad / Al-Masalla: The Parliamentary Finance Committee clarified, on Monday, March 1, 2021, that the 2021 budget will be passed in agreement with all political blocs. Committee member Naji Al-Saeedi said in a press statement, "The vote on the budget will be at the end of this week," noting that "the budget will not be passed without consensus." He added, "The budget will pass in agreement with all political blocs, including the Kurdish blocs," ruling out "voting on the budget by the majority." Al-Saeidy added, "If there had been a majority vote, negotiations would not have continued and the approval of the budget would have been delayed until this moment." Follow the obelisk

Erbil-Baghdad Talks Aim to Achieve Favorable Deal for Both: Iraqi PM Basnews English 2021/03/01 - 14:02 https://www.basnews.com/en/babat/672763#.YDzLRJGYNDo.twitter ERBIL — The ongoing dialogue between Kurdish Region delegations and the federal government aims to achieve the partnership that Erbil and Baghdad aspire for, said Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. In an interview with Asharq Al Awsat, PM Kadhimi said the current relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iraqi federal government are not what both sides desire based on the Constitution, and that dialogues are ongoing to meet the demands from both sides. “The ongoing dialogue between Kurdish Region delegations and the federal government aims to achieve the partnership that we aspire for with our brothers in Kurdistan. We want to achieve the goals of the Kurds as we do the goals of Iraqis throughout the country,” the Iraqi premier said. “The government has helped eliminate differences with the Kurdistan Region. Everything ultimately hinges on what the parliament decides on the budget and other issues,” he explained about the 2021 budget bill that is now waiting for parliament’s approval. Kadhimi noted that his government believes that meeting commitments in line with the constitution and resolving any dispute with Kurdistan is a primary factor in the recovery of the political life, consolidating stability and defeating terrorism and all other forces that want to harm Iraq.

Parliamentary Finance announces the completion of all budget law articles Political | 05:16 - 01/03/2021 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=143789 BAGHDAD - Mawazine News The Parliamentary Finance Committee announced, on Monday, that it has completed all the articles of the Federal Budget Law for the fiscal year 2021. The Media Department of Parliament stated, in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that “The Finance Committee is headed by Representative Haitham Al-Jubouri, Chairman of the Committee, and the presence of Members, it held a meeting in which it discussed a number of topics on its agenda. The statement added, "The committee concluded, during its meeting, which was held at its headquarters, its discussions regarding the third amendment to the Law of the Accountants and Auditors Syndicate and raising it to a vote, in order to keep pace with the development in the professions of accounting and internal auditing, and for its importance in preserving public funds and being an element of fighting corruption, and to organize work Those who practice the profession and organize the election process for members of the Bar’s board of directors and members of the control and monitoring committees. The Finance Committee stated, according to the statement, "its position regarding the draft federal budget bill for 2021," stressing that it "has completed all the articles of the law and has delivered a letter to the Presidency of the Council of Representatives since 2/15/2021 for the purpose of setting a date for voting on it