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KURDISTAN REGION STILL TO IRON OUT NEW OIL DEAL WITH BAGHDAD: REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani sits in a shaft of window light as he greets U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in the VIP terminal at Erbil International Airport in Erbil, Iraq November 23, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 13 Hours ago L http://nrttv.com/En/News.aspx?id=19254&MapID=1 SULAIMANI — The Kurdistan Region has yet to begin implementing a new oil deal with the federal government as final details have yet to be agreed with Baghdad, its president Nechirvan Barzani told Reuters. “The deal was signed but a lot of details have yet to be agreed. They have a caretaker government at the moment,” Barzani said, referring to the cabinet in Baghdad. Last year, Erbil and Baghdad agreed an early deal that most of the oil produced in the Region would be transferred to national state company SOMO in exchange for budget funds beginning this month. But the exact budget allocation has yet to be agreed and the two sides also need to decide how to service Kurdistan’s debt in which oil was used as collateral. At the moment, Kurdistan Regional Government’s exports stand at around 400,000-500,000 barrels per day (bpd). Several informed sources have told NRT Digital Media on background that no oil has been delivered yet, pending the passage of a new federal budget. Under last year’s budget, the Region was supposed to send 250,000 bpd to SOMO, but never did. In retaliation Baghdad cut the amount of money it sent to Erbil, only transferring enough to pay public sector salaries. (NRT Digital Media/Reuters)

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KRG Envoy: Good rapport between President Trump and President Barzani Laurie Mylroie | 5 hours ago https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/af3a0a58-c966-44e1-ae34-a2b5f6f39365 Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Washington, speaks to Kurdistn 24 on Jan. 22, 2020. (Photo: Kurdistan 24) WASHINGTON DC (Kurdistan 24) – US President Donald Trump and the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, hit it off well on a personal level, when they met Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “Both presidents were very warm with each other, very friendly,” explained Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Washington. Abdul Rahman talked with Kurdistan 24 later that day, after she spoke with colleagues, who had attended the meeting of the two leaders. They also “both showed appreciation for each other’s countries, for each other’s peoples,” she continued. “President Trump described the Kurdish people as a great people. President Nechirvan Barzani thanked the US for supporting the Peshmerga, supporting us in the fight against ISIS.” Their discussion was wide-ranging, including the “current situation in the rest of Iraq” and the “wider neighborhood”—Iran, Turkey, Syria, and even Saudi Arabia and Jordan. That was in addition to “the fight against ISIS,” as “terrorism is not over.” “They also discussed how the Kurdistan Region and the United States can have much greater cooperation on the economic front,” Abdul Rahman stated, as she stressed, “That’s also a very significant development.” “Many Firsts” Wednesday’s meeting between Trump and Barzani was the first between the two men. It was also the first meeting between the US and Kurdish presidents since May 2015, when Masoud Barzani visited Washington and met with US President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden (Biden has a long-time relationship with the Kurds and once described Masoud Barzani to this reporter as a “good friend of mine.”) This was also Trump’s first meeting with an entirely Kurdish delegation. Until now, Trump’s meetings with Kurdish officials took place, when they were part of an Iraqi delegation—as when Trump saw Safeen Dizayee, head of the KRG’s Department of Foreign Relations, at the United Nations in September. Dizayee was part of a group led by Iraqi President Barham Salih. Salih, too, was at the Davos conference, but Trump held separate meetings with the Iraqi and Kurdish leaders. The Kurdish envoy also explained that the KRG Mission in Washington has “had a lot of meetings recently” with different departments of the US government, dealing generally with the issue of “how we can broaden our relationship with the United States.” “We want to keep the security relationship that we have” with Washington, she continued. “This is essential, because ISIS remains a threat.” Moreover, the Kurdistan Region still has a humanitarian crisis, and it continues to need support from USAID and American NGOs to support the large number of displaced persons who have found refuge there. In addition, “the Yezidi and Christian communities,” as Abdul Rahman explained, “feel much more confident, when there is US engagement in Kurdistan and Iraq,” and “they will be reassured by the meeting” in Davos. But “Kurdistan has much more to offer the United States,” she affirmed, as “the United States has to offer Kurdistan.” “So I’m hoping that the relationship will continue to be strong and will broaden.” Editing by John J. Catherine

KURDISTAN PARLIAMENT DISCUSSES STATE OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BAGHDAD AND ERBIL Kurdistan Parliament building. (NRT Digital Meida) 1 Hours Ago http://www.nrttv.com/En/News.aspx?id=19242&MapID=1 SULAIMANI — The Kurdistan Parliament met in Erbil on Thursday (January 23) for a discussion with the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) delegation that has been conducting negotiations between Erbil and Baghdad. The primary topic is expected to be the state of the agreements between to the two capitals over the federal budget and oil that were signed late last year. Both issues have been a continuing source of friction, with the KRG refusing to honor its obligations under the 2019 Federal Budget Law to send 250,000 barrels of oil per day to Baghdad for export. Under the oil agreement, the KRG agreed to begin sending the oil this month. Several informed sources have told NRT Digital Media on background that no transfers have occurred so far, with Erbil waiting until the passage of a new federal budget to do so. It is not clear when that budget will be passed with political Baghdad currently in a state of flux and administered by a caretaker government. When KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's government came into office last summer, one of its primary tasks was to improve relations with Baghdad. Nevertheless, issues like oil, the budget, security, and the disputed areas continue to present roadblocks to better relations. Thursday's parliamentary session was closed and the cameras turned off after 73 MPs voted in favor of doing so. Journalists are not allowed in the chamber and do not observe proceedings from the gallery, so there will be no independent record of what was said during the session. This is the second time during Parliament's Autumn Term that a session has been closed. The other was during consideration of a narcotics bill. (NRT Digital Media)

Trump, Salih agree to US-Iraq 'security partnership' 15 minutes ago https://www.rudaw.net/english/world/220120203 DAVOS, Switzerland - President Donald Trump and his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih agreed on Wednesday on the need for a continued US military role in the country, the White House said. In Davos, Switzerland, the two presidents held their first meeting since the United States killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad, sparking an Iraqi parliament call for expulsion of US troops. "The two leaders agreed on the importance of continuing the United States-Iraq economic and security partnership, including the fight against ISIS," the White House said. "President Trump reaffirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to a sovereign, stable, and prosperous Iraq." Tensions between Washington and Tehran boiled over onto Iraqi soil this month, with the US killing top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad and Iran striking back at an Iraqi base hosting American soldiers. Furious at the US hit, Iraq's parliament passed a non-binding resolution on January 5 to oust all foreign troops, including some 5,200 American soldiers deployed alongside local forces. A source from Salih's office told AFP he had discussed with Trump the US drone strike as well as the withdrawal of forces. Trump told Salih that he "does not want to stay in Iraq", the source said, and would draw down forces in an "unprecedented way", but insisted that any withdrawal must be insulting or disrespectful to Washington. Salih told world leaders in Davos the parliamentary vote was "not a sign of ingratitude or hostility", but a response to a violation of his country's sovereignty. "It is not in our interest to choose to ally with one side at the expense of others, as long as both respect our sovereignty and independence." He added that "no country should seek to dictate to Iraq" the nature of its relationships. Salih condemned acts of violence against the months-long protests movement rocking Baghdad and Iraq's Shiite-majority south, which has left hundreds dead since October. He met Trump on the Davos sidelines, hosting a brief press conference but brushing off questions on parliament's vote Trump left the annual World Economic Forum get-together in Davos later Wednesday to return to Washington.

Who is next in line to be Iraq's Prime Minister? 2 hours ago Lawk Ghafuri https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iraq/220120201 ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – More than 50 days since Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation, Shiite political parties are failing to find consensus on a new leader that can satisfy protesters rallying on streets across Iraq. After only one year in office, Abdul-Mahdi resigned in late November after Iraqi protesters piled pressure on the government to resign, as well as a direct call from the highest Shiite authority in Iraq, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to step down. Since then, Iraq’s various political blocs have been locked in talks to nominate a suitable candidate to replace Abdul-Mahdi. Amjad Aqabi, a Sairoon MP, told Rudaw on Wednesday that his party aims for a candidate that will be accepted by the protesters. “We want someone...who is independent, [without] dual citizenship, and familiar with Iraqi struggles,” Aqabi said. “Sairoon will accept and support the candidate who would earn the acceptance of the Iraqi street and protesters,” he added. However, Bina coalition has not given up on pushing its agenda, despite the rejection of all of their candidates in the past weeks. Bina, headed by Hadi al-Amiri, counts former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and political parties affiliated with Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) paramilitaries among its membership. Muhammad Baldawi,an MP in the Faith Alliance, which heads the Bina coalition, told Rudaw on Wednesday that Bina have candidates in mind but will not release their names in order to avoid media smear campaigns. “We have offered some names, but we still have some other names that won’t be revealed for now so as to not face media destruction campaigns or any defamation from some media,” Baldawi said. “The name of the candidate of Bina coalition to be [the] next Iraqi PM will be directly announced when he gets the approval of the Iraqi President,” he added. Both Sairoon and Bina are linked to Iran. Foreign influence in Iraq, particularly at the hands of Tehran and Washington, has been a key grievance for Iraqi protesters, who have torched several Iranian consulates since demonstrations began. Iraqis have been protesting in central and southern parts of Iraq for more than 110 days, demanding real change in the country and threatening to topple the political class that has held power since 2005. A protester in Tahrir Square told Rudaw on Wednesday that the new Iraqi PM should be fully independent from political parties and have not held any governmental position since 2003. “We want someone who loves Iraq, and has no ties with regional countries," they added. Another protester, who is in his 60s, told Rudaw on Wednesday that “we have given a lot of martyrs and blood, and we won’t be satisfied by only changing the Iraqi PM, but removing the whole government.” Protesters have been met with brutal force from security forces, many being killed after being hit with tear-gas canisters. More than 520 protesters and members of the security forces have been killed and around 17,000 more wounded since October 1. After a period of relative tranquility, a wave of violence resumed in many central and southern provinces of Iraq on Sunday, after protesters decided to block new roads and bridges in Baghdad and other southern cities in order to put more pressure on the Iraqi government and the political parties to hear the demands of the protesters. At least 10 protesters have been killed and more than 150 wounded since Sunday, according to the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights.

An Iraqi bank intends to withdraw from the payment mechanism for Iranian gas in this case https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/اقتصاد/332269/مصرف-عراقي-يعتزم-الانسحاب-من-آلية-الدفع-للغاز-الإي Economie 2020-01-22 | 01:16 The head of the Council of the Iraqi Bank for Trade announced that his bank will not be a party to the mechanism of paying Iran's financial dues for gas and electricity that Iraq imports, in the event that Washington does not renew the exemption from sanctions that ends next month. Failure to renew the exemption could harm the Iraqi electricity sector, which depends a third of its energy on what it imports of Iranian gas and electricity, at a time of escalating tension between the United States and Iran . It imposed a Washington tough sanctions on Iran 's energy sector in 2018, but it gave Iraq a series of temporary exemptions over the past 15 months, allowing for Baghdad to buy gas from Tehran. And pay the Baghdad price of imports by depositing the Iraqi dinar through the Trade Bank of Iraq's state - owned, which in principle allows for Iran to use it to buy goods not subject to sanctions. "If the exception is over, I am sure that the bank cannot pay any gas dues, and it cannot deal with any Iranian entity regarding gas and electricity, of course," the bank’s chairman, Faisal Al-Heims, told AFP He added, "As a bank, the most important thing we have is to be committed (local regulations of the Central Bank of Iraq and international regulations), so the world trusts us." Any entity that deals with institutions or countries that the United States has blacklisted is subject to secondary sanctions that restrict its access to the US dollar. The American exemption protected Iraq from similar sanctions, which allowed it to continue importing about 1,400 megawatts of electricity and 28 million cubic meters (988 million cubic feet) of gas from Iran . Meanwhile, Iran and Iraq have agreed to a payment plan that is in line with US regulations by way of an account in Iraqi dinars at the Iraqi Trade Bank. Starting last year, Iraq had a due bill of about $ 2 billion for previous purchases of gas and electricity, according to Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangana . Heims refused to disclose the amount that was paid into the account or the amount still due, but stressed that "the exception allowed it to be paid to the electricity and gas exporters. Several payments were delivered according to this mechanism, but the problem is that the disposal of the money that was paid was not possible." Iraq fears the escalation of tension between Iran and the United States, both of which are allies of Baghdad .

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Saleh: Early elections are an appropriate opportunity to end the crisis .. He comments on the withdrawal of foreign forces {expanded} Time: 1/22/2020 8:42 PM https://alforatnews.com/news/صالح-الانتخابات-المبكرة-فرصة-مناسبة-لإنهاء-الازمة-ويعلق-على-انسحاب-القوات-الأجنبية-موسع (Baghdad: Al Furat News) President of the Republic, Barham Salih, assured the two parties at the Davos Forum that the early elections are an appropriate opportunity to end the crisis in Iraq, while commenting on the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraqi territory. " The demonstrators, most of whom are Iraqi youth, have been demonstrating in the streets for nearly four months, putting their lives on the line to demand change, they have deep desires and demands for fair economic opportunities and a homeland, and that, They hear their voices and they are answered, "noting that" the escalation of the regional conflict threatens our sovereignty, and we are in the eye of the storm. " "I have confidence that Iraq can rise to these challenges, rather than fall prey to them. We can still emerge towards a better, stronger, more coherent and prosperous country," he said. Saleh recalled his speech in New York to the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September last year "set a vision of hope and prosperity for the future of Iraq and the Middle East. While we recognize the fragility of stability and security that was so painstakingly achieved at the time, we had much to hope for In its investigation, the ISIS scourge has been defeated in Iraq, thanks to the great sacrifices of the Iraqi forces from the Iraqi army, the PMF, the Peshmerga and other units, and with the great support of the international community. " "My vision was then, and still is, for Iraq - which is located in the heart of the Middle East - to be a force for stability and a bridge for more economic integration in the region." Regarding the situation in the region between Saleh, "the escalating tensions between Iran, the Gulf states and the United States during the past month reminded us that our ambitions remain subject to political conflicts outside our control and unwanted foreign interference," explaining, "We seek good relations with everyone, and we have no interest in being drawn." To conflicts that are not among our options and workmanship. If our neighbors and allies remain at odds, our sovereignty is not respected, and our lands are used as a battlefield, we cannot hope to achieve our agenda of change. " "Iraq condemns the gratitude of the international coalition led by the United States, especially for the military and economic support it provided, and continues to provide, in the war against ISIS. This military alliance of the US-led coalition was effective in allowing the Iraqi forces to win this existential battle," he said. "But Iran also played a pivotal role in the war against ISIS, and we share ancient geographical ties, water resources, economics, and religion with the Islamic Republic," he said. He continued his speech, "As the relations and interests of Iraq are inextricably linked to its Arab depth, and it goes without saying that Turkey, our northern neighbor, has implications for our interests. The political geography of Iraq is very interesting, and it is a challenge and vitality," stressing, "it is not in our interest to choose Alliance with one at the expense of others as long as he respects our sovereignty and independence. " "But no country should seek to dictate Iraq to whom we must have relations with and how. Our policies and our diplomatic and economic ties must be driven by our national interests, not the interests of others, and even the interests of our allies. The sovereignty and stability of Iraq must That it is the common interest of our neighbors and our international partners. We must not be penalized for protecting our sovereign interests or seeking to advance our military independence. " He continued, "The recent call of the Iraqi parliament to withdraw the American forces from our country is not a sign of ambiguity or hostility. It is a reaction to what many Iraqis see as violations of their country's sovereignty. This issue will be resolved through dialogue at its core that must be the sovereignty and stability of Iraq." "I still believe that Iraq can be a catalyst for positive change. It is not only that the country has been, since the era of Mesopotamia, the cradle of human civilization and a melting pot of different faiths, sects and races," he added, adding that "a few countries faced the horrors of war and repression". Violence, chemical attacks, mass graves, sanctions and sectarian and ethnic bloodshed as my country has faced, but people yearn for peace and stability more. " He pointed out that "these bitter experiences taught us that despite our differences, there is more that binds us together than divides us. The demonstrators represent another sign of this, as they demonstrate their patriotism and their commitment to Iraq daily in the streets of Baghdad." He pointed out that "there is a need for regional frameworks for security, economic and commercial cooperation that provide a means for political dialogue and resolving disputes between enemies. We must seek to find our solutions to our own problems. This is what Iraqi youth are calling for in peaceful protests in the streets of Baghdad and other cities, which started For nearly four months. " Regarding violence against demonstrators, the President of the Republic said that it is "devastating and painful that the violence committed by outlaws led to the deaths of more than 600 peaceful innocent demonstrators, most of them young men born in the 1990s and beyond, as well as many security men," condemning "these" Crimes are in the strongest terms, and their perpetrators will be dealt with according to the law. Justice and security are the foundation of the state and society - the nation, and peaceful protest is a fundamental right. " "The Iraqi youth protest for a better life, a homeland, more jobs, better services, and an end to corruption that has paralyzed our country for a long time. The same thing I want with them. They want Iraqi patriotism to be comprehensive, not divided according to For societal identity, "he added," they want a democratic political system that reflects their collective identity, restores their dignity, and wants free and fair elections. " However, Saleh added, "This will not be an easy process and cannot be achieved overnight. We need to restore the confidence of the Iraqis in their government and reconsider our laws and constitution to see how it can be done to renew and strengthen ties between Iraqi leaders and our people, which allows for the first time to fully represent the latter." . "We also need to create conditions for sustainable economic growth and job creation for our rapidly growing youth population," he added, stressing that "youth unemployment is already rampant, and will only get worse if we do not provide our young people with the education and skills they need to succeed." Saleh noted that " the Iraqi state cannot do this on its own, the public sector is already confused and we need to strengthen our private sector that is still emerging, and I look forward to those gathered here today to play their role by bringing in foreign investment and skills to Iraq, and we need to become a country In which Iraqis and foreigners have the confidence to invest in the long term, and where the private sector feels the influence and influence and as such, we must create the legal and regulatory foundations to protect investors and liberalize markets. " Saleh stressed, "Corruption must be eliminated once and for all, and good governance and the rule of law must be established in practice, rather than just words and rhetoric that are repeated endlessly and repeatedly." On the infrastructure, Saleh explained, "We need to rebuild and modernize our infrastructure to create the foundations for economic growth. Still, rebuilding and restoring the areas destroyed in the war against ISIS is a priority and we need new ports, highway networks, railways, airports, industrial cities and dams, and new projects." For land reclamation and irrigation, and to support the training of our young generation to be a productive citizen of the vibrant twenty-first century economy. " The President of the Republic noted that "Iraq cannot do any of this on its own. Both the capital investments and the necessary expertise will be huge. Once again, Iraq looks to the international financial institutions, donor countries, sovereign wealth funds and the international private sector - in other words, all of you - to be our partners. ". And reminding him again, "These are difficult times for Iraq and the region," Saleh said, "We have benefited greatly during these difficult times from the wisdom and guidance of Najaf, especially His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, who asserted his leadership in our darkest critical days, which helped bring Iraq to more beaches Safer, and I'm sure I'm speaking for you all when I say I'm praying for his speedy recovery from my last surgery. Indeed, God blessed us with the authority of Najaf, which was an anchor of moderation, tolerance, and reforms - indeed it was to assert Iraqi sovereignty. " The President of the Republic concluded his speech by saying, "We Iraqis know that the future lies in our hands; but we are also grateful for the help of our partners, from east and west, and we know that their commitment to us is vital to our success

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Nechirvan Barzani meets Donald Trump at Davos summit Posted on January 22, 2020 by Editorial Staff in 1 Top News, Politics https://ekurd.net/iraqi-kurdistans-nechirvan-tump-2020-01-22 Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2020. Photo: Kurdistan presidency DAVOS, Switzerland,— Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum summit in Davos Switzerland on Wednesday for discussions about bilateral relations and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This was the first meeting between Iraqi Kurds and US President since 2015, when Nechirvan’s uncle and former Kurdistan president Massoud Barzani met Barack Obama during the early stages of the war against the Islamic State (ISIS). “For a long time we’ve wanted to meet and we’ve worked together very well,” Trump told reporters in what appeared to be a warm and jovial post-meeting atmosphere. “But we’ve had a tremendous relationship and it’s great to be with you. Thank you very much.” Trump, however, mostly spoke of Syria – namely the ceasefire deal struck with Turkey in October 2019 upon Ankara’s invasion of Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava), the Kurdish region in northern Syria, on October 9, 2019 following an apparent green-light from Trump during a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. In his remarks, Trump cast the situation in a positive light, saying that “safe zones” had been created. Since the military intervention, nearly 20,000 refugees have sought shelter in the Kurdistan Region. “As you know, we left Syria from the standpoint of the border. And that’s worked out great with Turkey. It’s worked out far better than anybody ever thought possible. They have the so-called safe zone,” Trump said. “And I appreciate everything you’ve done to keep it as safe as possible. But very importantly, as you know, we have the oil and we left soldiers for the oil because we took the oil and we’re working on that. And we have it very nicely secured. We also have thousands of ISIS prisoners. We’ve taken over 100 percent of the caliphate. And it’s a very interesting region,” he added. Barzani thanked Trump for his leadership and support, according to the pool report. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. President, to receive us in Davos. As you said, you know, we’ve been quite a long time waiting for that moment. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for your support. So we did defeat ISIS together. So on behalf of the people…[of Kurdistan], I would like to express our thanks and gratitude to your leadership and your support. Thank you,” President Barzani said. Barzani, who has expressed concern over US-Iran tension playing out in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, noted America’s role in supporting both in their fight against ISIS. On January 3, the US assassinated Iranian Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike near Baghdad International Airport and Tehran responded by firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at bases hosting US and coalition troops in Erbil and Anbar. The inclusion of targets in the Kurdistan Region highlighted the awkward and dangerous position of the Kurdistan Regional Government and local political parties, which have close ties with both Washington and Tehran. While lawmakers in Baghdad have signaled that they want the presence of US and coalition troops to end, Erbil has made it clear that it wants them to remain as a bulwark against the resurgence of Islamic State. The day before meeting the US leader, Barzani met with Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde. Barzani and Cavusoglu discussed ways to increase cooperation between Ankara and Erbil and to manage regional tensions. While Turkey has not been directly involved in tensions between the US and Iran, it maintains a network of bases inside the Kurdistan Region to combat the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and would be affected by any move to expel foreign troops from Iraqi territory. Following his meeting with Barzani, Trump will have a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih before departing Switzerland for Washington, where he faces domestic political turmoil. On Tuesday, the US Senate formally began his impeachment trial. Iran-backed back Iraqi Shiite militias of the Popular Mobilization Forces made threat against the Iraqi President, telling him not to meet his American counterpart. Both militias fall under the Iran-backed (PMF) umbrella. Barzani will remain at Davos for further meetings and will speak on a panel with Iraqi Finance Minister Fuad Hussein, Saudi Arabian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, UN Special Representative for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, and Chatham House Director Robin Niblett. Barzani was accompanied to Davos by a delegation, including Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Department of Foreign Relations Safeen Dizayee, Chief of Staff Fawzi Hariri, Senior Foreign Policy Adviser Falah Mustafa. Copyright © 2020, respective author or news agency, Ekurd.net | nrttv.com | rudaw.net

01/22 2020 16:36 http://almasalah.com/ar/news/186516/قوى-سياسية-تتحدث-عن-خفايا-حضور-صالح--لدافوس-ينتظر-الضوء-الأميركي-حول-مرشح-الحكومة Political forces talk about the hidden secret of Saleh Davos: he is waiting for the American light on the government candidate Baghdad / Obelisk: The Building Alliance attributed, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, the postponement of the President of the Republic to present the name of the candidate until after his return from the Davos conference and the meeting of the American President that he had taken the green light from Washington on the name of the candidate to be announced. The deputy for construction, Ahmed Al-Kinani, said that the President of the Republic has several names before him, and he did not provide any name and preferred to go to the Davos conference and to meet Trump before announcing the candidate. He added that it is expected that the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, wants to take the American light around a certain candidate during his meeting with Trump from among the names proposed to be announced after his return to Iraq next Thursday. He stated that the political blocs in the building reject any candidate's name proposed by the American side, and the choice must be Iraqi. Follow the obelisk

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