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REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man Al Sudani...first off he shows up to Washington DC, big motorcade, heads over to the Pentagon the following day, big motorcade, comes to Michigan, what did he have? Big motorcade. He has the attention... The achievements the statesman Al Sudani has shown everybody is flat-out phenomenal... See Article: (A Summary) Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his official visit to America - 4/20/2024 Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: I love this. [Hearing the report of Al-Sudani's Q and A about raising the level of the value of the Iraqi dinar...see 4-20-2024 multiple guru posts below] Did he really say this? We are so excited here. FRANK: You have your leader telling the world in Washington DC that they are about to add value to your currency for purchasing power? ...This is exactly what the monetary reform has been teaching you... Now your prime minister said it. As far as I'm concerned it's over and it's done. Just have to wait now. Mnt Goat Remember...the Oil and Gas law looms in the background and will surface again soon. Also after this visit to Washington I fully expect the announcement of Iraq’s full accession to the WTO to pop out shortly. Oh…it’s all so good!

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Clare Article: "Iraq ranks fourth as the best emerging market for investment in 2024” Militia Man Article "Al-Sudani receives Washington the Chairman of JP Morgan" Those that say JP Morgan don't know anything about it should read up. Pimpy Question:"So you're telling me we should sell our dinar because it's about to lose us a lot of money?" I'm saying we don't know what's going to happen. There's a possibility we can wake up tomorrow and it's 1 to 1 and they haven't deleted the zeros a lot of people are millionaires. There's a possibility we wake up tomorrow and they delete the zeros and we have to exchange it for the new currency and then they change it 1 to 1 and you're not a millionaire. Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Some lady is on the television news saying once the delegation returns from the Untied States of American the budget amendment law will be sent to parliament. She's saying one of the issues is about salaries and this will end all issues on salaries for the first time ever once and for all... FRANK: She's correct. When Sudani comes back he will deal with the budget and you will have your new exchange rate because that's the only way that the salaries are going to be paid. They're telling you they're going to be paid for the first time ever. They have never been paid because of a lack of good exchange rate... Clare Article: "Al-Sudani stresses the necessity of dialogue with the US Treasury, the Federal Bank, and the International Monetary Fund" Quote: "Al-Sudani stressed that it is not possible to work in any development sector without reform steps for the banking sector, stressing the need to continue dialogue with the US Treasury, the US Federal Reserve, the International Monetary Fund, and other international financial institutions." MarkZ ...Sudani just landed a few hours ago back in Iraq after a very interesting tour in the US. He took questions during a Q&A and was asked about the revaluation of the dinar. He said specifically that yes that was under the auspices of the CBI but we are very much working on that direction. That is paraphrasing and not exact because of the translation. But that is phenomenal news imo. Militia Man [Q&A portion of Al-Sudani interview] Question: "Is the government thinking of revaluing the dinar and readjusting the value of the dinar due to the current circumstances in the market or do you see it to stay the same?" Al-Sudani's answer: "This policy is dictated by the central bank and the government abide by what the bank decides. I believe we are in the best status we could be in and we have actually had an assessment which has given much trust, higher trust at a higher level from different global parties...This is going to raise the level or value of the Iraqi dinar. There is policy that is consistent policy that the central bank is using..." [Post 1 of 2] (reposted) Militia Man MILITIA MAN: Deletion of the zeros project, is that what they're talking about? If you're going to raise the value of the currency you're going to have to do something to it and that's the exchange rate. You don't just LOP three zeros off a currency and say, 'Snip! Go use this'. It doesn't work that way. They have to raise the value... We know their reserves are $110 to $112 billion, they have gold, they have all the new electronic systems, taxes and tariffs...tourism, agriculture, liquid gas, all that stuff added into this is going to benefit them. Basically what is he saying? They're going to raise the level of the value of the Iraqi dinar. That's really powerful... Post 2 of 2]

Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his official visit to America PoliticsIraqAmericaBreakingSudanese 2024-04-20 // 05:52 Shafaq News / Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani returned to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his official visit to the United States of America, which lasted 6 days. According to a statement issued by the Sudanese Media Office, the visit included a series of meetings, discussions, seminars, dialogue sessions and other activities, as follows: ■ Meeting with US President Mr. Joseph Biden ■ Receiving Secretary of State Anthony Blinken ■ Visiting the Pentagon headquarters and meeting with the Minister of Defense, Mr. Lloyd Austin ■ Receiving the Czech Prime Minister, Mr. Peter Fiala ■ Receiving the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas ■ Receiving the Deputy Secretary of the US Treasury, Mr. Wally Adeyemo ■ Sponsoring the signing of 18 memorandums of understanding in energy, economy, oil sector development and the pharmaceutical industry ■ Receiving a number of members of the House of Representatives from the Republican and Democratic parties ■ Receiving the Chairman of the Democratic Caucus in the US House of Representatives, Mr. Seth Molten ■ Receiving US Senator Democratic Senator Tim Kaine ■ Receiving US Senator Lindsey Graham ■ Receiving a number of former US ambassadors who served in Iraq. ■ Receiving the Chairman of the US Wheat Council, Mr. Vince Peterson ■ Receiving a delegation from JP Morgan Bank ■ Receiving the President of GE Vernova Energy Technology Company, Mr. Scott Strazik ■ Receiving a delegation from the American company Stellar Energy ■ Receiving a delegation from the American company General Dynamics ■ Receiving a delegation from the American company (Baker Hughes). ■ Receiving a delegation from Lockheed Martin, which is responsible for manufacturing F16 aircraft. ■ Receiving the President of the American company (Hanwell), Mr. Ken West ■ Receiving the President of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, Mr. Ji Ibrahim, in Houston ■ A number of major American companies specialized in the field of oil and gas met in the city of Houston in a workshop ■ A meeting with an elite group of Iraqi businessmen in the US state of Michigan ■ Receiving a delegation from the Baker Institute for Energy Studies and Research in Houston ■ A meeting with representatives of research centers specialized in Iraq and the region in Washington ■ Dialogue at the Atlantic Council Foundation in Washington, DC ■ Dialogue seminar at Johns Hopkins University in Washington ■ Meeting with a group of the Iraqi community in Washington, DC ■ A meeting with the Iraqi community in the American city of Houston ■ Meeting a large crowd of the Iraqi community at the Islamic Forum in the American state of Michigan ■ Meeting with a group of the Iraqi community at the Iraqi Chaldean Center in the US state of Michigan ■ An artifact dating back to the Sumerian civilization (2900-3000 years BC) was received from the Metropolitan Museum in New York. ■ Receiving the family of American citizen Kayla Mueller, who was kidnapped by ISIS terrorist gangs in the Syrian city of Aleppo in 2013, and was liquidated in 2015. ■ A meeting with representatives and correspondents of a number of Western media outlets in Washington ■ Interview with CNN ■ Interview with the American newspaper The Washington Post ■ A press interview with Al-Monitor ■ Interview with the Wall Street Journal ■ A television interview with the American PBS channel ■ Visit the Iraqi Embassy in Washington, and meet its employees. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/السوداني-يعود-لى-العاصمة-بغداد-بعد-اختتام-زيارته-الرسمية-ل-مريكا

Al-Sudani from America: The justifications for the presence of the international coalition in Iraq ended today PoliticsIraqSudanese 2024-04-19 // 03:29 Shafaq News / Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani considered, on Friday, the justifications for the presence of the international coalition against ISIS, led by the United States, in Iraq “have ended.” This came in a speech during his meeting with elite members of the Iraqi community during a gathering held at the Islamic Forum in the American state of Michigan at dawn today (Baghdad time). Al-Sudani said in his speech, “The government today represents all the components, based on a large political coalition, and the people’s program feels its repercussions through their optimism and relief, which was accompanied by security and political stability. These are factors that prompted us to continue working and providing services, and to move within a new economic and investment policy alongside Fundamental economic reforms. The Prime Minister referred to "the government's balanced policy regarding the events in the region and the repercussions of the war in Gaza, the repercussions of which Iraq had previously warned," adding that "the government pursued a balanced foreign policy to make Iraq a station for security, in accordance with the principle of intertwining interests and economic partnerships. This is why it came." Development Road Project to enhance stability in Iraq. Al-Sudani also stressed that “Iraq is in the process of recovery and has taken its leading position that attracts work and companies, which represents a guarantee for the stability of the region, and victory over ISIS has been achieved through the sacrifices of its people and the help of the international community and friends under the title of the international coalition, whose justifications for its existence have ended today,” pointing out that “work is underway.” To move the relationship with the coalition countries to multiple broader stages of security cooperation.” The Prime Minister revealed the content of the meetings with officials and representatives of American companies, which resulted in cooperation with American companies in the investment opportunities presented to them in the field of oil, gas and petrochemicals. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/السوداني-من-امريكا-مبررات-وجود-التحالف-الدولي-بالعراق-انتهت-اليوم

Iraq is the fourth highest-growing Arab economy in 2025 EconomyIraqInternational Monetary FundGlobal Economies 2024-04-20 // 01:03 Shafaq News / International Monetary Fund data expected, on Saturday, that Iraq would rank fourth among the highest-growing Arab economies in the world during the year 2025. In a report seen by Shafaq News Agency, the Fund expected that the global economy would continue to grow at a rate of 3.2% in the years 2024 and 2025, and it is expected that Saudi Arabia would be among the Arab countries witnessing positive growth during that period. With expectations of an increase in economic growth, the International Monetary Report reflects optimism about the Arab and global economies in general, and that Saudi Arabia may be at the forefront of the Arab countries in terms of economic growth in the coming years. According to the Fund’s report, Saudi Arabia topped the Arab countries in terms of economic growth rate in the year 2025, with a growth of 6 percentage points, followed by Mauritana with an expected growth rate of 5.5 percentage points, followed by Sudan with an expected growth rate of 5.4 percentage points, and Iraq came fourth, expected to rise by 1.3 percentage points to reach To a growth rate of 5.3 percentage points. Egypt came fifth in terms of economic growth rate for the year 2025, with an expected growth of 4.4 percentage points, followed by the UAE with an expected growth of 4.2 percentage points, followed by Kuwait with an expected growth of 3.8 percentage points, and Morocco with an expected growth of 3.3 percentage points, and Bahrain came ninth with an expected growth of 3.2 percentage points. It was followed by Algeria with an expected growth rate of 3.1 percentage points. In 11th place, Oman came with an expected growth of 3.1 percentage points, then Jordan with an expected growth of 3 percentage points, followed by Qatar with an expected growth rate of 2 points, followed by Tunisia in last place with an expected growth of 1.8 percentage points. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/العراق-رابع-على-اقتصادات-عربية-نموا-في-2025

With the closure... dollar prices continue to decline in Baghdad and Erbil EconomyErbilBaghdadDollar PricesBreakingDropClosure 2024-04-20 // 06:22 Shafaq News / Dollar prices decreased in Baghdad, today, Saturday, and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the closure. Shafaq News correspondent said that dollar prices fell with the closure of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges, recording 147,300 dinars against 100 dollars, while dollar prices this morning recorded 147,750 dinars against 100 dollars. Our correspondent indicated that selling prices in banking shops in local markets in Baghdad decreased, as the selling price reached 148,500 Iraqi dinars for 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 146,500 dinars for 100 dollars. As for Erbil, the dollar also recorded a decline, as the selling price reached 147,400 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the purchase price was 147,100 dinars for 100 US dollars. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/مع-ال-غلاق-سعار-الدولار-تواصل-الانخفاض-في-بغداد-واربيل

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man [Q&A portion of Al-Sudani interview] Question: "Is the government thinking of revaluing the dinar and readjusting the value of the dinar due to the current circumstances in the market or do you see it to stay the same?" Al-Sudani's answer: "This policy is dictated by the central bank and the government abide by what the bank decides. I believe we are in the best status we could be in and we have actually had an assessment which has given much trust, higher trust at a higher level from different global parties... This is going to raise the level or value of the Iraqi dinar. There is policy that is consistent policy that the central bank is using..." [Post 1 of 2] Frank26 [Al-Sudani Q and A in Washington DC 1 hour 28 minute mark] Community Member: The question was asked...Is the government thinking of revaluing the dinar and reinstating the value of the dinar due to the current circumstances in the markets or do you see that it say the same? Sudani replies by saying 'This policy is dedicated by the central bank and the governments abide by what the CBI decides. Right now I believe we are in the best status that we could be in...We started the reforms...this is going to raise the level of the value of the Iraqi dinar.' He told the whole world...

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man [Executive] Order 13303...according to the US National Emergency law failure to renew the executive order within a period of 90 days from the date of previous renewal means it will become invalid. We're not even into May yet and that's when it was signed. There's still an additional 90 days tacked on to that last date...What we're seeing, I frankly don't care... It's a protection for Iraq's interests and the US's interests... All these years it's been in place. In my view a good thing because it's protection... Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Bank friend says...if it is 1 to 1 that's a good start but he feels like because what he personally knows the rate could carry a $5+ and support it very well because our reserves are way higher than what they are telling anyone. That's just his opinion... FRANK: It will not start at 5 to 1 IMO as it will not start at 1 to 1. Clare Article: "Al-Sudani receives in Washington the Chairman of JPMorgan" Deepwoodz Article: "Al-Sudani: Iraq is a country full of opportunities and its projects amount to 400 billion dollars" 400 billion x 1310 = 524 trillion dinar...ummmmm….i don’t think so. Budget ain’t that big! Unless you have a roundabout 3:1 rate the opposite direction.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Pimpy Article Quote: "Removing zeros off the Iraqi Dinar can indeed impact liquidity issues in Iraq. By re-denominating the currency and removing zeros, the Central Bank of Iraq aims to reduce transaction costs and make it easier for people to carry less physical money. With a lower denomination, larger amounts can be replaced with fewer notes...This can potentially enhance liquidity management within the country's financial system." So the deletion of the zeros could help Iraq with their liquidity issues...

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 Houston Texas and Dearborn Michigan... Al-Sudani arriving [motorcade]. I stopped counting when I got up to 50. You're telling me that all these gigantic monstrous vehicles that are escorting the Prime Minister of Iraq is bring a program rate to the world? You need this type of security for toilet paper value? Of course not... This is serious. When the delegation returns back to Iraq, we already told you IOO what is going to happen... Clare Article: "Sudanese arrives in Houston, Texas" Quote: "Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani arrived this afternoon, Thursday, in the city of Houston in the state of Texas, as part of his official visit to the United States of America." Mnt Goat The news just keeps getting better and better. ...my CBI contact again confirmed to me that this meeting of Iraq with the Whitehouse had to take place and could be seen as a healing meeting between the two countries. One issue was of course the status of leaving or the pullout of US forces. This issue is clear, as the US forces do not plan to leave Iraq again and destabilize the middle east, especially in these turbulent times... don’t worry it is not going to happen any time soon as long-term plans are being negotiated to give Iraq what it wants and give the US what it wants...

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/april-19-2024 April 19, 2024 Spirit-Wind People On Tuesday of this week, I shared a post on the power of speaking God’s words. I taught on the word dabar,(1) the most common word for “the word of the Lord,” stating that God’s words do more than inform us; they have power in them to perform or accomplish what they say. We can release God’s power by speaking His Word. Yesterday, I addressed one of the reasons many people struggle with making declarations and decrees, binding and loosing, etc. The entire human race experienced spiritual death at the Fall. Our spirits, the part of us created to relate to the spirit realm, house and connect with God - and which was dominant - lost this ability. The soul - the mind, emotions, and will - that part of us created to relate to the natural world around us, was exalted and became dominant. At that point, humans were no longer spirit-led, but soul-led. And 1 Corinthians 2:14 tells us a natural (psuchikos-soulish)(2) person cannot discern spiritual things, going so far as to say they are “foolish” (moria-moron-ish)(3) to him. When we are born again, God immediately begins working to transform us from being led by our souls to again being spirit-led people. As this transition occurs, we become more able to hear God’s voice, and BE His voice. SPIRITUAL PEOPLE Today, I want to address further what it means to operate by and from the spirit. Pneuma(4) is the Greek word for spirit. It also means wind or breath. The Holy Spirit could be called the “Holy Breath” or “Holy Wind” of God. The “breath” administered to humankind at creation was the Holy Spirit, as was the wind at Pentecost when He brought forth the “new creation” or “new birth.” Since pneuma is the Greek word for spirit, it isn’t surprising that a slight variation of it gives us the word for spiritual: pneumatikos.(5) It basically means relating or pertaining to the spirit. To be spiritual, by Biblical standards, simply means operating or functioning from our spirit. Since this is where the Holy Spirit of God resides in us, being spiritual also equates to functioning with Holy Spirit’s ability or influence. Perhaps you’ve heard of pneumatic tools, which are powered by air, not electricity. The dictionary says the word means “powered by wind or air.” It also uses this same definition for pneumatikos, the word for spiritual. So, to be spiritual is to be wind-powered, wind-driven. The Holy Spirit, in our spirit, empowering us. Let me break this down further: When we are born again, we are born of the Spirit, Wind, or Breath of God (John 3:6). Holy Spirit fills our spirit (Acts 2:4), and our spirits become one with Him (1 Corinthians 6:17). Let that sink in: your spirit and Holy Spirit become one spirit! When we’re born again, we are empowered by the Spirit, Breath, and Wind of God (Acts 1:8). This is why Peter could say to the lame man in Acts 3:6, just after being filled with the Spirit, “such as I have give I thee.” It is why Acts 4:33 says, “And with great power, the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all” (NASB). This was Holy Spirit power. Peter and the apostles were Wind-driven, Wind-powered. After we’re born again, we mature from being soul-led to spirit-led (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18). The Galatians reference is the passage listing the fruit of the spirit. When we are led by the Holy Spirit in our spirit, the fruit of our spirit becomes the character of Holy Spirit. Being led by the Spirit also refers to directional and activity leadings (Acts 10:19; 16:9). Believers are to be Wind-filled, Wind-driven, Wind-powered, Wind-motivated, and Wind-led. Lastly, when we are born again, we speak by/from Holy Spirit in our spirit. That’s what it means to prophesy: hear the Spirit and say what He says (Ezekiel 37:4, 9; Acts 11:28; 21:11). Jesus said the words He spoke were “spirit” (pneuma) and “life” (John 6:63). My interpretation: Christ was saying what He heard Holy Spirit saying, and because of this, the words were releasing life. Wind-words release Wind-life. Jesus is building a Wind-driven church, a church that is filled with and powered by the Wind of heaven, the Spirit of God. He is building a church that knows the Spirit’s voice and releases the Spirit’s voice. “For the Spirit-Wind blows as it chooses. You can hear its sound, but you don’t know where it came from or where it’s going. So it is the same with those who are Spirit-born!”” (John‬ ‭3‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬). We are these Spirit-born people Jesus spoke of. We will be blown by the Spirit-Wind throughout the earth. Satan and his demons won’t know where we’re coming from but they will hear what is to them a terrifying sound: prison doors opening and prisoners going free. They won’t know where we’re going next until we are blown there by Spirit-Wind. Throughout the earth, we will leave a path of signs, wonders, miracles, deliverances and salvations. Get ready for the Wind-driven church! Pray with me: Father, as Spirit filled people we are pneumatic - powered by the breath of Holy Spirit. We are also to be led and borne by the wind, following the dictates of our great Helper, Holy Spirit. How little we understand and take advantage of this. We should be causing dead, dry, and scattered bones to come together, then commanding Your breath into them. We should be healing lame men at city gates, and setting captives free throughout the land. Teach us! We ask forgiveness of You for failing to cultivate a stronger relationship with Your Spirit, and for not learning to walk according to our spirits, rather than our souls. So often we are intellect driven, emotion driven, rather than Wind-driven. We so frequently let other voices drown out Yours, keeping us from being Spirit-led people. We ask for fresh wind and fresh fire. We ask for a refilling. We want to be those Jesus spoke of: Spirit-born people, blown throughout the earth by Spirit-Wind. Release this. Come from the four winds and blow through us on dry bones everywhere. Blow across this nation, saving America. Blow into our government, our schools, our inner cities and country sides. Blow into the Middle East and save millions. Blow into Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and all of the Americas. Blow a scorching wind into the camp of the enemy, a saving wind to the people. We ask for these things in Jesus name. Amen. Our decree: We declare that we are the Spirit-born people Jesus spoke of, blown throughout the Earth by Spirit-Wind. ***************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. ------------------------------------------------------ James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 1697. Ibid., ref. no. 5591. Ibid., ref. no. 3472. Ibid., ref. no. 4151. Ibid., ref. no. 4152.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Rod Steele There has never been this big a delegation from Iraq over here before… and so many partnership agreements being signed at one time. ...All the agreements being activated are about the Iraqi economy... They are also visiting in Michigan and Houston where Iraqi populations and Iraqi banks are. Also Bush Sr. arranged for the Iraqi CBI servers to be located in Houston... The US banks are ready… all the staff is in place. All sounds very positive and silence these days is golden for sure...

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 You know the competition that is going to be with those private banks from the CBI [in the US] with American banks? It's going to be massive and people don't even understand that right now. American banks are going to come after you and they know you. They know who has dinars. The US Treasury will tell them... Yes, they're going to tell them. They already told them. This is massive what is about to happen... Pimpy What is the deletion of zeros of currency? An action aimed at increasing the nominal value of money. Nominal value, NOT the exchange rate. Re-denomination, that's what this is. What is lopping off zeros? Same thing. Changes the nominal value. What is the removal of zeros off currency? ...Also known as deleting of the zeros...Re-denomination. What is reducing of zeros off currency? Re-Denomination. I'm telling you guys all those things are the same thing...You remove the zeros off the currency and when you do that .00076 will be .76 but it doesn't change the value of your currency versus other world currencies. That stays the same. MarkZ I continue to hear rumors of the different spots that Sudani has visited. I am hearing there was a clandestine meeting with a signatory of seven of the banking families from China. Hang tight guys as we sort this over the next day or two and figure out what is hopeful rumor and what is fact. But things are very positive. Samson Article: "The Iraqi Private Banks Association praises Al-Sudani's visit to Washington" Militia Man [Iraq] is now in a security and stability and debt free state and now they're going into a state of expansion on their economic reforms, development programs, sustainable development... all of the things we've been talking to you about are coming to fruition. They're not going to do that at 1310...

The Sudanese announces from America his government’s intention to produce flour for the local market and dispense with importing it PoliticsIraqSudaneseFlour Material 2024-04-16 // 23:53 Shafaq News / Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced that his government intends to produce flour for the local market and dispense with importing it. This came during his meeting yesterday evening, Tuesday (Baghdad time), with the Chairman of the American Wheat Council, Vince Peterson, and his accompanying delegation, according to a statement issued today, Wednesday, by the Iraqi government. The statement stated that aspects of future cooperation were discussed in supplying wheat to Iraq with the best quality and reasonable prices. In order to produce flour outside the uses of the ration card, which the government worked to secure and enhance its strategic reserves, relying mainly on Iraqi wheat. Al-Sudani pointed to the ongoing cooperation with the Wheat Council, praising its efforts in facilitating contracts with the Ministry of Commerce and supplying it with wheat, at a time when Iraq was in dire need of large quantities of it to enhance its food security. He also indicated the government’s keenness to continue cooperation with specialized American companies. In order to produce flour for the local market and dispense with importing it, in addition to the government continuing its efforts in the field of enhancing food security by supporting farmers and the private agricultural sector in Iraq. The Prime Minister stressed that the government will work to overcome all obstacles to proceed in cooperation with American companies in supporting this project, meeting the local market’s need for flour, and planning to export it in the future by investing in the production capacities of private mills, a large portion of their production lines are idle. For his part, Peterson stressed his aspiration for more cooperation and future work, noting that the American Wheat Council has worked with Iraq for decades, within the framework of a memorandum of understanding for the Wheat Council. He also expressed his pride in the partnership with Iraq. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/السوداني-يعلن-من-امريكا-عزم-حكومته-نتاج-مادة-الدقيق-للسوق-المحلية-والاستغنا-عن-استيراده

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 Article: "After 21 years of the dollar auction... Iraq is close to closing the window amid reassurances and warnings" This is so powerful. The closing of the auction windows is the end of those that were stopping the monetary reform... Paulette Article: "Al-Ardawi: The Sudanese government seeks to liberalize the Iraqi dinar and stabilize the economy" Quote: "The visit comes in a very heated situation and everyone is awaiting its outcomes, and the Sudanese carries... ideas and projects that move towards consolidating the relationship with the American side and transferring it from the process of guardianship to friendship... In a way that allows Iraq to assume its pivotal role in the region." As I have been stating... Iraq needs the US Guardianship to end!! (UN 1483)

Iraqi Defense Minister: The necessity of coordination and cooperation with the international coalition PoliticsInternational CoalitionIraqi Defense 2024-04-17 // 04:01 Shafaq News / Federal Minister of Defense, Thabet Al-Abbasi, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the military committees have made important strides with the international coalition, indicating that there are other upcoming sessions to mature the upcoming agreements. Al-Abbasi said during a press conference held in Sulaymaniyah, attended by Shafaq News Agency, that the Iraqi side had ready contracts on the process of preparing weapons for army aviation and air defense fields, and they were signed by the American side and the representative of the Federal Ministry of Defense. He added that the Iraqi side stresses the necessity of maintaining intelligence cooperation and coordination with the international coalition, as well as with regard to air support. The minister stated that the Iraqi military committees have made important progress with the international coalition after two sessions of negotiations, stressing that the agreement has matured between the two parties and there are other close meetings. Yesterday, Tuesday, US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced their commitment to the permanent strategic partnership between Iraq and the United States, and discussed their vision for comprehensive bilateral cooperation under the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between Iraq and the United States. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/وزير-الدفاع-العراقي-ضرورة-وجود-تنسيق-وتعاون-مع-التحالف-الدولي

Sudanese to an American Senator: We want a comprehensive relationship that is not limited to security PoliticsWashingtonUnited StateMuhammad Shiaa Al-SudaniIraqi-American Relations 2024-04-17 // 08:51 Shafaq News / Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed on Wednesday that his government’s vision towards the United States is to create a sustainable relationship that includes all fields, not limited to the security field. This came while Al-Sudani received, at his residence in the American capital, Washington, a member of the Foreign Relations and Armed Forces Committees in the Senate, Senator from the Democratic Party, Tim Kaine, and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, Al-Sudani referred to what had been worked on between the two countries recently, through a set of methodological foundations that began with the Supreme Military Committee, which will discuss the mission of the international coalition, and this is subject to regulation in the ongoing dialogues between the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and the Pentagon to determine the form of the future security relationship. Al-Sudani explained that “the coordinating committee for the strategic framework agreement held its first meeting to discuss energy, trade, education and other files, which will benefit the two countries and strengthen the ties between the two peoples,” pointing out that “the Iraqi delegation includes a group of businessmen in the private sector, who will hold meetings with their counterparts.” in Washington". He stressed that "Iraq has distinguished relations with Iran and America, which serves stability in the region," noting what is happening in Gaza, and Iraq's firm and principled position on the events, in which it warned from the beginning of the dangerous repercussions on the stability of the region. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/السوداني-لسيناتور-مريكي-نريد-علاقة-شاملة-لا-تقتصر-على-ال-من

Iraq signs memorandums of understanding with American companies in the fields of electricity, oil and medicine PoliticsIraqAmericaBreakingMemoranda Of Understanding 2024-04-17 // 23:26 Shafaq News / Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani signed memorandums of understanding with major American companies to implement projects in the electricity, oil, medicine, and economic sectors. The Sudanese media office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that the latter met in the American capital, Washington, yesterday evening, Wednesday (Baghdad time), with a number of presidents and representatives of major American companies, in a session held by the American Chamber of Commerce. The meeting included a dialogue session with the attendees, during which Al-Sudani explained a number of questions that were raised during the meeting, related to the investment environment in Iraq and the facilities provided by the government to the private sector. During the meeting, Al-Sudani sponsored the signing ceremony of a number of memorandums of understanding between the Ministries of Electricity and Oil and the Iraq Fund for Development, with American institutions and companies. Similar memorandums of understanding were also signed between the Iraqi private sector and American companies in the fields of energy and pharmaceutical industry. He pointed to the openness of the investment environment in Iraq to attract reputable international companies to participate in the economic renaissance and infrastructure projects that Iraq is witnessing, in addition to the package of financial, banking and administrative reforms that the government initiated and accomplished a high percentage of within a year and a half of its life. Al-Sudani said, "The outcome of the discussions and understandings with the American side was the necessity of continuing to develop bilateral relations in various economic, social, and security sectors." He added, "We agreed to strengthen the relationship, stimulate the private sector, and support the work of American companies in Iraq," noting that "Iraq is witnessing remarkable stability despite the challenges in the region, and we are working to distance it from hotbeds of conflict and escalation." He continued, "The government has made important strides in economic reforms and implementing major projects that contribute to solving problems," stressing, "We presented to Parliament a law that addresses the challenges facing the private sector." Al-Sudani added, "According to the US Department of the Treasury, 80% of transfers are in accordance with international standards, and we are working to complete the remaining percentage," pointing to "the completion of the unified treasury account and the integrated banking system, modernizing collection and customs reforms, and redirecting support in the right direction." He explained, "Our support for the private sector is an approach we are following, and for the first time we have granted it sovereign guarantees to support projects," noting that "the Iraq Fund for Development aims to involve the private sector, and addresses bureaucracy and routine for entering companies." Al-Sudani stated, "We have carried out tax and administrative reforms related to registering company branches, to provide an attractive investment environment." He pointed out that "the volume of exchange between Iraq and the United States does not exceed 10 billion dollars," stressing, "We have developed a comprehensive vision for the optimal investment of oil and gas, and the sixth round of licensing, related to natural gas fields, is being presented for the first time." He said, "We have a plan to reach self-sufficiency in gas and stop imports within 3-5 years," adding, "We have proposed integrated projects in 6-8 fields throughout the governorates, according to a model for developing oil, using associated gas, and establishing an electrical station and a petrochemical industry in the same location." He concluded by saying, "For the first time, Iraq is moving towards establishing a fixed platform to receive liquefied gas, and this is an opportunity offered to American companies and other companies. We also signed a contract with KBR to prepare a preliminary study on the fixed platform, for the purpose of receiving gas and exporting it in the future." The statement explained that the government memorandums of understanding that were signed are: A memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Electricity and General Electric Company (GE) in the field of developing the energy sector. A memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Oil and Hanwell Company, to conclude a partnership in the field of developing strategic plans for oil fields and associated gas. A memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Oil and General Electric Company in the field of developing oil fields and associated gas. A memorandum of understanding between the Iraq Fund for Development and the American company MACK for engines and equipment, in the field of manufacturing specialized vehicles. Second: Memorandums of understanding signed by the Iraqi private sector with American companies: Memorandum of understanding with Baxter International Company for cooperation in the field of dialysis supplies. Memorandum of understanding with the American company KBR to develop oil fields. Memorandum of understanding with KBR in the field of processing primary gas and converting it into liquid and associated gas. Memorandum of understanding between the National Bank of Iraq (NBI) and the American International Financial Development Corporation. An agreement with Trans Atlantic Petroleum Company in the field of developing and managing oil fields. A memorandum of understanding with the American company Hanwell in the field of developing associated gas fields and stopping its burning. A memorandum of understanding with the American company Hanwell for development, automation, and remote control services. A memorandum of understanding with the American company Baker Hughes in the field of using smart solutions; To stop burning gas and develop and maintain oil fields. Memorandum of understanding with Emerson in the field of technology and automation in oil fields. Memorandum of understanding with GE in the field of supporting the oil industry. Memorandum of understanding with Ark Energy Company in the field of manufacturing associated gas. Memorandum of understanding with Emerson in the field of energy development and equipment provision. Memorandum of understanding with GE in the field of providing equipment to process associated gas in electric power generation. An agreement with Hanwell Company in the field of developing and maintaining oil fields and stopping gas burning. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/العراق-يوقع-مذكرات-تفاهم-مع-شركات-مريكية-في-مجالات-الكهربا-والنفط-والدوا

An American company expresses its willingness to establish LED lighting production lines in Iraq EconomyIraqAmerica 2024-04-18 // 03:46 Shafaq News / Cree Lighting, an American company specializing in LED lighting, expressed its readiness to establish an LED lighting factory in Iraq, according to what the Ministry of Planning announced in a statement today, Thursday. The Ministry said in a statement today that its Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim, at his residence in the American capital, Washington, yesterday evening, Wednesday, a delegation representing the company, and during the meeting, the prospects for joint cooperation between the two sides and the aforementioned company in the field of transferring modern technology and opening a factory in Iraq were discussed. The minister pointed out that Iraq has many important investment opportunities in various development sectors, including modern technology, stressing the government's determination to introduce this technology into the work, services and project management sectors. According to the statement, representatives of Cree Lighting confirmed the company's readiness to enter, invest, and work jointly in the field of transferring modern technology and the possibility of establishing production lines for lighting (LED) in Iraq. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/شركة-مريكية-تبدي-استعدادها-ل-نشا-خطوط-انتاجية-للانارة-LED-في-العراق

From Texas.. Al-Sudani details energy projects and talks about a new idea in exploiting wealth EconomyIraqUnited StateMuhammad Shiaa Al-SudaniInvesting In Energy 2024-04-18 // 11:29 Shafaq News / On Thursday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, detailed the energy projects to be implemented in the country, while indicating that his government had adopted a new idea in exploiting wealth. This came during the Prime Minister’s meeting with major American companies specialized in the field of oil and gas, within a round table held by the Arab-American Bilateral Chamber of Commerce in Houston, Texas, as part of his official visit to the United States, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency. Al-Sudani reviewed the government’s program and its goals towards optimal investment of oil and gas, and its future vision, and touched on the most prominent strategic projects being implemented in Iraq, as well as investment opportunities for specific projects, and the promotion of the fifth complementary and sixth round, which includes 30 oil and gas fields and gas exploration blocks in Anbar, Nineveh, and Diwaniyah. Najaf and Muthanna. The Iraqi Prime Minister announced that the application for the fifth and sixth round supplements would be extended by two weeks. To give the opportunity to companies wishing to apply, stressing that “Iraq is witnessing a stable security situation throughout.” Al-Sudani called on American companies to engage in partnerships with the Iraqi private sector, which receives the attention and support of the government, pointing to the comprehensive development Iraq is witnessing in all sectors. He continued: “We came up with a vision for the shape of the relationship with the United States, after the understandings and the meeting with President Biden, that it be based on partnership and openness in all fields... Our vision is based on mutual interests, and will be strongly present through joint work, especially the presence of companies and investment in opportunities in Iraq.” . He pointed out that "Iraq is of great importance in the energy market in terms of production and reserves, and the difficult circumstances and previous challenges prevented it from reaching the stage of optimal investment of wealth." He added: “We have recently been approaching self-sufficiency in the petroleum derivatives that we imported during previous years,” adding: “Our government has begun with a new idea of exploiting wealth, by increasing production capacity, investing in associated gas, and going into manufacturing industries in petrochemicals and fertilizers.” Al-Sudani confirmed that a plan has been drawn up to convert 40% of Iraq’s exports into oil derivatives, pointing out that “importing gas costs the government annually $4 billion, while what it burns is equivalent to 1,300 million standard cubic feet, with its negative effects on the environment.” . He noted that his government is working on “implementing a solar energy station with a capacity of 1,000 MW, in addition to a project to inject water into wells,” noting that “the fifth round includes projects implemented by the Emirati company (Al-Hilal) and a Chinese company, in addition to the national effort, and it is planned to reach 2,400 One million standard cubic feet during this specific period. Al-Sudani added: “We are presenting specific projects, including projects attached to the fifth and sixth rounds, and we will extend the period to 15 days, to provide the opportunity to apply for the rounds,” noting that “the sixth round includes patches and fields rich in free natural gas.” The Iraqi Prime Minister stated that his government has begun presenting “integrated projects,” including oil extraction, associated gas investment, and the establishment of a power station, a refinery, and petrochemical industries,” explaining that “opportunities for integrated projects are presented in fields; Dima in Maysan, Ibn Omar in Basra, the Amara and Al-Kumait fields in Maysan, and exploration plots in Dhi Qar.” He pointed out that "there are opportunities to establish petrochemical and fertilizer complexes in Karbala, the FAO petrochemical complex, and the Nebras project, after Shell apologized due to a new trend taken by the company in focusing on gas projects." Al-Sudani concluded by saying: “We developed an idea to establish a complex for petrochemicals and refineries in Ain Sukhna, Egypt, according to understandings, and now we have begun implementing the first phase (Basra - Haditha), which will serve us with the flexibility of transporting exports, and it could be in an economic model that brings together 3 countries, for this important project.” And the vital.” https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/من-تكساس-السوداني-يفص-ل-مشاريع-الطاقة-ويتحدث-عن-فكر-جديد-في-استغلال-الثروة

IQD Rates - Updated: Thursday - 4/18/2024 Shafaq News: Dollar prices decreased in Baghdad, today, Thursday, and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the closure at the end of the week, which is drawing to a close. Shafaq News correspondent said that dollar prices fell with the closure of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges to record 147,750 Iraqi dinars against 100 dollars, while dollar prices this morning recorded 148,100 dinars against 100 dollars. Our correspondent indicated that selling prices in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad decreased, as the selling price reached 148,750 Iraqi dinars for 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 146,750 dinars for 100 dollars. As for Erbil, the dollar also recorded a decline, as the selling price reached 147,550 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the purchasing price was 147,450 dinars for every 100 US dollars. Have a Blessed Thursday - Almighty GOD is Faithful..! RON

Dollar prices decline in Baghdad and Erbil with the closure at the end of the week EconomyErbilBaghdadBreakingDollar 2024-04-18 // 06:39 Shafaq News / Dollar prices decreased in Baghdad, today, Thursday, and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the closure at the end of the week, which is drawing to a close. Shafaq News correspondent said that dollar prices fell with the closure of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges to record 147,750 Iraqi dinars against 100 dollars, while dollar prices this morning recorded 148,100 dinars against 100 dollars. Our correspondent indicated that selling prices in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad decreased, as the selling price reached 148,750 Iraqi dinars for 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 146,750 dinars for 100 dollars. As for Erbil, the dollar also recorded a decline, as the selling price reached 147,550 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the purchasing price was 147,450 dinars for every 100 US dollars.

CBI Currency Exchange Rates Thursday - 4/18/2024 Currency Converter US dollar USD 1,310,000 Euro EUR 1393.578 Pound Sterling GBP 1631.802 Canadian Dollar CAD 951.344 Swiss Franc CHF 1437.113 Swedish krone SEK 119.798 Norwegian krone NOK 119.180 Danish krone DKK 187.403 Japanese yen JPY 8.466 Chinese Yuan CNY 180.984 UAE Dirham AED 356.754 Jordanian Dinar JOD 1850.282 Australian Dollar AUD 839.448 Special drawing rights SDR 1722.781 Gold for a 24-ounce Gold 3,069,047.410

Foreign Currency Selling Window results for Thursday 18/4/2024 Thursday - April 18, 2024 Foreign Currency Selling Window results for Thursday 18/4/2024 Announcement No.(5107) Details Amount Total amounts of transfers abroad (remittances and credits) 251,302,701 Total cash withdrawals 17,760,000 Total sale amounts 269,062,701 Note: The price of selling amounts of credits and international settlements for electronic cards is (1310) dinars per dollar. The selling price of remittances abroad is (1310) dinars per dollar. The cash selling price is (1305) dinars per dollar.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Pimpy Really great news came through today... Article "After 21 years of dollar actuation Iraq is approaching the window closed amid reassurances and warnings" Iran was using Iraq's currency auction to funnel the dinar into Iraq for the US dollar... The goal is to have the currency auction ended by the end of this year. MarkZ ...I am happy where we are right now. The only thing that would make me happier is us exchanging.