Parliament: the budget will be approved, yada yada yada

[Deborah Layne]

Parliament: the budget will be approved by easy and smooth manner and without the debates in the House of Representatives

December 30, 2014 radronin

Agency eighth day

December 30, 2014, 11:04

BAGHDAD – ((eighth day))

Revealed by the House of Representatives Secretary Baker expectations authenticates the House of Representatives on the federal budget for fiscal year 2015 smoothly without debates about the discussion in the Council.

Bakr said that “the consensus within the House of Representatives and between the Council and the government, it is likely that you not debates about the budget,

especially since the government and the House of Representatives realize well the importance passed as soon as possible to avoid any damages that may be located on the Iraqi people by the ratification delay.”

Baker added that “the House of Representatives may show technical observations on the budget in terms of the proportion of costs, resources,

or the proportion of the deficit that may give rise to criticism by some MPs, but the final say is what the relevant parliamentary committees would be provided within the report.”

It is said that the House of Representatives held its extraordinary about the budget and has read the first reading and raise its board until the seventh of January 2015.

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Iraqi PM: Baghdad Unable to Export Oil Without Kurds

December 30, 2014

30/12/2014 13:07:00

He believes that the financial crisis due to fall of oil price and drop in exports

The Iraqi Prime Minister has said that without reaching an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Baghdad cannot export oil from fields in the north and the main oil pipeline from Baghdad is now under the control of Islamic State (IS) insurgents.

In the recent meeting of the high committee of Iraq provinces [excluding Kurdistan Region provinces] held in Basra, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi stated that the current financial crisis of Iraq is due to the drop in the price of oil.

“Iraq is not a country without money, but one rich in natural resources and the attendant income,” said al-Abadi.

He related the current financial crisis of Iraq to the fall of oil price and decrease of Iraqi oil exports. He added that the current crisis is temporary.

Furthermore, al-Abadi pointed out that without the Kurdistan Region, Iraq can never export oil from oil fields in the north of the country.

He also noted that exports through the main pipeline of Iraq are not currently possible as it is under the control of IS militants.

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Foreign: Baghdad ready to embrace nuclear negotiations and success will enhance regional stability

December 30, 2014 radronin

Date: 30/12/2014 19:13pictures / news / img / ddvvb434.jpg

Information / Baghdad / ..

Confirmed the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, ready to continue the capital Baghdad and make diplomatic efforts for the success of the Iranian nuclear negotiations, arguing that its success will contribute to the promotion of regional stability and security.

The ministry said in a statement the agency / information / received a copy of it, that “in light of the Group of negotiations (5 +1) with the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Iranian nuclear program, we are watching and we follow the evolution of the talks between the two sides and emphasize the importance of continuing the dialogue to reach a comprehensive agreement.” .

She added that “access to a comprehensive agreement between Iran and the (5 + 1) contribute to the promotion of regional stability and security,” noting that “we are keen on the success of those negotiations, which have already embraced Baghdad and we are ready to continue to provide diplomatic relentless efforts to pay, thus reaching Parties to critical solutions in the next seven months. “

The ministry expressed the hope that “the access to long-term agreement in the coming months,” emphasizing “the right of countries to the peaceful use of nuclear energy in accordance with the approved international treaties, as Article 3 of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty confirmed (NPT) on the right of states to use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. “

She emphasized the “legal and legitimate categorical rejection of weapons of mass destruction wherever they exist as one of the means forbidden under international law, as well as the effects that threaten international peace and security.”

The ministry added that “it will contribute to the area set aside tensions and crises will lead to the development of a peaceful diplomatic solution and access to the results of the next round of negotiations,” .anthy / 25

Edited December 30, 2014 by Deborah Layne

[Deborah Layne]

The Government authorizes the head of the investment authority to sign the Convention on the settlement of investment disputes

Tuesday 30 December 2014 15: 57

The Cabinetdecided on Tuesday, the head of the investment agency Sami Al-araji, the validity of the signature of the Convention on the settlement of investment disputes between States and nationals of other States.

Al-Abbadi's Office said in a statement received "alsumaria news", a copy of it, that "the Council of Ministers held its 16th ordinary under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abbadi", stating that "the Council decided to authorize the Chairman of the national investment Commission agency Sami Raouf Al-araji validity of signature of the Convention on the settlement of investment disputes between States and nationals of other States based on article (80/item 6) of the Constitution."

"The Council agreed to the Foreign Ministry to prepare the necessary authorization document on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Iraq to the President of the national investment agency in accordance with the approved contexts, and submit them to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers for obtaining the signature of the Prime Minister."

The affiliate in Iraq (28 July 2012) to the Convention on the settlement of investment disputes between States and nationals of other States, after approval by the Cabinet and Parliament, the Convention aims to promote investment and disputes between States and nationals of other States to resort to conciliation and arbitration, in order to accede to the Convention on the settlement of investment disputes.

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