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The popular crowd responds to US accusations of oil smuggling  

09:30 - 13/12/2018

 

  

 

Information / Baghdad ..

On Thursday, the Popular Propaganda Organization expressed surprise and disapproval of the report of Al-Hurra channel on smuggling oil, which deliberately referred to the popular mobilization forces politely and denied allegations and allegations in the report that it retained its legal right to sue the channel.

"The Popular Propaganda Authority is very surprised and deplored about the report of Al-Hurra on the smuggling of oil, which deliberately put the name of the popular mobilization forces politely," the agency said in a statement.

She added that "while the Public Prosecution Authority denies the allegations in the report against the popular crowd, confirms that the report contained significant inaccuracies unfounded, especially since the file of smuggling of oil is one of the most thorny files in the country since 2003 and before the establishment Popular crowd already. "

"The audience will find that it lacks the minimum standards of media professionalism where the opinion of the popular crowd absent in the report, and did not cost the channel itself to contact the Authority or the Directorate of Information to respond to those allegations and allegations."

The Commission considered that "the name of the popular crowd in this file falls within the attempts to abuse and undermine the forces of popular mobilization, which had the most prominent role in the protection of oil wealth and stop trade," urged "and the liberation of the most important refineries and facilities and oil fields in the country, including Baiji refinery, Operations for the smuggling of crude oil in the breakouts of operations and responsibility in different cities and provinces. "

"The aim of these media reports is clear and exposed and does not mislead their claims and claims to anyone," asserting that "it retains the legal right to sue the channel, which we did not hope to launch a new phase of this type of allegations and lies that will damage the reputation and credibility before Targeted them in its report. " Ending / 25

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Deputy Prime Minister Fouad Hussein receives US envoy Brett McGuck

 

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Iraqi-US talks to develop bilateral relations

08:43 - 16/12/2018

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) -  
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance Minister Fuad Hussein on Sunday discussed with US special envoy to Iraq Brett McGork the bilateral relations between the two countries. 
"Hussein took over MacGurke and the US ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Seelman, and their accompanying delegation," the deputy prime minister's media office said. 
"During the meeting, bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States were discussed and means of strengthening and developing them for the benefit of the two peoples," he added. 
"The two sides also discussed the latest political developments at the local and regional levels," he said

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Report: Tehran to charge Khazali with the establishment of a new Hezbollah militia in Iraq .. Observers: a terrorist state

 

 

 

TEHRAN (Reuters 
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- Observers warned of Iran's move to turn the Asaib Ahl al-Haq terrorist group led by Qais al-Khazali into another version ofLebanon's Hezbollahmilitia, . They said the move would create a parallel entity for the state, which was financially independent, equipped and equipped by the state in Iraq. A decision contrary to national sovereignty is subject to Iran's direction.

A terrorist militia

They pointed out that Tehran's decision to turn the terrorist gangs. To the Hezbollah militia with an Iraqi flavor that exposes Iran's intentions to mislead Iraq. It also reveals significant financial and weapons support that will flood the terrorist militia in the coming period.

Experts said Tehran was creating militias parallel to the popular sectarian crowd and working in various ways to empower the Iraqi state.

The newspaper "The Wall Street Journal," the US, Iran has assigned the leader of the militias, "Asaib Ahl al-Haq" in Iraq, Qais al-Khazali, listed on the US sanctions list, to form a copy of the militia, "Hezbollah" of Lebanon. This development comes as the United States seeks to weaken the role of proxies of Iran and its Shiite militias deployed in Iraq and Syria , the newspaper said in a report .

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MacGurke stresses coalition interest in Iraq's stability and reconstruction

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(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The special envoy of the US President to fight the prodding Bert McGurk, the international coalition's interest in the stability of Iraq.

A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "Minister Mohammed al-Hakim discussed during his meeting in his office in Baghdad, Tuesday, McGurk and US Ambassador to Baghdad Douglas Silliman, ways to strengthen strategic relations between the two countries and emphasize the importance of achieving common interests in Different areas of the two friendly peoples ". 
He added that "during the meeting, they reviewed the most important recent developments in the fight against Da'ash and the efforts of the international coalition, specifically in the areas of western Iraq and the border with Syria. He called on Washington to cooperate to stimulate investment in Iraq and contribute to the reconstruction of cities liberated from terrorist gangs, "a.
For his part, congratulated the Minister of Defense on the occasion of assuming the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs in the new Iraqi government, stressing the "interest of the international coalition to stabilize the situation in Iraq and start reconstruction and investment, as well as push for the development of relations with the International Coalition and the United States of America, In the Middle East and a number of international issues of mutual interest. "

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Hakim to MacGurke: Washington should not allow the return of a new one

 

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Alsumaria News / Baghdad   Foreign Minister stressed Mohammed al - Hakim on Tuesday that the United States should not allow the return of the "Daesh" again, while the US president 's envoy Brett Macgork confirmed the attention of the international coalition stability of the situation in Iraq .   "Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met today with the Special Envoy of the US President to fight the urging of British Foreign Minister Brett McGurk and US Ambassador to Baghdad Douglas Silliman ," al-Hakim's office said in a statement. Achieve common interests in different areas of the two friendly peoples. "   He added that "during the meeting, the most important recent developments in the fight against Da'ash and the efforts of the international coalition, specifically in the areas of western Iraq and the border with Syria." He called on Washington to "cooperate to stimulate investment in Iraq and contribute to the reconstruction of cities liberated from the gangs of terrorist advocates not to allow them to return again." For his part, congratulated MacGork Hakim "on the occasion of assuming the post of foreign minister in the new Iraqi government," stressing "the interest of the international coalition to stabilize the situation in Iraq and start reconstruction and investment as well as push towards the development of relations with the International Coalition and the United States of America." He pointed to the importance of "permanent consultation on developments in the regional situation in the Middle East and a number of international issues of mutual concern."

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Minutes after the WSJ first broke the story, The Washington Post confirmed the following through a defense official:

The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a decision that has not yet been announced, said the decision would include the entire force of more than 2,000 U.S. service members. It was made on Tuesday, the official said.

President Trump has long promised to conclude the campaign against the Islamic State and has questioned the value of costly and dangerous military missions overseas.

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The WSJ just reported a monumental and historic reversal in White House policy on Syria, revealing Wednesday morning the Pentagon is preparing to withdraw all forces from northeastern Syria "immediately":

In an abrupt reversal, the U.S. military is preparing to withdraw its forces from northeastern Syria, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday, a move that throws the American strategy in the Middle East into turmoil.

U.S. officials began informing partners in northeastern Syria of their plans to begin immediately pulling American forces out of the region where they have been trying to wrap up the campaign against Islamic State, the people said.

US forces in Syria, via ABC News

The WSJ notes the complete 180 reversal in policy, which just days ago was reiterated by officials as an "indefinite" American presence in Syria in order to "counter Iran" while bolstering Kurdish and Arab SDF forces in the East (the YPG-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces), comes following a phone call last week between President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

For the past week Erdogan has threatened to launch a full-scale cross border assault on US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria, which Turkey has long considered an terrorist extension of the outlawed PKK. This would potentially bring American troops and advisers under fire, who've found themselves in the awkward position since entering Syria of training Syrian Kurdish militias on the one hand, and coordinating broadly with a NATO ally on the other. 

Perhaps Trump finally took full stock of the fact that the prior planned "indefinite" presence of some 4000 American troops was recipe for a quagmire sure to be Washington's next Afghan or Iraq style "endless war"? 

As one recent intelligence study put it: "The prospect of US being militarily involved in Syria, caught in middle of one of most complex conflicts in recent memory, with shifting objectives & ambiguous endgame, has been met with congressional indifference and public apathy." 

Will America finally exit Syria? Is Trump belatedly making good on his campaign promises? 

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Abadi discussed with the US ambassador to reduce the number of foreign troops stationed in Iraq

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Former Iraqi Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with US Ambassador to Baghdad Douglas Seelman on Thursday to discuss cooperation between the two countries and the situation in the region.

"The obelisk" publishes the text of the statement:

Dr. Haider al-Abadi received in his office Thursday the US ambassador in Baghdad, Mr. Douglas Seelman.

During the meeting, they discussed enhancing the cooperation between the two countries and the situation in the region and stressing the importance of continuing the international community's support for Iraq in the field of reconstruction after the victory over the terrorist gangs and the start of implementing the reduction of the number of foreign troops stationed in Iraq according to the plan set by our previous government for this purpose after the elimination of Cheers.

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Nujaifi reveals an Iranian-American confrontation scenario in Iraq

 

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Shafaq News / revealed the Sunni leadership, Athil Nujaifi, on Sunday, a close confrontation between Iran and America in Iraq, he said.

"The appointment of James Jeffrey as an alternative to the US envoy to the International Coalition against Saddam Hussein, who was an ambassador to Iraq and who worked for Iraqi politics, knows him very closely. After completing his tenure as ambassador and remaining in the United States, he wrote in newspapers "He said.

"His writings and activities have been critical of Obama's lenient policy with Iran in Iraq, and he believes that America has easily handed over Iraq to Iran. This is a major mistake in which America has been involved and weakened US policy in the region," Jeffrey said.

"The selection of James Jeffrey with these tasks shows that US policy will take a new form in the confrontation with Iran in Iraq and it will force Iran to make concessions until it is accepted by America," Nujaifi said.

The US State Department announced on Saturday (January 5, 2019) that Ambassador James Jeffrey was serving as the US Special Envoy to the International Coalition against the Al-Qaeda organization and the American envoy to Syria, replacing former envoy Brett McGurk, who resigned recently.

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• Washington confirms Iraq's suppor t for economic and security challenges

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - President of the House of Representatives Mohammad Halboussi stressed on Thursday, January 24, 2019, more cooperation with Washington in all fields, while US Ambassador to Baghdad Douglas Silliman stressed his country's commitment to stand with Iraq in the face of economic and security challenges. 

"The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Al Halbusi, today received US Ambassador to Baghdad Douglas Seelman on the occasion of the end of his duties in Iraq," said the Halaboussi Information Office said that "Halbusi stressed the importance of developing cooperation with Washington, Praising "American security and economic support".

Al-Halabousi called for "more joint cooperation in all fields and contributing to the development and stability of Iraq and the region in general." 

For his part, Sileman stressed the "deep ties of friendship between the two countries," noting "his country's keenness to continue to support the democratic experience in Iraq, and the commitment to stand by him in the face of economic and security challenges."

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Washington confirms Halabousi's keenness to suppor t the economy in Iraq

 

 

 

 

Washington confirms Halabousi's keenness to support the economy in Iraq

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Al-Halbusi assured the American ambassador of the importance of developing cooperation between Baghdad and Washington

07:46 - 24/01/2019

 

 

 

Baghdad - Mawazine News 
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Halbusi, during a meeting with US Ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Silliman, on Thursday, the importance of developing cooperation between Baghdad and Washington, 
and the Information Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in a statement received / "Halbusi, received the US ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Seelman, on the occasion of the end of his duties in Iraq." 
Halabousi expressed his thanks for "Sileman's efforts to develop and strengthen relations between Baghdad and Washington," expressing "his hope for success in his new duties." 
He stressed, "the importance of developing cooperation with Washington," praising "American security and economic support." 
And called for "more joint cooperation in all fields, and contribute to the development and stability of Iraq and the region in general."
For his part, Silliman stressed "the depth of the bonds of friendship between the two countries," noting "his country's keenness to continue to support the democratic experience in Iraq, and the commitment to stand by him in the face of economic and security challenges."

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Maliki discusses political developments with the official file of Iraq and Iran in the US State Department

 

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head of a coalition of state law Nuri al-Maliki, on Friday, with the official file of Iraq and Iran in the US State Department, political and security developments. 

Maliki's media office said in a statement received by Al-Ghad Press that the latter received in his office in Baghdad the official of the Iraq and Iran affairs at the US State Department Andrew Beck in the presence of Ambassador Douglas Silliman.

He pointed out that "during the meeting discussed the latest political and security situation and the ongoing efforts to complete the ministerial cabin, in addition to discussing the issue of the presence of US troops in the country." 

"The importance of speeding up the completion of the ministerial cabin to reach a government capable of carrying out its duties and meet the challenges, as well as achieve the aspirations of the people in the provision of services and employment opportunities and promote the development reality." 

He called for "the continuation of joint action and the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two sides," noting that "Iraq adopts the establishment of bilateral relations with the countries of the world, working to foster common interests in different areas, and to meet common challenges."

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Maliki discusses with US official the presence of US forces in Iraq

 

 

 

 

Baghdad

The head of the coalition of state law, Nuri al-Maliki, on Friday, with the  official file of affairs of Iraq and Iran in the United States of America Andrew Beck, the issue of the US presence in Iraq.

A statement from the Maliki office received a copy of the news that the latter 'received in his office, today, the official file of affairs of Iraq and Iran in the United States of America, Mr. Andrew Beck, in the presence of Ambassador Douglas Silliman.

The statement said that "during the meeting discussed the latest political and security situation and the ongoing efforts to complete the cabinet cabin, in addition to discussing the issue of the presence of US troops in the country."

"The importance of speeding up the completion of the ministerial cabin to reach a government able to carry out its duties and meet the challenges, as well as achieve the aspirations of the people in the provision of services and employment opportunities and promote the development reality." 

He called on the head of a coalition of state law to 'continue to work together and promote bilateral relations between the two sides', noting that 'Iraq adopts the establishment of bilateral relations with the countries of the world, working to foster common interests in different areas and to meet the common challenges'.

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Maliki discusses with US delegation the presence of US forces in Iraq

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The head of a coalition of state law, Nuri al-Maliki, on Friday discussed with the official of the Iraq and Iran affairs issue in the United States "the question of the presence of US forces" in the country, calling for continuing joint action and strengthening bilateral relations. 

The office of al-Maliki said in a statement that Maliki received in his office today, the official file of Iraq and Iran affairs in the United States of America Andrew Beck, in the presence of Ambassador Douglas Silliman, "noting that" the meeting discussed the latest political and security situation and ongoing efforts to complete the cabinet cabins, The presence of US forces in the country "  
Maliki stressed, according to the statement," the importance of speeding up the completion of the cabinet cab to reach a government capable of carrying out its duties and meet the challenges, as well as achieve the aspirations of the people in the provision of services and employment opportunities and promote reality Development ". 

The head of the coalition of state law called for "continuing joint action and strengthening bilateral relations between the two sides," noting that "Iraq adopts the establishment of bilateral relations with the countries of the world, working to foster common interests in different areas and meet the common challenges." 

 

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Abadi meets Central American Central Command chief

09:18 - 25/01/2019

 

 

 

 

Baghdad - Mawazine News 

Former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi discussed Friday with Central Command Central Command General Joseph Fotel the developments in the region. 
According to source familiar with / scales News / " The Abadi received Central US Central Command , General Joseph Votal During the meeting , they discussed the political and security developments in the region. 
The image showed the presence of former defense minister Khalid Abdi next to a number of Alnwab.anthy 29 / m

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Halabousi praises US security suppor t

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President of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi stressed the importance of developing cooperation with Washington, praising the American security and economic support, calling for more cooperation in all fields.

According to a statement by his office, "Al-Sabah" that "Halbusi, received the US ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Seelman on the occasion of the end of his duties in Iraq," noting that "at the outset of the meeting thanked the Speaker of the House of Simean efforts to develop relations between Baghdad and Washington and promote, Expressed his hope for success in his new tasks. "

The statement added that "Halabousi stressed the importance of developing cooperation with Washington, praising the US security and economic support, calling for more cooperation in all fields, and contribute to the development and stability of Iraq and the region in general." For his part, Silliman stressed "the deep ties of friendship between the two countries, noting his country's keenness to continue to support the democratic experience in Iraq and the commitment to stand by him in the face of economic and security challenges." On the other hand, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi, Mohammed al-Ghazu and his accompanying delegation. 

"The Speaker of the House of Representatives stressed during the meeting Iraq's keenness to develop relations with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in all fields, including legal and judicial cooperation, hoping to further openness in the interest of the two brotherly peoples," the statement said. "The responsibilities of the legislative councils and the judicial councils are shared, and we as a legislative authority rely on the judiciary on many issues related to state-building," he added. For his part, Judge Mohammed al-invasion, "his country's support for Iraq, and his government's keenness to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the security and judicial." The meeting was attended by the President of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Faik Zaidan, and the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Baghdad, Montaser Al Zu'bi.

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The foreign minister talks about Iraq's position on demands to dissolve the crowd and sever the relationship with Iran

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al-Hakim announced on Saturday Iraq's stance on international demands to dissolve the popular crowd and cut ties with Iran.

"Iraq rejects any invitation and any party to solve the popular mobilization which is part of the Iraqi military system and Baghdad will not allow any request in this regard," Hakim said in a televised interview.

Regarding US claims to join an anti-Iran axis, al-Hakim said: "We will not respond to any call to join the axis against Iran. Iraq is neutral and refuses to enter into any regional or international conflict. "

On November 3, 2018, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration had sanctioned "big" sanctions against Iran, noting that exceptions had been granted to some countries so as not to raise oil prices.

The website of the US State Department's e-mail team on Twitter posted a video of US Envoy to Iran, Brian Hawk, (November 24, 2018) confirming Iraq's exemption from economic sanctions against Iran while revealing the reasons.

The US envoy said that "the United States of America considers Iraq a strategic partner, and the exemption came in some areas of energy only."

He pointed out that "the exception is limited and expressed the hope that Iraq will soon be dispensed with Iranian electricity."

He pointed out that "the government of his country is working diligently with Iraq to form a government, which would strengthen Iraqi sovereignty." (1)

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The parliamentary bloc, which is part of the Fatah alliance, on Saturday, revealed the existence of a parliamentary movement - the government, to strengthen the sovereignty of Iraq, during the next stage.

"We have a parliamentary and a government movement to strengthen the status of Iraqi sovereignty. We respect the state, and the state must also respect the sovereignty of Iraq," said bloc spokesman Walid al-Sahlani.

Al-Sahlani stressed that "Iraq is governed by the electoral fund and voter selection, and the state must know that well. We are a country with full sovereignty, and we will not accept or accept any foreign dictates, whatever."

Iraqi political blocs close to Iran are trying to exploit the sudden announcement by President Donald Trump of withdrawing his troops from Syria to renew the demand for a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign troops, primarily from Iraq, amid fears of other political parties and citizens of increasing Iranian influence. Final of the country, according to observers.

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Who is the new US Ambassador to Iraq after Sileman?

08:17 - 29/01/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
US President Donald H. Trump and current US ambassador to Yemen, Matthew Toler, are expected to hold the same post but in Iraq. 
The White House announced earlier this month that Toler would succeed Douglas Seleman, who spent nearly two years as ambassador to Baghdad. 
In a step consistent with US policy in the Middle East, US President Donald H. Trump and US ambassador to Yemen, Matthew Toler, are expected to hold the same post but in Iraq. 
Toller is the US ambassador to Yemen since 2014, and has been ambassador to Kuwait between 2011 and 2014. He has worked at Washington embassies in Cairo, Baghdad, Kuwait and Riyadh, moving between different positions.
According to the White House statement, Toller is a deputy director of the North Gulf office and an official in the Egyptian office. He is fluent in Arabic, holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Yang University, a master's degree from Harvard University, Two Presidential Presidential Awards and the Baker Wilkins Prize from the State Department. " 
Toller is a senior member of the US Department of State's Senior Diplomatic Service and served before the US ambassador to Iraq as a political advisor to the US Embassy in Baghdad, deputy head of the diplomatic mission at the US Embassy in Kuwait, In Cairo, in addition to being the political affairs advisor at the American Embassy in Riyadh, and deputy ambassador to Doha.

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Meet the new US ambassador to Iraq

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The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, the end of the work of the US ambassador to Iraq, Douglas Seelman. 
The Office said in a statement that "Abdul Mahdi received US Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Seelman on the occasion of the end of his work, and stressed the importance of strengthening relations between Iraq and the United States of America." He expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the US ambassador during his mission in Iraq and its contribution to enhance cooperation between the two countries. 
In a step consistent with US policy in the Middle East, US President Donald H. Trump and US ambassador to Yemen, Matthew Toler, are expected to hold the same post but in Iraq. 
The White House announced earlier this month that Toler would succeed Douglas Seleman, who spent nearly two years as ambassador to Baghdad.
Toller is the US ambassador to Yemen since 2014, and has been ambassador to Kuwait between 2011 and 2014. He has worked at Washington embassies in Cairo, Baghdad, Kuwait and Riyadh, moving between different positions. 
According to the White House statement, Toller is a deputy director of the North Gulf office and an official in the Egyptian office. He is fluent in Arabic, holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Yang University, a master's degree from Harvard University, Two Presidential Presidential Awards and the Baker Wilkins Prize from the State Department. "
Toller is a senior member of the US Department of State's Senior Diplomatic Service and served before the US ambassador to Iraq as a political advisor to the US Embassy in Baghdad, deputy head of the diplomatic mission at the US Embassy in Kuwait, In Cairo, as well as his political advisor at the US Embassy in Riyadh and a deputy ambassador to Doha.

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Washington confirms optimism about the future of Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) - US Ambassador to Baghdad Douglas Seelman on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, expressed his optimism about the future of Iraq .

"Today, Fouad Hussein received in his office in Baghdad the US ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Silliman, on the occasion of the end of his duties," the Information Office of the Minister of Finance said in a statement received by the Minister of Finance.

 During the meeting, Fuad Hussein stressed "the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries, which Suleiman had an important role in promoting and developing," while expressing his "appreciation and thanks for the efforts made by the ambassador during his tenure in Baghdad."

 "He is proud to be working in Iraq as head of the diplomatic mission, " he said , expressing optimism about a "better future, not building Iraq through the new government and its promising program of reconstruction, construction, service delivery and economic development."

 

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US ambassador to Iraqis: I see great potential for a truly democratic Iraq with sovereignty and independence

 

US ambassador to Iraqis: I see great potential for a truly democratic Iraq with sovereignty and independence

 

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US Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Seelman on Friday sent a message to the Iraqis on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic missions. 

"I have had the honor and gratitude to be an American ambassador in Iraq for the past two and a half years, and with the end of my mission, I would like all Iraqis to know that I see great potential for a truly democratic, sovereign, independent and prosperous Iraq," he said in a video broadcast by the US Embassy. 

"Throughout my stay here, our unparalleled security cooperation with the 
Iraqi security forces has united Iraq and contributed to its stability," he said, noting that the United States will continue 
its partnership with Iraqi forces to provide advice and training to its troops and equip them to ensure permanent defeat 
and security. And the rule of law for all Iraqis', 

Explaining that 'our economic relationship in the ongoing development with the desire of US companies to invest 
in Iraq,' noting that 'the most important is the increased opportunities for the Iraqi private sector',

Stressing " the need to eliminate corruption and to remove bureaucratic obstacles, the burden of businessmen 
Iraqis to unleash their full potential ', noting that' the private sector , the spring and the open alone is 
able to provide jobs for a million young Iraqis entering the job market each year, and must be 
the sector as a The backbone of a stable and prosperous Iraq in the future '. 

"I have met with young 
people, artists, journalists, businessmen, government officials and religious leaders, and I will cherish the friendship and experience 
that I have gained when I know this nation of great history. I will always hope for peace 
and prosperity for all Iraqis," he said.