Israeli hints bombarded the port of Beirut and Iraq

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The Security Council delegation headed by Kuwait and America begins a visit to Iraq

2019/06/29 12:48 PM

(KUNA) - A delegation from the United Nations Security Council (GCC) headed by a US-Kuwaiti joint delegation on Saturday began an official visit to Baghdad on the invitation of the Iraqi government.  A source in the Iraqi Foreign Ministry told KUNA that the senior agent of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry Nizar al-Khairullah was received by the delegation at Baghdad International Airport.  He said the delegation would meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi at the government palace before heading to the Peace Palace to meet with Iraqi President Barham Salih as well as meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi.  The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced yesterday that the visit carries clear indications about the active and effective role of Iraqi diplomacy, adding that it reflects the support of the UN system for Iraq. "It adopts a balanced vision to strengthen its international standing, as well as support the efforts of stability and reconstruction."  The Kuwaiti delegation met Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.  The visit of the representatives of the member states of the Security Council, the second of its kind to Kuwait, was part of Kuwait's efforts during its non-permanent membership of the Security Council and its presidency of the Council's work for the current month.  During the visit, the delegation heard a report by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Alice Welbol, on the latest developments in the file of missing persons and the return of Kuwaiti property.  He also heard another report presented by the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the country, since the Commission has been following this case for many years.

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Nechirvan Barzani meets with UN Security Council delegation

 

 

 2019/06/29 06:09:27

 

The President of the Kurdistan Region, Najirvan Barzani, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, on Saturday, a meeting with a delegation from the UN Security Council composed of representatives of a number of States members of the Council.

The UN Security Council delegation met Saturday morning with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.

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Kuwaiti Security Council members visit Iraq

2019/06/28 05:40 PM

Members of the UN Security Council will start an official visit to Iraq headed by a Kuwaiti-American joint Saturday at the invitation of the federal government in Baghdad.  The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that members of the Council will meet Iraqi political leaders in the context of asserting Iraq's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.  The statement said that the visit "bears clear indications about the active and effective role of Iraqi diplomacy," adding that it also reflects the support of the UN system for Iraq, "and is pursuing a balanced vision to strengthen its international standing, as well as support efforts for stability and reconstruction. To the members of the Security Council for Iraq.

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His office reveals the details of Abdul Mahdi's meeting with members of the UN Security Council

Political | 01:51 - 29/06/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD - Mawazine News 
The media office of the Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, Saturday, details the meeting of the latter with members of the Security Council. 
"The Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, received today, the members of the UN Security Council, in his first visit to Iraq and expressed his thanks and appreciation for this visit," the office said in a statement received by Mawazine News. 
 Abdul Mahdi pointed out that "this important visit shows the support of the Council and its interest in Iraq and the changes taking place in all areas and successfully overcome the political and economic challenges and security."
He added that "Iraq has witnessed external and internal wars and campaigns of oppression and annihilation and waves of terrorism and inherited the destruction of infrastructure and social divisions and the destruction of our wealth and resources, human and material debts and large, yet all the Iraqis were able to pass the Constitution and the holding of several legislative elections led to a change and peaceful circulation of power and won to advocate and liberated their cities "He said. 
He continued: "When the supreme religious authority issued the fatwa of the jihad to defend Iraq, volunteered millions and unite and this unity won over the preacher, and that our forces in various formations united and mobilized their strengths and was able to achieve victory," noting that "the deep crises and sacrifices and major challenges faced by Iraq deserve international support Greater reconstruction of liberated and affected areas ".       
The Prime Minister stressed that "our foreign policy is based on not engaging in the policy of axes and focusing on the many participants that bring us together with neighboring and regional countries in a way that preserves security and stability and achieves the interests and prosperity of all the peoples of the region and avoids tensions, crises and wars. He also stressed Iraq's declared position of the current regional crisis. " 
"The efforts of the Iraqi government in the areas of economic reform and sustainable development and investment of natural resources and increase agricultural production and work to extend the rule of law and justice between the components of the Iraqi people and equal opportunities and attention to women's rights and increase their participation in political life and administrative positions." According to the statement.
The statement pointed out that "the meeting with the members of the Security Council during which all members affirmed the support of the Security Council for Iraq and its sovereignty, unity and stability, and discussed continuing cooperation and coordination and strengthening the work of the United Nations Mission in the humanitarian, displaced and reconstruction of liberated areas and issues of women and children. The Security Council for their support for the sovereignty and unity of Iraq and the reconstruction plans, praising the policy of the Iraqi government balanced and its relations with the Arab and regional and international environment.
"We are pleased with this historic visit and our message to you that we have come to express our support for Iraq and its unity and sovereignty and to extend our congratulations on the victory over the martyrdom of the people of Iraq and to assure that the international community stands by you," said President of the Security Council Mansour Al Otaibi. And we support the partnership and the efforts of the international mission in Iraq, which works with the approval of the Iraqi government and the successes achieved in various fields. " 
"We welcome the initiative of the Iraqi government to improve relations with neighboring countries and its Arab, regional and international environment, describing it as a wise policy that serves the interests of Iraq and all the countries of the region, as well as our support for the reconstruction efforts and the reform steps of the Iraqi government."
"The rest of the council members who spoke during the meeting congratulated the Iraqi people for liberating their cities and territories and completing the government formation and its efforts to consolidate stability and social cohesion," the statement said. Ending 29 / a 43

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Abdul Mahdi to the delegation of the Security Council: the crises and challenges faced by Iraq deserve greater international support

Release date: 2019/6/29 14:14 • 38 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Saturday, that the crises and challenges faced by Iraq deserves greater international support.

"Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received on Saturday the members of the UN Security Council on the first visit to Iraq," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement received by Al-Furat News. "Abdul Mahdi reviewed the efforts of the Iraqi government in the areas of economic reform Sustainable development, investment of natural resources, increased agricultural production, the extension of the rule of law, the achievement of justice among the constituents of the Iraqi people, equality of opportunities and attention to women's rights and increased participation in political life and administrative positions. " 
Abdul Mahdi expressed his thanks and appreciation for this visit, noting that "this important visit shows the support of the Council and its interest in Iraq and the changes taking place in all areas and successfully overcome the great political, economic and security challenges."
He added that "Iraq has witnessed external and internal wars and campaigns of oppression and destruction and waves of terrorism and inherited the destruction of infrastructure and social divisions and the destruction of our wealth and resources, human and material debt and large, and yet the Iraqis were able to pass the Constitution and the holding of several legislative elections led to a change and peaceful circulation of power and won to promote and liberated their cities" . 
"When the supreme religious authority issued the advisory opinion of the Jihad to defend Iraq, millions volunteered and united and this unity won over a supporter," pointing out that "our forces in various formations united and mobilized their forces and managed to achieve victory."
"The deep crises, sacrifices and major challenges faced by Iraq deserve greater international support for the reconstruction of liberated and affected areas," he said, pointing out that "our foreign policy is based on not engaging in the policy of axes and focusing on the many participants that bring us together with neighboring and regional countries, Interests and prosperity of all the peoples of the region and avoid tensions, crises and wars, and that these balanced relations achieve gains for Iraq and its people. "
During the meeting with the members of the Security Council, all members affirmed the support of the Security Council for Iraq, sovereignty, unity and stability. It also discussed the continuation of cooperation and coordination and the strengthening of the work of the UN Mission in the humanitarian, displaced, reconstruction of liberated areas and issues of women and children. The President and members of the Security Council expressed their support for sovereignty Iraq and its unity and the reconstruction plans, praising "the policy of the Iraqi government balanced and its relations with the Arab, regional and international environment."
"We are pleased with this historic visit and our message to you that we have come to express our support for Iraq and its unity and sovereignty and to extend our congratulations on the victory over the martyrdom of the people of Iraq and for the international community to stand by you and support the partnership and efforts of the mission," he said. International "in Iraq, which works with the approval of the Iraqi government and the successes achieved in various fields," Hello "the initiative of the Iraqi government to improve relations with neighboring countries and the Arab and regional and international and described wise policy that serves the interests of Iraq and all countries in the region, as well as our support for the efforts of reconstruction and reform steps of the Iraqi government. "
The other members of the Council, who spoke during the meeting, congratulated the Iraqi people for liberating their cities and territories and completing the government formation and its efforts to consolidate stability and social cohesion, expressing support for Iraq's sovereignty and supporting the government's efforts to strengthen Iraq's role and role. 
The meeting was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister, Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, Head of the Department of Organizations, Director of the United Nations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a number of advisors

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Hot Dang!

Pop the corn!

The grand finale just began!

 

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Hot Dang!

Pop the corn!

The grand finale just began!

 

This is all coming to a head. We are looking better as each day passes. 

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"liberating their cities and territories and completing the government formation"

so they are saying a complete government HMMMMMMM

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July is sounding pretty darned exciting 

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Hot Dang!

Pop the corn!

The grand finale just began!

 

 

Looking for that fat lady to start singing 🎶 

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29-06-2019 12:56 PM

President of the Republic: Iraq is keen to contribute to constructive efforts to establish stability in the region

 

 

Baghdad

President Barham Salih stressed that Iraq is keen to maintain communication and consultations with the UN Security Council to promote peace and security in the region.

"Iraq is seeking to play its role at the regional and international levels, contribute to constructive efforts to consolidate stability, and earnestly desire for stability in the region," Saleh said during a meeting with the rotating president of the UN Security Council, Mansour al-Atbi. To resolve international issues through political means through encouraging dialogue between all parties, stressing the importance of preserving the sovereignty of Iraq and the safety and security of unity and the challenges and crises in the regional arena.

"The Iraqis have won over terrorism and liberated their cities and have great tasks for the purpose of preserving its unity and achieving its prosperity. This will not happen without the support and help of international organizations, brothers and friends," he said.

In turn, the periodic president of the Security Council expressed his "support and the international organization for the Iraqi people and its government and sovereignty, praising the balanced policy pursued by Iraq and keen to abide by the decisions of the Security Council, which demonstrates the validity of its political path and its openness to the regional and international environment."

The President reviewed with the delegation the latest developments and developments in the political situation at the regional and international levels and regional crises, and the need to work together to end the crises and tensions.

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KRG President meets UN Security Council, vows to mend ties with Baghdad, protect Kurdish rights

 Kurdistan 24 |

28 minutes ago

 

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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with a United Nations Security Council delegation in Baghdad, Iraq, June 29, 2019. (Photo: KRG Presidency)

 

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ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani met with members of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) delegation in Baghdad on Saturday where he vowed to mend outstanding issues with the Iraqi government and protect the rights of the people of Kurdistan.

President Barzani wrote on his official Twitter account that he had met with the UNSC members as well as his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih to reiterate his “commitment to resolve all outstanding issues with [the] Iraqi federal government.”

He added that a resolution of ties with Baghdad would be done “while protecting [the] rights and interests of Kurdistan Region citizens as stated in the [Iraqi] Constitution.”

I met with members of @UNSecurity Council & Iraqi President @BarhamSalih today in Baghdad. I reiterated my commitment to resolve all outstanding issues with Iraqi federal government while protecting rights & interests of Kurdistan Region citizens as stated in the Constitution. pic.twitter.com/mlaeYqOW7G

— Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) June 29, 2019

Relations between Erbil and Baghdad significantly deteriorated in the aftermath of the Kurdistan Region’s historic independence referendum in September 2017.

Iraq responded with a set of punitive measures, including a flight ban and the use of military force to regain control of disputed territories which the Kurdish forces had protected when the so-called Islamic State emerged in 2014.

Ties between the two governments have greatly improved since the appointment of new Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi.

“The UN Security Council highly assessed the role of the Kurdistan Region in the face of terrorism, sheltering displaced people and refugees, protecting religious and national minorities, and expressing its satisfaction and support for the normalization and progress of Erbil-Baghdad relations,” a statement on Barzani’s official website read.

Abdul Mahdi, meanwhile, who also met with the UNSC delegation, called on the international community to provide more support for his country after it bore the brunt in the fight against the terror group.

The Security Council delegation arrived in Baghdad for a one-day visit at the invitation of the Federal Government of Iraq, the first such visit in nearly three decades.

A spokesperson for Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the visit was part of Iraq’s support for “stability and reconstruction,” and would be conducted in a way that “confirms the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Iraq.”

The UNSC is made up of five permanent member states – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – and 10 non-permanent member states which serve two-year terms. Currently, those are Belgium, Ivory Coast, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, and South Africa.

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Nechirvan Barzani speaks peace, stability with UNSC delegation, Iraqi leaders

By Zhelwan Z. Wali 13 minutes ago 

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Nechirvan Barzani meeting with United Nations Security Council Delegation in Baghdad on June 29, 2019 PHOTO: Rudaw TV

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani stressed the need for continued support from the UN to Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to combat terrorism in disputed areas, in a meeting on Saturday with the Security Council (UNSC) representatives in Baghdad.

Upon an invitation from the Iraqi government, the UNSC paid a one day "historic visit" to Baghdad on Saturday, according to a statement from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.

 

Baghdad also invited a delegation from the Kurdistan Region, headed by Barzani, to participate in the meeting between Iraq’s leaders and the UNSC. 

“The United Nations Security Council highly valued the role played by the Kurdistan Region in confronting terrorism, accommodating refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and protecting ethnic and religious communities”, read a statement from the KRG Presidency, adding that the delegation was also pleased with the "normalization and development of relations between Erbil and Baghdad”.

Erbil-Baghdad relations became strained when the KRG went ahead with its bid for independence in September 2017’s referendum, and then rejected Baghdad’s call to annul the results of the vote. Baghdad then retook control of Kirkuk and other disputed areas, and stopped international flights in and out of the region’s airports, creating further tensions between the two governments.
However, relations between Erbil and Baghdad have improved greatly since Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi took office in October 2018. 

Barzani, accompanied by Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Vala Farid, explained to the UNSC  the Kurdistan Region's "tough situation" during the battle against ISIS and highlighted that the Region adheres to the constitution to resolve its outstanding issues with Baghdad.

Barzani said any support from the UN to address the question of terror in the disputed areas is of importance and thanked the role of the international coalition and UNAMI in supporting the Kurdistan Region and Iraq in "destroying terror."

During his role as prime minister, Barzani had sent a letter to the UN in May, asking them to play a mediator role in Kirkuk, between Erbil and Baghdad.

 

However, this year’s draft resolution of UNAMI, extending the mission for another year, did not address the problem of Kirkuk and other disputed areas. 

The UN Security Council extends the term of UNAMI by passing a resolution determining its agenda every year. In recent years, the UN did not prioritize the problem of Kirkuk and article 140 of the Iraqi constitution due to protests by Baghdad.

In their foreign ministry statement, the Iraqi government hailed the UNSC visit to Iraq as "important" adding that the body plays a "pivotal role in the maintenance of peace, security and the resolution of international issues through political means."

Following his meeting with the UNSC representatives, Barzani met with Iraqi President Barham Salih, discussing enhanced coordination between Erbil and Baghdad.

In the meeting, a range of topics were discussed including the KRG-Baghdad relations, the situation of the disputed areas, fears of the re-emergence of ISIS and the two sides' continued cooperation.

Today's Barzani visit to Baghdad, follows a meeting he had on June 20 with President Salih, Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi and Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi in an effort to fix Erbil and Bagdad’s fractious relationship. 

One of the impending disputes is over the 2020 budget. The KRG has so far failed to keep its side of the deal agreed to in the 2019 budget to deliver 250,000 barrels of oil per day to central government in exchange for its share of the federal budget.

 

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Iraq demands greater UN suppor t for reconstruction

Sunday 30 June 2019 53

 

Baghdad / Al-Sabah 

 

Described the three presidencies, the visit of a number of members of the UN Security Council headed by the periodic President of the Council, Mansour al-Otaibi, "mission", indicating that it shows the support of the Council and its interest in Iraq and the changes taking place in all areas and successfully overcome the political and economic challenges and security large, "Our foreign policy is based on not engaging in the policy of axes and focusing on the many participants that bring us together. The international delegation expressed its support for the sovereignty of Iraq, and praised the government's efforts to strengthen Iraq's role and role.

 

Stabilization of stability

"Iraq is keen to maintain communication and consultations with the UN Security Council to promote peace and security in the region," President Barham Salih said during a meeting with the delegation, according to a presidential statement. "Iraq seeks to play its role at the regional and international levels, And contribute to the constructive efforts to establish stability, and his earnest desire to resolve international issues through political means by encouraging dialogue between all parties. "

President Saleh, who returned home after a visit to London on Saturday, stressed "the importance of preserving Iraq's sovereignty, security and unity in the face of challenges and crises in the regional arena," stressing that "the Iraqis have won terrorism and liberated their cities. On the unity of their country and achieve prosperity, and this will not be achieved without the support and help of international organizations and brothers and friends. "  

He also praised the "balanced policy pursued by Iraq and the commitment to abide by Security Council resolutions, which demonstrates the validity of its political course and its openness to the regional and international environment."

The President reviewed with the delegation "the latest developments and developments in the political situation at the regional and international levels and crises in the region, and the need to work together to end the crises and tensions."

 

A balanced policy

In turn, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said, "This important visit shows the support of the Council and its interest in Iraq and the changes that are taking place in all areas and successfully overcome the political, economic and security challenges," and expressed "his thanks and appreciation for this visit."

"Iraq has witnessed external and internal wars, campaigns of oppression, destruction and waves of terrorism, and we have destroyed infrastructure, community divisions, waste of our wealth, human and material resources, and large debts," he said. "Nevertheless, the Iraqis were able to pass the constitution and hold several legislative elections that led to a peaceful change and rotation of power. Cities ".

Abdul Mahdi pointed out that "when the supreme religious authority issued the fatwa of Jihad to defend Iraq, millions volunteered and united, and this unity won over the preacher, and our forces in various formations united and mobilized their forces and managed to achieve victory," noting that "the deep crises and sacrifices and the great challenges faced by Iraq Deserve greater international support for the reconstruction of liberated and affected areas ".      

Prime Minister, who reviewed "the efforts of the Iraqi government in the areas of economic reform and sustainable development and investment of natural resources and increase agricultural production and work to extend the rule of law and justice between the components of the Iraqi people and equal opportunities and attention to women's rights and increase their participation in political life and administrative positions," stressed that " Our foreign policy is based on not engaging in the policy of axes and focusing on the many participants that bring us together with neighboring and regional countries in a manner that preserves security and stability and achieves the interests and prosperity of all the peoples of the region and avoids tensions, B, and these balanced relations make gains for Iraq and its people, "stressing that" Iraq declared the current regional crisis situation. "

During the meeting with the members of the Security Council, all members affirmed the Security Council's support for the sovereignty, unity and stability of the Security Council. He also discussed the continued cooperation and coordination of the UN mission in the humanitarian, displaced and reconstruction areas and the issues of women and children. For their support for the sovereignty and unity of Iraq and the reconstruction plans, "praising" the policy of the Iraqi government balanced and its relations with the Arab, regional and international environment. "

 

First visit to Iraq 

According to a statement issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi, the latter received, in the presence of a number of leaders of political blocs and heads of parliamentary committees, representatives of the States members of the Security Council in the first visit to Iraq.

During the meeting, Halabousi expressed "appreciation for this visit, which shows the support of the UN Security Council and its interest in Iraq, after the Iraqis have achieved their victory on terrorism on behalf of the world."

"Iraq appreciates the efforts of the international community, which has provided support to the Iraqi people in its war on terrorism, or to help with the file of displacement and the restoration of stability, hoping the continuation of support and fulfillment of international obligations towards Iraq," he said.

Al Halbusi reviewed "the efforts of the House of Representatives to pass important laws affecting the lives of citizens, stressing that the Council looks forward to enact laws that reflect positively on the lives of citizens through reform programs, combating corruption and reducing poverty and giving disadvantaged classes greater care, as well as addressing the consequences of terrorism "He said.

He also reviewed the developments in the international and regional situation, the crises in the region and the need for joint action to end these tensions and maintain regional stability through constructive dialogue and peaceful means.

"We are pleased with this historic visit and our message to you that we have come to express our support for Iraq, its unity and sovereignty, and to extend our congratulations on the victory over the martyrdom of the people of Iraq and to assure that the international community stands by you," he said. We support the partnership and the efforts of the international mission in Iraq, which is working with the approval of the Iraqi government and the successes achieved in various fields, and welcome the initiative of the Iraqi government to improve relations with neighboring countries and the Arab and regional and international and described as wise policy, To Iraq and all the countries of the region, in addition to our support for the reconstruction efforts and the reform steps of the Iraqi government. " The statement pointed out that "the rest of the members of the Council who spoke during the meeting congratulated the liberation of the Iraqi people to its cities and territories and to complete the government formation and its efforts to consolidate stability and social cohesion" , And expressed "support for the sovereignty of Iraq," praising "the government's direction to strengthen the status of Iraq and its role, and continued cooperation to combat terrorism and extremism." "The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Iraq's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the Head of the Organization Department, the Director of the United Nations Department, the Foreign Ministry's official, and a number of advisers."

 

Adoption of the investment program

For his part, Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim, along with members of the Security Council delegation, reviewed "developments in the political situation in Iraq and the efforts of the government to establish security and achieve stability and reconstruction of cities liberated from terrorist gangs."

"Iraq needs the support of the Security Council in the post-victory phase and the government's approach to adopting the investment program in the reconstruction of the provinces," Hakim said.

"The government's vision of the region's crises, the need to adhere to the principle of political solution, and the avoidance of the sensitive region are the result of the tensions that are reflected on all in the event of wars and confrontations," he said.

Al-Hakim stressed that "Iraq is keen to deal with the decisions of the United Nations, which constitutes the Security Council one of its important organs, and returned to represent the international umbrella sponsor of the rights of all peoples of the world, especially that Iraq is a state institution of the United Nations."

"The time has come for the international community to stand by Iraq," the head of the Security Council, Mansour al-Otaibi, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA). "Iraq has made great sacrifices and it is time for the international community to stand by its side and help it in whatever it needs."

 

Return of IDPs

In the context, a statement to the presidency of the Kurdistan region, to confirm that "the Security Council highly assessed the role of the Kurdistan region in the face of terrorism, sheltering displaced people and refugees, and the protection of religious and national minorities, and expressed his satisfaction and support for normalization and progress of relations Erbil - Baghdad," noting that " Which was attended by the President of the Parliament of Kurdistan, Vala Farid, and representatives of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry and a number of officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government, through the members of the UN Security Council expressed their happiness to meet with the President of the Kurdistan region and bless him to assume his duties.

"The Kurdistan Region President presented a brief summary of the difficult conditions prior to the region, the current war, the current stage and his vision for the future. He also stressed the need for Kurdistan to play the role of supporting and assisting the United Nations to develop relations with the Iraqi federal government. the Constitution".

The statement added that Najirvan Barzani, "stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination between the Kurdistan region and the Iraqi federal government and the International Alliance in the face of terrorist threats, especially in areas covered by Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution, and stressed the importance of United Nations cooperation in this context, And the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to support and support the Kurdistan region and Iraq

 In defeating terrorism ". 

The statement pointed out that "on the other side of the meeting, was discussed on the conditions of the region in general, and the formation of the new government cab of the Kurdistan region, relations of the Kurdistan region with neighboring countries, reforms and employment and investment in the region, reconstruction of areas affected by the war against terrorism and the return of displaced persons To their homes. "

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Iraq demands greater UN suppor t for reconstruction

Sunday 30 June 2019 53

 

Baghdad / Al-Sabah 

 

Described the three presidencies, the visit of a number of members of the UN Security Council headed by the periodic President of the Council, Mansour al-Otaibi, "mission", indicating that it shows the support system">support of the Council and its interest in Iraq and the changes taking place in all areas and successfully overcome the political and economic challenges and security large, "Our foreign policy is based on not engaging in the policy of axes and focusing on the many participants that bring us together. The international delegation expressed its support system">support for the sovereignty of Iraq, and praised the government's efforts to strengthen Iraq's role and role.

 

Stabilization of stability

"Iraq is keen to maintain communication and consultations with the UN Security Council to promote peace and security in the region," President Barham Salih said during a meeting with the delegation, according to a presidential statement. "Iraq seeks to play its role at the regional and international levels, And contribute to the constructive efforts to establish stability, and his earnest desire to resolve international issues through political means by encouraging dialogue between all parties. "

President Saleh, who returned home after a visit to London on Saturday, stressed "the importance of preserving Iraq's sovereignty, security and unity in the face of challenges and crises in the regional arena," stressing that "the Iraqis have won terrorism and liberated their cities. On the unity of their country and achieve prosperity, and this will not be achieved without the support system">support and help of international organizations and brothers and friends. "  

He also praised the "balanced policy pursued by Iraq and the commitment to abide by Security Council resolutions, which demonstrates the validity of its political course and its openness to the regional and international environment."

The President reviewed with the delegation "the latest developments and developments in the political situation at the regional and international levels and crises in the region, and the need to work together to end the crises and tensions."

 

A balanced policy

In turn, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said, "This important visit shows the support system">support of the Council and its interest in Iraq and the changes that are taking place in all areas and successfully overcome the political, economic and security challenges," and expressed "his thanks and appreciation for this visit."

"Iraq has witnessed external and internal wars, campaigns of oppression, destruction and waves of terrorism, and we have destroyed infrastructure, community divisions, waste of our wealth, human and material resources, and large debts," he said. "Nevertheless, the Iraqis were able to pass the constitution and hold several legislative elections that led to a peaceful change and rotation of power. Cities ".

Abdul Mahdi pointed out that "when the supreme religious authority issued the fatwa of Jihad to defend Iraq, millions volunteered and united, and this unity won over the preacher, and our forces in various formations united and mobilized their forces and managed to achieve victory," noting that "the deep crises and sacrifices and the great challenges faced by Iraq Deserve greater international support system">support for the reconstruction of liberated and affected areas ".      

Prime Minister, who reviewed "the efforts of the Iraqi government in the areas of economic reform and sustainable development and investment of natural resources and increase agricultural production and work to extend the rule of law and justice between the components of the Iraqi people and equal opportunities and attention to women's rights and increase their participation in political life and administrative positions," stressed that " Our foreign policy is based on not engaging in the policy of axes and focusing on the many participants that bring us together with neighboring and regional countries in a manner that preserves security and stability and achieves the interests and prosperity of all the peoples of the region and avoids tensions, B, and these balanced relations make gains for Iraq and its people, "stressing that" Iraq declared the current regional crisis situation. "

During the meeting with the members of the Security Council, all members affirmed the Security Council's support system">support for the sovereignty, unity and stability of the Security Council. He also discussed the continued cooperation and coordination of the UN mission in the humanitarian, displaced and reconstruction areas and the issues of women and children. For their support system">support for the sovereignty and unity of Iraq and the reconstruction plans, "praising" the policy of the Iraqi government balanced and its relations with the Arab, regional and international environment. "

 

First visit to Iraq 

According to a statement issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi, the latter received, in the presence of a number of leaders of political blocs and heads of parliamentary committees, representatives of the States members of the Security Council in the first visit to Iraq.

During the meeting, Halabousi expressed "appreciation for this visit, which shows the support system">support of the UN Security Council and its interest in Iraq, after the Iraqis have achieved their victory on terrorism on behalf of the world."

"Iraq appreciates the efforts of the international community, which has provided support system">support to the Iraqi people in its war on terrorism, or to help with the file of displacement and the restoration of stability, hoping the continuation of support system">support and fulfillment of international obligations towards Iraq," he said.

Al Halbusi reviewed "the efforts of the House of Representatives to pass important laws affecting the lives of citizens, stressing that the Council looks forward to enact laws that reflect positively on the lives of citizens through reform programs, combating corruption and reducing poverty and giving disadvantaged classes greater care, as well as addressing the consequences of terrorism "He said.

He also reviewed the developments in the international and regional situation, the crises in the region and the need for joint action to end these tensions and maintain regional stability through constructive dialogue and peaceful means.

"We are pleased with this historic visit and our message to you that we have come to express our support system">support for Iraq, its unity and sovereignty, and to extend our congratulations on the victory over the martyrdom of the people of Iraq and to assure that the international community stands by you," he said. We support system">support the partnership and the efforts of the international mission in Iraq, which is working with the approval of the Iraqi government and the successes achieved in various fields, and welcome the initiative of the Iraqi government to improve relations with neighboring countries and the Arab and regional and international and described as wise policy, To Iraq and all the countries of the region, in addition to our support system">support for the reconstruction efforts and the reform steps of the Iraqi government. " The statement pointed out that "the rest of the members of the Council who spoke during the meeting congratulated the liberation of the Iraqi people to its cities and territories and to complete the government formation and its efforts to consolidate stability and social cohesion" , And expressed "support system">support for the sovereignty of Iraq," praising "the government's direction to strengthen the status of Iraq and its role, and continued cooperation to combat terrorism and extremism." "The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Iraq's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the Head of the Organization Department, the Director of the United Nations Department, the Foreign Ministry's official, and a number of advisers."

 

Adoption of the investment program

For his part, Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim, along with members of the Security Council delegation, reviewed "developments in the political situation in Iraq and the efforts of the government to establish security and achieve stability and reconstruction of cities liberated from terrorist gangs."

"Iraq needs the support system">support of the Security Council in the post-victory phase and the government's approach to adopting the investment program in the reconstruction of the provinces," Hakim said.

"The government's vision of the region's crises, the need to adhere to the principle of political solution, and the avoidance of the sensitive region are the result of the tensions that are reflected on all in the event of wars and confrontations," he said.

Al-Hakim stressed that "Iraq is keen to deal with the decisions of the United Nations, which constitutes the Security Council one of its important organs, and returned to represent the international umbrella sponsor of the rights of all peoples of the world, especially that Iraq is a state institution of the United Nations."

"The time has come for the international community to stand by Iraq," the head of the Security Council, Mansour al-Otaibi, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA). "Iraq has made great sacrifices and it is time for the international community to stand by its side and help it in whatever it needs."

 

Return of IDPs

In the context, a statement to the presidency of the Kurdistan region, to confirm that "the Security Council highly assessed the role of the Kurdistan region in the face of terrorism, sheltering displaced people and refugees, and the protection of religious and national minorities, and expressed his satisfaction and support system">support for normalization and progress of relations Erbil - Baghdad," noting that " Which was attended by the President of the Parliament of Kurdistan, Vala Farid, and representatives of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry and a number of officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government, through the members of the UN Security Council expressed their happiness to meet with the President of the Kurdistan region and bless him to assume his duties.

"The Kurdistan Region President presented a brief summary of the difficult conditions prior to the region, the current war, the current stage and his vision for the future. He also stressed the need for Kurdistan to play the role of supporting and assisting the United Nations to develop relations with the Iraqi federal government. the Constitution".

The statement added that Najirvan Barzani, "stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination between the Kurdistan region and the Iraqi federal government and the International Alliance in the face of terrorist threats, especially in areas covered by Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution, and stressed the importance of United Nations cooperation in this context, And the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to support system">support and support system">support the Kurdistan region and Iraq

 In defeating terrorism ". 

The statement pointed out that "on the other side of the meeting, was discussed on the conditions of the region in general, and the formation of the new government cab of the Kurdistan region, relations of the Kurdistan region with neighboring countries, reforms and employment and investment in the region, reconstruction of areas affected by the war against terrorism and the return of displaced persons To their homes. "

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Iraq demands greater UN support/ lol.

Why dont you ask Maliki for a few hundred billion loan.

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Halabousi to the Security Council: the need for continued suppor t and fulfillment of international obligations to Iraq

Political | 10:01 - 29/06/2019

 

 

 

 

Baghdad Mawazine News 

Parliament Speaker Mohamed Halboussi said on Saturday that the Iraqis hope to continue to support the UN Security Council and meet international obligations towards the country.

This came during a meeting with a number of leaders of political blocs and heads of parliamentary committees, in his office in Baghdad, on Saturday, representatives of the States members of the Security Council in the first visit to Iraq. 
"At the outset of the meeting, Halaboussi welcomed the visiting delegation and expressed his appreciation for this visit, which shows the support of the UN Security Council and its interest in Iraq, after the Iraqis achieved their victory over terrorism on behalf of the world," the statement said. 
During the meeting, Al Halbusi expressed "Iraq's appreciation for the efforts of the international community, which has provided support to the Iraqi people both in its war on terrorism or in the aid of the file of displacement and the restoration of stability, hoping to continue support and fulfill international obligations towards Iraq."
The statement added that "Halabousi reviewed during the meeting the efforts of the House of Representatives in the adoption of important laws, which affect the lives of citizens," stressing that "the Council looks forward to enact laws that reflect positively on the lives of citizens, through reform programs and fight corruption and reduce poverty and give the disadvantaged classes greater care, As well as to address the consequences of terrorism. " 
"The meeting also reviewed the latest developments in the international and regional situation, the crises in the region and the need for joint action to end these tensions and maintain regional stability through constructive dialogue and peaceful means aimed at."
For their part, the members of the Security Council congratulated the Iraqis for their victory over terrorism, describing their visit as historic and a clear sign of support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty and efforts in restoring stability and development. The visiting delegation commended the important role of the House of Representatives in the political process in Iraq, To resolve the crises of the region and to open up to the Arab and international environment.

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UNSC Calls for Implementation of Article 140

 

 BasNews   30/06/2019 - 02:42  Published in Iraq

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/530420

 

ERBIL - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called for the implementation of article 140 from the Iraqi Constitution, reiterating support for the process.

The call was made by a UNSC's delegation who met with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Saturday in Baghdad capital, where the speaker of the regional parliament, Vala Farid, Interior Minister Karim Sinjari, and several other Kurdish officials.

The UNSC delegates reaffirmed that they would support the implementation of the controversial article and that they would urge the sides to stay committed to it.

According to the information BasNews has learned, the subject of the Erbil and Baghdad relations were a hot topic of the UNSC and Kurdish officials' meeting on Saturday.

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Okay Iraq . . . you demanded more International support . . . that international support just called you out to get this done and they said they would " support the implementation "  Whadaya gonna do now ?

 

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18 minutes ago, 10 YEARS LATER said:

Okay Iraq . . . you demanded more International support system" rel="">support . . . that international support system" rel="">support just called you out to get this done and they said they would " support system" rel="">support the implementation "  Whadaya gonna do now ?

 

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Take about another 2 years to get this done as usual!!

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6 minutes ago, InItSince05 said:

Take about another 2 years to get this done as usual!!

 

No doubt . . . they're brilliant when it comes to stalling & foot dragging. . . all the while, making more demands to the international community.

 

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The Security Council delegation announces its suppor t for the government and the reconstruction of Iraq

Saturday, June 29

Baghdad - conscious

The UN Security Council delegation on Saturday welcomed the role played by Iraq in bringing security and stability to the region.

"We discussed in Baghdad how to implement the recommendations of the reconstruction conference held in Kuwait earlier," the delegation told a news conference in Baghdad,

"We appreciate the sacrifices of the Iraqi people who have won over the terrorist," he said, stressing his support for the Iraqi government.

 

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Iraq demands greater UN support/ lol.

Why dont you ask Maliki for a few hundred billion loan.

They have a lot of nerve asking for assistance with as much as the world has already given them. How foolish we are to continue  to throw money at these people. At some point someone needs to tell these people enough is enough.  They needs to get guys like Maliki and hold them responsible. 

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Did the Security Council delegation discuss lifting Iraq from Chapter VII?

09:48 - 30/06/2019

 

  

Information / Baghdad .. 
Advisor to the President of the Republic Sherwan al-Waeli, Sunday, that the delegation of the Security Council, which visited Baghdad yesterday did not discuss the issue of lifting Iraq from Chapter VII. 
"The delegation of the Security Council did not discuss with the President of the Republic the issue of lifting Iraq from Chapter VII, yes, this may be discussed with the Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, "Waeli said in a statement to the newspaper "Middle East" and briefed him . 
He added that "the subject of the seventh item does not discuss perhaps in this hurry, especially that the meeting is of a political nature, and lifting the remaining restrictions on Iraq in the seventh item needs to technical committees specialized, and there are many details in that, IraqCame out of most of the provisions of Chapter VII and left them with regard to the issue of Kuwaiti compensation, has asked the latter to postpone the subject earlier. 
Waeli pointed out that "all members of the Security Council delegation were keen on solidarity and declare stand with Iraq and spare it the repercussions of what may happen in the region of new problems, and did not escape the tension between Tehran and Washington from the meeting, and stressed the need to return Iraq and strongly to the international fold like any stable country "He said.Ending / 25

 

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Yes they did.  The article was posted last night by Yota than deleted from this board.  Not sure why?  The article stated UNSC supported enactment of Article 140.

 

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