Egypt, Jordan and Iraq at a tripartite summit discussing regional issues and joint cooperation

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$ 1.2 billion in trade exchange between Iraq and Egypt

 

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi

money and business Economy News Baghdad Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi announced that the volume of trade exchange between Iraq and Egypt amounts to 1.2 billion dollars annually. "The volume of trade exchange between Iraq and Egypt currently stands at 1.2 billion dollars," said Abdul Mahdi, speaking at the Iraqi-Egyptian Economic and Trade Forum. "This figure is very small and must increase during the coming period." Views 27   Date Added 03/24/2019

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Abdul-Mahdi: 900 projects worth $ 54 billion dollars languishing in Iraq

 

Adel Abdul Mahdi

money and business Economy News Baghdad: Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mehdi said 900 projects worth $ 54 billion are being blocked in Iraq because of the financial and bureaucratic crisis. Abdul-Mahdi said in his speech at the economic and trade forum, and his follow-up "Economy News", that the projects lagging in Iraq is 900 projects, noting that the completion rates of some projects reached 85%. He pointed out that the total value of projects amounted to $ 54 billion, stressing that the projects stopped because of the collapse of oil prices and bureaucratic procedures of the Iraqi state. He added that since we took power in Iraq, we have reduced the procedures, which contributed to the return of some projects to work, indicating that these projects occupy 500 thousand people. Views 56   Date Added 03/24/2019

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The tripartite summit will discuss the extension of the pipeline and export through Aqaba

 

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Reports Economy News Baghdad A number of government officials announced that the oil pipeline currently under way linking Iraq and Jordan will be extended to Egypt to export Iraqi oil to the African continent, stressing that the tripartite summit between Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Egyptian President Abdul Fethi al-Sisi, discusses the extension of the oil pipeline and export through Aqaba Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmad al-Sahaf said in a statement to the newspaper "Al-Mada" and read by "Economy News" in the top of the files that are put on the table at the tripartite summit to support economic cooperation between Iraq, Egypt and Jordan. "The files that will be presented in this visit come in the context of the government program that works and focuses on reconstruction and investment in all of Iraq." "Egypt and Jordan have a significant role in the Arab, regional and international region, which requires Iraq to build strong bilateral relations between these two countries," said Fratt al-Tamimi, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. "The tripartite summit is important for Iraq at this stage." Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said in a joint press conference with Adel Abdul-Mahdi that he discussed with Abdul Mahdi the strengthening of mechanisms of joint Arab action in facing the current crises and challenges in the region, maintaining stability and promoting the development, economic and social conditions in the Arab world. For his part, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, expressed his hope for the development of relations between the two countries for the better, stressing that he is waiting for the visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to Iraq. Tamimi said in a statement that "Egypt is the idea of holding a tripartite summit of Iraq, Egypt and Jordan in Cairo to strengthen economic relations and fight and fight terrorism and extremism as well as political aspects to enhance the continuity of Iraq with its Arab environment and work to strengthen it more." In February, the Iraqi and Jordanian governments signed 14 economic agreements between the two countries in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and his counterpart Omar al-Razzaz in a border area between the Jordanian Al-Karama crossing and Trebil. The two sides agreed that studies should be started to extend the Iraqi-Jordanian pipeline, which runs from Basra through Haditha and then to the port of Aqaba, to enable Iraq to diversify its oil export outlets. The agreement also provides Iraq with 10 thousand barrels per day of Kirkuk oil. On November 15, 2015, the oil and energy ministries of Iraq and Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas. On April 2, 2017, they agreed to establish the $ 5.6 billion Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project. Oil experts estimate that the distance is estimated at 1700 km to extend this pipeline, which passes through two phases, the first stretching from Basra to Haditha in western Iraq, and the second to the port of Aqaba to export oil to the rest of the world. The negotiations are due to begin in 2013 between Iraq and Jordan after the head of the Aqaba Economic Zone Authority announced a Jordanian-Iraqi meeting in Aqaba to discuss the final details of the pipeline project from the Rumaila field from southern Iraq to Aqaba. On the completion of talks between these three countries to extend the oil pipeline from Iraq to Jordan and then to Egypt, MP MP of the faction of the wisdom stream that "these issues related to technical matters between the joint committees between the two countries to draw and determine the mechanism of work for this project." Egypt agreed with Iraq in February 2017 to import 1 million barrels of crude oil per month for a year but the agreement was not implemented. The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tariq Mulla announced on the fifth of last February that his country renewed the agreement to import crude oil from Iraq by one million barrels per month during 2019. For his part, Spokesman for the Ministry of Oil Assem Jihad said that "the implementation of the extension of the Iraqi-Jordanian oil pipeline linked to the extension of a pipeline from Basra to Haditha as a first stage and from modern to the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan (investment project) as a second stage with a capacity of more than one million barrels of oil per day. Jihad said that "this project is in the stage of finalization after being referred by the Ministry of Oil to the Council of Ministers of Energy for study and approval in the Council of Ministers," explaining that "the costs and the terms of completion will be discussed with the company invested and agree on rates of deduction of profits. He continued that "the extension of this pipeline will deliver Iraqi oil to Egypt and then to the African countries." Iraq's oil minister, Thamir al-Ghadhban, said earlier that Iraq was planning to increase its oil production and export capacity in 2019, focusing on its southern fields, and that he was close to reaching an agreement with international companies, adding that Iraq is the second largest producer of crude in OPEC after Saudi Arabia , And targets a production capacity of five million barrels per day in 2019. Jihad said that "this project will open to Iraq a new outlet for oil exports and promote trade and economic exchange with Egypt and also opens the way for the export of Iraqi oil to Africa." In turn, confirms the Committee on oil and energy parliamentary that "the extension of Basra pipeline to Aqaba comes to increase Iraqi oil exports," asserting that "Iraq can not increase its exports from the other competitor." The Jordanian city of Aqaba lies in the far south of Jordan on the Red Sea coast, 330 km from the Jordanian capital Amman. The port of Aqaba is a major commercial center, a major link in trade between Jordan and the outside world. "This proposal has been put forward within the parliamentary energy committee since the previous session and was also discussed in the Economic Committee within the Council of Ministers and approval was given to extend this pipeline from Basra to Aqaba," said Habit. Views 94   Date Added 03/24/2019

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Prime Minister Sheikh Al-Azhar: Iraq is on the right track despite the difficulties

Part of the meeting of Sheikh Al-Azhar Ahmed Tayeb with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi

 24 March 2019 01:17 PM

The Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said that Iraq is on the right track despite all the difficulties facing it, and succeeded in the unity of its people to defeat the terrorist Da'ash gang. The religious authority has the great role in national unity and the preservation of civil peace .

This came during a meeting with Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, praising the spirit of moderation and moderation of distinguished religious scholars of various sects, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister.

 

He stressed that the Iraqi government is working to strengthen unity among the Iraqi people and establish relations with all Arab countries and neighboring countries and fight poverty, ignorance and underdevelopment and achieve the economic recovery and reconstruction that all Iraqis aspire to .

Shaikh Ahmed al-Tayeb expressed his desire to visit Iraq and the holy city of Najaf, and he was pleased with the development witnessed by Iraq and the unity of its people and its victory over terrorism.

He stressed that strong ties call for the unification of our countries and peoples and overcome all differences and make progress for the benefit of all Muslim and human peoples .

The Iraqi prime minister began a visit to Egypt on Saturday, which lasted until Sunday, during which he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Egyptian counterpart Mustafa Medbouli, and attended a joint summit between Egypt, Iraq and Jordan today.

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The start of the Iraqi-Egyptian-Jordanian tripartite summit in Cairo

Political | 3:17 - 24/03/2019

 

 

 

The start of the Iraqi-Egyptian-Jordanian tripartite summit in Cairo

 

 

 

 

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URGENT Iraqi-Egyptian summit begins

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Egyptian-Jordanian tripartite summit begins in Cairo in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II.

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Iraq: Extending an oil pipeline with Jordan in its final stages

A worker in an oil field in Iraq

 24 March 2019 03:25 PM

Direct: The Iraqi Oil Ministry said that the project of laying an oil pipeline between Iraq and Jordan is in the finalization stage after being referred by the ministry to the Council of Ministers of Energy for study and approval in the Council of Ministers .

The spokesman for the Iraqi Oil Ministry, Assem Jihad, said on Sunday that the implementation of the extension of the Iraqi-Jordanian oil pipeline linked to the extension of the pipeline from Basra to Haditha as a first stage, and from modern to the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan as a second stage with a capacity of more than one million barrels of oil per day.

 

He explained that the cost and duration of completion of the project will be discussed with the company invested and will be agreed on rates of deduction of profits .

He added that the extension of this pipeline will deliver Iraqi oil to Jordan and then to other African countries .

In April 2013, Jordan and Iraq signed a framework agreement for a 1700 km pipeline project to transport Iraqi oil to Jordan at a cost of about $ 18 billion and a capacity of 1 million barrels per day 

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The obelisk publishes the final statement of the summit of Iraq, Egypt and Jordan

 

 

Baghdad / Al-Masala: The "Masala" published the joint statement of the Iraqi-Egyptian tripartite summit in Cairo, Sunday, March 24, 2019.

"The tripartite summit of the Iraqi-Egyptian-Jordanian summit was held on Sunday in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II," the media office of the prime minister said in a statement.

The following is a copy of the Joint Statement issued by the Summit:

The obelisk
http://almasalah.com/ar/news/167133/المسلة-تنشرالبيان-الختامي-لقمة-العراق-ومصر-والاردن

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The joint statement of the tripartite summit underscores the importance of combating terrorism and strengthening state institutions

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Issued by the three - way summit between Egypt, Jordan and Iraq , a joint statement of a final which read the 
 
joint statement concluding the 
Egyptian - Iraqi tripartite summit Jordanian 
Cairo - Mar 242 019 
 
1. held in Cairo on March 24 , 2019 Egyptian tripartite summit Jordanian Iraqi included President / Abdel Fattah Sisi President of the Republic Egypt, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, and the President of the Republic of Iraq, Adel Abdul Mahdi, to discuss ways of cooperation, coordination and integration among the three countries.
 
2. The leaders valued the deep historical relations between their countries, stressing the importance of working to enhance the level of coordination between the three countries, and to take advantage of the potential offered by their geographical continuity and the integration of their strategic and economic interests, in addition to the historical, social and cultural ties between the three peoples. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Iraq in various fields, under the delicate conditions of the Arab nation and the unprecedented challenges faced by Arab national security. 
 
 
3. The leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region, stressing their determination to cooperate and coordinate strategically among themselves and with the rest of the Arab brothers to restore stability in the region and to find solutions to the crisis group facing a number of Arab countries, And to support the Palestinian people's access to all their legitimate rights, including the establishment of a state on its national soil with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy and approved references, and crises in Syria, Libya, Yemen and elsewhere. To restore solidarity and promote joint action within the framework of the League of Arab States. 
 
 
4. Leaders also stressed the importance of combating terrorismStressing the importance of completing the comprehensive battle on terrorism, especially in the light of the victory achieved by Iraq in the battle against the organization calling for terrorism, and the sacrifices made by the Iraqi people in this context, and ending And stressed their full support for the Iraqi efforts to complete the reconstruction and return of the displaced and to ensure the rights and rights of its citizens violated by the terrorist gangs that have been prepared by the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Genocide and genocide. 
 
 
5. The leaders stressed the importance of intensive and coordinated action to strengthen the institutions of the modern national state in the Arab region, as the real guarantee against the dangers of fragmentation, terrorism and sectarian and sectarian divisions that contradict the spirit of citizenship and democratic institutions, protect the independence of Arab countries and prevent interference in their internal affairs. 
 
 
The leaders discussed a number of ideas to enhance economic integration and cooperation among the three countries, including the promotion and development of joint industrial zones, cooperation in energy, infrastructure, reconstruction and other sectors of development cooperation. . 
 
 
7. Leaders agreed on the importance of meeting periodically to coordinate positions and policies among the three countries in order to realize the interests of their peoples in the stability and economic prosperity and achieve common goals through cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries and building balanced international relations. 
 
 
8. The leaders also decided to set up a working group to follow up the work of this summit, under the auspices of the three leaders, to coordinate economic, developmental, political, security and cultural cooperation and agreed to resume the meeting at a date and place agreed between them. 
 

 

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1. Egyptian-Jordanian-Iraqi Summit In Cairo Sunday

    
   Sunday, 24 March, 2019 - 11:30

    

   https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1648236/egyptian-jordanian-iraqi-summit-cairo-sunday

    

    
   

    

   Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (R) and Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi at the presidential palace in Cairo. (AFP PHOTO/ HO/ Egyptian Presidency)
   Cairo, Baghdad, Amman – Sawsan Abu Hussein, Hamza Mustafa, Asharq al-Awsat
   Egyptian President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi, Jordan's King Abdullah II, and Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi will hold a three-way summit on Sunday, which will discuss enabling the three countries to achieve economic boom in the future, especially in the field of reconstruction.
   
   Jordanian Royal Court announced that King Abdullah is scheduled to participate in the trilateral summit in Cairo, which will cover economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq, as well as the latest regional developments.
   
   Sisi met with Abdul Mahdi on Saturday in Cairo to discuss means of boosting joint Egypt-Iraq cooperation, especially in economic and trade fields.
   
   Sisi began by condoling Abdul Mahdi on the deadly ferry sinking in Mosul on Thursday in which hundreds were dead and injured, expressing Egypt's solidarity with Iraq and its people.
   
   "The visit of the Iraqi prime minister reflects the strength of relations between the peoples and governments of the two countries," Sisi said.
   
   The President thanked Abdul Mahdi for choosing Egypt as his first foreign visit, reflecting the bond the countries share. He considered the meeting an opportunity to celebrate Iraq’s achievements in maintaining security and stability and liberating Iraqi cities from ISIS control.
   
   The talks also dealt with strengthening cooperation in security and combating terrorism, especially to prevent the threat of foreign terrorists spreading.
   
   The Egyptian president called upon the Arab and international community to fight the phenomenon of militants, stressing that terrorism should be eradicated using comprehensive confrontation, including fighting those who supply terrorists with money and arms.
   
   Sisi highlighted "the importance of drying up the sources of terrorism" and said "cooperation between Egypt and Iraq will be essential for this matter," according to an official statement.
   
   The two leaders also touched on economic cooperation based on the capabilities of the two countries, and the desire to benefit from the possibilities and expertise available on both sides in various fields.
   
   The talks particularly discussed the reconstruction of liberated Iraqi areas with the participation of many Egyptian companies and businessmen who had previously worked in the Iraqi market.
   For his part, the PM said his country hoped to carry out projects in various fields with Egypt, especially in housing, education, cultural, and transport fields.
   
   Iraq has long seen Egypt as an elder sister, said Abdul Mahdi, stressing his country's desire for having strong ties with other Arab and regional states topped by Egypt.
   
   Abdul Mahdi expressed Iraqi people’s appreciation for Egypt’s leadership and support for his country, and how Egypt represents a cornerstone within the region. He stressed Iraq’s willingness to push relations with Egypt further, strengthening cooperation at all levels.
   
   Prior to his departure to Cairo, Abdul Mahdi issued a statement to the Iraqi people explaining that he had previously declined to make any visits or tours until his ministerial team is complete and his government carries out its program.
   
   “We have already completed the approval of the program and the tasks that were required to be completed during the first months,” he asserted.
   
   Abdul Mahdi expressed his sorrow for leaving the country at such times, referring to the ferry incident, however, he asserted that visit is business trip in nature, which aims to benefit the country and people given the important meetings that will be held and the summit. He indicated that the trip had been organized over two months ago and it is very difficult to postpone it after all the lengthy complicated preparations.
   
   Speaking to Asharq al-Awsat, member of the parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee MP Alaa Talabani stressed the visit is of great importance both on the level of bilateral relations between Iraq and Egypt and at the level of Iraqi- Arab relations.
   
   Talabani is also a member of the delegation accompanying Abdul Mahdi to Cairo, and she explained that the tripartite summit confirms Iraq has become an important player in the region.
   
   Head of Center for Political Thought, Ihsan al-Shammari, told Asharq Al-Awsat that this visit is important in terms of its timing given that ISIS had been eliminated from Syria, in addition to the escalation between Iran and US.

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2019/03/24 15:40

 

Abdul-Mahdi of the trilateral summit: a major shift in the common relations

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BAGHDAD / Masala: Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, Sunday, March 24, 2019, that the economic projects and electricity in the forefront of the files to be discussed at the Iraqi Iraqi Egyptian summit.

"The tripartite summit is a major turning point in the future of common relations and the interests of our people," Abdul-Mahdi said in a speech at the opening of the three-way summit in Cairo. "Our agreement will delight many in the big role played by the three countries."

He added that "economic projects, reconstruction, housing and electricity in the forefront of our concerns and the needs of our people."

On Sunday, the Iraqi-Egyptian-Jordanian summit in Cairo began.

 

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Foreign Minister: Abdul-Mahdi will discuss the files of terrorism and economic cooperation with Egypt

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced Sunday (March 24, 2019) the files to be discussed at the tripartite summit due to be held in Cairo on Sunday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmad al-Sahaf said in a press statement that he was "at the top of the files to be put on the table at the tripartite summit is the file of security and intelligence exchange to meet the challenges of terrorism in the region, as well as support economic cooperation between these countries."

Al-Sahaf pointed out that "the invitation was sent by President Sisi to the Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, and that the visit will discuss the files of security, terrorism and economic cooperation and enhance the role of Iraq in the Arab League, and preparations for the next Arab summit meeting in Tunisia."

He pointed out that "a joint committee between Egypt and Iraq follows and coordinates the subject of bilateral relations between the two countries and discuss the most important files on the agenda of the visit," pointing out that "the files to be put in this visit comes in the context of the government program, which works and focuses on reconstruction and investment throughout Iraq "He said.

On March 23, 2019, the Egyptian foreign minister, MP Mohammad al-Orabi, revealed the main files to be discussed by Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi during his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

"The visit of Abdel-Mahdi is very important at an important time, especially since there is a comprehensive summit in Tunisia at the end of this month," he said, noting that "Iraq and Egypt have entered a new phase in cooperation and coordination in various fields."

He added that "the most important files to be discussed by Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi during his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, is the file of terrorism, the file of reconstruction, the file of the common economy."

Al-Orabi pointed out that "Iraq was a race in defeating the da'es, terrorism, groups and extremism, and Egypt is now ending the presence of these groups on the Sinai island."

"Iraq needs great potential for the reconstruction of the liberated cities, and Egypt will be ready to provide Iraq and the Iraqis with all their requirements," he said, adding that "there is new Iraqi-Egyptian cooperation in this area, which may be organized by other countries."

Earlier, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi met on Saturday, March 23, 2019, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo.

"Abdul Mahdi met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after his arrival in Cairo," the press office of the prime minister said in a statement to the obelisk.

A source familiar with the situation said Saturday that the Egyptian capital of Cairo would witness a tripartite summit of the leaders of Iraq, Egypt and Jorda

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Minister of Trade participates in the Iraqi-Egyptian economic forum in Cairo

Political | 07:57 - 24/03/2019

 

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attended the Minister of Commerce Mohammad Hashim al - Ani, the Economic Forum for Iraqi businessmen and Egyptian businessmen , which was held in Cairo on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and his Egyptian counterpart. 
The forum, which was attended by a group of Iraqi and Egyptian businessmen, discussed economic, trade and bilateral agreements between Egypt and Iraq in the public and private sectors. 
"The forum's discussions will contribute significantly to stimulating trade and economy between the countries of the region, especially Egypt and Iraq, which are considered an effective force in the Arab economy through the agreements that will be signed between the two sides during the work of the joint committee which is expected to be held," Al-Ani said on the sidelines of the conference. Meetings in the capital Baghdad, and it will introduce Egyptian businessmen to investment opportunities in Iraq in the context of reconstruction. "
He added that "the agreements discussed with the Egyptian side will benefit the economic and commercial benefit to the Iraqi and Egyptian people," noting that "the government program of the government includes economic openness to countries, which leads to increase the volume of investment in Iraq." 
The Minister of Commerce also participated in the tripartite summit between Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and King Abdullah II of Jordan, which was held in Cairo today. 
The tripartite summit discussed a number of ideas to enhance economic integration and cooperation among the three countries, including the promotion and development of joint industrial zones, cooperation in energy, infrastructure, reconstruction and other development cooperation sectors, as well as increasing trade exchange,

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Abdul-Mahdi calls from Cairo to the Iraqi competencies to contribute to the construction of Iraq

 

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Baghdad, March 24, 2019 - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi called on the Iraqi people to contribute to building their country, pointing out the ambitious curriculum set by the Iraqi government as a platform to serve the aspirations of the people.

"The Prime Minister met today with the sons of the Iraqi community living in the Arab Republic of Egypt at the Iraqi Embassy in Cairo and listened to their views, proposals and demands and responded directly to them," the media office of the prime minister said in a statement. During the official visit to Egypt, and called on all to exercise their responsibility to combat the phenomena of poverty and unemployment and the tomb of sectarianism and eliminate the presence of arms outside the state and promote stability and civil peace, and called on the Iraqi talent to contribute to the construction of their country.

The office added that "at the beginning of the meeting, Abdul Mahdi renewed condolences to all Iraqis with the tragedy of the ferry in the city of Mosul."

The office quoted Abdul Mahdi as saying in a speech to the community that "Iraq is achieving continuous successes with the strength and determination of the Iraqis who have exceeded the unity of all odds."

"The Prime Minister reviewed in his speech the developments taking place in Iraq, foremost of which is the victory over Da'ash, whose positive results are not limited to security and stability in the region," adding that "defeating a Syrian fanatic would not have happened if not for the Iraqi victory."

Abdul Mahdi said, "the determination of the Iraqis to build and achieve economic advancement despite the difficult experiences and challenges and wars that lasted about four decades."

The office pointed out that "Abdul Mahdi presented an explanation to the children of the Iraqi community about his visit to Egypt and the tripartite summit and the positive results that have been keen to be fruitful and practical, and that all the demands and conditions of the Iraqis in Egypt and the students and stakeholders and accommodation and the features of entry raised during the discussions, To open a cultural attaché there, referring to the ambitious curriculum set by the Iraqi government as a platform of action that serves the aspirations of our people. "

 

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Urgent Joint Statement of the Summit of Iraq, Egypt and Jordan

Release date: 2019/3/24 16:16 • 734 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) held in Cairo today the tripartite Iraqi-Egyptian Jordanian in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and King of Jordan Abdullah II.

The leaders issued a joint statement of the three-way summit: 
1. The leaders valued the historical relations between their countries, stressing the importance of working to enhance the level of coordination between the three countries and benefit from the potential offered by their geographical continuity and the integration of their strategic and economic interests. In order to develop cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Iraq in various fields under the precise conditions of the Arab nation and the unprecedented challenges faced by the Arab national security.
The leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region, stressing their determination to cooperate and coordinate strategically among themselves and with other Arab brothers to restore stability in the region and work to find solutions to the crises facing a number of Arab countries, And to support the Palestinian people's access to all their legitimate rights, including the establishment of a state on its national soil with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy and the adopted references, and crises in Syria, Libya, Yemen and elsewhere. To restore solidarity and promote joint action within the League of Nations.
3. Leaders also stressed the importance of combating terrorism in all its forms and confronting all those who support terrorism by financing or arming or providing safe havens and media platforms, stressing the importance of completing the comprehensive battle against terrorism, especially in the light of the victory achieved by Iraq in the battle against the terrorist organization and sacrifices. And the end of the spatial control of a supportive organization in Syria, and stressing their full support for the Iraqi efforts to complete the reconstruction and return of the displaced, and to ensure the rights and rights of its citizens violated by the terrorist gangs, Of the relevant international war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
4. The leaders stressed the importance of intensive and coordinated action to strengthen the institutions of the modern national state in the Arab region, as the real guarantee against the dangers of fragmentation, terrorism and sectarian and sectarian divisions that contradict the spirit of citizenship and democratic institutions and protect the independence of Arab countries and prevent interference in their internal affairs. 
5. Leaders discussed a number of ideas to enhance economic integration and cooperation between the three countries, including the promotion and development of joint industrial zones, cooperation in the energy, infrastructure, reconstruction and other sectors of development cooperation. .
6. Leaders agreed on the importance of meeting periodically to coordinate positions and policies among the three countries in order to realize the interests of their peoples in stability and achieve common goals through cooperation with friendly countries and building balanced international relations. 
7. The leaders also decided to form a working group to follow up the work of this summit, under the auspices of the three leaders, to coordinate economic, development, political, security and cultural cooperation. They also agreed to resume the meeting at a date and place to be agreed upon.

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Abdul-Mahdi calls from Cairo to the Iraqi talents to contribute to the construction of their country

 

Sunday 24 March

 

 

Alsumaria News / Baghdad  called on Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi , from Cairo , Sunday, the owners of the Iraqi competencies to contribute to the building of their country, referring to the ambitious curriculum developed by the Iraqi government as a platform to serve the aspirations of the people.  The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement received, Alsumaria News, a copy of it, "The Prime Minister met today with the children of the Iraqi community residing in the Arab Republic of Egypt , at the Iraqi Embassy In Cairo and listened to their views, suggestions and demands and responded directly to them. He expressed his satisfaction at holding this meeting during his official visit to Egypt. He called on all to exercise their responsibility to combat the scandals, poverty, unemployment and sectarian stalemate and eliminate the presence of arms outside the state and promote stability and civil peace. Iraqi talents to contribute to the building of their country. "   The office added that "at the beginning of the meeting, Abdul Mahdi renewed condolences to all Iraqis with the tragedy of the ferry in the city of Mosul."  The office quoted Abdul Mahdi as saying in a speech to the community that " Iraq isachieving continuous successes with the strength and determination of the Iraqis who have exceeded the unity of all odds."  The office continued, "The Prime Minister reviewed in his speech the developments in Iraq, foremost of which is the victory over Daqash, whose positive results are not limited to security and stability in the region, noting that" defeating a fan in Syria would not have happened if not for the Iraqi victory. "  Abdul Mahdi To the "determination of Iraqis to build and achieve economic advancement despite the difficult experiences and challenges and wars that lasted about four decades." The office pointed out that "Abdul Mahdi presented an explanation to the children of the Iraqi community about his visit to Egypt and the tripartite summit and the positive results that have been keen to be fruitful and practical, and that all the demands and conditions of the Iraqis in Egypt and the students and stakeholders and residence and the features of entry raised during the talks, Cultural attaché there, referring to the ambitious curriculum set by the Iraqi government as a platform of action that serves the aspirations of our people. "

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Iraq PM courts Egyptian investment at Cairo summit 

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Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi addresses the Economic and Trade Forum in Cairo, Egypt, March 24, 2019. Photo: PMO / social media 

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Egypt understands Iraq’s economic circumstances better than other nations because the two societies have endured similar periods of crisis, Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi told a trade summit in Cairo on Sunday. 

Abdul-Mahdi was in the Egyptian capital for trilateral talks with Jordanian King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. 

From British rule to military coups, from overthrowing monarchies to cold war relations with Russia, Iraq and Egypt have frequently mirrored one another through modern history, Abdul-Mahdi told business leaders at the Economic and Trade Forum. 

As a result of these shared experiences, Egypt is uniquely placed to understand Iraq’s economic conditions and the avenues open for its growth and recovery, the Iraqi PM said. They should therefore develop closer ties. 

“There are many mutual things which an Australian or an American might not understand due to differences in experiences. But the Egyptian, due to the similarity of experiences, will thoroughly understand the difficulties we are going through,” Abdul-Mahdi said.

With greater economic cooperation and a boost in trade volume, Abdul-Mahdi said Iraq may also mirror Egypt’s GDP growth, which stands at more than 6 percent.

Trade between the two nations currently stands at an “unacceptable” level of just $1- $1.2 billion, Abdul-Mahdi said. “Relations between Iraq and Egypt cannot remain in this form.”

According to Iraq's trade attaché to Egypt, Haider Nouri, trade between the two countries stood at $1 billion in 2016. This increased to 1.2 billion in 2017. 

With the defeat of the Islamic State group (ISIS) in Iraq and Baghdad's desperate efforts to find investors for reconstruction, trade is expected to grow again.

Past Iraqi and Egyptian leaders experimented with socialist policies, leading to a bloated state and a weak private sector.

“We want to give priority to the private sector. Previously we only relied on the public sector,” Abdul-Mahdi said.

Iraqi industry and agriculture have been devastated by years of war, sanctions, and economic ruin, forcing the country to depend on imports to meet demand, the PM said. 

Developing Iraq’s productive capacity to meet domestic demand and boost exports could reverse this trend, he added. 

Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) and Iraq's Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi (R) are received by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C) at the presidential palace in Cairo, March 24, 2019. Photo: Yousef Allan / Jordanian Royal Palace / AFP

In a joint statement following the summit, the Iraqi, Egyptian, and Jordanian leaders said they are committed to greater economic and security coordination. 

“The leaders discussed a number of ideas for economic integration and cooperation between the three countries, including bolstering and developing joint industrial zones, cooperation in the sectors of energy, infrastructure, reconstruction and other coordination in growth sectors, in addition to increasing trade exchange, bolstering joint investment and developing cultural cooperation ties between them,” the statement read.

The Palestinian question, the Syrian civil war, and the conflicts in Libya and Yemen were also discussed. 

“The leaders also emphasized the importance of fighting terrorism through all of its manifestations and fighting all those supporting terror through funding, arming, providing safe shelters or media pulpits,” the statement added. 

The leaders agreed to support to Iraq’s reconstruction and the return of displaced communities.

 

 

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Tripartite summit: agreements to confront terrorism and work to stabilize the region

Sunday 24 March 2019 27

 

Baghdad / Al-Sabah / Cairo / Esraa Khalifa

 

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, in his speech at the opening of the tripartite summit that gathered together with Iraq, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, held the summit "a major turning point in the future of common relations and the interests of our peoples." The great role played by the three countries », while pointing out that {economic projects, reconstruction, housing and electricity at the forefront of our concerns and the needs of our people}. 

Joint Statement

On Sunday, a Jordanian-Egyptian tripartite summit was held in Cairo, which included Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi and King Abdullah II of Jordan, to discuss means of cooperation, coordination and integration among the three countries.

"The importance of working to enhance the level of coordination between the three countries, and to take advantage of the potential offered by their geographical continuity and integration of their strategic and economic interests, as well as the historical, social and cultural ties between the three peoples," the leaders said in a joint statement after their meeting, In order to develop cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Iraq in various fields under the precise circumstances of the Arab nation and the unprecedented challenges faced by Arab national security. 

The leaders reviewed "the latest developments in the region", stressing "their determination to cooperate and coordinate strategically among themselves and with other Arab brothers to restore stability in the region and to find solutions to the crisis group facing the Arab countries, The Palestinian people have all their legitimate rights, including the establishment of a state on its national soil with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy and the adopted references, and the crises in Syria, Libya, Yemen and elsewhere. They expressed the hope that the forthcoming Arab summit in Tunis And the strengthening of joint action within the framework of the League of Arab States ».

"The importance of combating terrorism in all its forms and confronting all those who support terrorism by financing or arming or providing safe havens and media platforms," stressed the importance of completing the global battle against terrorism, especially in the light of the victory achieved by Iraq in the battle against Calling for the support of the Iraqi people in this context and the end of the spatial control of a supportive organization in Syria, stressing their full support for the Iraqi efforts to complete the reconstruction and the return of the displaced and to ensure the rights and rights of its citizens violated by terrorist gangs, The UN Security Council related war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. " The leaders also stressed the importance of intensive and coordinated action to strengthen the institutions of the modern national state in the Arab region as the real guarantee against the dangers of fragmentation, terrorism and sectarian and sectarian divisions that contradict the spirit of citizenship and democratic institutions, protect the independence of Arab countries and prevent interference in their internal affairs. Of ideas to promote economic integration and cooperation among the three countries, including the promotion and development of common industrial zones, cooperation in energy, infrastructure, reconstruction and other sectors of development cooperation, Promote trade and promote joint investments and develop cultural cooperation relations among themselves. " 

The leaders agreed on the importance of meeting periodically to coordinate positions and policies among the three countries in order to realize the interests of their peoples in the stability and economic prosperity and achieve common goals through cooperation with fraternal and friendly countries and building balanced international relations.

The leaders also decided to "set up a working group to follow up the work of this summit, under the auspices of the three leaders, to coordinate economic, developmental, political, security and cultural cooperation, and agreed to resume the meeting at a date and place to be agreed on 

between them".

Developments of the Iraqi economy

The Prime Minister, had preceded the tripartite meeting, meeting with the Imam of Azhar Ahmed Tayeb in Egypt.

A short statement to the Prime Minister's Office received by the «morning», that «Abdul Mahdi met with Sheikh Ahmed Tayeb before Al-Azhar Al-Sharif».

As Abdul-Mahdi said in his speech at the Economic Forum for Iraqi-Egyptian businessmen, in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Medbouli: "The high rate of economic growth in Egypt is news that we rejoice because Iraq and Egypt have witnessed similar political developments in different covenants." "We hope for a high rate of growth in Iraq if we put hand in hand and cooperate more in economic fields."

Abdul Mahdi gave a presentation on the developments of the Iraqi economy and the level of spending in the public and private sectors and the level of supply and demand, calling for the achievement of leaps in many areas, following the methods and scientific methods. "The government's reformist approach has contributed to moving the stalled and stagnant projects," Abdul Mahdi said. "The labor market and reconstruction in Iraq, the pillars of investment opportunities are great, and nothing stands in the way of the will and the common desire and the opportunity for businessmen and investors." It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, arrived Saturday 21 March 2019, to Cairo on a two-day official visit. "My honorable people know that I have promised not to leave the country before finishing the necessary supplies to implement the government program," Abdul Mahdi said in a statement on his official visit to Egypt, which coincided with the sinking of Mosul. And we have already completed the approval of the program and the completion of tasks that were required to be completed during the first months of the life of the government ».

He added: "I have postponed an important work trip to Egypt's sisterly sister many times at the invitation of the President of the Sisi." He pointed out that "more than two months ago and work is under way to make full arrangements for the completion of the visit on 23 and 24 of this month, But only to hold a tripartite meeting in which the Jordanian monarch will participate. " He continued: «I feel very embarrassed to leave the country in these circumstances, especially after the accident in Mosul and the declaration of the state of mourning for three days, but the nature of the visit as a (work visit) the first goal to serve Iraq and the Iraqis and the importance of upcoming meetings and the gains made for the country and the region, To postpone the visit again after the complicated and long settings I can not but go ahead with this visit and I will return to the country tomorrow, God willing ». Abizaid said: «I will keep abreast of all the situations, both in Nineveh or in the country by trusting God Almighty and with the help of my brothers and my honorable people Great. "

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The Cairo summit recommends the completion of the fight against terrorism

Sunday 24 March 2019 45

 

 

Baghdad / Al-Sabah Cairo / Esraa Khalifa 

 

 

 

The leaders of Iraq, Egypt and Jordan agreed during the three-way summit held in Cairo yesterday to maintain the coordination between the three countries and to take advantage of the possibilities offered by their geographical continuity and the integration of their strategic and economic interests and work together to complete the comprehensive battle against terrorism. The battle against the terrorist organization.

Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II discussed at the Cairo summit a number of ideas to enhance economic integration and cooperation between the three countries, including the promotion and development of joint industrial zones, cooperation in the energy and infrastructure sectors Reconstruction and other sectors of development cooperation, in addition to increasing trade exchange, enhancing joint investments and developing cultural cooperation relations among them. " 

The leaders decided to set up a working group to follow up the work of the summit, under the auspices of the three leaders, to coordinate economic, developmental, political, security and cultural cooperation and agreed to resume the meeting at a date and place agreed upon among them.

The Prime Minister, had preceded the tripartite meeting, meeting with the Imam of Azhar Ahmed Tayeb in Egypt.

A brief statement to the Prime Minister's Office received by the "morning", that "Abdul Mahdi met with Sheikh Ahmed Tayeb before Al-Azhar."

During his visit to Cairo, the Prime Minister also met with members of the Iraqi community residing in Egypt at the Iraqi Embassy in Cairo.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said that "Abdul-Mahdi listened to the views of the community, their proposals and their demands, and responded directly to them." He expressed his satisfaction at holding this meeting during his official visit to Egypt and called on everyone to exercise their responsibility to fight the scandals, poverty, unemployment and sectarianism. State and promote stability and civil peace.