Hamid Ghazi: the visit of Halbusi to America strengthened the role of Iraq at the international level

[Half Crazy Runner]

I love these translations, Deputy Trump and Mike Bens 😆

[6ly410]

Halabousi and Pompeo discuss the strategic partnership and emphasize the sovereignty of Iraq

Political | 08:00 - 28/03/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
House Speaker Muhammad al-Halbusi and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday discussed the strategic partnership between Baghdad and Washington, while both sides stressed Iraq's sovereignty. 
The media office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in a statement received / Mawazine News / a copy, that "Halbusi, met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in the presence of Ambassador of Iraq to the United States Fred Mustafa." 
"He is pleased to meet and develop bilateral relations and communication between Washington and Baghdad," said Pompeo. 
The two sides discussed "means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of combating terrorism and economic cooperation, discussing the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq, continuing efforts in combating terrorism and extremist ideology, and the file of border security and defeat is final and prevent its return once again."
And stressed the "commitment to the sovereignty, security and prosperity of Iraq," stressing the "need for efforts by the international community in the file of reconstruction and investment and support the Iraqi government; to provide services to citizens, and to provide employment through investment projects; to eliminate unemployment, which contributes to restoring stability. End n / a

 

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=40243

 

 

[blueskyline]

Thanks 6ly !

[6ly410]

 

2019/03/28 21:02

 

Halabousi is discussing with US Secretary of State reconstruction and supporting the Iraqi government

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi discussed on Thursday March 28, 2019, with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the security, military and economic fields.

"Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo welcomed the Speaker of the House of Representatives," his media office said in a statement. "He is pleased to meet and develop bilateral relations and communication between Washington and Baghdad."

He added that the two sides discussed means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the security, military and economic fields, discussing the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq, continuing efforts in combating terrorism and its radical ideology, the file of border security and final defeat, preventing its return and reaffirming the commitment to Iraq's sovereignty and security. And prosperity. "

He added that "the meeting touched on the need for efforts by the international community in the file of reconstruction and investment and support the Iraqi government, to provide services to citizens, and to provide employment through investment projects, to eliminate unemployment, which contributes to the restoration of stability."

http://almasalah.com/ar/news/167471/الحلبوسي-يبحث-مع-وزير-الخارجية-الامريكي-الإعمار-ودعم-الحكومة-العراقية

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4 minutes ago, 6ly410 said:

and the file of border security and defeat is final and prevent its return once again."

 

In my opinion, THIS is ONE of the keys to providing confidence for Foreign Investment to enter Iraq. NO MO ISIS strongholds JUST outside Iraq to serve as a BASIS for INCURSIONS into Iraq to DISRUPT reconstruction, construction, AND economic development.

 

The Good News HAS BEEN piling up of LATE???!!! eh?

 

Go Moola Nova!

[6ly410]

Iraqi speaker visits Washington to drum up investment

By Rudaw 23 minutes ago 

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Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi (R) shakes hands with US Vice President Mike Pence in Washington DC on March 28, 2019. Photo: handout/parliament speaker’s media office

WASHINGTON DC – Iraq’s parliament speaker is in the American capital to smooth frayed ties and drum up investments and reconstruction support. Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi has met with political leaders and members of the administration, including US Vice President Mike Pence. 

Halbousi and Pence discussed “encouraging American businesses to invest in Iraq,” read a statement from the White House after their meeting on Thursday. 

The country needs an estimated $88 billion to rebuild areas destroyed or damaged in the war against the Islamic State (ISIS) and improve public services. At a donor’s conference a year ago in Kuwait, they secured pledges of just $30 billion. 

Meeting with US Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan on Wednesday, Halbousi asserted that now is the best time for investment “for the stability of Iraq, which will contribute to the stability of the region,” according to a statement from the speaker’s office. 

Selling Iraq as an attractive investment is not an easy task. The country ranks among the most corrupt in the world and frequently captures world headlines because of cycles of violence. The current government in Baghdad, however, is determined to make Iraq a revitalized hub in the Middle East. 

Iraq is also trying to avoid becoming a battleground for disputes between the US and Iran. Iraqi parties with ties to Iran had threatened to present a bill to parliament that would kick American troops out of the country, though such a bill is not currently on the legislature’s agenda.  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Baghdad and Erbil in January to make amends after President Donald Trump caused offense when he dropped in on US troops in Iraq, but failed to meet with any Iraqi leaders and then later said he wanted those American soldiers to “watch Iran,” which Washington has labeled the “leading state sponsor of terror.”

There are some 5,200 US forces currently in Iraq where they are training and supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces in the war against ISIS. 

Halbousi and Pence “discussed the need for a continued security partnership in Iraq to counter terrorism and establish security across the country,” the White House statement read. 

Halbousi also met with Pompeo, discussing their “strategic partnership” and ongoing security coordination, according to a statement from the speaker’s office. 

He also raised the issue of international support for reconstruction of Iraq with Pompeo. ‏
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Halbousi has also met with Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives. 

 

      http://www.rudaw.net/mobile/english/middleeast/iraq/28032019

[alreis]

Ok Mr Halbousi, some folks here in the USA, practice the KISS principal. Keep It Simple Stupid.

Go home, revalue your currency, prosecute the government thieves and sit back watch the investment money flow in as your country prospers.

[Floridian]

Why is it that WE know the solution to prosperity in their country, but THEY don't?

How stupid are they?

[10 YEARS LATER]

5 hours ago, Floridian said:

Why is it that WE know the solution to prosperity in their country, but THEY don't?

How stupid are they?

 

" How stupid are they ?" asks Floridian.

 

Funny you should ask Floridian . . . Over the past several years I've been writing a book on this very subject. The Russian author Leo Tolstoy's War & Peace literary masterpiece is 1,225 pages long.

 

So far my book ( oddly enough titled " How Stupid are They . . . Iraq, WTF ? " ), is 1,220 pages long and I'm only at the halfway point !  

 

It's gonna be a WHOPPER of a literary masterpiece ! 

 

 

[Floridian]

7 hours ago, 10 YEARS LATER said:

 

" How stupid are they ?" asks Floridian.

 

Funny you should ask Floridian . . . Over the past several years I've been writing a book on this very subject. The Russian author Leo Tolstoy's War & Peace literary masterpiece is 1,225 pages long.

 

So far my book ( oddly enough titled " How Stupid are They . . . Iraq, WTF ? " ), is 1,220 pages long and I'm only at the halfway point !  

 

It's gonna be a WHOPPER of a literary masterpiece ! 

 

 

 

Be sure to send me an autographed copy.

i can’t wait to read it.  😂

[yota691]

28-03-2019 05:43 PM

Disclosure of the details of the meeting of Halbusi Vice President

 

Baghdad:

 

President of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halbousi met with US Vice President Mike Bens.

 

During the meeting, according to a statement issued by the media office of Al Halbusi and received by the "News", "discuss bilateral relations between Baghdad and Washington, and files of common interest, and continued cooperation between the two countries in all fields.

 

The meeting discussed "efforts to eliminate terrorism, combat extremist ideology and eliminate sources of funding, and the continuation of the international coalition led by the United States of America to provide security and intelligence support to Iraq in this regard."

 

It also stressed the "need to activate the investment file in several areas, and support the Iraqi government; to provide the necessary services for citizens and provide employment opportunities," according to the statement.

 

 

The meeting dealt with "the file of the return of displaced persons, securing the liberated areas, as well as discussing the situation of minorities in Iraq, stressing the need to return to their areas and providing the necessary means for stability."

[yota691]

28-03-2019 08:11 PM

This was the case at the Halabousi meeting with the US Secretary of State

 

 

 

Baghdad:

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halbousi met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the presence of Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Farid Mustafa.

 

"At the outset of the meeting, Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo welcomed the Speaker of the House of Representatives and expressed his pleasure at the meeting and the development of bilateral relations and communication between Washington and Baghdad," the statement said.

 

The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of combating terrorism and economic cooperation, discussing the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq, continuing efforts in combating terrorism and its extremist ideology, and the file of securing the borders and defeating it once and for all and reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, security and prosperity of Iraq. "He said.

 

"The meeting also touched on the need for efforts by the international community in the file of reconstruction and investment and support the Iraqi government; to provide services to citizens, and to provide employment through investment projects; to eliminate unemployment, which contributes to the restoration of stability.

[yota691]

29-03-2019 08:19 AM

Halabousi calls on American companies to invest in Iraq

 

 

Baghdad

The head of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halabousi during a meeting in Washington, Friday, the majority leader in the US Senate, American companies to enter to invest in Iraq, stressing that the circumstances are now favorable.

The Information Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in a statement received "news" copy of it, "Halbusi accompanied by a parliamentary delegation met with the Republican majority leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell," noting that "the meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways to strengthen them in the areas all".

"The extremist terrorist organization is not only targeting Iraq, it is targeting the world, and the international community must unite to fight it," Halbusi said.

He added that "Iraq made sacrifices on behalf of the whole world, and achieved the military victory with the blood of his sons and the support system" rel="">support of friends, including the United States of America, and must defeat terrorism once and for all," noting that "there are pockets and sleeper cells still work, another challenge needs to continue cooperation between Iraq and its friends; to eliminate this organization and extremist ideology; for a prosperous, secure and stable Iraq. "

"One of the challenges we face is the return and stability of the displaced people and the provision of services to citizens," Halaboussi said, calling on "international and American companies to enter into investment."

He explained that "Iraq needs two types of projects, including long-term oil and energy sector, including short and medium in the education, health and housing," noting that "the circumstances are now more favorable than any other time, and the economic partnership between the two countries must be strengthened Through projects that reach citizens directly. "

For his part, McConnell expressed "the commitment of the United States of America to support system" rel="">supportIraq and respect its sovereignty as a strong ally away from any threat and threat, and work to build economic relations in the interest of the two friendly peoples."

[Butifldrm]

Presidential President Important 

The House Speaker meets the majority leader in the US Senate

 March 29, 2019

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi met with a parliamentary delegation led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them in all fields.

"The extremist terrorist organization is not only targeting Iraq, it is targeting the world, and the international community must unite to fight it," he said.

Iraq has made sacrifices on behalf of the whole world, and has achieved military victory with the blood of its sons and with the support of friends, including the United States of America. Terrorism must be defeated once and for all. There are still pockets and sleeper cells, and this is another challenge that needs continued cooperation between Iraq and its friends. ; To eliminate this organization and extremist ideology; for a prosperous, secure and stable Iraq. "

He added that one of the challenges facing us is the return of displaced people and their stability, and the provision of services to citizens. We call on international companies, including the United States, to enter into investment. Iraq needs two types of projects, including long-term ones such as oil and energy, Conditions are now more favorable than at any other time, and economic partnership between the two countries must be strengthened through projects that reach citizens directly.

For his part, McConnell expressed the commitment of the United States to support Iraq and respect its sovereignty as a strong ally away from any danger and threat, and to work to build economic relations that serve the interests of the two friendly peoples.

 

Media Office 
of the Speaker of the House of Representatives 
March 29, 2019

http://ar.parliament.iq/2019/03/29/رئيس-مجلس-النواب-يلتقي-زعيم-الأغلبية-ف/

[6ly410]

Halabousi calls on American companies to invest in Iraq

 

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi

http://economy-news.net/content.php?id=16021

Economy News _ Baghdad The head of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halabousi during a meeting in Washington, Friday, the majority leader in the US Senate, American companies to enter to invest in Iraq, stressing that the circumstances are now favorable. The Information Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in a statement received "economy News" copy of it, "Halbusi accompanied by a parliamentary delegation met with the leader of the Republican majority in the US Senate Mitch McConnell," noting that "the meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them. All fields ". "One of the challenges we face is the return and stability of displaced people and the provision of services to citizens," Halaboussi said, calling on "international companies, including the United States, to enter into investment." He explained that "Iraq needs two types of projects, including long-term oil and energy sector, including short and medium in the education, health and housing," noting that "the circumstances are now more favorable than any other time, and the economic partnership between the two countries must be strengthened Through projects that reach citizens directly. " For his part, McConnell expressed "the commitment of the United States to support Iraq and respect its sovereignty as a strong ally away from any threat and threat, and work to build economic relations that serve the interests of the two friendly peoples."

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[10 YEARS LATER]

3 hours ago, Floridian said:

 

Be sure to send me an autographed copy.

i can’t wait to read it.  😂

 

Gold Leafed as well. 

[10 YEARS LATER]

Okay... circumstances favorable. To this end you still haven’t “ shown us the money “

 

.... pretty sure not a whole lotta folks are just to take your word ( although they’d like to, that game is played out ). Don’t expect everyone else to pay for Reconstruction or any other projects at your current 1190 rate. 

 

If Iraq is serious about foreign investors coming to Iraq, we would see a Globally Traded Currency .... everyone knows it. So Iraq, where’s the money ? Show us “ favorable “ and quit dragging your feet. 

[dinareffic]

Halabousi from Washington: Investment conditions in Iraq have become more favorable than at any other time

Release date: 2019/3/29 8:32 • 182 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi met with a delegation of the Republican majority leader in the US Senate Mitch McConnell and discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of strengthening them in all fields.

"The extremist terrorist is not only targeting Iraq but also targeting the world, and the international community must unite to fight it," Halboussi said during the meeting. 
He added that "Iraq made sacrifices on behalf of the whole world, and achieved the military victory with the blood of his sons and the support of friends, including the United States of America, and must defeat terrorism completely, there are pockets and sleeper cells, and we believe that this is another challenge needs to continue cooperation between Iraq and its friends ; To eliminate this organization and extremist ideology; for a prosperous, secure and stable Iraq. "
He added that one of the challenges facing us is the return of displaced people and their stability, and the provision of services to citizens. We call on international companies, including the United States, to enter into investment. Iraq needs two types of projects, including the long-term ones such as the oil and energy sector, including short and medium education, health and housing. " The conditions are now more favorable than ever, we must strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries through projects that reach citizens directly." 
for his part , McConnell from the United States of America 's commitment to supporting Iraq 's sovereignty and respect for a strong ally far Of any danger and threat, working to build economic relations serve the interests of the two peoples Alsidikan.anthy

 

http://alforatnews.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=193400

[10 YEARS LATER]

They ask for everything but not showing us “ the money “ ..... yet. Under Maliki, many firms never got paid, packed up their toys and left town. Once taken for a ride. But not a second time, no matter how “ sincere”

Just wish they would stop screwing around-16 years on & it’s still a Clown Act.

[GreedyDinar07]

This is Awesome News! I hope Mahdi and the GOI don't waste this opportunity!! Go IRAQ and The US!! You are right 10 Years later, the GOI is what has me worried. Everything else appears to be ready to go! Complete the Government and approve the Citizens funds and the rest should take care of itself...(Forehead Sweating)....

[6ly410]

KRG needs a cabinet before Iraq can address disputed areas: Speaker Halbousi

By Rudaw 27 minutes ago 

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Mohammed al-Halbousi, the speaker of the Iraqi parliament, participates in a panel at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2019. Photo: USIP YouTube

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — The question of the disputed areas should be solved by the Iraqi Council of Ministers in coordination with locals from the areas after the Kurdistan Region forms its new government, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi argued on Friday. 
 

"On the 140 Article by the constitution with the CoR (Council of Representatives), we have to create a committee to address these [areas]. Clearly, there are service problems. Some of these areas started to have problems after the liberation battle," he explained at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).

 

Primarily, questions remain as to whether the Kurdistan Region will contribute to the reconstruction or the federal government, according to the speaker. The Kurdistani or disputed areas lie in diverse areas like Shingal, the Nineveh Plains, Makhmour, and Tuz Khurmatu which were under the administration of the KRG during the Islamic State (ISIS) conflict, but were no-man's-land during much of the US invasion and resurgence. 

 

"This is a problem: this or that? And these people are suffering because they have not received anything — no infrastructure efforts from either one. To provide these services for IDPs and to bring the IDPs so the decision makers of those 140 Article [areas] are the people of these [places]... how to implement this?" he posited.

Iraq held parliamentary elections on May 12. All but a few key ministerial posts have been filled. The Kurdistan Region held an election on September 30. 

Erbil is yet to form a cabinet or elect a prime minister because of disputes between the Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. A parliament session is due to convene on Saturday.
 

"I think because the IKR [Iraqi Kurdistan Region] is busy in the formation of their Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), after this, hopefully, before 2020 according to Baghdad and the IKR schedule's points-of-view, we have to deal with this," said Halbousi, referring to Article 140.

In much shorter time than under predecessor PM Haider al-Abadi, Adil Abdul-Mahdi who has historic relations with Kurds was able to help negotiate a budget that was acceptable to both the IKR and the federal government.

"The relationship between Baghdad and Erbil, or Kurdistan, it was somehow... now I think it's much, much better than how it was before. There is an intention in Baghdad to have an understanding with the IKR (Iraqi Kurdistan Region) and vice versa with a relationship to everything,” Halbousi said.

The Kurdistan Region's independent sale of oil has been a sticking point in previous budgets. 

"But this year is much, much better than everyone before. We have somehow compromised from Baghdad to Erbil and Erbil gave some comprises to Baghdad to agree in 2019 to have resolved all of the outstanding problems between the two,” he added.

"There are clear differences on the contracts in IKR, for example, the contracts are partnership contracts. In Baghdad, it's more than partnership. It's about how to service these contracts.”

Halbousi claimed the will is always there to resolve outstanding issues. 
 

"This is how we are going to negotiate in the next phase as a political entity, we have to work on that. It will always be a problem, but we have to, both sides have to comprise in order to service the Iraqi people, the Kurdistan people," he said.

 

Halbousi, a Sunni politician who is the former governor of Anbar, said after assuming the office of speaker last year, he met with leaders of Iraq's various ethno-religious components including Yezidis.

"State institutions, security institutions... we want them to enter the state institutions; this way they would protect their own areas ... and contributors to the security portfolio in their own home areas," he said.

Halbousi spoke of the diverse Nineveh Plains, where he acknowledged "an external" presence.

"These areas are so much interacting with one another, with these components; we have to start at the political level, of course from the top down," he said.

Halbousi also explained foreign countries to assist in reconciliation, but along humanitarian lines instead of political.

"We work with the legislature and the government and the international community to split the humanity aspect from the elector aspect — any pragmatic election issue they have all the right to elect anyone who would represent them. Whoever they want to elect, of course, we have to respect that," he said.

He blamed longstanding sectarian politics for a delay in the full formation of the government of Baghdad, but argued that because "the Iraqi people don't trust these parties anymore" the tide is turning.

"Delays in the formation of the Iraqi government are not about conflicting interests. There is a personal stubbornness and a fight of wills between the blocs,” Halbousi claimed.

The executive branch of government is needed to help in combatting decades-old corruption, he argued.

"All the files since 2003 until now will be dealt with and reopened ... All findings will be revealed to the Iraqi public clearly ... I commend [the justice system] and praise them for what they did in complementing the three presidencies on the bureaucracy file," he claimed.

He implored for the Iraqi diaspora to play a more positive role within the country.

"They have a clearer and a good picture of Iraq. The sectarian aspect is much, much less outside of Iraq," he claimed. "...even if they are in conflict with each other, as soon as they leave, generally speaking, the environment is much, much, much better," he said.

"There are just so many tribes in Iraq,” the speaker said. “They are extended everywhere in Sunni and in Shiite areas. The Iraqi community outside of Iraq, they have to somehow reflect that image that they will contribute positively in the civil reconciliation in Iraq..."

USIP is an institution funded by the US federal government and located in Washington, D.C. Halbousi was invited to speak about 'A New Parliament in Iraq.'

http://www.rudaw.net/mobile/english/middleeast/iraq/29032019

[6ly410]

2019/03/29 23:14

 

Halabousi: the delay in the selection of security ministers is due to personal stubbornness of some parties

http://almasalah.com/ar/news/167563/الحلبوسي-تأخر-اختيار-الوزراء-الأمنيين-يعود-الى-عناد-شخصي-تتحمله-بعض-الجهات

 

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Baghdad / Masalla: Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi, Friday, March 29, 2019, delay the naming of the Ministers of Defense and the Interior is due to personal intransigence borne by some quarters, pointing out that it will be resolved when he returns to Baghdad.

"In Iraq, the dust of the battlefield is being removed against a thief and his gunmen have returned to work as gangs," Halboussi said during a session of the United States Institute of Peace in Washington.

He added that "the phenomenon of Islamophobia is one of the most serious challenges facing the world and what happened in New Zealand witness to this and the attack was an attempt to dismantle and intimidate communities and no less dangerous than terrorism."

"The support of the United States and international partners must continue not only to defeat terrorist groups, such as military intimidation, but also to defeat their extremist ideology and end their financial support from attacks."

"Iraq is still waiting for the implementation of the promises of donor countries at the Kuwait conference to finance the reconstruction of what was destroyed by terrorism and without this support will not be achieved construction."

He pointed out that "the popular mobilization forces have been used against Iraq's sectarian enemies of all spectrum and the armed forces are currently trying to rearrange the structure."

He pointed out that "the relationship between Baghdad and Erbil has developed significantly and we are currently trying to complete the solution of all problems."

He went on to say that "delaying the naming of the Minister of Defense and the Interior is due to personal stubbornness of some parties, when I return to Baghdad, I will decide to submit candidates for the posts."

He added that "reconciliation in Iraq must go in two directions, first from the bottom up in the areas that have been subjected to a provocative occupation and politicians from the top down through the solution of problems between the parties."

He pointed out that "Iraq fought a supporter on behalf of the whole world."

"Our relationship with the United States is not linked to Baghdad's relations with regional allies, including Iran."

"We have a real danger that extremists can take advantage of a fertile ground of disgruntled people in IDP camps to restore danger. Iraq can not bear this Halabousi: the delay in the selection of security ministers is due to personal stubbornness of some parties alone. We need an international partnership that allows displaced people to return home," he said.

 

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3 hours ago, 6ly410 said:

"Iraq is still waiting for the implementation of the promises of donor countries at the Kuwait conference to finance the reconstruction of what was destroyed by terrorism and without this support system" rel="">support will not be achieved construction."

 

come on' Halabousi your country is literally rich in resources you've had the hand out's / up's for years the corrupt have taken your help away , end the mass corruption , open your country to free market and the list goes on for days what you can do for your own selves enough of the games already get the goi to serve the people or kick them to the curb and find someone or a caretaker government that will ..  thanks 6ly410

[Butifldrm]

Baghdad Post Saturday, 30 March 2019 12:42 PM

 

Halabousi asks for exemption from sanctions imposed on Iran for three years

 

 

 

President of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halbousi asked the US administration to extend the exemption granted to Iraq from the sanctions imposed on Iran for at least three years. 

"We hope to extend this exemption until Iraq is able to stand on its own economically," Halboussi said during a visit to the United States Institute of Peace in Washington . 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives: "  Iraq imports 30% of its energy needs, and it needs almost three years to achieve self-sufficiency in the generation of electricity." 

"After these three years, we may see an economically independent Iraq and we do not need to import electricity from another country. Maybe we can solve this problem within three years."

To comply with the sanctions imposed on Iran for another three months.

 

V.a

https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/160230/الحلبوسي-يطلب-إعفاء-من-العقوبات-المفروضة-على-إيران-لثلاث-سنوات

[yota691]

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Baghdad is asking Washington for Iran's sanctions

Political | 08:32 - 30/03/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi 
President Mahmoud al-Halbusi called on the US administration to extend the exemption granted to Iraq from US sanctions imposed on Iran because Baghdad can not stop importing electricity from Iran three years ago. 
"We hope to extend this exemption until Iraq can stand on its own economically," Halboussi said during a visit to the United States Institute of Peace in Washington. 
Halabousi met in Washington with a number of American officials, led by Vice President Mike Bens. 
He pointed out that "Iraq imports 30% of its energy needs and it needs almost three years to achieve self-sufficiency in the generation of electricity." 
And he said "
Halabousi later called on the United States to study the steps it is taking and its consequences. 
US President Donald Trump's administration imposed tough sanctions on Tehran to curb Iran's exports and dry its sources of funding. But Washington exempted Baghdad from the three-month sanctions, which it later extended for a period of time, so that Iraq could continue to import its electricity and gas needs from Iran to avoid eruption. New popular protests against power outages