Saudi ministers agree to memoranda of understanding with Iraq in several areas

[yota691]

Deputy: The visit of the Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia came to the disappearance of several obstacles between the two countries

Editorial date: • 2019/4/17 16:45 • 31 times scheduled

"The visit of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to Saudi Arabia came to" the disappearance of several obstacles between the two countries, "said the deputy of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction Riyadh al-Masoudi.

"The prime minister's visit to Saudi Arabia is not a protocol," Masoudi told al-Furat News. "It is the duty of the executive government, which is authorized by the parliament to implement its government program, to regulate foreign relations." 
"Previous governments were among political, economic and sectarian reasons that did not play a natural role in improving foreign relations," he said. 
"There are obligations imposed on Iraq under the United Nations charters, including the regulation of foreign relations," Masoudi said. 
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia.
The delegation included a number of government officials, MPs, governors, advisors, heads of bodies and businessmen, as well as the Iraqi ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
Iraq and Saudi Arabia, in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, signed thirteen agreements and a memorandum of understanding between the Iraqi ministers and their counterparts on the Saudi side.

[6ly410]

Iraq signs 13 deals with Saudi Arabia following Abdul-Mahdi, King Salman meeting

 Kurdistan 24 |

20 minutes ago

 

http://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/7022c2bd-587e-4937-b039-ac1973f95498

 

---

Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi arrives in Riyadh and meets with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, April 17, 2019. (Photo: Iraqi Prime Minister's Press office)

 

Iraq Saudi Arabia Riyadh Baghdad 

A+AA-

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi on Wednesday landed in Riyadh in his first visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office six months ago, meeting King Salman bin Abdulaziz and signing 13 agreements.

Abdul-Mahdi said his country would maintain strong relations with neighboring nations regardless of hostilities between regional states like Iran and Saudi Arabia.

The Iraqi prime minister headed a large delegation, including ministers and businessmen, to Riyadh with trade and economic relations being the prime subjects of the meeting between the top OPEC oil producers.

Both sides signed 13 agreements in areas such as trade, energy, and political cooperation, according to Abdul-Mahdi’s press office.

Diplomatic relations between the two countries broke down in 1990 following Baghdad’s brazen invasion of Kuwait. The resumption of formal ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq dates back to 2015 when Riyadh reopened its embassy in Baghdad, which had been shuttered for decades.

In June 2017, Iraq and Saudi Arabia agreed to set up a coordination council in efforts to further cement ties as the latter seeks to counteract Iranian influence in the former.

Baghdad has long claimed it seeks good relations with all countries, but Tehran’s sway over internal politics has been most palpable with its direct support for senior politicians and militias.

Abdul-Mahdi recently visited Tehran and met with President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia reopened a consulate in Baghdad to issue visas to Iraqi citizens. King Salman also said his country would provide Iraq $1 billion to build sports facilities, an announcement which kicked off a two-day visit to Iraq by high-level Saudi officials.

[6ly410]

Iraqi prime minister makes first visit to Saudi Arabia

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

APRIL 17, 2019 03:03 PM, UPDATED 5 HOURS 12 MINUTES AGO

•  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia

Saudi King Salman welcomed the Iraqi prime minister on his first official visit to the kingdom Wednesday, as the two oil-producing giants move toward closer diplomatic and economic ties after nearly three decades of uneasy relations.

Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi's visit came two weeks after Saudi Arabia reopened its consulate in Baghdad for the first time in nearly 30 years. The opening was accompanied with the announcement of a $1 billion aid package for Iraq.

It reflected warming relations between the two countries as they seek opportunities for shared economic growth through trade, investment, and oil production.

The visit also comes amid other shared strategic interests. Iraq seeks to reclaim a leadership position in the Arab world and Saudi Arabia seeks to counter Iran's influence throughout the region, particularly in countries like Iraq where Iran backs powerful Shiite militias.

Just hours into his visit, Abdul-Mahdi announced on his Twitter account that the two countries signed 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding between their various ministries.

 

In a telling sign of the lofty expectations for the two-day visit, Abdul-Mahdi's delegation included 12 government ministers — including ministers of oil, finance, and electricity — as well as several lawmakers and local officials, and a large contingent of business leaders.

Abdul-Mahdi earlier this month also visited Saudi Arabia's regional rival, Iran. The Shiite power holds considerable interests in Iraq's business and finance sectors, as well as among Iraqi political and elite Shiite figures.

After decades of conflict, Iraq is trying to steer clear of regional conflict and chart a central course between rival powers. Abdel-Mahdi, who was confirmed to his post six months ago, says Iraq seeks friendly relations with all its neighbors, including both Iran and Saudi Arabia.

"There is a desire by the political leadership in both countries to deepen ties, to build a strategic relationship that serves the interest of both countries," said Jameel al-Diyabi, the editor-in-chief of the Saudi newspaper Okaz.

Speaking in an interview with Saudi Arabia's state broadcaster al-Ekhbariya, al-Diyabi said Saudi Arabia was working to counter Iran's influence in Iraq by emphasizing Baghdad's Arab identity.

 

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/article229361499.html

 

 

[6ly410]

Iraq and Saudi Arabia sign 13 agreements and memorandum of understanding

 

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz

money and business Economy News Baghdad Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding between the various ministries of the two countries in the presence of Prime Minister and Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the Prime Minister's Office said.  The Prime Minister's office said in a statement that "Abdul-Mahdi stressed that his visit to Saudi Arabia reflects the direction of the Iraqi government to expand relations with the Kingdom and to develop relations between the two neighboring countries." He thanked the warm welcome received by the Saudi monarch.  "The exchange of visits at this high level opens wide horizons and fulfills the aspirations of the two peoples and security and stability for all the peoples of the region," Abdul Mahdi said.  For his part, welcomed the Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the guest of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and his delegation, wishing Iraq and its people stability, prosperity and progress. The Saudi king expressed his satisfaction with the development and stability witnessed in Iraq and that the visit of Abdul Mahdi to achieve the aspirations of the two countries to increase cooperation and raise the level of relations and achieve the common interests of the Iraqi and Saudi people. Views 208   Date Added 04/17/2019 http://economy-news.net/content.php?id=16309

 

[6ly410]

Brotherly countries’ Iraq, Saudi Arabia ink 13 deals

By Rudaw 23 minutes ago 

158Views

     



Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi (left) shakes hands with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz (right) in Riyadh on April 17, 2019. Photo: handout/Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – In his first trip to neighbouring Saudi Arabia, Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi oversaw the inking of a dozen deals just a week and a half after he visited the Kingdom’s regional rival Iran. Iraq is trying to position itself as a neutral friend to all sides in the divided Middle East. 

Saudi Arabia is a “neighbouring, brotherly, and developed country and the openness of Iraq towards Saudi is in the favour of both countries,” Abdul-Mahdi told Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz in a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, according to a readout from his office.  

The Iraqi premier was accompanied by a team of his ministers and they signed 13 deals and memoranda of understandings, mostly in fields of political consultation, investment promotion and protection, agriculture, energy, electricity, and higher education. Details of the agreements were not revealed. 

Emerging from years of war with the Islamic State, Iraq is looking for investment and assistance as it rebuilds its infrastructure and economy. A ministerial and business delegation from Saudi Arabia visited Baghdad earlier this month, bringing with them pledges of $1.5 billion in loans and support system">support. They also lay the final groundwork for the deals that were signed in Riyadh on Wednesday. 

"Today Iraq is stable and secure, looking forward to achieving economic and constructional renaissance," Abdul-Mahdi told the king.

This is his third trip abroad after visiting Egypt in March and Iran in early April where his government also signed a range of agreements. 

Wedged between Shiite Iran and Sunni Saudi Arabia, Iraq hopes it can serve as a bridge without getting drawn into their dispute. 

The Saudi government stressed their “brotherly” ties with Iraq in its comments of the visit. 

“Dear brothers, what connect us to #Iraq is not geography and common interests, but blood ties, history, and common destiny” - @KingSalman
 
🇸🇦🇮🇶

pic.twitter.com/k1Fbyf47qL

— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦(@KSAmofaEN) April 17, 2019

“Dear brothers, what connects us to Iraq is not geography and common interests, but blood ties, history, and common destiny,” the king said in a video published on Twitter by the foreign ministry. 

In his meetings with Abdul-Mahdi, the monarch “stressed his keenness to strengthen cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various areas,” according to the ministry. 

 

http://www.rudaw.net/mobile/english/middleeast/iraq/170420192

[10 YEARS LATER]

All this ain’t gonna amount to a whole lot if the GOI continues with its sand bagging and foot dragging ways. Something at some point has got to give. 

[yota691]

Historical agreements between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

Thursday 18 April 2019 40

 

Baghdad / Al-Sabah

 

The pace of the development of Iraqi-Saudi relations has accelerated on several tracks after a series of visits and meetings between officials of the two brotherly countries culminated in the visit of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday, on an official visit during which he met the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, With him a meeting at the Royal Palace, where the meeting witnessed the signing of thirteen agreements and a memorandum of understanding between the Iraqi ministers and their counterparts on the Saudi side. "Iraq today is living in security stability and we look forward to achieving economic and urban renaissance, and Saudi Arabia is a neighbor and brotherly country and developed and the openness of Iraq to Saudi Arabia serves the interests of both countries and peoples," said Abdul Mahdi, according to a statement by his media office. The Joint High Coordinating Committee has made a rapid contribution to signing agreements and memorandums of understanding. "

He added: "Iraq is a country rich in human and natural wealth, but it was put in the wrong place and wasted wars as a result of deviations and policies that harmed Iraq and its people, along with internal war, and then plagued Al Qaeda and the terrorists, Because the survival of one cell means the possibility of multiplying, "stressing" the importance of cooperation between the two brotherly countries, and the need to stabilize the region and work according to the many participants that bring us together. "

The Prime Minister pointed out that "the government maintains the security momentum to maintain the stability of the country and is keen to establish relations with all its brothers and neighbors," thanking "His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz for the good reception and the cooperation shown by ministers and Saudi officials to implement agreements and memorandums of understanding, He also thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his guidance to open the Kaaba in front of the Iraqi delegation.

For his part, King Salman said: "The Kingdom stands with Iraq and what brings us together is our religion, our security and our common interests which must be strengthened in all fields. We have directed ministers and officials to show all their cooperation, coordination and implementation of agreements and memoranda."

"The Kingdom is keen to cooperate with Iraq and support it in all fields and is willing to cooperate to achieve common interests," the Saudi monarch said, expressing his satisfaction with the stability in Iraq.       

"The signing ceremony of 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding between Iraq and Saudi Arabia was attended by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, and the ministers from the Iraqi and Saudi sides," the statement said.

The agreements and memorandums of understanding included the signing of a memorandum of understanding in the field of political consultations, the agreement on mutual recognition of product conformity certificates, the agreement on investment promotion and protection, memorandum of understanding in the field of agricultural cooperation, memorandum of understanding in industry and mineral wealth, A memorandum of understanding in the field of electrical energy, a memorandum of understanding in the field of scientific and educational cooperation between the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraq, a memorandum of understanding on a program for cultural cooperation, N Saudi Ministry of Education and the Iraqi Ministry of Education, and a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation program, and a memorandum of understanding to study the feasibility of electrical connection, and a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the maritime field, and the organization of operations of passenger and cargo transportation on the road. "

Prior to the signing of the agreements and the memorandums of understanding, the royal reception ceremony was held at the royal palace. The ceremony was attended by the princes, ministers and dignitaries of the Royal Court. And businessmen.

"I am very happy to visit Saudi Arabia and to develop relations between the two brotherly countries," Abdul Mahdi said in a statement.

"His visit to the Kingdom reflects the direction of the Iraqi government and its desire to develop relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all fields. The exchange of visits at this high level opens wide horizons and fulfills the aspirations of the two peoples and security and stability for all peoples. 

Region". In turn, His Majesty the King welcomed the Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, wishing Iraq and its people stability, prosperity and progress.

He expressed his satisfaction with the development and stability in Iraq and that the visit of the Prime Minister to achieve the aspirations of the two countries to increase cooperation and raise the level of relations to achieve the common interests of the Iraqi and Saudi people. 

His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz held a "luncheon banquet in honor of the Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation."

The delegation included a number of government officials, MPs, governors, consultants, heads of bodies and businessmen, In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

[yota691]

13 agreements and memorandum of understanding signed between Saudi Arabia and Iraq

Part of the reception of Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz to the Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh today

 17 April 2019 05:15 PM

RIYADH - Iraq signed on Wednesday 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding between Iraqi ministers and their counterparts on the Saudi side.

The signing ceremony, according to a statement issued by the Media Center of the Iraqi Prime Minister, in the presence of Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.

Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz received on Wednesday Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

The ceremony was held at the Royal Diwan of Saudi Arabia, in the presence of a number of princes, ministers and dignitaries in the Royal Court and businessmen.

Abdul Mahdi heads a high-level delegation of more than 11 ministers, 68 government officials and more than 70 private sector businessmen for a two-day visit, the Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday .

It is expected that during this visit, the Kingdom will be ready to operate the trade exchange in a new port of Arar starting from the beginning of next June to start trade exchange between the two countries, and the completion of the full port in mid-October with the joint cooperation between the two sides.

The signing of a memorandum of understanding in the field of industry and mineral wealth, signed by the Saudi side and Minister of Energy and Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al-Falih, and on the Iraqi side and Minister of Industry and Minerals Saleh Abdullah Jubouri .

The signing of a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of oil and gas, signed by the Saudi side and Minister of Energy and Industry and Mineral Resources Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, and from the Iraqi side and Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban.

A memorandum of understanding was signed in the field of electric energy signed by the Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, and from the Iraqi side by the Minister of Electricity, Luay Hamid Al-Khatib .

The memorandum of understanding was signed in the field of political consultations, signed by the Saudi side, Foreign Minister Ibrahim bin Abdul Aziz al-Assaf, and on the Iraqi side by Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al-Hakim .

A memorandum of understanding for cultural cooperation was signed by Saudi Minister of State, Mohammed bin Abdulmalik Al-Sheikh, and Saudi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Qusay Abdul Wahab Al-Suhail .

The technical cooperation program was signed by the Saudi governor of the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Saad bin Othman al-Kasabi and the technical side of the Ministry of Planning Maher Hammadi .

A memorandum of understanding was signed to study the feasibility of the electrical connection, signed by the Saudi side, the chairman of the Saudi Electricity Company, Khalid bin Saleh al-Sultan, and from the Iraqi side by the Minister of Electricity Luay Hamid al-Khatib .

 

A memorandum of understanding was signed in the field of maritime transport, and a memorandum of understanding for the organization of passenger operations and the transport of goods on land roads, signed by the Saudi side and Minister of Transport Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi, and from the Iraqi side by the Minister of Transport Eng. Abdullah Loibi al-Maliki .

A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Saudi Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq and a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education in Iraq signed by Saudi Minister of Education Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh and the Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Qusay Abdul Wahab Al - Suhail .

A mutual recognition program for product conformity certificates was signed by Saudi Minister of Trade and Investment Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi and Iraqi Minister of Planning Nouri Sabah al-Dulaimi .

The agreement was signed by the Saudi Minister of Trade and Investment Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi and the Iraqi side by the head of the National Investment Authority Sami Raouf Al-Araji .

A memorandum of understanding was signed for the cooperation in the agricultural field between the two countries, signed by Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli and Iraqi Minister of Agriculture Saleh bin Hussein Al-Husseini .

Nominations:

[yota691]

Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister hold official talks

In the presence of the two delegations

Wednesday, 11 Shaban 1440 H - April 17, 2019

 

 

 

Riyadh: Middle East Online

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who is currently visiting the Kingdom. 

During the meeting, they exchanged talks on Saudi-Iraqi relations and a number of bilateral issues of mutual interest. 

The Saudi Crown Prince and the Iraqi Prime Minister then held official talks in the presence of the two countries' delegations. 

At the beginning of the meeting, the Crown Prince welcomed the Iraqi Prime Minister in his second country, noting the distinguished relations between the two brotherly countries, while the Iraqi Prime Minister expressed his happiness to visit the Kingdom and meet with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince. 

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation between the two brotherly countries and opportunities for their development, as well as the latest developments in the region.

They also reviewed the efforts of joint cooperation within the Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council and discussed more promising opportunities to serve the interests of both countries and peoples.

The meeting was attended by Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, Chairman of the General Authority for Sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef, Minister of Interior, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of National Guard, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Minister of Defense, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul Rahman Al-Fadhli, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Faleh, Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadan, Minister of Economy Minister of Education Dr. Hamad Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Authority for Tourism and National Heritage Ahmad Al-Khatib, State Security Chief Abdul Aziz Al-Huwairini, Advisor to the Royal Court General Supervisor of the Office of Minister of Defense Fahad Al-Issa, , And the body's governors

The meeting was also attended by Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban, Minister of Finance Dr. Fuad Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Hakim, Minister of Planning Dr. Nuri Al-Dulaimi, Minister of Commerce Dr. Mohammad Abdul Majeed, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Qusay Al-Suhail, Minister of Industry and Minerals Dr. Saleh Al-Jubouri, Minister of Electricity Dr. Loay Al-Khatib and Minister of Transport Eng. Abdullah Al-Malki.

[Butifldrm]

 

2019/04/17 17:51

• Number of readings 49
• Section: Iraq
•  

Abdul-Mahdi from Riyadh: Iraq is a stable security and look forward to achieve economic and urban renaissance

BAGHDAD / Al-Masala: Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, that Iraq is living a security stability, pointing out that the country is looking forward to achieve economic and urban renaissance.

"Today Iraq is living in security stability and we are looking forward to an economic and urban renaissance," Abdul-Mahdi's office was quoted as saying during a joint meeting with the Saudi king.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a neighbor, brotherly and developed country, and Iraq's openness to Saudi Arabia serves the interests of the two countries and peoples," he said, noting that the meeting of the joint high-level coordination committee has resulted in the signing of agreements and memorandums of understanding. 

"The race is a country rich in human and natural wealth, but it was put in place and wasted by wars as a result of deviations and policies that harmed Iraq and its people, as well as internal war," he said. 

He pointed out that "the preacher has stripped everything, which is a gang that must be completely eradicated because the survival of one cell can multiply." He stressed "the importance of cooperation between the two brotherly countries and the need to stabilize the region and work according to the many participants that bring us together." 

The Prime Minister, that "

Saudi King: We are keen to cooperate with Iraq and support it in all fields

Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz stressed on Wednesday his country's keenness to cooperate with Iraq and support it in all fields. 

"The Kingdom stands with Iraq and our common denominator is our religion, our security and our common interests which must be strengthened in all fields. We have directed ministers and officials to show all their cooperation, coordination and implementation of the agreements and memorandums," Abdul Aziz said during a joint meeting with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in Riyadh. "He said.

He added that "Saudi Arabia is keen to cooperate with Iraq and support in all fields and is ready to cooperate for the achievement of common interests," expressing "satisfaction with the situation of stability in Iraq." 

Earlier on Wednesday, Abdul Mahdi arrived in Saudi Arabia at the head of a large delegation to document several files between the two countries.

Follow the obelisk 

http://almasalah.com/ar/news/169059/عبد-المهدي-من-الرياض-العراق-يعيش-استقرارا-امنيا-ونتطلع-لتحقيق-نهضة-اقتصادية-وعمرانية

[yota691]

Iraqi prime minister makes first visit to Saudi Arabia

PM Abdul Mahdi's trip comes after Riyadh reopened its consulate in Baghdad and announced $1bn in aid for Iraq.

5 hours ago

•  

Saudi King Salman welcomed the Iraqi prime minister as the two oil-producing giants move toward closer diplomatic and economic ties [Bandar Algaloud/Reuters]

Saudi Arabia's King Salman welcomed the Iraqi prime minister on his first official visit to the kingdom, as the two oil-producing giants move towards closer diplomatic and economic ties after nearly three decades of uneasy relations.

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi's visit on Wednesday came two weeks after Saudi Arabiareopened its consulate in Baghdad for the first time in nearly 30 years. The opening was accompanied with the announcement of a one billion dollar aid package for Iraq.

Abdul Mahdi went to Riyadh with a large delegation, including officials and businessmen, with trade billed as a prime focus of the discussions between OPEC's two largest oil producers.

 

His office said the leaders signed 13 agreements in areas such as trade, energy and political cooperation.

The countries have historically been at loggerheads since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, but Riyadh has wooed Baghdad as part of an effort to stem the growing influence of Iran.

During his visit to Tehran earlier this month, Abdul Mahdi met  President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Many of Iraq's leaders, from its Shia majority, have close ties with Iran, the main Shia power in the Middle East.

Abdel Mahdi, named prime minister last October, has said Iraq now wants good relations with both Iran and the United States.

The US reimposed tough sanctions on Tehran's energy and finance sectors last year.

But Washington has granted Baghdad several temporary exemptions to allow it to continue importing Iranian gas and electricity, crucial to Iraq's faltering power sector.

SOURCE: NEWS AGENCIES

[blueskyline]

lhttp://economy-news.net/content.php?id=16317......

Iraq and Saudi Arabia discuss speeding up the opening of border crossings

 

money and business

Economy News _ Baghdad Iraq, Thursday, discussed with Saudi Arabia to speed up the opening of border crossings between the two countries.  "Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met with his counterpart in Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim al-Assaf, and discussed accelerating the opening of border crossings between the two countries," foreign ministry spokesman Ahmad al-Sahaf said in a statement.  Al - Sahaf added, " The wise looking also discussed the positions between Baghdad and Riyadh in the United Nations coordination over international issues , " noting that he also discussed the coordination of positions on the Arab level , especially the position of the situation in Yemen, and Libya. "  He noted that" the Saudi side made a request to Iraq to amend and overcome the legal obstacles in the field of investment

[yota691]

The launch of the Iraqi-Saudi Business Forum

 

money and business Economy News _ Baghdad The Iraqi-Saudi Business Forum kicked off in the capital, Riyadh, in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and the participation of major Saudi companies.  The meeting will be attended by a group of businessmen from both countries and will discuss imposing cooperation in various fields. Views 12   Date Added 04/18/2019

[yota691]

Iraq and Saudi Arabia discuss speeding up the opening of border crossings

 

money and business Economy News _ Baghdad Iraq, Thursday, discussed with Saudi Arabia to speed up the opening of border crossings between the two countries.  "Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met with his counterpart in Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim al-Assaf, and discussed accelerating the opening of border crossings between the two countries," foreign ministry spokesman Ahmad al-Sahaf said in a statement.  Al - Sahaf added, " The wise looking also discussed the positions between Baghdad and Riyadh in the United Nations coordination over international issues , " noting that he also discussed the coordination of positions on the Arab level , especially the position of the situation in Yemen, and Libya. "  He noted that" the Saudi side made a request to Iraq to amend and overcome the legal obstacles in the field of investment. Views 88   Date Added 04/18/2019

[yota691]

Saudi Arabia agrees to open Al - Jamaima port with Muthanna in 2019

 

money and business Economy News _ Baghdad The governor of Muthanna, Ahmed Manfi Gouda, obtained preliminary approvals for the opening of the border port of Jamaima in the province during the current year 2019.  A statement from his office received "Economy News" a copy of it, that the quality "met with Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport and Planning of Information, Yasser Suleiman Al-Daoud, King Saud Palace in Riyadh and discussed during the meeting topics of common interest. "  The governor said that "he discussed with Al-Daoud the opening of the border port of Jamayma with Saudi Arabia, because this port of great importance in the development of the economic reality in Muthanna province."  "He obtained the preliminary approvals for the opening of the port during the current year." Views 14   Date Added 18/04/2019

[yota691]

Baghdad hosts a "grand" workshop to follow up the agreements with Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia

 

Economic adviser to Prime Minister Abdul Hussein Al-Henin

money and business Economy News _ Baghdad The economic adviser to Prime Minister Abdul Hussein Al-Henin said on Thursday that Baghdad will host a "major" workshop to follow up the economic agreements with Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia. "There will be a major workshop for Iraqi businessmen in Baghdad to follow up our economic agreements with Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia," Henin said in a statement received by Al-Iktissad News. "This workshop will put the agreements into effect and become major projects throughout Iraq." "Countries such as France, Germany, the United States, China, Korea, Japan and others are on the way to working and cooperating with Iraq," Henin said. Iraq has signed several memorandums of understanding with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran to establish investment projects. Views 41   Date Added 18/04/2019

[yota691]

The Gulf Cooperation Council confirms the availability of "political will and serious desire" to cooperate with Iraq

 

Thursday, April 18

 

 

Alsumaria News / Baghdad  confirmed Prime Minister Adel Abdul - Mahdi , the importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Iraq, noting the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council ( GCC ) Abdullatif Al - Zayani Organization that the Council has the "political will and serious desire" to cooperate with Iraq .  "The Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received today at his residence at King Saud Palace in Riyadh, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Abdullatif Al-Zayani, to discuss the development of relations between Iraq and the GCC countries and issues. Of common interest and enhance opportunities for security, stability and economic cooperation. "   "The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is important for Iraq and cooperation and economic relations must progress for the better," the statement quoted Abdul Mahdi as saying. "Iraq is keen to work within its Arab and Islamic environment and to establish balanced relations that serve the interests of our peoples and we want our environment to be stable and prosperous. We have a lot of participants that bring us together and build on them to build confidence, overcome differences and create good conditions for cooperation. "  For his part, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, "provides the political will and serious desire of the GCC countries to cooperate with Iraq and achieve joint work and integrated, and seek to build distinct relations with Iraq," pointing out that " Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi arrived at the Saudi capital Riyadh for a two-day official visit.

[Butifldrm]

2019-04-18 BY SOTALIRAQ

 

 

Saudi-Iraqi talks in Riyadh culminated in 13 cooperation agreements and memorandum of understanding

 

 

King Salman: Iraq brings together religion, security and our common interests

The official round of talks held by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and his guest, the visiting Prime Minister of Iraq Adel Abdul Mahdi, culminated in the signing of 13 cooperation agreements and memorandum of understanding between the two countries, including political, investment, agricultural, industrial and oil and gas fields, Cultural field. 
King Salman expressed his satisfaction with the development and stability witnessed by Iraq and that the visit of Adel Abdul Mahdi, the Prime Minister, to achieve the aspirations of the two countries to increase cooperation and upgrading relations, in order to achieve the common interests of the Iraqi and Saudi people.
He said: "The Kingdom stands with Iraq, and what brings us together is our religion and our security and our common interests, which must be strengthened in all areas, and we have directed ministers and officials to show all possible cooperation, coordination and implementation of conventions and memos." Cooperation with Iraq and support in all areas and ready to cooperate for the achievement of common interests}, expressing his satisfaction with the situation of stability in Iraq. 
The meeting, which was held at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, discussed "the distinguished brotherly relations between the two brotherly countries and discussed aspects of bilateral partnership and means of developing them in various fields."
For his part, the Iraqi Prime Minister stressed the interest of his country to develop areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, and quoted the channel «Arab» Abdul-Mahdi as saying that «Iraq wants to develop relations with Saudi Arabia in all areas». Stressing that the exchange of visits at this high level opens wide horizons between the two countries, and that his visit to the Kingdom «reflects the direction of the Iraqi government and its desire to develop relations with Saudi Arabia in all areas», and Abdul Mahdi said that the exchange of visits at this level opens wide prospects and achieve the aspirations of the two peoples and security and stability pan Peoples of the region.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Iraqi Prime Minister witnessed the signing of 13 cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding in the fields of political consultations, mutual recognition of product conformity certificates, investment promotion and protection, agricultural cooperation, industry and mineral wealth, oil and gas, electricity and transportation. And the scientific and educational cooperation between the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry of Education in Iraq, cultural cooperation and technical cooperation, in addition to a memorandum of understanding M to study the feasibility of electric linkage.
The meeting was attended by Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Prince of Riyadh, Prince Mansour bin Mtaib, Minister of State, a member of the Council of Ministers, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Nayef, Minister of Interior and Adel Al Jubair, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Information, Ahmed Al-Khatib, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage, and Abdul Aziz Al-Shammari, Saudi Ambassador to Iraq.
On the Iraqi side, Minister of Finance Dr. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, Minister of Commerce Dr. Mohammad Hashim Abdul Majid, Minister of Agriculture Dr. Saleh Hussein Al-Hassani, Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Ahmad Riyad Al-Obaidi, Director of the Office of Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Hashim, General of the Council of Ministers Dr. Mahdi Mohsen Al-Alaq, Advisor to Prime Minister Hamid al-Ghazi and Ambassador of Iraq to Saudi Arabia Qahtan Al-Janabi. 
King Salman bin Abdul Aziz met earlier in the day at the palace of al-Yamamah, the Iraqi Prime Minister, where the official reception ceremony, and played the Iraqi national peace and the Saudi monarch. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques hosted a luncheon in honor of the Prime Minister of Iraq and his accompanying delegation.
While he was received by Adel Abdul Mahdi and his accompanying delegation upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Prince of Riyadh, Dr. Majid al-Qasabi, Minister of Trade and Investment (accompanying minister), and a number of officials.

https://www.sotaliraq.com/2019/04/18/مباحثات-سعودية-ـ-عراقية-في-الرياض-تتوّ/

[DinarDavo]

10 minutes ago, yota691 said:

"speed up"

 

Apparently the use of this term caused a great deal of confusion on the Iraqi side as there was no direct translation......   

[Butifldrm]

The parliamentary economy complains of a government "marginalization": benefit from our experience

09:04 - 18/04/2019

0

 

  

Information / Baghdad ..

A member of the Parliamentary Investment and Economy Committee, Nofal al-Nashi, was surprised on Thursday by the marginalization of his committee and its non-participation in the delegation accompanying Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who is currently visiting Saudi Arabia.

"The visit of the Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia is an important visit and should have involved the concerned committee within the House of Representatives to see the merits of economic cooperation between the two countries," Al-Nashi said in a statement.

Al-Nashi expressed surprise at the lack of involvement of the Parliamentary Investment and Economy Committee as part of the government's visits to neighboring countries.

He called on the government and officials to "benefit from members of the Investment Committee in all international forums for their economic experience." Ending / 25 h

https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/04/18/400914/

[yota691]

Abdulmahdi inaugurates an exhibition of cities destroyed by terrorism in the Saudi National Museum

Political | 09:19 - 17/04/2019

 

 

 

 

Baghdad Mawazine News 

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Wednesday opened the exhibition "Cities destroyed by terrorism" in the Saudi Museum, stressing that the detection of crimes contributed by this exhibition gives a message to the world on the importance of eliminating the threat of terrorism. 
"The Prime Minister visited the Saudi National Museum / King Abdul Aziz Historical Center and opened the exhibition under the slogan (cities destroyed by terrorism), which is supervised by the Saudi Ministry of Culture and aims to document," Abdel Mahdi said in a statement received by Mawazine News. Stories of Arab historical cities destroyed by terrorism during its control, especially cities (Mosul, Aleppo and Palmyra). "
Abdul-Mahdi said during his tour in the exhibition that "the detection of terrorism crimes contributed by this exhibition, gives a message to the world on the importance of eliminating the threat of terrorism and extremism and the consequent destruction of humanity, monuments, heritage and ancient cities." Fortifying our peoples and societies ". 
Ended 
 m h n 

[yota691]

Foreign Ministry announces the details of the political and security coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in Riyadh

Political | 11:02 - 18/04/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD - 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday details of the political and security coordination meeting between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. 
"The foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart presided over a joint coordination meeting in the political, security and military fields in the city of Riyadh today," ministry spokesman Ahmad al-Sahaf said in a statement received by Mawazine News. 
"The meeting was held to discuss the enhancement of joint cooperation in various fields to serve the interests of the two countries economically, politically, commercially, culturally and securityly." 
"The two sides discussed the areas of cooperation available in full, and focused on the field of investment and combating terrorism, and the two sides expressed the commitment of the two countries to make every effort to maintain fraternal relations, and develop them,
The Spokesman stressed that "this meeting is an indication of the political will of both countries to overcome any obstacles that hinder the prospects for the relations of Baghdad and Riyadh, and will result in the discussions on the development of a mechanism for the operation of successful areas of cooperation in various sectors."

[yota691]

Baghdad holds a major workshop to follow the agreements concluded recently with 3 Arab countries

Economy | 11:51 - 18/04/2019

 

 

 

Baghdad - Mawazeen News 
embracing the capital Baghdad, during the next few days a major workshop to follow up the agreements concluded recently with three Arab countries. 
"Baghdad will hold a major workshop for Iraqi businessmen to follow up our economic agreements with Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia," said Abdul Hussein al-Henin, economic adviser to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi. 
He added that "the workshop comes to put the agreements into force and to become large projects throughout Iraq," adding that "participation is available to all businessmen without exception, and we will determine the date later." 
Iraq recently concluded more than 50 agreements in the fields of economy, investment, security and others with Jordan, Egypt and Iran

[yota691]

The Iraqi-Saudi Business Forum opens in Riyadh

Economy | 01:49 - 18/04/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD - Mawazeen News 
The Iraqi-Saudi Business Forum kicked off Thursday in Riyadh. 
"The Iraqi-Saudi Business Forum kicked off today in Riyadh," Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi's media office said in a statement received by Mawazine News. 
The statement added that "the forum was launched in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and the participation of major Saudi companies"

[6ly410]