Iraq holds talks with Iran and Kuwait on joint oil fields

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Kuwait: There are serious steps to connect Iraq to the Gulf electricity network

Economy | 06:34 - 19/06/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD balances News 
revealed the Minister of Oil and electricity and water , the Kuwaiti Khaled al - Fadil, Wednesday, Kuwait is in the process of signing an agreement with Iraq , joint - oil immediately after the completion of a study concerning the status of the northern fields. 
"The Kuwaiti Oil Ministry signed a joint agreement with the Iraqi side after Kuwait Oil Company completed the study of oil production in the joint fields north of Kuwait," Al-Fadil said in a press statement after talks with the Iraqi side on the sidelines of the Kuwaiti Amir's visit to Baghdad. 
"He held bilateral discussions with the Iraqi side on special and bilateral issues in the oil and electricity sectors," he said. 
On the electricity sector, the minister stressed that "there are serious steps to link Iraq to the electricity network of the Gulf." 
He stressed the importance of "intensive meetings between the Kuwaiti and Iraqi sides in light of the distinguished relations between the two countries, which culminated in the visit of the Emir of Kuwait to Iraq"

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Foreign relations attached to the morning visit to Baghdad

Political | 12:22 - 20/06/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD - 
The Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives suspended on Thursday the visit of Kuwait's Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, describing it as "successful" and worked to calm the tension in the region. 
"The Amir's visit to Iraq is a success and a proof of the return of Iraq to its pivotal role as a key player among the countries of the region," Iqbal Abdul Hussein said in a statement received by Mawazine News. 
She added that "the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah came to Iraq carrying with him the message of strengthening relations between the two countries, and strengthening them to ensure good neighborliness." 
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Foreign Ministry: We agreed with the Emir of Kuwait to solve all problems

14:27 - 20/06/2019

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BAGHDAD - 
The Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday confirmed an agreement with the Amir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to clear all problems between Iraq and Kuwait, pointing out that the border issue and the protection of Iraqi fishermen were among the main topics discussed. 
"The meeting of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the members of the Gulf Relations Committee and a number of deputies with the Amir of Kuwait was an important and practical meeting," said Amer Al Fayez, a member of the committee. "It was agreed to do everything possible to prevent a war. Between Iraq and Iran. "
Al-Fayez added that "the meeting discussed many issues of mutual interest, especially the problems related to borders, ports and fishermen." The Amir welcomed Kuwait's request to shed light on all problems between the two countries. And officials and parliamentarians from Iraq . " 
The Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida confirmed on Thursday that Kuwait's Amir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is the most understanding of Iraq's situation in the US-Iranian conflict, noting that the Iraqi-Kuwaiti talks were characterized by a rare atmosphere of understanding. Ending / 25

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19-06-2019 10:42 PM

Kuwait plans to conclude an oil agreement with Iraq

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
Kuwait's oil, electricity and water minister Khaled al-Fadhil said on Wednesday that his country was in the process of signing a joint oil deal with Iraq. 
According to the Kuwaiti News Agency, after talks with the Iraqi side on the sidelines of the visit of the Emir of Kuwait to Baghdad, he said he held bilateral talks with the Iraqi side on special issues and bilateral in the oil and electricity sectors.

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Iraq and Kuwait are close to resolving the outstanding issues between them

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Baghdad / Al-Sabah

 

The Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, concluded Wednesday a successful historic visit to the capital Baghdad where he met with President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammad Al Halbusi to discuss the bilateral relations between the two countries. Regional commissions.

The President of the Republic Barham Saleh said that the relations between Iraq and Kuwait have made great strides forward thanks to the wisdom and desire of the leaderships of the two countries to overcome the remnants of the past. While the Prime Minister pointed out that Iraq has become a partner in solutions after it was referred to in the crises, That the visit comes as a culmination of strong relations, stressing that his country firmly believes in the importance of Iraq's security and stability.

During the talks, the Iraqi and Kuwaiti governments called for wisdom and reason in dealing with recent developments in the Gulf region to avoid any steps that could lead to a clash.

During the visit, the two ministers discussed issues of common concern and cooperation between the two countries. He also discussed means of enhancing coordination and consultation between the two countries to enhance bilateral relations and open new horizons for cooperation.

In discussing the situation in the region, the two sides stressed the importance of concerted efforts to confront recent developments by calling for wisdom and reason to deal with them so as to achieve the region away from tension and clash.

Talks between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti ministers on the sidelines of the visit focused on final touches on resolving the outstanding issues between Baghdad and Kuwait. They focused on bilateral trade and economic files, the development of border ports as well as energy files, and serious steps to link Iraq to the Gulf electricity grid.

According to a presidential statement received by President Saleh in the official talks held at the Peace Palace in Baghdad with HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Iraq has a serious desire to build advanced relations with its neighbors, Kuwait to serve the common interests of the two brotherly peoples.

Saleh said that Iraq is looking at the nature of the current crisis in the region with a broad perspective and seeks to achieve a comprehensive regional consensus on the basis of dialogue and good neighborliness between countries.  

The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, the Amir of Kuwait, who was present in the presence of the two official delegations. He discussed the development of the Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations and the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries and the activation of the joint free trade area. Outstanding files.

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Ali Al-Ghanim: His Highness visited Baghdad on the wound aware of the magnitude of the danger, believing that retail is an emergency must end

Iraq welcomed the prince's visit and its positive results

Friday, 21 June 2019

Source: News

 

 

 

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad

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Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad upon his arrival in Iraq and received by President Dr. Barham Saleh
Positive echoes and good results for His Highness's visit to Iraq
The "historic" visit will contribute to the growth and prosperity of bilateral relations and resolve many outstanding issues

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As expected, the visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad to the brotherly Republic of Iraq received a positive impact not only at the level of senior officials in Iraq, but also at the grassroots level and in various media that celebrated his Highness's visit and praised the wisdom of His Highness in dealing with With various regional and international issues. 

The media praised the official meetings of His Highness with Iraqi President Dr. Barham Saleh, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halabousi. The positive results that resulted from this historic visit and their positive reflection on the future of relations between the two countries in particular and contribute together to establish a rational and wise deal with different The regional files, and expressed thanks to His Highness and Kuwait for the support that does not stop for Iraq.

The president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ali Al-Ghanim, who spoke on the initiative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad, said: "His Highness visited Baghdad, I am confident that such a spirit that believes in the future of the nation and the region, despite all the clouds of gunpowder and the boiling of water, is the spirit that must prevail. 

At the same time, a number of political science professors expressed optimism about the results of this visit, stressing that it will be in the interest of the region as a whole.

The visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad to the brotherly Republic of Iraq on Sunday underlined the growing relations between the two countries, which is an important indicator to strengthen the previous agreements between the governments of the two countries and solve the remaining issues stuck one by one. 

This visit, which was described as «historical» is the first of His Highness the Prince to Iraq since 2012, when he visited Baghdad at the time to participate in the Arab summit at its regular session23 and comes about one month after the first visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to Kuwait, To overcome obstacles to bilateral cooperation in various fields, especially gas and trade, and discussed ways to overcome obstacles in the issuance of features of entry and facilitate the movement of goods and goods between the two countries.

The two sides agreed to complete the remaining steps of the gas agreement between the two countries, based on what was achieved in this area finally at the meetings of the Kuwait-Iraq Joint Committee held in Kuwait about a month ago.

In turn, a number of Kuwaiti ministers held a meeting with their Iraqi counterparts on the sidelines of the official visit and discussed a number of bilateral issues, especially ways to strengthen joint cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

The visit was a continuation of Kuwait's role in supporting the reconstruction of Iraq, especially since the two countries had previously co-chaired the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, which was held in Kuwait in February last year at the initiative of His Highness the Amir.

The visit is very successful and its timing is very important, as confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid. He also pointed out the importance of following up what was agreed at the meeting of Kuwait-Iraq High Joint Committee at its seventh session in Kuwait last month and measuring what was implemented.

In turn, Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Jarallah said in a similar statement that Prince Al-Amir's visit to Iraq is "historic" and carries vital signs and dimensions and is a catalyst for bilateral relations towards excellence and prosperity, indicating that it was a suitable opportunity to discuss many outstanding issues and enabled us to develop a road map to contain these files The relationship and impurities that may affect the volume of cooperation and trade exchange between the two countries.

In the field of energy, the Minister of Oil and the Minister of Electricity and Water, Dr. Khalid al-Fadhel, said that Kuwait is in the process of signing a joint oil agreement with Iraq immediately after the completion of a study related to the development of the fields of the North, noting that he held bilateral talks with the Iraqi side on special issues and bilateral in the oil and electricity sectors, There are serious steps to link Iraq to the Gulf power grid.

The Minister of Trade and Industry and Minister of State for Services Khaled Al-Roudhan said that a number of joint issues were discussed pointing out bilateral agreements signed by the countries in the near future. Also, various visits to a number of provinces in Iraq will be conducted from Basra, The private sector in both countries will also be working on the development of the port Safwan Iraqi and the outlet of the Kuwaiti Abdali in order to promote and increase the volume of commercial exchange land in the future.

On the other hand, the views and statements of Iraqi officials coincided with their Kuwaiti counterparts on the visit. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said the talks reviewed the good bilateral relations between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples and means of supporting and developing them.

 

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Iraqi newspapers: a historic and successful visit

 

 

BAGHDAD (KUNA) - Iraqi newspapers today expressed keen interest in the historic visit by HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad to Baghdad on Wednesday. 
The semi-official Al-Sabah newspaper devoted its front page to talk about the visit with a picture that occupied half of the page of His Highness the Amir, which read: "Welcome to Mesopotamia." 
The report described the visit as historic and successful, pointing out that it discussed the most important issues and developments on the regional scene. 
The newspaper noted the official meetings of His Highness the Amir with Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi and the positive results that resulted.
The Iraqi newspaper Azzaman also published an extensive report entitled (Iraqi presidencies calling on Kuwait to close the page of the past and contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq). 
The newspaper highlighted the meetings between the Amir and the accompanying delegation with the three Iraqi presidencies and the results of joint talks between the ministers of the two countries. 
For its part, Al-Zawra newspaper, which is chaired by the chairman of the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate Muayyad al-Lami, focused on the statements made by His Highness the Emir, in which he stressed that Kuwait believes in the importance of Iraq's stability and is keen to support it. 
The newspaper details the government statements issued yesterday concerning the meetings of HH the Amir with the three Iraqi presidencies. 
His Highness the Amir on Wednesday made a historic visit to Baghdad, the second to his name to the Iraqi capital since March 2012 when he visited the Prince at the time to attend the Arab summit.

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Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry: We seek to announce soon the number of remains discovered in Iraq

Friday, 21 June 2019 12:00 PM

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, announced its intention to announce soon the number of remains recently discovered in southern Iraq, and conforming to the usual procedures in the examination and investigation of this matter .

Assistant Foreign Minister of Kuwait for International Organizations Affairs, Minister Plenipotentiary Nasser Al-Hain said in a press statement on Friday that the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the National Committee for the Affairs of Prisoners of War and Missing Persons, stressing the follow-up of the ministry according to the mechanisms followed. Iraq .

The tripartite committee on resolving the issue of Kuwait prisoners of the International Red Cross, announced yesterday, the discovery of human remains in Muthanna district of Samawa in southern Iraq, believed to belong to Kuwaiti citizens of civilians and prisoners of war .

According to the committee, these remains have been fully recovered and deposited with the Department of Forensic Medicine in Baghdad to extract the DNA map for subsequent matching with the DNA of the families of missing persons in that period. The analysis of the forensic evidence reveals the approximate number of extracted remains .

 

 

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Foreign Ministry: Soon we will announce the number of Kuwaiti remains discovered in Iraq

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The Cabinet: HH the Amir's visit to Baghdad has achieved good results

 

 

The Cabinet reviewed the results of the official visit by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Ahmad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the delegation accompanying him to the Republic of Iraq on Wednesday. In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid briefed the Council on the contents of the constructive talks held by HH President Barham Saleh, President of the Republic of Iraq, and Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, which dealt with the distinguished brotherly relations existing between the two countries and the means to deepen and expand them. The two sides also discussed issues of mutual interest in the light of the rapid developments that have taken place. The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen joint cooperation mechanisms in various fields, especially gas and trade, and to overcome the obstacles that hinder the handling of outstanding issues and the achievement of common objectives.
He also praised the efforts of the Iraqi government in confronting terrorist acts, stressing Kuwait's support for all efforts exerted to enhance the security and stability of brotherly Iraq and efforts to rebuild it. 
The Cabinet hailed the good results of this successful brotherly visit, which came in light of the delicate conditions witnessed in the region. He expressed his satisfaction with the extent of conformity of the views that prevailed in the talks. He expressed his confidence that their good effects will affect the future of bilateral relations in all fields and fields. , And to support efforts to promote security, stability and peace in the region.
The Minister of Justice, Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs, Fahad Al-Aallasi said that the State Department's annual report raised the classification of Kuwait to the second category in the field of combating trafficking in human beings as a result of the efforts of the Government of Kuwait to combat trafficking in human beings and dealt with many positive aspects of Kuwait within its sections which included prevention, prosecution and protection. 
The Council of Ministers expressed its satisfaction with the upgrading of Kuwait's classification. He expressed his thanks and appreciation for the continuous efforts exerted by the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary with the national efforts which contributed to Kuwait's status in the field of combating human trafficking, which is consistent with the civilized and humane nature of Kuwait. Strengthen it.
The Cabinet reviewed the affairs of the National Assembly and reviewed the draft laws that will be discussed in the coming sessions. He expressed the hope that these laws will be implemented in cooperation with the National Assembly, with the result of positive approval.
On the other hand, the Cabinet reviewed the dimensions of the new developments in the region and the tension and serious repercussions it is experiencing. He discussed the security and preventive preparations and all the measures and precautions taken by the concerned authorities to confront any emergency at this delicate stage. The Council listened to a detailed explanation provided by the leaders of the concerned bodies and specialists in the Ministries of Defense, Interior, National Guard and Firefighting, in which they presented all the Measures and actions taken in this regard and plans of civil defense in the context of those preparations and ensure the safety of citizens and residents and provide the necessary needs.
The Council expressed its satisfaction with the good preparations being made by the concerned parties in order to maintain the security and stability of the country and to provide the necessary needs for citizens and residents. He called upon the Almighty to preserve this dear country and its supreme leadership and its honorable people from all evil. 
And calls upon all concerned parties to arbitrate reason and constructive constructive dialogue in order to remove the causes of tension and to spare the region and its peoples more suffering and the dimensions of the specter of destructive wars that will only lead to destruction, killing and destruction, and calls upon the international community to intensify efforts to stop the escalation and tension in the region. And to avoid all that would undermine its security and stability.

 

 

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Iraq and Kuwait sign a border agreement

Editorial date: 2019/6/24 22:23 • 776 times read

{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Iraq and Kuwait signed the record of a border agreement between the two countries.

The fifth periodic meeting was held between the Border Guard Command of the 4th Region and the General Directorate of Border Security of the State of Kuwait on the date and direction of the Iraqi side, Major General Salam Jawad Kazem, Commander of the Fourth Border Guards. The Kuwaiti side was headed by Major General Faisal Hamad Al-Issa, Director-General of the General Directorate of Border Security. 
The meeting dealt with all aspects of preserving the border between the two sides. After the meeting, they expressed their happiness in the meeting, cooperation and good-neighborliness. 
The two sides signed a memorandum of agreement between the two countries and achieved good successes in controlling the border and exchanging information between the two countries and addressing the obstacles and problems that stand in the way of serving the two countries and their readiness to preserve the border strip.

 

 

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KUWAIT: We hope that the remains found in southern Iraq will return to Kuwaiti citizens

Political | 09:24 - 30/06/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Hamad Al-Sabah expressed his country's hope that the remains of humanity found in southern Iraq will be returned to Kuwaiti citizens. 
"Kuwait has not and will spare no effort to support the efforts made in the hope of knowing the fate of missing Kuwaiti nationals and other nationals of third countries," he said. 
During his meeting with representatives of the UN Security Council, Sheikh Sabah expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), through its chairmanship of the Tripartite Commission and its Technical Committee, to fulfill their responsibilities to close this humanitarian issue as required. 
He welcomed "the steps taken by the Commission which he said contributed to the creation of a number of remains, as stated in the Joint Statement of the Tripartite Commission last week."
"We hope that the remains of humanity found in southern Iraq will be returned to Kuwaiti citizens, and we look forward to further such positive news and developments to achieve tangible progress on the ground to end the suffering of the families of the missing who have lasted more than 28 years."

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From the first of the Month...

Monday, 01 July 2019 16:35

Security Council press statement on the Council's visit to Kuwait and Iraq

From 28 to 29 June, the members of the Security Council visited the State of Kuwait and for the first time, the Republic of Iraq, in a mission co-led by the State of Kuwait and the United States of America. The members of the Security Council were grateful to the Governments of Kuwait and Iraq, as well as the United Nations, for facilitating the visit.

The members of the Security Council noted that the visit underscored their support for Iraq’s continued post-conflict recovery, stabilization, reconstruction, and reconciliation efforts to meet the needs of all Iraqis, and emphasized the importance of the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and security of Iraq.

In Kuwait on 28 June, the members of the Security Council met Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The members of the Security Council welcomed the strong bilateral relations between Iraq and Kuwait and commended the Government of Kuwait’s continued support for Iraq in its efforts to achieve stability and prosperity.

The members of the Security Council also met Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs for UNAMI Alice Walpole and the head of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Kuwait in his capacity as chair of the Tripartite Mechanism, Omar Odeh. The members of the Security Council commended both organizations for their role in the implementation of resolution 2107 (2013) to resolve outstanding issues related to missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property, including the national archives, and urged continued engagement on these issues. 

The members of the Security Council welcomed the 19 June joint statement by the Tripartite Mechanism on the recent recovery of remains in Al-Muthanna Governorate, Iraq, believed to be of Kuwaiti citizens, including civilians and prisoners of war, as a result of joint efforts between the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait and the ICRC.

The members of the Security Council met World Bank representative Ghassan Khoja and encouraged active regional and international donor coordination and effective follow-up of international pledges to Iraq, including from the 2018 Kuwait International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq co-chaired by Kuwait, Iraq, the UN, EU and World Bank, and commended their efforts towards recovery and reconstruction to meet the needs of all Iraqis.

 

In Iraq on 29 June, the members of the Security Council met President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim, Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbusi of the Council of Representatives, Kurdistan Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani, representatives of political blocs in the Council of Representatives, and members of civil society and non-governmental organizations.

The members of the Security Council welcomed the positive recent progress towards the full formation of the Government of Iraq, with the confirmation of Ministers of Justice, Defense, and Interior, which will further strengthen and reaffirm Iraq’s national unity, sovereignty, and independence. The members of the Security Council recognized the importance of the Government of Iraq upholding the values set forth in the Iraqi Constitution and responding to the needs of all Iraqis, including women, youth, children, displaced persons, and persons belonging to all ethnic and religious groups. 

The members of the Security Council discussed efforts towards implementing the 2018-2022 National Government program, to include addressing corruption and strengthening viable and responsive state institutions. They welcomed the Government of Iraq’s sustained and active outreach to promote the development of good neighborly relations and further support regional stability.

The members of the Security Council welcomed the continued engagement of the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve all outstanding issues, in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution. They also welcomed progress towards the full formation of a new Kurdistan Regional Government.

The members of the Security Council recognized the challenges facing Iraq in transitioning into a post-conflict environment, including the delivery of basic services. They stressed the need for economic reform, attracting greater inward investment, and regional economic integration to better address the aspirations and concerns of the Iraqi people. The members of the Security Council also commended the Government of Iraq’s efforts, in association with local and regional authorities to counter terrorism and encouraged them to further their coordination.

The members of the Security Council discussed the humanitarian situation in Iraq and underscored the importance of the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of all internally displaced persons affected by conflict, including in areas liberated from Da’esh/ISIL. 

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their support for UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and Special Representative for Iraq and Head of UNAMI Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert to continue, in accordance with the mandate in resolution 2470 (2019), to support and assist the Government of Iraq to inter alia promote inclusive political dialogue, national and community-level reconciliation, regional cooperation, security sector reform, and judicial and legal reforms.

The members of the Security Council underscored the importance of, and their support for, the efforts of the UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) established in resolution 2379 (2017) led by Special Adviser Karim Khan to hold ISIL accountable by collecting, preserving, and storing evidence of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, and they underscored that UNITAD shall operate with full respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and its jurisdiction over crimes committed in its territory. They also stressed importance of UNITAD’s independence and impartiality in carrying out its mandate and underlined that UNITAD should ensure its Iraqi members benefit from international expertise on the Team, and make every effort to share knowledge and technical assistance with Iraq.

The members of the Security Council reiterated their support to the work being undertaken by the United Nations country team in support of Iraq and its people.

30 June 2019

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Accompanied by 9 governors .. Halbusi to visit Kuwait next Saturday

Political | 11:48 - 24/07/2019

 

 

 

 

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The Iraqi ambassador to Kuwait Alaa Hashemi that the President of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi will visit Kuwait on Saturday on an official visit at the head of a large delegation including nine governors and businessmen accompanied by the President of the Reconstruction Fund for Iraq d. Mustafa Al-Hitti, where they will discuss how to invest the grants provided by the Kuwait Reconstruction Conference. 
Hashemi said in a statement to reporters that Kuwait and Iraq have entered the stage of developing economic relations between them after overcoming all previous obstacles. 
He added that Iraq is now in the stage of rushing forward, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel  
Abdul Mahdi, an economist and experienced and non-calculated parties, neutral and central and working to give Iraq this important role at this stage is consistent with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad in the region For wisdom in dealing with all its files.
And the announcement of the Minister of Commerce Khalid Al-Rowdan granting visas to 400 Iraqi businessmen to Kuwait and the extent of facilities provided by Iraq to Kuwaiti businessmen said: "Since the opening of our embassy in Kuwait and we provide facilities for Kuwaiti traders and investors without complications, noting that the number of visas issued to Kuwaitis ranged between 150 To 170,000 last year. 
He pointed out that in the near future will be lifted the ban on Iraqi trade and become Iraqi goods traded in Kuwait. 
As for the date of the visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to Kuwait, he said: It could be this year. 
Abdul Mahdi, an economist, experienced and non-partisan, neutral and central, and working to give Iraq this important role at this stage is consistent with the vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad in the region need to wisdom in dealing with all files.
And the announcement of the Minister of Commerce Khalid Al-Rowdan granting visas to 400 Iraqi businessmen to Kuwait and the extent of facilities provided by Iraq to Kuwaiti businessmen said: "Since the opening of our embassy in Kuwait and we provide facilities for Kuwaiti traders and investors without complications, noting that the number of visas issued to Kuwaitis ranged between 150 To 170,000 last year. 
He pointed out that in the near future will be lifted the ban on Iraqi trade and become Iraqi goods traded in Kuwait. 
As for the date of the visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to Kuwait, he said: It could be this year.

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Kuwait grants 400 visas to Iraqi economic figures

By Rudao 2 hours ago

Kuwaiti Minister of Trade and Industry Khalid Al-Rowdan

KUWAIT: 

Kuwait's Minister of Trade and Industry Khalid Al-Roudhan announced the start of the process of granting a multi-entry visa to some 400 Iraqi economic figures as part of efforts to develop relations between the two countries. 

"A special committee was set up to strengthen trade relations with Iraq, in accordance with the directives of the Amir of Kuwait, Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah," Al-Roudhan said in remarks carried by Kuwait's Al-Rai newspaper. 

He explained that his visit to Iraq last week came "within the framework of the ambitious state plan to open different markets, and the desire of the Amir of Kuwait to open a free market with Iraq, where things reached between the two sides to advanced stages." 

"The goal of these visits is not only economic, but once Iraq stabilizes, Kuwait is settled, then will create economic capabilities and the volume of mutual benefit between the two peoples."

On February 21, the Iraqi Ministry of Trade signed a memorandum of joint bilateral cooperation with Kuwait in all fields and agreed on mechanisms to achieve economic integration and resolve the outstanding problems between the two countries. 

In the meantime, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said the size of confidence built, large participants and future prospects far greater than the fears and differences between the two countries. 

The Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations are witnessing a remarkable development that culminated in the visit of the Emir of Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to Baghdad, which was described as "historical."

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Halabousi will visit Kuwait next Saturday, accompanied by the President of the Reconstruction Fund for Iraq and nine governors

 

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revealed the Iraqi ambassador to Kuwait Alaa al - Hashemi on Thursday for a planned visit by the President of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi to Kuwait next Saturday, indicating that he will be accompanied by nine governors from Iraq as well as the head of the Iraq Reconstruction Fund Mustafa al - Hiti. 
Hashemi said in a statement reported by the newspaper "Kuwaiti Journal" and informed "step Press" that "the Iraqi House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi will visit Kuwait for the third time Saturday and continue for two days," pointing out that "this visit comes to complement the brotherly meetings between the two countries, Governor of Iraq, as well as the President of the Reconstruction Fund for Iraq Dr. Mustafa Al-Hiti, where they will discuss how to invest grants from the Kuwait Conference. "
He added that "the date of the Iraqi prime minister's visit to Kuwait has not yet been determined, and could be in this year," noting that "the next phase of his country's relations with Kuwait is the stage of the development of economic relations between the two countries." 
"The two countries have gone through great stages and obstacles over the past years and have overcome some obstacles, and there are still some existing contracts that need time to solve them," he said.

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Reports of press conferences 

MP Mohammed al-Jahishi asks for a UN inquiry and the Kuwaiti embassy about the fate of the funds raised at the donor conference

 25/07/2019

MP Mohammed al-Zaher al-Juhaishi on Thursday 25/7/2019 called on the House of Representatives to approach the United Nations and the Kuwaiti Embassy in Baghdad to inquire about the fate of the funds collected at the donor conference in Kuwait for the reconstruction of Nineveh.

"We call on the international community to fulfill its commitments and start infrastructure projects and spend the money of the donor conference in Kuwait for the reconstruction of Nineveh, which has been more than a year and a half," MP Al-Juhaishi told a news conference in the House of Representatives.

He called on the international community to move quickly to put an end to the suffering of the people of Nineveh after the anniversary of its liberation from a calling organization. He stressed the importance of providing electricity and drinking water and restoring services to normalize the city and encourage displaced people to return to their homes.

He stressed that the situation in Mosul is tragic in the absence of reconstruction and services and provide the necessary issues of water and electricity.

He pointed out that "despite the passage of two years of the liberation of Mosul, but the reconstruction and construction announced by the international community does not exist and did not see the Tor did not rejoice By the people of Mosul, who paid a heavy price for the fighting on behalf of the world. "

"We will not be silent about this procrastination and this disregard for the people of Mosul, tens of thousands of whom are still displaced who refuse to return to their homes and homes because of the lack of services, reconstruction and security," said MP Al-Jahishi.

"He will submit a request to the Presidency of the Council of Representatives, the United Nations and the Embassy of Kuwait to clarify the reasons for delaying the implementation of the decisions of the donor conference for the reconstruction of Nineveh in Kuwait, as well as the fate of funds collected at the conference and the mechanism of implementation of projects that have been spent on its establishment and implementation in Nineveh."

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of Deputies 
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Today .. Halbusi in Kuwait to discuss the results of the reconstruction conference

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammad Halaboussi will start an official visit to Kuwait on Saturday, the third since he took office, to discuss the outcome of the Iraq reconstruction conference, accompanied by 10 governors and senior government officials.

The speaker of the House of Representatives Shaker Hamid said in a press statement that "Al-Halbusi will lead an official delegation to Kuwait, including the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Hamid al-Ghazi and the President of the Reconstruction Fund Mustafa al-Hiti with ten Iraqi governors, as well as the Chairman of the Committee on Oil and Energy in Parliament Hibet Halabousi and Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee Cherko Merwais. "

"The two-day visit will include a meeting of senior Kuwaiti officials and will be devoted to discussing the results of the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, which was held in February last year," Hamed said, adding that "the Iraqi delegation will discuss with the Kuwaiti officials ways to invest money launched by the conference Kuwait, which amounted to more than 30 billion dollars in the form of loans and credit facilities and investments to rebuild what was destroyed by the war on terrorism. 

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Kuwait seeks more economic and trade agreements with Iraq

"The role of Kuwait ended in practical terms after the end of the donor conference that hosted it, because its outputs are related to the countries that came from Iraq," Abdul Rahman al-Shammari, an economist, said Saturday (July 27, 2019) Around the world, which pledged during the conference to provide grants, loans, investments and others. "

 Al-Shammari said in a statement that "Kuwait will work to activate the commitments made during the conference, which requires discussion with the official Iraqi authorities," noting that "the Kuwaiti side pledged to provide 1.5 billion dollars as grants to Iraqi civil society, and 3 to 4 billion dollars pledged by the submission, and this requires a discussion of mechanisms through which such commitments can be activated. "

Al-Shammari explained that "Kuwait has opened to Iraq and seeks to sign more agreements with him in various economic, commercial and other aspects."

The Iraqi parliament speaker, Mohamed Halboussi, will start a visit to the State of Kuwait at the head of a parliamentary delegation in addition to a government delegation consisting of nine governors. The visit aims to discuss the prospects of the relationship between the two countries, Last year, especially Kuwait's commitments in this area, as well as areas of investment, reconstruction of what was destroyed by the war against a pro-Palestinian organization.

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Agreement on Free Trade Area between Iraq and Kuwait at the Experts' Table

 

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In an official presence and the private sector, the Baghdad Economic Forum, in cooperation with the Economic Elite Group, organized an economic workshop titled "Iraq's Trade Relations with Neighboring Countries, Benefits and Costs within the Framework of International Trade Relations". Free.

Economic challenges

The head of the Baghdad Economic Forum Fares Al-Salman focused his paper on the Gulf oil conflict and the agreement to establish a free trade area between Iraq and Kuwait, and address the economic and political challenges facing the State of Kuwait and its economic relations with its regional environment. He gave a brief explanation on the reality of these relations and agreements concluded On the distribution of common wealth with neighboring countries.

He said: "The Baghdad Economic Forum proposes the formation of a voluntary advisory council of Iraqi competencies to support and strengthen the Iraqi negotiator in defense of national rights and national security of Iraq."

Joint investment

He pointed out that "we should consider the Kuwaiti strategy as one package, although Kuwait has marketed it individually to cover and facilitate the promotion of: the Greater Mubarak Port Project, the joint venture agreement for the joint oil fields, the railway project, the agreement with China for the economic investment of the islands of Warba, Boubyan areas of northern Kuwait, amending the Kuwaiti constitution to allow the non-Muslimization of non-Muslims. "

"The strategic economic agreement with China will make the Kuwait islands adjacent to Iraq and the northern Kuwait region an advanced Chinese economic colony that can manufacture Chinese goods, which can be a national product of Kuwait (and possibly nationalities and other characteristics as needed) And neighboring countries and the Eastern Mediterranean region, Europe, as well as the exploitation of Iraqi territory and railways to reach Turkey and the ports of the eastern Mediterranean and from them to the European market.

He urged "the Iraqi negotiator to take into consideration Iraq's geographic location and demographic strength, sources of wealth, military strength," pointing out that it is a Muslim partnership project will not live long unless it is balanced and fair, so the parties must go towards the project of real economic integration, Or to enter a more advanced phase of the project of economic integration is that the Iraqi government proposes to the Kuwaiti government a project alternative to the package of proposed agreements, the project of the Confederacy Union, similar to the Union of Lowlands (the Netherlands and Belgium), as well as the European common market.

Industry and agriculture

Member of the Baghdad Economic Forum Ikram Abdul-Aziz stood at the Jordanian-Jordanian trade agreement and its various points. She pointed out that the conclusion of this agreement on the negative side is the weakness of the local producer against the importer and its effects on the local industry and agriculture because of raising customs tariffs on Jordanian products entering Iraq. In terms of oil where it will be sold at prices lower than the world price, while the positive side is to facilitate trade exchange and development of human resources operating in various sectors, as well as a new outlet for the export of crude oil.

Treaty-making

The representative of the Ministry of Commerce, Musab Osama, stood at the secondary framework for the conclusion of treaties under the 1969 Vienna Convention.

Osama lashed out on the Iraqi Law of Treaties No. 35 of 2015 and the most important terms and definitions and the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this matter.

Forms of agreements

Turn d. Faleh al-Zubaidi of the Faculty of Management and Economics University Mustansiriya address the importance of trade agreements with neighboring countries of Iraq and said: "The conclusion of trade and political agreements and any form of agreements between countries, must be based on common interests between them and what can result from those agreements of mutual benefits and interest The most important of which is the geographic factor which is of great importance between the neighboring countries as well as the common cultural dimension and religious and ethnic rapprochement. "

Economic dimension

He pointed out that "the neighboring countries of Iraq seek to conclude agreements with Iraq because of the potential of the impact and influence with him for the most important reasons that the country is mediating a region is very important and dangerous because of its geographical location and the countries of the region strategic depth, similar to Iraq with Turkey and Iran and Syria, Of the diversity of national, religious and sectarian, as well as that Iraq is of great importance in the hearts of the peoples of the region in general because of its cultural status and historical depth, as well as the economic dimension and is the most important factors that push those countries to conclude agreements with Iraq after the emergence of many wars and international sanctions and the blockade of its economy, So that all countries are trying to increase exports to Iraq to achieve substantial material gains. In view of these countries, the Iraqi market is an important commercial project for them. "

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Halabousi arrives in Kuwait .. and will meet these personalities

Release date: 2019/7/27 14:39 • 49 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halabousi arrived on Saturday to Kuwait on an official visit accompanied by a delegation of deputies and ten governors and senior officials.

"During the visit, Halbusi will meet with his Kuwaiti counterpart Marzouq Al-Ghanim, the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Prime Minister Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and a number of officials to discuss means of investment," the statement said. Funds allocated for the reconstruction of Iraq at the Kuwait International Donor Conference ". 
The statement added that "this visit comes within the framework of a series of visits and meetings between officials of the two countries, stressing the strengthening of prospects for cooperation in all fields to achieve the aspirations of the two neighboring peoples and their aspirations."

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Agreement on Free Trade Area between Iraq and Kuwait at the Experts' Table

Release date: 2019/7/27 14:00 • 106 times scheduled

{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Economists dealt with the agreement of free trade zone between Iraq and Kuwait.

The Baghdad Economic Forum, in cooperation with the Economic Elite Group, organized an economic workshop titled "Iraq's Trade Relations with Neighboring Countries, Benefits and Costs within the Framework of International Trade Relations". 
The head of the Baghdad Economic Forum, Fares Al-Salman, focused on the Gulf oil conflict, the agreement on the establishment of a free trade area between Iraq and Kuwait, the economic and political challenges facing Kuwait and its economic relations with its regional environment. On the distribution of common wealth with neighboring countries. 
He said: "The Baghdad Economic Forum proposes the formation of a voluntary advisory council of Iraqi competencies to support and strengthen the Iraqi negotiator in defense of national rights and national security of Iraq."
He pointed out that "we should consider the Kuwaiti strategy as one package, although Kuwait has marketed it individually to cover and facilitate the promotion of: the Greater Mubarak Port Project, the joint venture agreement for the joint oil fields, the railway project, the agreement with China for the economic investment of the islands of Warba, Boubyan areas of northern Kuwait, amending the Kuwaiti constitution to allow the non-Muslimization of non-Muslims. " 
"The strategic economic agreement with China will make the islands of Kuwait adjacent to Iraq and the northern Kuwait region an advanced Chinese economic colony capable of manufacturing Chinese goods, which can be a national product of Kuwait and possibly nationalities and other characteristics as needed," he said. And neighboring countries and the Eastern Mediterranean region, Europe, as well as the exploitation of Iraqi territory and railways to reach Turkey and the ports of the eastern Mediterranean and from them to the European market.
He urged "the Iraqi negotiator to take into consideration Iraq's geographic location and demographic strength, sources of wealth, military strength," pointing out that it is a Muslim partnership project will not live long unless it is balanced and fair, so the parties must go towards the project of real economic integration, Or to enter into a more advanced stage of the project of economic integration is that the Iraqi government proposes to the Kuwaiti government a project alternative to the package of proposed agreements, the project of the Confederacy Union, similar to the Union of Lowlands (the Netherlands and Belgium), as well as the European common market.
A member of the Baghdad Economic Forum, Ikram Abdul Aziz, stood at the Jordanian-Jordanian trade agreement and its various points. Abdul Aziz pointed out that the conclusion of this agreement on the negative side is the weakness of the local product against the importer and its effects on local industry and agriculture. And in terms of oil where it will be sold at prices lower than the world price. On the positive side, it is to facilitate trade exchange and develop human resources operating in various sectors, as well as a new outlet for the export of crude oil. 
The representative of the Ministry of Commerce Musab Osama has stood at the secondary framework for the conclusion of treaties under the Vienna Convention for the conclusion of treaties in 1969, and lashed Osama on the Iraqi law of treaties No. 35 of 2015 and the most important terms and definitions and the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this matter. 
Forms of agreements
Faleh Al-Zubaidi of the Faculty of Management and Economics, Mustansiriya University, discussed the importance of trade agreements with neighboring countries. He said: "The conclusion of trade and political agreements and any form of agreements between countries must be based on their common interests and mutual benefits. And the interest of common things belonging to those countries and based on the most of several factors, most notably the geographical factor, which is of great importance between neighboring countries as well as the dimension of civilization and the convergence of religious and ethnic. 
Economic dimension
He pointed out that "the neighboring countries of Iraq seek to conclude agreements with Iraq because of the potential of the impact and influence with him for the most important reasons that the country is mediating a region is very important and dangerous because of its geographical location and the countries of the region strategic depth, similar to Iraq with Turkey and Iran and Syria, Of the diversity of national, religious and sectarian, as well as that Iraq is of great importance in the hearts of the peoples of the region in general because of its cultural status and historical depth, as well as the economic dimension and is the most important factors that push those countries to conclude agreements with Iraq after the release of many wars and international sanctions and the blockade of its economy, Therefore, all countries are trying to increase exports to Iraq to achieve substantial material gains. In view of these countries, the Iraqi market is an important commercial project for them. "