Press Briefing with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin

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America cancels the entry visa to its territory without a visa to those who traveled to these countries, including Iraq

 

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 2019/08/06 09:58:39

 

The United States has decided to cancel visa-free access for those who traveled or were in eight countries after March 1, 2011.

The countries are Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia or Yemen.

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Chairman of the Finance Committee receives Minister Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy
 08/08/2019

Chairman of the Finance Committee MP Dr. Haitham al-Jubouri received on Sunday 4/8/2019 Minister Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Mr. Patrick Dan.
At the outset of the meeting held at the headquarters of the Finance Committee, MP Jubouri reviewed the most important achievements of the Committee at the legislative and supervisory levels and the laws that have been initiated and the draft laws to be adopted during the current session of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Jubouri confirmed to Mr. Dan that the Finance Committee strives to promote the reality of the Iraqi economy and provide the appropriate environment for investment and investors and the entry of sober companies to the Iraqi market and overcome obstacles in front of them.
The Chairman of the Committee pointed to the continuous endeavor to maximize non-oil resources in the 2020 budget and to reallocate them in a manner that best suits the aspirations of the Iraqi people to provide job opportunities for the unemployed, stressing at the same time the Committee's determination to fight corruption to reach a more stable economy.
Dr. Al-Jubouri thanked all the partners who played an important role in the fight against terrorism.
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Coalition decision: The government is unable to implement the US sanctions against the last list

 

 Saturday 10 August 2019

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The leader of the decision-making coalition, Atheel al-Nujaifi, said the Iraqi government could not interact with the decision of the US Treasury to put some personalities on the list of sanctions as a result of its inability to face the consequences of the resolution and its effects, which will affect the influential figures in Iraq.

Nujaifi explained in statements to him on Saturday 10 August 2019, that the government of Abdul-Mahdi does not want to open this file or discuss it; because it recognizes that the implementation of US sanctions on the four personalities mentioned in the US resolution will open the doors of hell.

Nujaifi pointed out that the government is well aware that approaching the sanctions means the overthrow of large heads and influential figures behind the punished from America, which figures can not be dealt with or face the great influence in the country.

The leader of the decision-making coalition stressed that the government will not carry out these sanctions or conduct investigations with the punished and will prefer silence and ignore the matter.

The US Treasury has placed the leaders of the crowd, "Ryan Chaldean," the leader of the Babylonian movement, and "Waad Kaddo," the leader of the Shabak crowd in the Nineveh Plain on the list of sanctions on charges related to human rights violations, while Ahmed al-Jubouri, the former governor of Salah al-Din and Nawfal al-Akoub, the former governor of Nineveh The same list but on corruption charges.

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Uncover the secret of room 11 in the US embassy in Baghdad

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The head of the Union of Muslim Scholars in Diyala province, Jabbar al-Mamouri, on Saturday (August 10, 2019), revealed what he called the secret room (11), in the US embassy in Baghdad, describing it as a kitchen fragmentation of Iraqi society.

"Our talk about the interference of the US embassy in Baghdad in the internal affairs of Iraq is not purely fiction or false accusations, but a fact based on very accurate information," Mamouri said, pointing out that "room 11 in the US embassy, which is denied access to 99% of embassy staff is The basic kitchen to break up Iraqi society. ”

He added, "This room is run by the public opinion on social networking sites, and the development of views and ideas serve the file of the US presence and change the convictions of citizens on the issues of the nation and the nation."

The head of the Federation of Muslim Scholars that "a group of Mossad officers working in room 11, receiving orders from the White House," noting that "the presence of the embassy in Baghdad day after day is a threat to the security of Iraq, which calls for expulsion as soon as possible."

Talk of the US embassy intervention in Iraq is nothing new, the latest being accused of trying to impose a tutelage on Iraq through sanctions against four Iraqi figures for corruption and insecurity.

The US ambassador to Baghdad, Matthew Toiler, commented on Sunday, August 4, 2019, on the imposition of his country sanctions on four Iraqi political figures recently.

"Sanctions are part of a law in Congress that gives him the right to impose sanctions on foreign personalities that threaten stability in their countries," US Ambassador Matthew Toiler said at a roundtable meeting with media, including Baghdad.

"These powers have been used several times and in more than one country, not just Iraq," Toiler said, adding that "the actions of Iraqi political figures against which sanctions have been imposed threaten and weaken Iraq."

He continued, "The decisions of the US administration on sanctions on Iraqi figures support and strengthen the sovereignty of Iraq, they defy Iraqi law."

The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday (July 18, 2019) the inclusion of MP Ahmed al-Jubouri (Abu Mazen), the former governor of Nineveh, Nofal al-Akoub, and the leader of the Babylonian movement, Ryan Chaldean, and commander of Shabak forces in the Nineveh Plain Waad Qaddo, on the list of sanctions, on charges related to Corruption and violation of human rights

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Iraq Accuses Pentagon Of "Extremely Exaggerating" Numbers Of ISIS Fighters

by Tyler Durden

Mon, 08/12/2019 - 23:45

 

 

The US Department of Defense Inspector General released a formal report last week which claimed ISIS retains between 14,000 and 18,000 members in Iraq and Syria, which Pentagon officials used to argue for a continuing US troops presence in Syria. They touted the report as "verification" that a US draw down in Syria had enabled a a resurgent ISIS.

The Iraqi military, however, which partners with US forces, has rejected the report, calling it "extremely exaggerated". 

“The figure announced by the Pentagon is extremely exaggerated,” the spokesman for the Joint Operations Command, Brig. Gen. Yahya Rasool, said in a press statement, as quoted by Iraqi news agency Malouma and regional outlet Kurdistan24.

Shiite Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq near the border with Syria. Image source: Reuters

 

 

The general added that Iraqi national forces are in their third and final phase of an operation meant to clean out final pockets of Islamic State sleeper cells. 

Last Tuesday's Pentagon report presented to Congress asserted that ISIS terrorists are “growing again in power” in Syria and Iraq, and painted a general picture that to the extent American troops leave the region, the Islamic State will correspondingly reestablish itself. 

“Despite losing its territorial ‘caliphate,’ the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) solidified its insurgent capabilities in Iraq and was resurging in Syria this quarter,” the report says.

It should be remembered that it's precisely the same argument Syria hawks have repeatedly used to stymie previous plans voiced by President Trump to "bring the troops home". Baghdad officials themselves have also increasingly seen little need for the unpopular US troops presence on Iraqi soil. 

Like Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda in the post-9/11 years, the constantly inflated "ISIS threat" is the new bogeyman that keeps on giving: neocons and hawks will cling to it so long as in enables expanding American presence in the Middle East. 

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-08-12/iraq-accuses-pentagon-extremely-exaggerating-numbers-isis-fighters

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Washington warns Baghdad against opening Iraqi border with Syria

 

 Wednesday, August 14, 2019

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will officially open its border with Syria after securing it well over the next few days, Iraqi media reports said on Monday.

According to a source in the Joint Operations Command, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, the official border crossing points between Iraq and Syria are approaching, after the two countries' forces are on a single border line on the border.

According to the leaks, the United States rejected Iraqi-Syrian coordination and the opening of the crossings; primarily because of security considerations bring more tensions in the Middle East.

The US administration informed its military officials through Baghdad that opening the crossings with Syria would make it a land bridge to Iran from Iraq to Syria.

Notably, Iraq ignored the US position and informed the Washington Embassy on its territory that it would open the outlets to activate trade with Syria as well as security reasons within the internal and sovereign affairs arrangements between the two countries.

https://kitabat.com/news/واشنطن-تحذر-بغداد-من-فتح-الحدود-العراق/

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Mr. Ammar al-Hakim discusses with the US ambassador the adoption of dialogue to address the problems of the region

Date of edit:: 2019/8/15 18:16 • 198 times read

BAGHDAD: The leader of the opposition Wisdom movement, Ammar al-Hakim, on Thursday, the adoption of dialogue to address the problems of the region during his meeting with US Ambassador Matthew Toller.

Mr. Hakim said in a statement received (Euphrates News) a copy, that "bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States of America and ways to strengthen them to serve the interests of the two countries, and the developments of the political scene in Iraq and the region, were the most prominent files that we discussed during our meeting with US Ambassador to Baghdad Matthew Toller, We renewed our warning against the consequences of the escalation in the region, and called for the adoption of political solutions and dialogue in addressing the existing problems. 
He added: "We also highlighted the nature of the opposition pursued by the movement of wisdom as a political, constitutional and legal right, and stressed that it is an opposition seeking to correct the path and contribute to the consolidation of the political system and its democratic wings, and pointed out that the challenge of services facing the government must be a top priority and the need to focus the government effort on the advancement Service reality in the country. " is over

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Halbousi assures the US ambassador of the importance of dialogue to solve the problems of the region

Release date:: 2019/8/19 0:08 • 231 times read

(BAGHDAD: Al-Furat News) Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed al-Halbousi, on Sunday, with the US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller. Relations between Baghdad and Washington, cooperation in the field of security, and regional political and international situation.

The President of the House of Representatives during the meeting, according to a statement to his office, "the importance of expanding the horizons of cooperation between the two friendly countries in the field of security and intelligence; to combat terrorism, eliminate IS cells, and maintain victory." 
"They also reviewed the latest regional and international political developments, stressing the need to ease tensions in the region and the importance of dialogue to resolve outstanding problems, avoid crises and maintain stability," it added. 
For his part, the Ambassador of the United States of America on his country's commitment to support Iraq in the fight against terrorism, and support the security forces in coordination with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

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Halbousi to an American delegation: Religious authorities have preserved the country's security and stability

Release date:: 9/4/2019 14:55 • 43 times read

(Baghdad: Euphrates News) Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Halbousi, a US delegation that the religious authorities rationally preserved the security and stability of Iraq.

A statement issued by his office received by the Euphrates News Agency that Al-Halbousi "received Wednesday, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, and US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller, and General Paul Lacamra, commander of the international coalition forces in Iraq and Syria." 
During the meeting, Halbousi discussed "political and security developments and the stability achieved after the victory over the terrorist organizations, expressing appreciation for the role of the international coalition in supporting the Iraqi forces in all kinds to achieve this victory." 
The speaker of the House of Representatives: "Iraq looks forward to the participation of the international community in promoting political and economic stability, and contribute to the reconstruction and development in liberated cities, and the return of displaced people to their homes, calling on companies to expand their investments and establish a strategic economic partnership with Iraq.
Al-Halbousi also discussed political developments at the Arab and regional levels, stressing the sovereignty and independence of Iraq and its stance rejecting escalation and tension in the region. 
"The Iraqi people and their political forces are determined to continue to achieve national unity," he said. country and stability. " 
for his part , US Secretary of State and his accompanying delegation assistant for his country 's readiness to support Iraq politically and militarily , and contribute to the achievement of stability and development, stressing that the US administration viewed with respect and appreciation for the role of religious authorities in Iraq to achieve Alto He said that what was shown in a government-funded media did not reflect the administration's point of view.

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House Speaker receives US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs

 

 

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed al-Halbousi received on Wednesday US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller and General Paul Lacamra, Commander of the International Coalition Forces in Iraq and Syria.

Halbousi discussed, according to a statement issued by his office received "news", "political developments, security and stability achieved after the victory over terrorist organizations, and expressed appreciation for the role of the international coalition in supporting Iraqi forces in all kinds to achieve this victory."

The speaker said that "Iraq looks forward to the participation of the international community in promoting political and economic stability, and contribute to the reconstruction and development of liberated cities, and the return of displaced people to their homes," calling on companies to "expand their investments and establish a strategic economic partnership with Iraq."

Al-Halbousi also discussed "political developments at the Arab and regional levels," stressing "Iraq's sovereignty and independence and its position rejecting escalation and tension in the region."

The Speaker of the House of Representatives that "the Iraqi people and political forces are determined to continue to achieve national unity," referring to the "role of religious authorities in the preservation of security and stability of the country."

For his part, Assistant US Secretary of State and his delegation expressed "his country's readiness to support Iraq politically and militarily and contribute to stability and development," stressing that "the US administration views with appreciation and respect for the role of religious authorities in Iraq to achieve balance and social consensus."

He pointed out that "what was presented in a government-funded media does not reflect the views of the US administration."

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A US official: What was shown in a government-funded media does not reflect Washington's view

 

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2019-09-04 | 08:00

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States "respects" the role of religious authorities in Iraq, US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker said on Wednesday, saying what was shown in a government-funded media "does not reflect the view" of the US administration.

The Office of the President of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbousi in a statement received by Alsumaria News, that the latter received "Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller, and General Paul Lacamra, commander of the international coalition forces in Iraq and Syria."

The statement added that Halbousi discussed during the meeting "political and security developments and stability achieved after the victory over terrorist organizations," expressing "appreciation for the role of the international coalition in supporting Iraqi forces in all kinds to achieve this victory." 

"Halbousi said that Iraq looks forward to the participation of the international community in promoting political and economic stability, contributing to the reconstruction and development of liberated cities, and the return of displaced people to their homes, and called on companies to expand their investments and establish a strategic economic partnership with Iraq."

The statement pointed out that the Speaker of the House of Representatives "discussed political developments at the Arab and regional levels, and stressed the sovereignty and independence of Iraq and its position rejecting the escalation and tension in the region." 

He pointed out that "the Speaker stressed that the Iraqi people and their political forces are determined to continue to achieve national unity, and pointed to the role of religious authorities in the preservation of security and stability of the country." 

The US Assistant Secretary of State, according to the statement, "his country's readiness to support Iraq politically and militarily and contribute to the achievement of stability and development." 

"The administration views with appreciation and respect the role of religious authorities in Iraq to achieve community balance and consensus," the official said, noting that "what has been shown in a government-funded media does not reflect the administration's point of view."

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The Secretary of State for an American delegation should respect the values and beliefs of the Iraqi society

05/09/2019

 

 

(Independent)… Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met with US Undersecretary of State David Schenker, and discussed bilateral relations between Baghdad and Washington, and the importance of continuing to work to achieve the common interests of the two countries.

Al-Hakim reviewed the government's efforts in combating terrorism, and the threat posed by this phenomenon requires the concerted efforts of the international community to eradicate it, as well as the efforts to rebuild Iraq's infrastructure. In this context, the Minister thanked the United States and the international coalition for helping Iraqis to defeat ISIS and continue training forces. Armed to be ready to chase the remnants of ISIS.

He stressed, “The importance of the media to respect the values of the Iraqi society, and religious beliefs, in reference to the report published by Al Hurra channel, which offended the religious establishment; Poisonous to all Iraqis. ”

They also exchanged views on a number of regional issues, particularly within the framework of the movement to promote stability and peace in the Middle East.

The Foreign Minister was keen to clarify the Iraqi position on the events in the region, which is based on the importance of supporting peaceful solutions, respect for the aspirations of the peoples, and the protection of unity and non-interference in their affairs in the processes of transition to a political solution, and stabilization. (End)

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Halbousi calls on America to expand partnership with Iraq politically and militarily

Political | 07:03 - 17/09/2019

 

 

 

 

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, the speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Halbousi, on Tuesday, the United States to expand partnership with Iraq politically and militarily.
The press office of the President of the House of Representatives, in a statement received / Mawazine News / copy, that "Halbousi, received the former US ambassador and researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, Robert Ford," noting that "the meeting discussed political developments in Iraq, and security stability achieved After the victory in the war against the Islamic State terrorist organization, and Arab and regional developments. "
Al-Halbousi pointed to Iraq's role in maintaining the balance of the region, urging the United States and the international community to expand the partnership with Iraq politically and militarily, to contribute to the reconstruction and reconstruction of cities liberated from extremist terrorist organizations and to help return the displaced.
For his part, Robert Ford expressed his "happiness with the political and economic development and security stability in Iraq," stressing "the readiness of the Middle East Institute to contribute to the creation of a constructive dialogue in the region; to achieve peace and freedom and support democratic institutions."

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A US report reveals Iran's victory in the battle for influence in Iraq

 Sunday 22 September 2019

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Western reports talked about the decline of the US diplomatic role inside Iraq in return for the Iranian influence increased strongly.

According to the report published by US media, Sunday 22 September 2019, within a year or two most US diplomats were unable to enjoy the developments taking place in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, as most of them are not allowed to leave the embassy compound.

He also uncovered security restrictions on many US contractors themselves, including the inability to leave the Babylon Hotel.

Even Iraqi officials have no access to any US diplomat, unlike Iranian and Turkish diplomats roaming the streets of Baghdad.

The report pointed out that the number of European diplomats who are allowed to visit Baghdad neighborhoods is increasing, pointing out that they are touring the neighborhoods of Jadriya, Arsat, Mansour, Qadisiyah and Kadhimiya, amid little protection, unlike the Americans, despite the recognition of US diplomats that most neighborhoods of Baghdad are as safe today as the Turkish capital. Ankara or Islamabad in Pakistan or Beirut in Lebanon.

The report concluded that Iran won the battle to impose influence on the capital Baghdad in the face of US diplomacy, whose representatives failed to go to the seat of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, although it is less than 1000 meters from the embassy.

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Deputy: America put 50 time bombs in the Constitution to continue the occupation of Iraq

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The deputy of the coalition of Sairon Riad Mohammed, on Sunday, the existence of 50 constitutional articles developed by the United States of America to weaken the Iraqi government and the continued occupation of the country, while describing those articles as a "time bomb".

Mohammed said in a statement to the information, that "Washington brought 50 legal articles within the writer of the Constitution in 2005 to make the government weak and impose American hegemony," pointing out that "among these articles the formation of offices of general inspectors and the accountability and justice and other offices that work To steal public money and weaken the state. ”

He added that "US laws need to be amended by real laws by the House of Representatives to preserve the sovereignty of the country and get rid of US hegemony," noting that "those articles were developed to weaken the Iraqi government and the continued US occupation."

Observers accuse the United States of supporting the destabilization of political decision-making in Iraq through its blocs and people to achieve its military and political survival in the country, as it is currently working on the use of the deteriorating security situation and ISIS terrorist gangs as a pretext to extend the international coalition presence inside Iraq . Finished 25 T.

 

https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/09/22/430255/

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Barzani: Our negotiations with Baghdad are progressing well and are on the right track

Release date:: 2019/25 14:47 • 44 read times

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Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masroor Barzani received on Wednesday US Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Counter Terrorism Financing Marshall Billingsley

According to the statement of the regional government received by the agency [where] that "at the meeting attended by the US Consul General in Erbil, Stephen Fagin, the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government highlighted the ongoing negotiations with the federal government, and said:" Our negotiations with Baghdad are moving at a good pace, which is on track the correct".
Noting that "talks with the federal government are making progress at all levels, the Prime Minister confirmed proposals to resolve outstanding disputes based on the Constitution."
Barzani stressed that "the need not to deal with the Kurdistan region as provinces but as a region established in the Constitution, and reiterated that the government of the region seeks to diversify the sources of the economy and not rely on a single source of income."
For his part, US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, "pleased with the progress of urbanization in the Kurdistan region, and said:" We are ready to provide all forms of support to the Kurdistan region, especially in the area of the banking system.
The two sides also discussed aid and reforms related to Peshmerga forces.

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Barzani: Our negotiations with Baghdad are on the right track

Political | 02:11 - 25/09/2019

 

 

 

 

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head of the Kurdistan Regional Government Masroor Barzani, on Wednesday, that negotiations with Baghdad are on track.
"Barzani received today US Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Counterterrorism Financing Marshall Billingsley to highlight the ongoing negotiations with the federal government," his office said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
He added, "Our negotiations with Baghdad are moving at a good pace, which is on the right track," noting that "talks with the federal government is making progress in all levels."
He stressed that Barzani, "he made proposals to resolve outstanding differences based on the Constitution," while stressing the need not to treat the Kurdistan region as provinces, but as a region established in the Constitution. "He
 reiterated that"
For his part, US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury expressed his "happiness with the progress of urbanization in the Kurdistan region," noting that "his country is ready to provide all forms of support to the Kurdistan region, especially in the area of the banking system."
"The two sides discussed assistance and reforms related to the Peshmerga forces," the statement said

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Washington shows its restoration to build an advanced banking system in Iraq and contribute to the fight against corruption

Date of edit:: 2019/26 18:34 • 93 times read

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(MENAFN - Bahrain Tribune) Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed al-Halbousi received on Thursday US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingsley in the presence of US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller.

A statement by the Office of the President of the House of Representatives received a copy of the agency (Euphrates News) copy, that Halbousi "discussed during the meeting political, economic and security developments in Iraq, stressing the role of the House of Representatives in the adoption of legislation guaranteeing the development and stability in the country."
The Speaker stressed the need for the United States and the international community to exert more efforts to combat terrorism and dry up its sources and financing, pointing to the need to reduce the escalation in the region and the encirclement of crises and call for dialogue and peace.
Al-Halbousi also called for "encouraging American companies to invest more in Iraq in all industrial and commercial fields."
For his part, the US Assistant Secretary of Treasury affirmed his country's keenness on the security and sovereignty of Iraq, and the protection of democracy and the gains achieved after the victory in the war on terrorism, pointing to Washington's readiness to provide assistance;

 

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Washington confirms its readiness to help build an advanced banking system in Iraq

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2019-09-26 | 11:33

 

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbousi called on Thursday for the need to reduce the escalation in the region and curb crises, stressing the need for the United States and the international community to do more to combat terrorism and drying up its sources and financing, while assuring the US Assistant Secretary of Treasury in Iraq.

"The speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohammed al-Halbousi, received on Thursday, Assistant US Treasury Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingsley, in the presence of US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller," the office said in a statement received by Alsumaria News.

 

 

He added that Halbousi "discussed during the meeting political, economic and security developments in Iraq, and stressed the role of the House of Representatives in the adoption of legislation guaranteeing the development and stability in the country."

 

 

"The United States and the international community should exert more efforts to combat terrorism, dry up its sources and finance it," the statement quoted Halbousi as saying, noting "the need to reduce escalation in the region, curb crises and call for dialogue and peace."

He called for "encouraging American companies to invest more in Iraq in all industrial and commercial fields."

For his part, assured US Assistant Secretary of State for his country's "security and sovereignty, and protect democracy in Iraq and the gains made after the victory in the war on terrorism," noting "Washington's readiness to provide assistance; to build an advanced banking system in Iraq, and contribute expertise to fight corruption ".

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Finance Minister and US official discuss the economy of Iraq and its banking sector

Date of edit:: 2019/26 21:46 • 48 times read

https://alforatnews.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=196118

(BAGHDAD: Al-Furat News) Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance Minister Fuad Hussein in his office in Baghdad, Thursday, Marshall Billingsley, US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and his delegation.

"During the meeting, which was attended by US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller, they reviewed the economic and financial situation in Iraq in particular and the region in general," a statement from the minister's office said.
The two sides also discussed "the mechanism of reforming the banking sector and ways to improve it, which reflects positively on the advancement of the economic reality in the country."
They also discussed "the Iraqi government's plans to increase electricity production in preparation for next summer season and to cover all the energy needs of the provinces."

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Washington: Ready to build advanced banking system in Iraq and fight corruption

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is ready to help Iraq build an advanced banking system and contribute expertise to fight corruption during a meeting with House of Representatives Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi and US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller, US Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingsley said Thursday.

The Information Office of the President of the House of Representatives in a statement, that Halbousi "discussed during the meeting political, economic and security developments in Iraq," stressing "the role of the House of Representatives in the adoption of legislation guaranteeing the development and stability in the country."

The statement added, "The Speaker stressed the importance of the United States and the international community to make more efforts to combat terrorism and dry up its sources and financing," noting "the need to reduce the escalation in the region and the encirclement of crises and the call for dialogue and peace."

The statement continued, "Halbousi called for encouraging US companies to invest more in Iraq in all industrial and commercial areas."

For his part, the US Assistant Secretary of Treasury affirmed his country's keenness on Iraq's security and sovereignty, protecting democracy in Iraq and the gains achieved after the victory in his war on terror. He pointed out that Washington is ready to provide assistance to build an advanced banking system in Iraq. Expertise to fight corruption. ”

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Deputies Hussein Ahmed Hadi al - Maliki 

MP Hussein al-Maliki meets the delegation of the US Embassy in Baghdad

 29/09/2019

MP Hussein al-Maliki, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee received on Thursday 26/9/2019, a delegation of the political section of the US Embassy.

During the meeting held at the Maliki office in Baghdad, the two sides discussed the mechanisms of enhancing diplomatic relations between the two countries, in addition to the development of economic relations, especially with regard to supporting Iraq in the field of reconstruction of infrastructure through the entry of sober companies to advance the country towards building and prosperity.

http://ar.parliament.iq/2019/09/29/النائب-حسين-المالكي-يلتقي-بوفد-السفار/

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The Pentagon extends its suppor t to Iraq and the Kurdistan region for another two years

Release date:: 9/30/30 0:45 • 137 read times

The US Consul General in Erbil, Stephen Vagin, has delivered a memorandum of understanding and joint work between the US forces and the Ministry of Peshmerga to the Minister of Peshmerga, Shoresh Ismail.

And received on Sunday, the Minister of the Kurdistan Region Peshmerga, Shoresh Ismail, US Consul General, Stephen Vagen, in Erbil.
Peshmerga issued a written statement on the content of the meeting. The US Consul General announced the Pentagon's decision to provide support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
He praised the Minister of Peshmerga, according to the statement: "The efforts of current and former US forces and his government, which played an important role in helping the Peshmerga forces in the face of terrorism and terrorists in the region." is over

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US-led coalition deputy commander encourages further Erbil-Baghdad security coordination

Hiwa Shilani |

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The Kurdistan Region and Iraq flags. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

 

 

 

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The international coalition supports efforts by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Federal Government of Iraq to reach a joint agreement to resolve outstanding issues, especially those related to joint security, a Coalition Deputy Commander said on Monday.

Officials in Erbil and Baghdad have been working to address outstanding issues between the two governments with signs of improvement. Foreign officials have recognized these efforts and are encouraging both sides to continue their dialogue to reach mutual agreements, notably regarding joint security in disputed areas to prevent the re-emergence of the so-called Islamic State.

Kurdistan 24 spoke to Maj. Gen. Gerald Strickland, Deputy Commander-Stability of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), on the sidelines of a security event in Baghdad on Monday.

“Part of the issue of defeating Da’esh [ISIS] is to deal with them in the areas of the country which they feel free to operate, and some of those are in the region of the Kurdish coordination line,” Strickland stated, referring to the security vacuum along the borders that separate the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) from the Kurdish Peshmerga.

When the Islamic State emerged in Iraq in mid-2014, the Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga advanced to protect those disputed areas and prevent the terror group from moving toward the Kurdish region.

However, after the Islamic State’s military defeat, the Kurdistan Region held an independence referendum in September 2017. Baghdad rejected the vote and imposed a set of punitive measures on the KRG, including a flight ban and the use of military force to regain control of disputed areas.

Since then, the security in these areas has deteriorated, enabling Islamic State sleeper cells to launch sporadic attacks.

Maj. Gen. Strickland said the US-led coalition is “working very closely with the authorities across the whole of Iraq, including in the Kurdistan Region, to ensure that there is cooperation between the military forces on both sides.”

According to the Deputy Commander, the coalition’s goal is “to apply the pressure” on the Islamic State, “so that they cannot operate in those [disputed] areas that we know they feel otherwise…free to do so.”

He said the coalition continues to support the Peshmerga through training and the provision of equipment “to enable them to defeat Da’esh or to continue to defeat Da’esh.”

“They have made enormous success so far, but there is still more to do, and we will work together with them to achieve that.”

Indeed, Strickland recently visited the autonomous Kurdish region where he met with Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to discuss the continuation of military support for the Kurdish troops.

 

Meanwhile, at the same event in Baghdad, Jon Wilks, the British Ambassador to Iraq, told Kurdistan 24 that the United Kingdom, along with its allies, wants Erbil and Baghdad to reach “an agreement that is fair to both sides.”

Aside from the matters of joint security, oil revenues, the status of disputed territories, and the share of the federal budget are some of the outstanding issues between the regional and federal government.

“We support the idea of getting this agreement, and we will do what we can to create the right atmosphere to achieve it,” Wilks added.

Ties between Erbil and Baghdad have notably improved since the beginning of 2019, with the formation of a new federal government headed by Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi, and regular delegation visits from both sides.

Editing by Karzan Sulaivany