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Policy 08/19/2020 20:23 499    Baghdad Today - Baghdad

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed, on Wednesday, from Washington that Iraq looks forward to working with the International Monetary Fund to achieve economic reform.

Al-Kazemi's office said in a statement that the latter "met at his residence in Washington today, Wednesday, with the Director General of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, and her accompanying delegation, and during the meeting, aspects of cooperation between Iraq and the International Monetary Fund were discussed."

Al-Kazemi stressed that "Iraq looks forward to working with the International Monetary Fund to achieve economic reform, and that the government is ready to overcome all obstacles facing the work of the International Monetary Fund in Iraq."

The Prime Minister discussed with the delegation the possibility of concluding an agreement with the International Monetary Fund, to support the Iraqi economy and reduce its dependence on oil, by rehabilitating other sectors and making them compete with the oil sector in a way that can absorb unemployment in the country.

For her part, the Director General of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, congratulated the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, for his ability to achieve stability in Iraq within a short period of the assumption of his governmental duties.  

And it commended the steps taken by his sovereignty to achieve economic reform, despite the many challenges he faces, foremost of which is the Corona pandemic, as well as the economic problems resulting from the drop in global oil prices, according to the statement.

Georgieva confirmed that they believe in the partnership with Iraq, and the importance of standing with it from international economic institutions, whether it is the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank.

Georgieva praised the professionalism and frankness of the Iraqi negotiator, and praised the leadership of the Prime Minister, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kazemi, in his confrontation with the current economic challenges, and expressed her optimism about Iraq's ability to overcome the current crisis to a better economic future. 

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16 hours ago, 6ly410 said:

"Iraq looks forward to working with the International Monetary Fund to achieve economic reform, and that the government is ready to overcome all obstacles facing the work of the International Monetary Fund in Iraq."

 

Nothing to see here... Just a key milestone we've been waiting for years to read. 

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33 minutes ago, Kenny_Logins said:

 

Nothing to see here... Just a key milestone we've been waiting for years to read. 

yep and they have still not created fiscal space and adjusted account procedures as per 2016-2017 imf requirements  which means wiping of zeros and ending auctions. its coming.

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The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi today on the margins of the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C.  Secretary Pompeo and the Prime Minister al-Kadhimi reviewed the Strategic Dialogue and reaffirmed the principles agreed upon by the two sides in the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA).  The Secretary encouraged the Prime Minister and the Iraqi government to continue efforts to address the demands of the Iraqi people for a more equitable and just nation, and he expressed support for proposed early elections next year, as well as the urgent need for a budget agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government.  Secretary Pompeo pledged to continue to work with Prime Minister al-Kadhimi on ways to address the enormous economic challenges facing Iraq in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the decline in oil prices, on the need for Iraq to enact fundamental economic reforms, and on enhancing U.S.-Iraq commercial ties to the benefit of both countries.  The parties also discussed avenues through which the United States could best continue to provide long-term support to Iraq’s security forces and civilian security institutions, including Iraqi-led efforts on internal security sector reforms.

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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq.

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The Government of Iraq, led by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and the Government of United States, led by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, held a meeting of the Higher Coordinating Committee today in Washington, D.C. as described in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq (SFA). The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to a robust and productive bilateral relationship. Separate sessions covered economics, energy, health and environment, political and diplomatic issues, security and counterterrorism, and education and cultural relations.

In the economic session, Iraq outlined its ideas for economic reform plans that would unleash faster growth and a more vibrant private sector. The United States reiterated its support for Iraq’s economic reforms and identified areas of cooperation that could help Iraq implement its plans. Both countries discussed coordination with international financial institutions to help Iraq recover from low oil prices and COVID-19 and put the country on a more sustainable fiscal path. Both nations plan to cooperate on e-government, financial sector reforms, and private sector partnerships to boost U.S.-Iraq trade and investment. The two governments look forward to holding a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting later this year to follow up on the June 2019 meeting.

In the energy session, the United States and Iraq discussed the Government of Iraq’s efforts to increase domestic electricity and gas production, reduce wasteful gas flaring, and implement energy market reforms. The two governments plan to hold an Energy Joint Coordination Committee meeting soon to discuss these topics in more detail. On the sidelines of today’s meeting, the Government of Iraq signed substantial energy agreements with U.S. companies, including General Electric, Honeywell UOP, and Stellar Energy, as well as Memoranda of Understanding with Chevron and Baker Hughes, as concrete examples of the U.S.-Iraq energy partnership. Iraq and the United States noted ongoing cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to develop plans for electricity tariff reform in Iraq. The two governments plan to continue cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member-states and Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority on Iraq/GCC electricity connections and energy investment. The United States welcomed the progress in the talks between the Iraqi Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government with regard to budgetary and energy issues.

In the health and environmental session, the United States and Iraq noted their ongoing partnership to combat COVID-19 and their intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand bilateral health trade. The two governments also discussed ongoing cooperation on environmental, water, and scientific issues and plan to hold a separate Joint Coordination Committee meeting on those topics.

In the political and diplomatic session, the United States reaffirmed its respect for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities. The two sides discussed how the United States could best support the Iraqi government as it prepares for parliamentary elections, including by increasing support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. Both nations reiterated their support for freedom of expression and media freedom, and the necessity to hold accountable the perpetrators of violence against peaceful protesters. The United States supports Iraq’s efforts to improve relations with its neighboring states and plans to assist the Iraqi Government in this endeavor. The United States reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Iraq in advancing durable solutions for internally displaced persons that are voluntary, safe, and dignified, and to help those communities that have been targeted for genocide by ISIS. The two sides recognized the need to improve access for humanitarian organizations.

In the security and counterterrorism session, the United States and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to achieving common objectives through bilateral security coordination and continued cooperation between the Iraqi Security Forces and the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The two delegations praised the growing capabilities of the Iraqi Security Forces and their joint success in the fight against ISIS, which has enabled the Global Coalition to transition to a new phase focused on training, equipping, and supporting the Iraqi Security Forces. The Iraqi government expressed its gratitude to the Global Coalition and asserted its willingness to facilitate this transition and confirmed its obligation as host country to provide protection for the Coalition’s personnel and diplomatic facilities in Iraq. Adapting to the requirements of this new phase, the Global Coalition has been able to depart from some Iraqi military bases and reduce combat forces in Iraq. The two sides plan on separate technical talks to manage the timing and transition to the new phase, including any associated redeployments from Iraq. The U.S. and Iraqi delegations recognized the progress of the Iraqi Federal Security Institutions and the Kurdistan Regional Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in coordinating their efforts to combat ISIS remnants and discussed ways to further this cooperation.

In the education and culture session, the two governments discussed both past and current U.S. support for Iraq’s efforts to strengthen higher education in cooperation with American universities in Iraq, through the Fulbright program, and through the U.S. Embassy’s Higher Education Partnership initiative. The United States and Iraq identified additional ways to support Iraq’s plans to address higher education reform priorities and strengthen U.S.-Iraqi university partnerships. The two sides also reviewed progress in the return of the Baath Party Archives to Iraq as an important artifact of Iraq’s history. The two delegations discussed their mutual efforts to preserve Iraq’s rich cultural heritage and religious diversity and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperating in the return of Iraqi cultural property illegally imported into the United States to their rightful place in Iraq.

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Al-Kazemi arrives in Baghdad after concluding his visit to Washington

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Baghdad / Obelisk: Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi arrived in the capital, Baghdad, on Saturday, August 22, 2020, after concluding his visit to Washington.

His office stated, in a statement received by Al-Masalla, that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi returns to Baghdad after concluding his visit to Washington.

After arriving in the US capital, Washington, DC, after midnight last Tuesday, Al-Kazemi held a round of talks with US President Donald Trump and senior officials that resulted in the conclusion of investment contracts with US companies in the economic, humanitarian, political and cultural fields.

It was also agreed to continue joint coordination to combat the terrorist ISIS.

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi described his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House as important and successful.

On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Al-Kazemi met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

He said that the meeting discussed ways to develop bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States of America in the security, economic, educational and other fields, and discussed increasing the efficiency of the Iraqi security forces and their combat capabilities in a way that moves the relationship between the two countries to a new stage, as the issue of the displaced and minorities was discussed.

Al-Kazemi stressed that Iraq is a sovereign state, and dealing with it is in accordance with this principle, indicating the need to strengthen cooperation between Iraq and the United States of America, especially in the economic field.

He explained that the prospects for cooperation between Baghdad and Washington are not limited to the security and military side only, but rather go beyond it to various fields that include rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq and building economic partnerships with the United States of America.

Al-Kazemi referred to the form of the relationship between the two countries after the end of the war against the terrorist organization ISIS, stressing that the strategic dialogue that took place between the Iraqi and American sides during his visit to Washington has summed up several important points that would establish a new phase of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Al-Kazemi added that the file of the components and the displaced occupies a large part of the concerns of his government, and it is determined to return the displaced to their original areas, solve the problems facing Iraq's minorities and work to support and empower them.

For her part, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi welcomed the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi and his accompanying delegation, and praised the steps taken by his Excellency since he assumed his duties in the government, and the efforts made by the Iraqi government in the file of the components and the displaced.

Pelosi indicated that the United States of America supports the current Iraqi government and its national orientations, stressing that Iraq is an independent country and an important country in a difficult region, and that there is a consensus to support the independence of the government of Iraq, rehabilitate the Iraqi state, and support Iraq's efforts in the war against ISIS.

This comes within a number of bilateral files that Al-Kazimi is discussing, during his visit, to the American capital, Washington, at the head of a government delegation, according to the same statement.

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Al-Kazemi during a meeting with journalists in Washington: Iraq is in great need to strengthen its partnership with America and achieve strategic interests

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Baghdad / Al-Masala: Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi said, Friday, August 22, 2020, during a meeting of the media in Washington, that Iraq is in great need to strengthen its partnership with the United States and achieve strategic interests, stressing the creation of alternatives in the electricity file and repairing damages in the military establishment.

During his meeting with media professionals in Washington, Al-Kazemi said that Iraq needs a great deal to strengthen its partnership with the United States and achieve its strategic interests, stressing on equal relations with America and Iran without free donations or an increase in imports.

Al-Kazemi said: We are looking for multiple alternatives in the electricity file, and we will choose the least expensive offer, while repairing the systematic damage that the security and military establishment suffered during the previous governments.

Al-Kazemi referred to the adoption of a long-term reform program, stressing that he is not a wizard, but a fighter to achieve what can be achieved according to the available time period.

On Friday, August 21, 2020, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi announced the agreement with the United States to redeploy its forces outside Iraq, and to choose a technical team to find a mechanism for deployment.

Al-Kazemi affirmed that for the first time he sees clear US positions that understand the demands of the Iraqi government, pointing out that Iraq has an opportunity to benefit from its partnership with a major industrial country.

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, left the capital, Baghdad, heading to the United States of America, at the head of a government delegation, in response to an official invitation, while his office revealed to the obelisk some of the discussion axes.

Private sources told Al-Masalla that Al-Kazemi will invest the visit mainly in affirming the sovereignty of Iraq, the independence of its decision, and curbing any interference in its regional affairs, which is something that the United States understands, from an independent president, who is not accused of subordination to any party, and is not involved in corruption. He enjoys great popularity among Iraqis, which allows Kazemi to speak as a strong leader, who has a broad popular base.

On the street level, the Iraqi public, according to the obelisk poll among the demonstrators, is no longer among its priorities, the issue of removing the American forces, as much as working with sophistication and diplomacy to serve the country by benefiting from US aid, whether material or political and technical.

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Trump, Kadhimi launch new chapter in US-Iraq relations

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Iraq’s new prime minister and President Trump refrained on Thursday from setting a schedule for withdrawing American troops from the country, as they grappled with the threat posed by remnants of ISIS and the ongoing need to train Iraqi forces.

“We definitely don’t need combat troops in Iraq,” said Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who met with Mr. Trump for the first time Thursday. “But we do need training and capacity enhancement and security cooperation.”


Mr. Trump, who has repeatedly talked about extracting U.S. forces from “endless wars,” was just as careful not to set an end date for the American military presence, which was triggered by the advance of ISIS militants in 2014.


When a reporter asked about his timetable for withdrawing the 5,200 U.S. troops in Iraq, Mr. Trump turned to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said that the U.S. forces would leave “as soon as we can complete the mission.”

 

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Al-Kazemi, after meeting with Trump: The interests of Iraq are not decided by others
 
Baghdad / morning
 
The visit of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to the United States of America, which received an "exceptional" and wide political welcome, witnessed the affirmation of the sovereignty of Iraq, the independence of its decision, the prevention of interference in its affairs, and the paving of the way to major agreements signed with solid American companies to develop the infrastructure. In the refinery and gas sectors, and an agreement on a "long-term commitment" to security coordination, as well as obtaining a pledge by US President Donald Trump, a commitment to a speedy exit of his country's forces from Iraq within three years. 
Al-Kazemi stressed that the partnership with the United States of America is based on "the economic foundation and common interests for a better future for Iraq and the Iraqi people," and that this partnership establishes a new relationship based on a state's relationship with a state, and that the Iraqi viewpoint and the decision of Iraq's interests are not decided by others. ».
Al-Kazemi revealed that “the fact of extending my stay in America was at the request of the American Congress in order to hold a meeting with the President of Congress,” indicating that “the American side is serious about building a relationship with Iraq based on the principle of respecting sovereignty and helping the Iraqis, and this meeting will provide an opportunity to explain the demands of the Iraqis to the representatives of the American people. In Congress ». While Al-Kazemi quoted Trump as saying, during the meeting that brought them together at the White House: "We withdrew massively from Iraq and very few soldiers remained." He indicated that Iraq is an independent and sovereign country, and we have good relations with it. Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's schedule during the visit included a meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgina, and members of the Businessmen Forum and the American Chamber of Commerce.In his meeting with Pompeo, Al-Kazemi discussed “the most important files of mutual interest, and ways to develop relations between Iraq and the United States at various levels and fields,” while in his meeting with the President of the International Monetary Fund “concluding an agreement to support the Iraqi economy and reduce its dependence on oil, By rehabilitating other sectors and making them compete with the oil sector in a way that can absorb unemployment in the country
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Al-Kazemi, after meeting with Trump: The interests of Iraq are not decided by others

Saturday 22nd August 2020

Al-Kazemi, after meeting with Trump: The interests of Iraq are not decided by others
 
Baghdad / morning
 
The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, affirmed that the Iraqi government aspires to build partnership relations between it and the United States of America based on "the economic basis and common interests for a better future for Iraq and the Iraqi people," and while noting that this partnership establishes a new relationship based on a relationship A country with a state and that the Iraqi point of view and the decision of Iraq's interests are not decided by others. US President Donald Trump pointed out that Iraq is an independent country and has a good government capable of resolving important files, and it is not appropriate for us to stay there for long.
Iraq's interests first
Al-Kazemi said, in an interview with Al-Iraqiya News Channel: “Both Iraqi and American parties came out comfortable from the meeting with President Trump and the rest of the meetings that took place in the United States,” noting that “during the talk about economic cooperation, security cooperation and a re-evaluation of the American presence in Iraq. “.
Al-Kazemi added that "it was agreed through the strategic dialogue headed by the Secretary of State and his American counterpart on a set of principles, all of which are in the interests of the Iraqi people, relating to the presence of American forces, its rescheduling and the redeployment of American forces outside Iraq," indicating that "it was agreed within the strategic dialogue to set A technical team to find a mechanism for this deployment outside Iraq.
Al-Kazemi pointed out that “for the first time, I see clear American positions and understand the demands of the Iraqi government,” noting that “President Trump confirmed that the US forces will withdraw from Iraq during the next three years and they are discussing their deployment outside Iraq.”
He continued, "The American President said: The numbers of American forces are very few and indeed they are few, but Iraq needs these forces to train and develop the army and security forces."
Al-Kazemi explained that "from the economic side, Iraq needs to evaluate the relationship for its own interests, especially that America is an important country, and it has major industries, in terms of oil, energy and even education," stressing that "Iraq has an opportunity to benefit from a partnership with a major industrial country."
He indicated that "a set of memoranda of understanding was signed in the field of oil and energy, the most important of which is a contract regarding oil in Dhi Qar province, which is a strategic project that has great benefit for the people of the province and Iraq in general."
Al-Kazemi said, "Certainly, this partnership establishes a new relationship based on the relationship of a state with a state," noting that "the Iraqi point of view and the decision of the interests of Iraq are not decided by others."
"We always raise the slogan of Iraq first, and today in this corner we believe that the interest of Iraq is the one that determines the type of its relations, and the American side told us that we are working on the principle of the relationship according to Iraqi sovereignty," the prime minister added.
Al-Kazemi explained that “the fact of extending my stay in America was at the request of the US Congress, in order to hold a meeting with the President of Congress,” indicating that “the American side is serious about building a relationship with Iraq based on the principle of respecting sovereignty and helping Iraqis, and this meeting will provide an opportunity to explain the demands of the Iraqis to the representatives of the people. The American in Congress and the Senate. ”
 
Meeting with the US President
Regarding the details of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's meeting with US President Donald Trump, at the White House, a statement by the Prime Minister’s Media Office stated that Al-Kazemi praised during the meeting “the stances of the United States and its support for Iraq in its war against ISIS terrorist gangs, and its assistance to him in overthrowing the previous regime. “.
And Al-Kazemi indicated that "his government is looking to build partnership relations between Iraq and the United States of America, based on the economic foundation and common interests for a better future for Iraq and the Iraqi people, and he welcomed the American investment companies in Iraq."
And he stressed "not to allow any threat to Iraq from any country, as he stressed his refusal to make Iraq a starting point for threatening any of its neighbors, citing what was stated in the Iraqi constitution."
Al-Kazemi referred to "the diplomatic path adopted by Iraq in dealing with Turkish violations on Iraqi lands, and confirmed the existence of a dialogue with Turkey to correct the current situation," expressing his hope that "this problem will be solved soon, as it is related to the sovereignty of Iraq, and Turkey must understand the current conditions of Iraq." .
In turn, the US President Trump welcomed “Al-Kazemi” and affirmed the continued support of the United States for Iraq, and indicated that Iraq is an independent and sovereign country, with which we have good relations, and we are ready to provide all forms of assistance to him, and indicated the development of the course of relations between the two countries with the arrival of Al-Kazemi, and what will be reflected On a better future for Iraq ”.
The statement added that "the prime minister and the American president chaired the expanded meeting of the Iraqi and American delegations, where" security cooperation was discussed and a new phase of this cooperation started in terms of training and arming the security forces, in addition to continuing cooperation. "
The final statement issued after the meeting, according to the media office of the Prime Minister, stated that “the strategic partnership between Iraq and the United States is based on a common desire to achieve security and prosperity,” noting that “together, the international coalition against ISIS terrorist gangs, led by the United States, is empowered. "And the Iraqi security forces from destroying ISIS gangs and their succession, and we continue to coordinate to ensure that ISIS terrorist gangs do not pose a threat to Iraq, or any other country."
The statement added, "We reaffirm a long-term commitment to bilateral security coordination, in order to build the capabilities of the Iraqi army and in order to confront threats to our common interests," stressing that "our security cooperation lays a basis for expanding cooperation efforts in the economic, humanitarian, political and cultural fields."
The statement pointed out that "the Covid-19 pandemic confirmed the importance of working together to build a prosperous and stable Iraq, able to provide jobs and services to the Iraqi people, and to act as a force promoting stability in the Middle East."
 
Shared files
The Prime Minister also received, at his residence, in the American capital Washington, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and discussed with him "the most important files of common interest, and ways to develop relations between Iraq and the United States at various levels and fields."
The issue of economic relations, cooperation in the fields of development and investment, and response to the Corona pandemic, as well as bilateral cooperation in the field of combating terrorism and strategic dialogue between the two countries were discussed.
The Prime Minister also met, within the framework of his visit to Washington, a number of members of the American Businessmen Forum and the American Chamber of Commerce, in the presence of the US Secretary of Energy Dan Proelt.
Al-Kazemi welcomed, at the beginning of the meeting, "members of the Businessmen Forum and the American Chamber of Commerce, and expressed his thanks for their warm hospitality and reception."
Al-Kazemi referred to "the importance of sustainable strategic cooperation with the United States, and with companies and banks in it," stressing "the government's willingness to remove all obstacles to its work in Iraq."
The Prime Minister explained that "investment opportunities are available to American businessmen and companies, and he called on American banks to cooperate in the development of the Iraqi banking system, to keep pace with international banks as the basis for a major economic openness."
For their part, members of the Businessmen Forum and the American Chamber of Commerce expressed the readiness of "major companies to work and invest in Iraq, and expressed their optimism about the steps of the prime minister, since he assumed his duties in the government."
Meanwhile, Al-Kazemi, the UN Goodwill Ambassador, received the Iraqi Yazidi woman Nadia Murad.
Al-Kazemi praised, "its great efforts in conveying its message to the world, and the flagrant violations that the Yazidis and other components have been subjected to by ISIS terrorist gangs, and exposing their brutal practices."
He stressed that "the file of the Yazidis is receiving great attention by the government, which is keen to return all displaced people to their homes, and has plans to rehabilitate areas that have been subjected to terrorism, restore stability to them, provide justice to the Yazidis and all Iraqis who have been subjected to violations by ISIS gangs, and return the kidnapped and restore their rights." .
 
The Supreme Coordination Committee
In addition, the Iraqi government delegation, headed by Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, and the United States government delegation, headed by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, held a meeting of the Supreme Coordination Committee in Washington, DC, in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a relationship of friendship and cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic. 
Iraq. 
According to a statement issued by the meeting, the two sides affirmed their commitment to a strong and fruitful bilateral relationship, and separate sessions dealt with topics related to economy, energy, health, environment, political and diplomatic issues, security, combating terrorism, educational and cultural relations.
In the economic session, Iraq outlined its ideas for economic reform plans, which would unleash faster economic growth and a more vibrant private sector, and the United States renewed its support for economic reforms in Iraq and identified areas for cooperation that could help Iraq achieve its plans, and the two countries discussed coordination with institutions. International Finance to help Iraq recover from low oil prices and the Corona virus, and put the country on a more sustainable financial path, and the two countries also plan to cooperate in the areas of e-government, financial sector reforms and private sector partnerships to enhance trade and investment between the United States and Iraq, and Iraq and the United States are looking forward to holding a meeting. The Board of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) later this year to follow up on its July 2019 meeting.
In the energy session, the United States and Iraq discussed the Iraqi government's efforts to increase domestic electricity and gas production, reduce burning gas waste, and implement energy market reforms. The two governments also plan to hold a meeting of the Joint Energy Coordination Committee soon to discuss these issues in more detail. 
On the sidelines of the meeting, the Iraqi government signed sustainable energy agreements with American companies, including General Electric, Honeywell OP, and Stellar Energy, in addition to memoranda of understanding with Chevron and Baker Hughes, as concrete examples of the energy partnership between the United States and Iraq.
The Delegations of Iraq and the United States indicated the continued cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to develop plans for electricity tariff reforms in Iraq. The two governments plan to continue cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Interconnection Authority regarding electricity connections in Iraq and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and energy investment. The United States also welcomed the progress made in the talks between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government regarding both budget issues. 
And energy. 
In the Health and Environment session, the two countries indicated their ongoing partnership to combat the Coronavirus and their intention to sign a memorandum of understanding to expand bilateral trade relations in the field of health, and the two governments also discussed the ongoing cooperation in the fields of environment, water and scientific issues and planning to hold a separate meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee on these issues.
In the political and diplomatic session, the United States reiterated its emphasis on respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and the relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities. The two sides also discussed the best ways in which the United States can support the Iraqi government as it prepares for the parliamentary elections, including increasing support for the United Nations mission. United States to help Iraq, and the two countries reiterated their support for freedom of expression and freedom of the media, and the need to hold the perpetrators of violence against peaceful demonstrators accountable. The United States supports Iraq's efforts to improve its relations with neighboring countries and plans to assist the Iraqi government in this endeavor. The United States has also reaffirmed its continued commitment to support Iraq in providing permanent, safe and dignified solutions for the internally displaced, and assisting the components that have been at risk of annihilation by ISIS terrorist gangs. Both sides recognized the need to improve access to humanitarian organizations.
In the Security and Counter-Terrorism Session, the United States and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to achieving common goals through bilateral security coordination and continuous cooperation between the Iraqi security forces and the US-led international coalition to defeat ISIS, and the two delegations praised the increasing capabilities of the Iraqi security forces and their joint success in fighting ISIS terrorist gangs, This enabled the international coalition to move to a new phase focusing on training, equipping and supporting the Iraqi security forces. The Iraqi government expressed its gratitude to the international coalition and affirmed its readiness to facilitate this transition and its commitment as a host country to provide protection for coalition personnel and diplomatic facilities in Iraq.The two sides agreed to separate technical talks to manage the times and move to the new phase, including any redeployments outside Iraq linked to them, and the American and Iraqi delegations acknowledged the progress made by the Iraqi federal security institutions and the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in the Kurdistan region in coordinating their efforts to fight ISIS remnants and discussed ways Promote this cooperation.
In the education and culture session, the two governments discussed past and current US support for Iraq's efforts to promote higher education in cooperation with American universities in Iraq, through the Fulbright Program, and through the Higher Education Partnership Initiative of the US Embassy. The United States and Iraq identified additional ways to support Iraq’s plans to address higher education reform priorities and strengthen US-Iraqi university partnerships. The two sides also reviewed progress made in returning the Ba’ath Party archive to Iraq as an important artifact in the history of Iraq. The two sides discussed joint efforts to preserve the rich cultural heritage. Of Iraq and religious diversity, and they reaffirmed their commitment to return Iraqi artifacts that had illegally arrived in the United States to their rightful place in Iraq.
In addition, the Iraqi government signed two new agreements with General Electric Company as part of its continued focus on strengthening the country's electrical energy infrastructure, and its deep keenness to meet the growing electric power needs, especially with peak demand during the summer months.
The value of these two agreements amounts to $ 1,227 billion, by $ 500 million with General Electric for gas energy to implement modernization, maintenance and vital service for a number of electric power plants, which will enhance efficiency levels and help preserve more than 6,000 megawatts of electric power, and 727 One million dollars with the network solutions business unit of "General Electric Renewable Energy" to enhance the electric power transmission network in Iraq and improve its stability and link it with the power grid in Jordan
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Iraqi-American Partnership .. Foreign Experience and Opportunity for Economic Advancement

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Iraqi-American Partnership .. Foreign Experience and Opportunity for Economic Advancement
Baghdad / morning
 
Experts and specialists in economic affairs considered the visit of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to Washington a step towards creating a partnership with the largest economy in the world, by attracting giant American companies to enter the Iraqi market, while they indicated that there are attempts to use international expertise to advance the economic sectors. The visit is on the economic level, especially in light of the financial and health crises the country suffers from. Economist Dr. Safwan Qusay said in a statement to "Al-Sabah": Al-Kazemi's visit to Washington represents a step towards activating the partnership with the United States, which has the largest economy in the world, pointing out that there is an attempt to pressure the United States towards the process of putting Iraq on the map of global production.
 
Investment of raw materials
He added that "Iraq possesses raw materials that represent a store of we raw materials at the level of the globe, indicating that if the American administration can pressure its companies towards investing these raw materials, whether at the level of gas, oil, phosphates or cement, then Iraq can create resources far from Oil and diversifies its economy. "
He continued: "There is also an attempt by the Al-Kazemi government to rehabilitate the Iraqi banking sector, because this sector has been affected due to its distancing from the world by creating partnerships with international banks, stressing that this will give us reassurance for international investment who wishes to deal with an advanced banking system to come." To the local environment.
 
Reducing Iraq's share in OPEC
He indicated that Al-Kazemi will also try to pressure the American administration to reduce Iraq's share in the oil cuts, Cubic Plus, indicating that (OPEC +) pressed Iraqi production by about one million barrels, and there is an attempt, under the direction of the American administration, to the countries of the region in order to reduce the percentage of the reduction in the level of Iraqi oil. , Especially at this stage in which Iraq desperately needs revenue at the level of the federal budget.
 
Iraq's relations with the world's largest economies
He went on to say: We are looking forward to future partnerships with the United States, especially that Iraq wants the economic approach to be the dominant one away from tensions in the region, stressing that this is a historic opportunity that Iraq has good relations with the world's largest economies, which are the United States of America as well as China and the European Union. We must invest in these relationships towards re-activating all economic sectors in Iraq, whether educational, health, or the energy system.
 
Iraq is an attractive environment for American companies
He pointed out that Iraq is looking forward to creating free industrial cities. Foreign direct investment can invest in these cities, and thus increase the level of industrial stability in Iraq and financial and food stability, explaining that just the American president's reception of the Iraqi prime minister, this is a clear indication that the Americans are still betting On the political system in Iraq, and this also gives a good indication to investors and companies, that the US administration is a guarantor of stability in Iraq.
 
The need to get rid of the dominance of oil
For its part, a member of the administrative committee of the Iraqi Economists Association, Dr. Ikram Abdel Aziz, in a statement to "Al-Sabah": that in light of the unilateral continuity, control and dominance of the crude export oil sector and in light of the deterioration of the reality of agriculture, industry and even the service sector, reform is an imperative and reform efforts are what must be adopted and pursued by specialists and technicians in the matter. Economic.
And she added, that all of this collides with the reality of the financial consequences that Iraq suffers, as there is a debt crisis that is close to the danger level, and accounted for between 55 to 56 percent of the gross domestic product of the Iraqi economy.
 
Inviting the giant American companies
She pointed out that Al-Kazemi's visit to Washington was aimed at inviting giant companies and businessmen to enter the Iraqi market and into the field of investment, to benefit from the technologies they have and their capital and to progress to this country from the expertise and consultants, in order to contribute to the development and diversification of the structure of the Iraqi economy, and this is what we were aiming for. To him years ago.
And she continued: In addition to the trend to focus on the energy and electricity sectors, pointing out that the electricity sector has become a worrying concern for the Iraqi citizen in terms of instability and its consequences not only on the citizen, but on the factories and the economy in general, as for the energy sector, there may be a diversity of energy sources, Regarding gas, oil, and more.
The economic success of Al-Kazemi's visit
She indicated that Al-Kazemi met with the International Monetary Fund, this fund, which deals with debts and others, indicating the country from which it borrows to follow the recommendations and proposals of the World Bank, which are binding, including restructuring the economy according to the vision of the World Bank.
Abdul Aziz confirmed that the prime minister's visit will be a servant of the economic paths whenever this visit and its results are employed by the Iraqi professional and practical experiences that may contribute to activating the axes, which Al-Kazemi intended to be in the interest of Iraq through his discussions with officials. 
The Americans.
On Thursday 20/8/2020, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and US President Donald Trump chaired a meeting of the Iraqi and American delegations at the White House, in which Al-Kazemi stressed that no threat to Iraq from any country would be allowed, while Trump expressed his country's readiness to provide all forms of aid 
To Iraq.
The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement: "Al-Kazemi met, at the White House, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump." The statement added that "Al-Kazemi held a bilateral meeting with the US President, in which they discussed strengthening relations between the two countries, the situation in the region, and the many challenges that Iraq faces."
 
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Erbil-Baghdad Success to Resolve Disputes Important for US: KRG Official

 BasNews   2020/08/23 - 00:33   Kurdistan 

ERBIL - If Erbil and Baghdad succeed in resolving the remaining disputes between the two sides, that would be important for the US, a senior official of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has argued.

Head of Department of Foreign Relations Safeen Dizayee revealed to BasNews that Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, in an official letter to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, has reiterated Kurdistan Region's support to the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the US as well as Erbil's readiness to resolve its disputes with Baghdad, calling on Washington to play a role in this regard.

Dizayee noted that as long as the country is working on a strategic agreement with the US, the situation in the country should be normalized and that "this is why the Kurdistan Region would be an important part of the agreement, especially in terms of fighting against Daesh."

Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi is in Washington for the second round of the strategic dialogue between the two countries. He met with President Donald Trump for talks on various topics.

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2020/08/23 23:04
 

Screenshots of dialogue .. Minister of Oil: The contract with Chevron will make Iraq at the forefront of countries with energy

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Baghdad / Obelisk: The obelisk publishes axes from the meeting of Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar: 

Our visit to Washington from an economic point of view was very good.

The discussion with some American companies continued for two years.

We can currently produce 5 million barrels per day.

We could reach production of 7 million barrels per day by 2025.

Iraq must now think about alternative energy.

In 2030, there will be alternative energy that reduces the demand for oil.

- Licensing contracts kept Iraq second in OPEC.

License contracts have advantages and disadvantages.

Our contract with Chevron will make Iraq at the forefront of countries with energy.

We plan to produce 1 million barrels per day in Dhi Qar.

The unemployed youth in Dhi Qar will be rehabilitated and trained for the next three years.

-80% of gas projects are on the way to completion.

We will not import gas in 2025.

We will not witness burning gas in Iraq in 2025.

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 Looks like Pelosi didn't screw things up . Good God ,why doesn't she just go home and enjoy her grandchildren . Otherwise ,this is the very very best news coming out ,and I very much like the picture of the trumpster with a huge smile on his face with his thumb up . With the US withdrawing some troops out of Iraq and also giving Iraq money for defensive weapons , well this sure sounds like the final implementation of the Strategic Framework Agreement. . 

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