Al-Kazemi's meeting with the American delegation: Confirmation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington

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Al-Kazemi's meeting with the American delegation: Confirmation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington

2021.05.04 - 15:02

 

  

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Prime Minister Mustafa discussed, on Tuesday, the file of the withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq, with the US government delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa Affairs Brett McGurk.  

  

 

  

A statement by Al-Kazemi's office, a copy of which was received by People (May 4, 2021), stated that “Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi received today, Tuesday, the US government delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, and included the advisor of the US State Department. Derek Chollett, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hed and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll.  

The statement added, "During the meeting, coordination and joint cooperation in various fields were discussed, and an emphasis was placed on activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America, especially with regard to the withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq and the development and expansion of cooperation in the economic, cultural and commercial fields."  

He continued, "During the meeting, the issue of cooperation in the health field and combating the Corona pandemic was also discussed, as well as assistance in providing support for the rehabilitation of some health institutions in Iraq."  

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Al-Kazemi and an American delegation discuss the withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq

•  Time: 05/04/2021 15:03:52
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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi received today, Tuesday, the US government delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, and included US State Department Adviser Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hed and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll.
During the meeting, they discussed coordination and joint cooperation in various fields, and emphasized the activation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America, especially with regard to the withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq and the development and expansion of cooperation in the economic, cultural and commercial fields.
During the meeting, they also discussed the issue of cooperation in the health field and combating the Corona pandemic, as well as assistance in providing support for the rehabilitation of some health institutions in Iraq.

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Al-Kazemi and a US government delegation affirm the activation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue

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04-05-2021 | 08:03

 

 

 

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The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, stressed today, Tuesday, the necessity of activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington, and the withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq.

The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement received by Alsumaria News that Al-Kazemi received "the American government delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa Affairs Brett McGurk, and included the US State Department advisor Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hed and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll.

 

During the meeting, according to the statement, "coordination and joint cooperation in various fields were discussed, and an emphasis was placed on activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America, especially with regard to the withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq and the development and expansion of cooperation in the economic, cultural and commercial fields."

The meeting discussed "the issue of cooperation in the health field and combating the Corona pandemic, as well as assistance in providing support for the rehabilitation of some health institutions in Iraq."

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Discussing the military withdrawal .. Al-Kazemi meets with an American delegation headed by McGurk

 

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi received today, Tuesday, an American delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk.

The delegation included US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hed and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Ms. Dana Stroll.

A statement issued by Al-Kazemi's office stated that the meeting discussed coordination and joint cooperation in various fields, and emphasized the activation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America, especially with regard to the withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq and the development and expansion of cooperation in the economic, cultural and commercial fields.

During the meeting, the issue of cooperation in the health field and combating the Corona pandemic was also discussed, as well as assistance in providing support for the rehabilitation of some health institutions in Iraq, according to the statement.

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The Presidents and Ministers discuss with an American delegation the outcomes of the strategic dialogue

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The Presidents of the Republic, Barham Salih, Ministers Mustafa Al-Kazemi and a US government delegation discussed, on Tuesday, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in the political, security, economic and cultural fields in the context of strategic dialogue and in accordance with common interests.

In the meeting with the American delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa Affairs Brett McGurk, which included the US State Department Adviser Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hed and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll, the importance of continuing Work to combat terrorism and eradicate its roots in the whole region. The latest regional and international developments of common interest were discussed.

In a presidential statement, the President of the Republic affirmed that Iraq is based on a balanced policy that supports paths to defuse crises and reduce tensions in the region, indicating that Iraq’s distinguished geographical location, represented in the Mesopotamia since ancient times, while strengthening its security and sovereignty represents a pivotal factor and a starting point in facing challenges. Related to combating terrorism and promoting peace in the region, facing environmental challenges and the causes of climate change and desertification, and working to promote clean energy and sustainable management of water resources, through cooperation through regional joint work systems. 

And international.

For its part, the American delegation affirmed Washington's commitment to supporting the security and stability of Iraq, ensuring its sovereignty, combating terrorism, strengthening its economy, and continuing work and joint coordination within the strategic dialogue between the two countries in various fields, in the interest of the two countries and peoples.

In the context, a statement by Al-Kazemi's office stated that the Prime Minister discussed with the American delegation, “coordination and joint cooperation in various fields, and emphasis on activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America, especially with regard to the withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq, and the development and expansion of cooperation in Economic, cultural and commercial fields.

The statement added that "during the meeting, the issue of cooperation in the health field and pandemic control was also discussed, as well as assistance in providing support for the rehabilitation of some health institutions in Iraq."

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Saleh and Al-Kazemi stress to an American delegation the importance of building balanced regional and international relations

The talks dealt with activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Washington and Baghdad

Wednesday - 23 Ramadan 1442 AH - 05 May 2021 AD Issue No. [15499]

 

 

Iraqi President Barham Salih when he received Brett McGurk and his accompanying delegation yesterday (Presidency of the Republic of Iraq)

Baghdad: «Asharq Al-Awsat»

Iraqi President Barham Salih called for the importance of easing regional tensions, and the pivoting of Iraq in facing security and environmental challenges throughout the region. "Iraq is starting from a balanced policy that supports paths to defuse crises and reduce tensions in the region," Salih said, upon receiving a high-level American delegation on Tuesday, the first of its kind after the administration of US President Joe Biden came to power in the White House.
According to a presidential statement, of which Asharq Al-Awsat received a copy, Saleh pointed out that “Iraq’s distinguished geographical location, represented in the Mesopotamia since ancient times, with the enhancement of its security and sovereignty, represents a pivotal factor and a starting point in facing challenges related to combating terrorism and enhancing peace in the region, and facing environmental challenges and causes. Climate change and desertification, and work to promote clean energy and sustainable management of water resources, through cooperation through joint regional and international work systems. According to the statement, "during the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in the political, security, economic and cultural fields in the context of the strategic dialogue between the two countries and in accordance with common interests. The importance of continuing work in combating terrorism and eradicating its roots in the whole region was emphasized."
The US delegation, led by the White House Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa Affairs Brett McGurk, includes among its members the US State Department Adviser Derek Schollett, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hood, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll.
For his part, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi called during his meeting with the American delegation to the need to activate the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington. A statement issued by Al-Kazemi's media office said that during the meeting, they discussed "coordination and joint cooperation in various fields, and the development and expansion of cooperation in the economic, cultural and commercial fields." According to the statement, "the issue of cooperation in the health field and combating the Corona pandemic was discussed, in addition to assistance in providing support for the rehabilitation of some health institutions in Iraq."
In this context, the advisor to the prime minister, Dr. Hussein Allawi, said in an interview with Al-Sharq Al-Awsat that “Iraqi-American relations have transformed after 18 years towards activating the mechanisms of integrated cooperation and strategic partnership in light of the strategic framework agreement between the Iraqi government and the US government or in light of Iraq and its position. In the international coalition to defeat the remnants of (ISIS) terrorist ».Allawi added that "the Iraqi government has succeeded in reducing the number of advisors from 5,200 to 2,500 and working to approach the setting of a timetable after discussion about mechanisms for setting it in accordance with the requirements of the war on terrorist (ISIS) remnants and combating terrorism." Security towards economy and investment, and this is what made Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi focus on the outcomes of the Iraqi-American strategic dialogue in its third phase, which focuses on the transformation of relations into new spaces, especially since Mr. McGurk worked a lot on the Iraqi file and coordinated with Iraqi governments and met with Iraqi political forces. .Allawi stated that "coordination and joint cooperation in various fields, and the emphasis on activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States, developing and expanding cooperation in the economic, cultural and commercial fields is an indication of the development of relations and their importance in the Arab region from the point of view of the Iraqi government and the US government."

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An American delegation in Iraq ... and missiles at "Ain Al-Assad"

A ton of "ISIS explosives" were seized west of Baghdad

Wednesday - 23 Ramadan 1442 AH - 05 May 2021 AD Issue No. [15499]

 

 

Iraqi President Barham Salih when he received Brett McGurk and his accompanying delegation yesterday (Presidency of the Republic of Iraq)

Baghdad: Fadel Al-Nashmi

An American delegation, which visited Iraq yesterday, held talks with Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, on the role of Iraq in easing regional tensions and activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington.

This coincided with the exposure of the "Ain Al-Assad" base, which is used by the American forces in the western Anbar province, with an attack by two "Katyusha" missiles, the third that targeted the American forces in 3 days.

And the "Security Media Cell" announced that the two rockets did not cause any human or material losses.

On the other hand, the Iraqi National Security Agency seized yesterday a ton of highly explosive materials west of Baghdad. The "Security Media Cell" said that the quantity of explosives "belongs to the so-called (Sector of the South) operating within the (ISIS) terrorist gangs."

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The Kurdistan government is discussing with an American delegation the upcoming Iraqi elections and the Sinjar agreement

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05-05-2021 | 08:19

 

 

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Today, Wednesday, the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, discussed with the US government delegation visiting Iraq, the relations between the center and the region, the upcoming Iraqi elections and the Sinjar agreement.

The regional government media office said in a statement, which Alsumaria News obtained a copy of, that “the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, today received a delegation from the United States that included US State Department advisor Derek Chollett, White House coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, and the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hood and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll to discuss ways to strengthen relations between the region and the United States, as well as discuss the latest developments in the situation in Iraq and the region.

 

 

 

The delegation conveyed, according to the statement, "President Joe Biden's greetings to the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, indicating that his visit is an affirmation of the President and the American government's desire to consolidate relations with the Kurdistan region, which is an important ally of the United States in the region."

The meeting dealt with "relations between the region and the federal government and the upcoming Iraqi elections, in addition to the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States and the importance of implementing the Sinjar Agreement."

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Co-presidency meets Brett McGurk

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5/5/2021 11:45:00

 

 

       

Pavel Talabani meets Brett McGurk

 

Today, Wednesday, the co-presidency of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan will receive the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk.

The two co-chairs of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan will discuss with Brett McGurk a number of files of common interest.

 

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A high-ranking US delegation to Barzani: The Kurdistan region is an important ally for us in the region

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{Local: Al Furat News} A senior American delegation confirmed, on Wednesday, that the Kurdistan region is an important ally of the United States of America.

A statement by the Kurdistan Government Media Office, which the Euphrates News received a copy of, said, “Today, Wednesday, the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, received a delegation from the United States that included the US State Department advisor, Derek Chollet, and the White House coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hood, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll. Adding that the meeting, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, discussed ways to strengthen relations between the Kurdistan Region and the United States, as well as discussing the latest developments in the situation in Iraq and the region.

The statement added, "The delegation conveyed the greetings of President Joe Biden to the Prime Minister, and indicated that his visit is an affirmation of the President and the American government’s desire to consolidate relations with the Kurdistan Region, which is an important ally of the United States in the region." The Kurdistan Regional Government, especially reforms in the Ministry of Peshmerga, also reaffirmed that the United States and the international coalition will continue to support the Peshmerga forces to confront terrorist threats, especially those represented by ISIS. ”The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude and appreciation to President Biden and the support of the US government, and expressed the Kurdistan Region’s readiness to develop Bilateral relations with the United States, "and continued, the meeting dealt with relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government and the upcoming Iraqi elections in addition to the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States and the importance of implementing the Sinjar Agreement."

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Barham Salih: We have a long way to go to economic and political recovery

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 Baghdad: Morning 

 

Yesterday, Wednesday, the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, affirmed that Baghdad and Washington do not want a permanent US military presence in Iraq. Saleh said, in a statement: "Iraq faces a long-term challenge to political and economic recovery, and we also face regional tensions, but we see signs of the spread of this conflict in the region, and Iraq is trying to bring together the conflicting parties."

He added, "Iraq cannot be weak, nor can we plunge into conflict," noting that "most Iraqis want to move forward with the help of our partners and friends in the region in order to build a stable and prosperous Iraq."

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The Kurdistan government is discussing with an American delegation the upcoming Iraqi elections and the Sinjar agreement

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05-05-2021 | 08:19

 

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Today, Wednesday, the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, discussed with the US government delegation visiting Iraq, the relations between the center and the region, the upcoming Iraqi elections and the Sinjar agreement.

The media office of the territorial government said in a statement that Alsumaria News obtained a copy of, "President Kurdistan Regional Government Masrour Barzani Today, he received a delegation from United State Included the Adviser of the US State Department Derek Chollet The White House Coordinator Middle east North Africa Brett McGurk, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hood, And the deputy Assistant Minister of Defense Affairs Middle east Dana Stroll To discuss ways to strengthen relations between the region and United State In addition to discussing the latest developments in the situation in Iraq And the region. "

 

 

 

 

The delegation conveyed, according to the statement, "Greetings from the President." Joe Biden To the head Kurdistan Regional Government, Pointing out that his visit is a confirmation of the desire of the President and the American government to consolidate relations with the region Kurdistan Which is considered an important ally of the United States in the region. ”

The meeting dealt with relations between the region and the federal government and the upcoming Iraqi elections, in addition to the strategic dialogue between Iraq And the United State And the importance of implementing an agreement Sinjar".

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Ahl al-Haq: The government is required to remove foreign forces from Iraq

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The Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement called on the government to remove foreign combat forces from Iraq, while noting that the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington are unclear.

Al-Rubaie said to the "Al-Asheer" program, which is shown on the Al-Iraqiya News Channel affiliated with the Iraqi News Agency (INA), today, Monday, that "what is required of the government is that Iraq be free of foreign combat forces," noting that "the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America are different." Clear. "
He added, "The parliamentary security committee is one of its duties to go to the military bases and monitor the work of foreign forces," stressing that "there is no dispute over the presence of trainers and consultants, but rather the presence of combat forces."

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Baghdad And Washington Agree To Establish A Mechanism For Withdrawing Foreign Forces From Iraq

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Baghdad and Washington agreed to hold a session of the Joint Technical Committee in order to develop mechanisms for withdrawing the combat forces of the International Coalition from Iraq.

This came during a meeting with the Prime Minister, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, with the Commander of the US Central Command, General Kenneth Mackenzie.

 

The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement: Al-Kazemi received (Thursday 5/2021), Commander of the US Central Command, General Kenneth McKinsey, explaining that “during the meeting, discussions took place on the relationship between Iraq and each of the United States of America and the International Alliance.”

He added, "The two sides studied developments in the field situation and joint coordination in the war against the terrorist organization ISIS, especially in light of the great growth in the capabilities of the Iraqi forces."

The statement affirmed that during the meeting, "it was agreed to hold the first session of the specialized technical committee, in order to develop mechanisms for implementing the outputs of the third round of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States, and to proceed with the withdrawal of the combat forces of the international coalition from Iraq."

Other frameworks for the security relationship between the two countries were discussed in the fields of training, logistical support and information exchange in a manner that supports the capabilities of the Iraqi military establishment, in order to enable it to reach self-reliance in the face of current and future challenges.