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Erbil-Al-Sharqiya, May 19: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Plasschaert, described the adoption of a constitution in the Kurdistan region as a factor of strength for all of Iraq.
 In her speech during the launch of the Unity and Constitution Conference in Erbil, Blashart said that the federal system is the system available in our hands now and all components must benefit from it, stressing the need for a strong Kurdistan not at the level of Iraq but at the level of the region as a whole. Democracy is a long process and needs dialogue with all parties, and the region’s leadership must work to find solutions to all immediate and long-term problems.
 The UN envoy touched on the October elections saying that Iraq will enter another phase after the tenth month and that citizens ’participation in the elections will change many things.
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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Hennes Plasschaert, confirmed, on Wednesday, that "it is not permissible" to divide the Kurdistan region between "green and yellow."

"The continuous dialogue between the parties will achieve unity, and the Kurdish politicians must find common points between them to achieve this unity," Blashart said in a speech during the Unity and Constitution Conference in Erbil.

She added, "The Kurdistan region is the homeland of diversity, as the strength of Kurdistan lies in its diversity."

She pointed out that "it is not permissible to divide Kurdistan between green and yellow," indicating that "the strength of Kurdistan makes federal Iraq more powerful."

It is noteworthy that the flag of the Kurdistan Democratic Party is yellow, and the flag of the Kurdistan Patriotic Union is green.

"We have to look to the future, guarantee the rights of the components, and guarantee the freedoms for all," Plasschaert continued.

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Plasschaert: Iraq is at a crossroads ... and you give "very necessary" advice to the region
  
{Politics: Al-Furat News} The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Henin Plasschaert, said: "Iraq stands at a crossroads," calling for the Kurdistan region to unite within a federal Iraq.
 

"If you will allow me, I will speak frankly today, and the goal behind my comments is to be challenging and thought provoking at the same time so that we can make attempts - sincerely and constructively," Blashart said in his speech while hosting a seminar on the sidelines of the conference (unity and constitution) in Erbil. - To address some general problems and concerns.
In other words: Some of you may consider my views to be too explicit and perhaps overly expressive. But as the Kurdish proverb says, “Your friend is the one who makes you cry.” And
let's face it, in my many conversations in the Kurdistan Region, the opinions expressed are broadly. General very straightforward - whether you like it or not. And at the same time, this is one of the things I really appreciate. We exchange opinions not just to talk but to dive into the heart of things - trying to find solutions.
Control of one's fate is a permanent struggle in and of itself for any individual. Given the history and geography of this region, I think it is safe to say that this is especially the case for the people of the Kurdistan Region. This is what the past tells us, as well as the present and the future, shrouded in uncertainty.
What we do know is that it took a long time to achieve today's level of autonomy. Not just time. The price was dear, as many people paid with their lives for it. But like anywhere else in the world, rights and freedoms today are not given at all.
What I am saying is the following: Do not take autonomy for granted today, and for its sustainability, unity is very necessary.
Indeed, as I made clear to the Security Council last week, the federal system only strengthens the bonds between its components - and these ties are strengthened through reconciliation and societal cohesion.
In the case of Iraq, this means that a country is stronger the stronger the ties that unite its diverse peoples. And often these diverse peoples need reconciliation within society as well.
Now, the Kurdistan Region is diverse in nature. It is home to a wide range of peoples, languages and religions. His embrace of this diversity was recently and significantly embodied during the historic visit of Pope Francis.
One could say that the remarkable strength and resilience of the Kurdistan Region stems from this diversity.
One could even say that “unity in diversity” is the foundational recipe that allowed the Kurdistan Region to exist. And this is definitely the principle that will guarantee his future.
And yes, political diversity also exists in the Kurdistan Region. As in many other countries. While many of these diverse democracies appear strong and stable today, their history has also been marked by bloody wars and suffering.
Needless to say: A strong Kurdistan Region is the best prepared and ready to protect its interests. On the contrary, with division comes weakness.
The strong and united Kurdistan region also strengthens a federal Iraq, not only at the local level but also at the international level. Power outside starts with strength inside.
"As a former European and national politician, I can tell you, from my experience, that democracy, especially democracy with multiple levels of government, is hard work," the UN envoy said.
And truly sustainable democratic societies are the opposite of the overnight miracles - they require tremendous patience and a constant willingness to make concessions.
Impatience is understandable, of course. I know everything about it. It may even be desirable in order to move things in the direction of the greater public good, but inevitably it is imperative that the democratic process be given time to take hold.
While this is happening, the healthy interaction between the opposition and the government and the formation of parties and coalitions must be allowed to operate at the local, regional, and national levels.
And during all of this, the political leadership's ultimate concern should be: serving its own citizens. The focus should be on solutions that represent the interests of all people living in the Kurdistan Region. Solutions that only address the majority are untenable in the long run.
Now, as I said: even with achieving unity, loneliness can never be taken for granted lest it be lost. Rather, it must be constantly nurtured.
This 'perpetuation work' includes ongoing grassroots outreach, dialogue and concrete actions that make it clear that communities and constituencies are being heard at all times.
When unity is threatened with division, it is the responsibility of the leadership to direct and lead awareness, to unify the conflicting interests.
At the same time, it is the responsibility of every citizen to acknowledge and accept the fact that balancing different opinions and interests requires a permanent compromise, as is the case in any diverse society.
Politics is also described as the "art of the possible." Like it or not, making concessions is the way to settle disputes. I do not deny that the settlement could suddenly be savored as disappointment. But the bitter concession pill will ultimately open the door to lasting success.
Since politics is ultimately local, it is imperative to exercise the spirit of unity and partnership first and foremost at this level. A balanced system is one in which services are fully guaranteed in all areas and at all times - regardless of the political configuration that may be in power.
After all that I have said, it is very important to distinguish between unity and monotheism.
Just because a group can unite as one, does not mean that a vibrant and sound internal discussion cannot take place, or that a large number of different voices cannot be heard. On the contrary. Diversity of opinions is a source of power and enrichment, not a threat.
And the thing that is of equal importance is: actions speak louder than words. Fluffy advertisements and speeches have their place, but at the end of the day it is all about getting things done.
From fighting corruption and distancing themselves from narrow partisan interests, to moving seriously towards unifying the Peshmerga and reforms. Yes, the Peshmerga Vision 2025 is one of the best examples. It fuels the imagination. The Kurdistan region should not remain divided between "green" and "yellow". Or any color designations for that matter.
The time has come for real reconciliation and political stability to prevail.
Turning to national sovereignty, it is painfully clear that geography is not always in the interest of Iraq, and certainly the Kurdistan region is no exception. In other words, you are facing unique geopolitical circumstances. This fact alone should be sufficient reason to make a person think twice.
"In order for the elections to take place on October 10, Iraq is at a crossroads. Conducting a credible electoral process with free and broad participation would help guide the country towards a safer and more prosperous future. Of course, the results of these elections are the same for her," she added. Of great importance to the vital relations between Baghdad and Erbil.
At the same time, the Kurdistan region has a choice. It can unite and further enhance its respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, make meaningful progress in the long-awaited field of security and economic reform, and engage in dialogue despite internal disputes that sometimes seem Intractable (I admit it).
Or ... or perhaps he will fail to arrange his house and risk losing his achievements.
Recently - a debate has re -emerged regarding the possibility of a regional constitution. Now, most people will not question the added value of such a constitution. .
If I am not mistaken, a preliminary draft was presented in 2009. It was followed by a few attempts but it was stalled at various stages due to a lack of political accommodation.
Now, let me be clear: all that the political leadership means is the people. So is the constitution. It is about people, their rights, and how to protect their rights. It indicates the limits of the powers of the authorities. A constitution is a social contract.
Indeed, it is certain that reactivating this process will provide an important opportunity for all components and sects in the Kurdistan region to cooperate.
This would help bridge differences and grievances, accept the other - when appropriate - and apologize for them and respect each other's unique histories. It can help overcome political rivalry and partisanship as well as gridlock among ruling elites.
It can provide a wonderful opportunity to create a forward-looking sense of pride.
It is also an opportunity to clearly define institutional powers and responsibilities. Legal ambiguity is just as harmful at the federal level as it is harmful in the Kurdistan region.
So: If you want to do that, reactivate the process, get it right. Political will is a prerequisite. Empty or broken promises will only further fracture the public’s confidence. And do not underestimate the ease with which anger can grow.
Political infighting and disunity are two toxic scourges - however, they are present at every turn. Is it surprising that people do not believe that the political process serves them, or that it can bring about change?
And again, if you want to do it, do it right. Needless to say, the final document should be in conformity with the Federal Constitution of Iraq.
This represents another challenge, as the Federal Constitution lacks clear guidelines. At the time the Federal Constitution was written, general principles were enshrined in the text while leaving their implementation to subsequent supporting legislation to define this.
Sixteen years later, however, this lack of specificity continues to shape the debate between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. Finding durable solutions is an urgent matter. I am sure that we can all agree that the time has come for Iraq to become more than a group of components.
Plasschaert concluded his speech by saying, "In conclusion, allow me to emphasize once again the importance of what has been accomplished by the people of the Kurdistan region in past centuries, and the question now is: How can these achievements be sustained and consolidated ?! And while the United Nations stands by you, it is important to realize that it is - First and foremost - you are all concerned about this, unity in diversity. The key is in your hands. "
Ammar Al-Masoudi

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Plasschaert advises Kurdistan on unity and with a constitution compatible with federalism

 
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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Heinen Plasschaert, took advantage of her hosting of the conference on the "constitution" of the Kurdistan region, to demand that its final formulation be consistent with the federal constitution of Iraq, in addition to providing advice for "unity" to the Kurdish forces.
 The conference was organized by the Kurdistan University in Erbil and held the title "Unity and the Constitution" and was attended by the President of the Region, Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, the President of the Regional Parliament, Rewaz Faiq, the heads of parties, officials of the regional government, representatives of diplomatic missions and a large number of researchers and university professors.
 Masrour Barzani said in a speech delivered during the conference: Drafting the constitution is important for two reasons, the first is to ensure the representation and affirmation of the rights, duties and goals of citizens in the constitution, as well as the parties that come to power should be accountable to the citizens and all these issues should be fixed in our next constitution.
In her turn, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Heine-Blashardt, said in her speech: Do not take autonomy today for granted, and for its sustainability, unity is very necessary.
"I made it clear to the Security Council last week that the federal system only strengthens the bonds between its components, and these ties are strengthened through reconciliation and societal cohesion," Blashardt added.
And she continued, "Iraq is strong whenever the ties that unite its diverse peoples are strong. Often these diverse peoples need reconciliation within society as well."
She noted that the strong and united Kurdistan region strengthens federal Iraq, not only at the local level, but also at the international level. Power outside starts with strength inside.
She emphasized that the constitution is a social contract, addressing the attendees, "If you want to do so, do it properly, and there is no need to say, the final document should be in conformity with the federal constitution of Iraq."
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The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the constitution in the region does not belong to a specific party.

Barzani said, in a speech during his participation in the (National Unity and the Constitution) conference in Erbil, followed by the National News Center, that “the existence of the constitution in Kurdistan to protect the citizens,” stressing that “the constitution is not the property of a party.

He stressed, "The region needs a constitution that preserves the rights of all components," adding: "We need the constitution to organize political work in the region."

He added, "Iraq is going through a sensitive stage, which is the stage of elections," calling for "uniting the ranks to overcome all problems in Baghdad."

Regarding the differences between the center and the region, Barzani asserted, "There is great political support for Baghdad and the region, in addition to external support towards addressing the problems of Erbil with Baghdad within the framework of the constitution."

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15 hours ago, yota691 said:

Democracy is a long process and needs dialogue with all parties.......,. yada yada yadaBS.

Pay your people and follow your constitution or you should all be thrown out on your arses. 

 

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The outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad on the table for a meeting between Barzani and Blashardt
 

  

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On Thursday, the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, discussed the outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad, with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jenin Plasschaert.  

  

 

  

A statement by Barzani's office, which "people" received a copy of (May 20, 2021), stated that “today, Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, received the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Hennes Plasschaert, and it was held in The meeting discussed developments in the situation in Iraq in general, and the relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government were discussed.  

The statement added, "The two sides agreed on the importance of resolving the outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad on the basis of the constitution."  

He continued, "The meeting also dealt with the role of the United Nations in solving problems, as well as the upcoming Iraqi elections, as well as confronting the threats of ISIS terrorists."  

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Today, Thursday, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, received the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennes Blasshardt.

Media Office of the President of the Regional Government Kurdistan In a statement received by Alsumaria News, he said, "In the meeting, developments in the situation in Iraq were discussed Iraq In general, relations between the region were dealt with Kurdistan And the federal government. "
 
 
 
The statement added, "The two sides agreed on the importance of resolving the outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad On the basis of the constitution. "
 
The meeting also dealt with the role of the United Nations in solving problems, as well as the upcoming Iraqi elections, as well as addressing the threats of ISIS terrorists, according to the statement.
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ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - The President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, said that drafting a constitution for the region necessarily requires that we unite our ranks and define the commonalities among us.

This comes today, Wednesday, during his participation in a conference at Kurdistan University in Erbil under the title "Unity of the Ranks and the Constitution", in the presence of many political, governmental and diplomatic figures.

Masrour Barzani said, "Unity of ranks is a beautiful word and a beautiful slogan, but with words and slogans alone, we cannot reach our goals, and before that we must negotiate to unify goals and objectives and define common visions in order to reach what we aspire to."

He added, "We cannot demand unity of ranks if our ways, methods and means do not unite. Therefore, we must discuss and ask ourselves why unity of ranks is necessary and why all political parties should not engage in dialogue and listen to each other's opinions and ideas."

And the Prime Minister added, "There are many examples that prove that whenever we united our ranks, we achieved important achievements, and here I will mention two examples: In the Kurdistan Uprising, we were able, with our unity and solidarity, to obtain many gains and establish a constitutional region, and as a result we have a government and parliament, and when we united our position and ranks, we were able to Passing the Federal Budget Law. "

Masrour Barzani said, "It is natural for each political party to have its own visions, ideas and orientations, but there must be limits and there must be a framework in which we define the participants and act accordingly, and we reach a conviction in the need to work together, and this will not happen without drafting a constitution."

The prime minister pointed out that drafting the constitution is important for two reasons. The first is that ensuring the representation and affirmation of the rights, duties and goals of citizens in the constitution, as well as the parties that come to power should be accountable to the citizens and all these issues should be fixed in our next constitution.

Masrour Barzani stressed that the state of peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance and pluralism is a state rooted in the history of Kurdistan, so the constitution should respect this pluralism, respect religious and national freedoms and protect individual rights, and we should strive with all our efforts to be a constitution that represents the demands of the citizens of Kurdistan and embodies their rights with all their components. And their mustaches. "

"We in the government will do everything necessary to ensure that citizens express their views freely, give their voice to a constitution that effectively expresses them and their aspirations, and that respects religious and political expression, but here we must distinguish well between freedom and chaos," he said.

Masrour Barzani said that everyone in this region, and according to the next constitution, should feel his freedom, as well as his safety, and all these issues will not reach common visions except through dialogue, and we in the government confirm once again our readiness to serve our citizens and all sectors of the people and all political parties participating in the government formation and who are they We call on the political parties outside the government to criticize us, correct our mistakes, and help us in serving the citizens.

The conference will be held in the presence of the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, the Speaker of the Region’s Parliament, Ruwaz Fayek, representatives of the Kurdish parties and 29 diplomats, in addition to the presence of the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Blashart.

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A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Repin Salam, described the Kurdistan region’s preparation of a constitution for the region, describing it as a constitutional step.

Salam said in a statement that the region’s preparation of a special constitution is not a unilateral or discretionary act, because Article 120 of the Iraqi constitution permits the region to legislate a constitution on the condition that it does not intersect or contradict the articles of the federal constitution, pointing out that this procedure is in effect in countries including The United States, in which each state has its own constitution and a federal constitution.

The statement of the Kurdistan Democratic Party member came one day after the Constitution and Unity Conference was held in Erbil, which was attended by the three presidencies in the region, as well as the UN representative in Iraq and many government and party figures.

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Alia Nassif strongly criticizes Blashart's statements, in which she stated that the constitution of the Kurdistan region is a force for Iraq

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Representative Alia Nassif described the statements of the head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert, in which she stated that the constitution of the Kurdistan region is a force for Iraq as "favoring the authority of the region and deliberately disregarding the legal consequences of the existence of two constitutions in one country," indicating that the political leaders remain silent in Baghdad and flatter some of them. For the authority of Erbil is not different from the position of Blashart. 

She said in a statement obtained by the Noon news agency today: “It seems that Mrs. Blashart does not distinguish between international action (which includes resolving conflicts, relief stricken areas and distributing aid) and interfering in the internal affairs of countries, as evidence that she unfortunately entered herself into the issue of the constitution of the Kurdistan region and was enthusiastic and encouraged the idea and considered it A force for Iraq and did not ask itself whether there is a country in the world that has two constitutions? 

Nassif added, "Can Mrs. Blashart explain to us how the fragmentation of the country becomes a force for it? Is she aware of the failed secession referendum? What is her position on smuggling the region’s oil, the disappearance of its imports, and the region’s authority obtaining a share of the budget and then leaving the region’s employees without salaries?" 

And Nassif continued: "We have a proverb, in our Iraqi dialect, for such cases, when we say that (so-and-so is writing in the row of housing), and this is unfortunately what the UN envoy does, as for the position of political leaders in Baghdad regarding the constitution of the region, so we are not surprised that they are the first drummers of this project Courtesy and favoritism have been their slogan for years and it is not a new issue, and we still remember the positions of some of them in the separation referendum, and therefore we do not blame those who bless these moves by the regional authority, but rather we consider them partners in it. "


 

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Planning: finalizing the Iraq report to be submitted to the United Nations

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Baghdad - Mawazine News
The Ministry of Planning announced, on Monday, the completion of the preparation of the Iraq report, which will be presented to the United Nations next July, while noting that the most important issues dealt with in the report is the youth movement and its positive results.
The media office of the Ministry of Planning stated in a statement that Mawazine News received a copy of, that “Minister of Planning Khaled Battal Al-Najm chaired the joint meeting between the Supreme National Committee and the Follow-up Cell for the Sustainable Development Goals and announced that the Ministry had finished preparing the second voluntary report on sustainable development that Iraq would submit to the nations. During the month of July, with the participation of 46 countries, they will submit their voluntary reports.
The minister said during the meeting, "The second voluntary report will shed light on the main issues and challenges facing Iraq and impede the achievement of the sustainable development goals."
He pointed out, "The most important issues dealt with in the report are the issue of the youth movement and its positive results on the political, economic and social reality, as well as the issue of decentralization and its role in achieving those goals, based on the experiences of 7 governorates: Baghdad, Nineveh, Basra, Anbar, Dhi Qar, Sulaymaniyah and Karbala."
The Minister of Planning stressed, "the existence of the Corona pandemic and its repercussions that cast negative shadows on the health, economic and social scene. The government has made exceptional efforts towards it to reduce its negative effects, and has succeeded in providing vaccines and controlling the spread of the epidemic," noting that "there are other challenges represented by the decline in oil prices." And its impact on the continuation and completion of ongoing projects, in addition to the issue of the displaced.
The Minister of Planning praised "the great cooperation between the ministry, government agencies, the private sector and civil society organizations, and the good support from the United Nations Development Program in completing the second voluntary report," appreciating the efforts of the expert team that wrote the report.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning, Maher Hammad Johan, reviewed the main tracks of the second voluntary report, the most important internal and external messages included in the report and the planning criteria that were adopted in selecting the governorates, while the team of experts that included Wafa Al-Mahdawi, Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, and Adnan Yassin presented a detailed presentation of the report and its objectives. And the methodology of its preparation and its importance for Iraq.
The meeting also witnessed in-depth discussions of the indicators and details contained in the report regarding the progress made in achieving the goals of sustainable development.

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Planning finishes preparing the Iraq report, which will be submitted to the United Nations

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Today, Monday, the Ministry of Planning announced the completion of the preparation of the Iraq report, which will be presented to the United Nations next July, while indicating that the most important issues covered by the report are the youth movement and its positive results .

The Information Office of the Ministry of Planning stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Minister of Planning Khaled Battal Al-Najm announced that the ministry had completed the preparation of the second voluntary report on sustainable development that Iraq would submit to the United Nations during the month of July, with the participation of 46 countries that would submit their voluntary reports." .

He added that "this came during the minister's presidency of the joint meeting between the Supreme National Committee and the follow-up cell for the sustainable development goals," indicating that "the second voluntary report will shed light on the main issues and challenges facing Iraq and impede the achievement of the sustainable development goals."

He continued, "The most important issues dealt with in the report are the issue of the youth movement and its positive results on the political, economic and social reality, as well as the issue of decentralization and its role in achieving those goals, based on the experiences of 7 governorates: Baghdad, Nineveh, Basra, Anbar, Dhi Qar, Sulaymaniyah and Karbala."

The office stated that "the Minister of Planning stressed the existence of the Corona pandemic and its repercussions that cast negative shadows on the health, economic and social scene. The government has made exceptional efforts towards it to reduce its negative effects, and succeeded in providing vaccines and controlling the spread of the epidemic," noting that "other challenges were represented by a decrease." Oil prices and their impact on the continuation and completion of ongoing projects, in addition to the issue of the displaced.

The Minister of Planning praised "the great cooperation between the ministry, government agencies, the private sector and civil society organizations, and the good support from the United Nations Development Program in completing the second voluntary report," appreciating the efforts of the expert team that wrote the report.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning, Maher Hammad Johan, reviewed the main tracks of the second voluntary report, the most important internal and external messages included in the report and the planning criteria that were adopted in selecting the governorates, while the team of experts that included Wafa Al-Mahdawi, Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, and Adnan Yassin presented a detailed presentation of the report and its objectives. And the methodology of its preparation and its importance for Iraq .

The meeting also witnessed in-depth discussions of the indicators and details contained in the report regarding the progress made in achieving the sustainable development goals.

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The United Nations launches a 15 million euro project to support the fight against corruption
  
{Locality: Al Furat News} The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched a 15 million euro project that supports transparency and accountability across state institutions
 

The United Nations stated in a statement that the Euphrates News Agency received a copy of it today that "today an initiative worth 15 million euros was launched aimed at reducing corruption and promoting transparency and public accountability in Iraq in partnership between the European Union Mission in Iraq, the United Nations Development Program, federal state institutions and the Kurdistan region." Iraq.

She indicated that "the program relies on the project" Supporting Justice Initiatives to Combat Corruption and Promote Settlement of Commercial Disputes "on Iraqi national efforts to enhance transparency and accountability across state institutions and supports Iraq to fulfill its national and international obligations with regard to combating corruption.

She added, "It aims to improve the legislative and strategic framework in the country to combat corruption and support the justice sector to address corruption crimes more effectively and support efforts to develop commercial courts and arbitration mechanisms. It will also enable Iraqi civil society to play an active role."

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 Baghdad: Hazem Muhammad Habib
The Ambassador of the European Union to Iraq, Martin Hutt, confirmed that the anti-corruption initiative in partnership between the Union's embassy and the United Nations Development Program is of great importance in supporting state institutions in charge of combating corruption and integrity, while the resident representative of the United Nations Development Program, Zeina Ali Ahmed, indicated that the initiative project that To be implemented over a period of four years, it aims to support legal and integrity institutions throughout Iraq in combating corruption.
European Union Ambassador Martin Hutt said during the conference (Promoting Justice to Combat Corruption in Iraq) held in Baghdad yesterday and attended by {morning}: {Combating corruption requires a joint and unified effort from the Iraqi government, state institutions and Iraqi society}, and added that {with the launch of this important initiative The European Union provides significant support to the Iraqi state institutions in charge of integrity. This project also helps Iraq fulfill its national and international obligations and respond to the clear hopes of Iraqi citizens to rid the country from the epidemic of corruption, and affirmed that it {looks forward to seeing the continuous strong policy, national ownership and joint direction for this initiative in favor of Iraq and its people}.
For her part, the resident representative of the United Nations Development Program in Iraq, Zeina Ali Ahmed, confirmed in an interview with {Al-Sabah}, that {the project funded by the European Union and will be implemented over a period of four years aims to support legal institutions and integrity in combating corruption throughout Iraq, including the Kurdistan region, As well as supporting justice initiatives to curb corruption and strengthen the adjudication of commercial disputes.
She indicated that {it is not the first project launched by the United Nations Development Program in the fight against corruption, but that the support of the European Union gave additional and great support for the maturation of such projects}, and indicated that {Iraq is not the only country in the world that fights corruption, and through national commitment and legislative frameworks. Technical expertise will contribute to taking the right path to fight corruption. She said: {We found all cooperation from government institutions concerned with fighting corruption, with which we have contacted during the past five months.
The UN official indicated that {the general objective of the project is to support Iraqi efforts to combat corruption in a sustainable manner and to create an environment conducive to attracting foreign investment and developing the private sector, and to address legislative and strategic gaps in combating corruption, as well as improving the capacity and integrity of public institutions that work to investigate corruption crimes. And adjudicating them. The project also aims to create a climate of support in Parliament to combat corruption, strengthen the commercial justice system, and conduct reforms in the field of combating corruption. In his turn, the representative of the Director of the Office of the Prime Minister, Counselor Muayad Abdul-Hussein, affirmed that {the government is committed to promoting justice and supporting efforts to fight corruption in all its forms in Iraq.} .
He explained that {launching this project demonstrates the collective desire of the main stakeholders through state institutions throughout the country, the European Union, the international community and the United Nations through the United Nations Development Program to bring about the desired change}, stressing {the government's endeavor to restore the people's confidence in all state institutions}.
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The Minister of Finance, Ali Abdul Amir Allawi, signed with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD a document on the automation and modernization of the General Authority for Customs. Allawi said during the signing ceremony, according to a ministry statement received by "Al-Sabah"
"Our country needs to improve public administration standards in all state departments," adding that "the Ministry of Finance is committed to providing best international practices in all its units," stressing, "We are implementing an important program with the United Nations to upgrade financial management systems."
"This step is one of many steps in the process of reform and development that must be implemented," he added.
 Allawi stressed that »the ministry is determined to implement the electronic customs data system (ASYCUDA) in the General Authority of Customs, which was provided free of charge with the fruit of the efforts of continuous meetings and meetings with the Conference of Nations
United ».
The statement stated that {the efforts resulted in the adoption by a team of United Nations experts of the process of installing the system and training the cadres of the customs authority, which has been approved in more than 80 countries to contribute to simplifying procedures. 
Customs ».
He emphasized, “The measure will contribute to developing customs departments and improving their performance, which in turn achieves effective management, as well as achieving financial sustainability and diversifying the economy in accordance with the principles of integrity, transparency and combating
Corruption, ”indicating that“ the ministry seeks to transform customs departments into important sources to support the state treasury, after revenues 
Oil ».
He pointed out that {this system will work on documenting and exchanging customs information between countries and combating customs smuggling, as well as unifying documents and data among state institutions. »Indicating that {the Ministry of Finance seeks to achieve the goals of the White Paper by initiating a radical reform program to address the deficit. 
In the budget to provide the time and financial spaces to implement reform plans to put the economy and the budget on a sustainable path, after which Iraq can decide and choose the final economic direction. Thus, immediate reforms and reforms are needed in the medium term between 3 to 5 years.
To apply them ».
The statement noted that "the white paper for economic reform enjoys the support of the international community for its reform process and the advancement of economic reality."
 
 
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Asiacell and the United Nations join forces to suppor t youth employment


 

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Asiacell and the United Nations join forces to support youth employment

 

Today, Sunday, Asiacell Corporation signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Development Program in Iraq.

The company added in a statement PUKmedia received a copy of, that through this memorandum, the two parties, Asiacell, the leading telecommunications company, and the United Nations Development Program in Iraq, are committed to working together on several initiatives, specializing in supporting young entrepreneurs and emerging companies to develop innovative solutions to challenges. On-going local as well as UNDP's Development Acceleration Lab programs in Iraq; There is also an initiative to support an electronic platform that is also designed to work to promote long-term and sustainable employment opportunities for youth. Efforts to connect entrepreneurs with available investors will also be covered. Led by Iraqi youth to address the emerging corona virus pandemic within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties, with a special focus on the awareness platform on Corona in Iraq (iq.stayhome: // https.).

The statement indicated that, on this occasion, Zeina Ali Ahmed, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Iraq, said: “Through their passion, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in them, Iraqi youth today are agents of change and have the ability to build a flexible and inclusive Iraq. Especially after Iraq went through multiple crises, including the war against ISIS, the economic difficulties caused by low oil prices, and the new Corona virus, COVID-19.

Today, we are proud to partner with Asiacell to nurture young talents. We are also working to secure the future of Iraqi youth by providing the necessary training and long-term support in the fields of employment. ”Amer Al-Sanea, Managing Director and CEO of Asiacell Telecom also emphasized:“ The partnership With the United Nations Development Program, we add value to our ongoing programs, and their positive effects will clearly bear fruit in support of Iraqi youth, indicating that the many challenges that entrepreneurs face come to an end with the successful establishment of their companies around a specific product or service in Iraq.

She added that the business environment is difficult in Iraq after the Corona pandemic, especially the technological ones, but it has made the transition from the world of theories to achieving real sales a realistic process for startups, especially those that started before March 2020, in addition to the shifting priorities, markets and funding sources afterwards due to The COVID-19 pandemic. 

The statement affirmed, "We are fully confident in the new set of initiatives that we are working on now that they have countless positive effects on the Iraqi economy.", Concluding, that this memorandum of understanding has been signed based on a solid recommendation on a new study in the revival of the Iraqi economy beyond The Kofi D-19 pandemic, to expand the coverage of social security means for vulnerable groups in society, and to further support all active partners in Iraq, as a policy, to finance sustainable development programs in the country, and to encourage the allocation of more resources to develop the private sector.

 

 

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Asiacell today signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Development Program in Iraq, committing to promoting youth employment opportunities and supporting micro, small and medium enterprises in Iraq.

Through this memorandum, the two parties, Asiacell, the leading telecommunications company, and the United Nations Development Program in Iraq are committed to working together on several initiatives, specializing in supporting young entrepreneurs and emerging companies to develop innovative solutions to persistent local challenges, as well as the developmental acceleration laboratories programs of the program United Nations Development Program in Iraq; As well as an initiative to support an online platform designed to connect entrepreneurs with available investors, as well as work to promote long-term and sustainable employment opportunities for youth.

The efforts led by Iraqi youth to confront the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will also be covered within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties, with a special focus on the awareness platform on Kurna in Iraq.

On this occasion, Ms. Zaina Ali Ahmed, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Iraq, said: "Through their passion, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, Iraqi youth today are agents of change and have the ability to build a resilient and inclusive Iraq - especially after Iraq has gone through multiple crises, Including the war against ISIS, the economic difficulties caused by low oil prices, and the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Today we are proud to partner with Asiacell to nurture young talent. We are also working to secure a future for Iraqi youth by providing the necessary training and long-term support in the fields of employment. "

“The partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) adds value to our ongoing programs, and will clearly bear its positive effects in supporting Iraqi youth. The many challenges that entrepreneurs face do not end with the successful establishment of their companies around a product,” said Mr. Amer Al-Sanaa, Managing Director and CEO of Asiacell Telecom. What or a specific service in Iraq. The business environment is difficult in Iraq after the Corona pandemic, especially the technological ones, but it made the transition from the world of theory to real sales a realistic process for startups, especially those that started before March 2020, in addition to the shifting priorities. Then markets and sources of financing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

This Memorandum of Understanding was signed upon the firm recommendation of a new study on reviving the Iraqi economy after the Covid-19 pandemic to expand the coverage of social security means for vulnerable groups in society, and to further support all active partners in Iraq, as a policy, to finance sustainable development programs in the country, and encourage the allocation of More resources for private sector development.

 
 
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Iraq and the United Nations sign a memorandum of understanding on women
 

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{Political: Al Furat News} The Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Hamid Naim Al-Ghazi, signed a memorandum of understanding with the representative of the United Nations Development Program, Zina Ali Ahmed, to empower women in Iraq.
 

The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers stated in a statement that Al-Furat News received a copy of, that "the memorandum of understanding included working to strengthen the partnership and institutional capacity of the concerned authorities to promote gender equality, focus on the specific needs of women in Iraq, and support comprehensive and gender-responsive policies, As well as providing a number of activities, programs, consultations and experiences through which women are empowered in various issues.

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The Presidency of the House of Representatives determines the reason for the delay in resolving the file of the missing

political03:41 - 06/14/2021

 
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BAGHDAD - Mawazine Yanouz
, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hassan Al-Kaabi revealed, on Monday, the reason for the delay in resolving the file of missing persons in Iraq, while noting that the presence of more than one party working on the file of the missing caused delays in its completion.
Al-Kaabi's office said in a statement, "The latter received the delegation of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), which includes the head of the Iraq Program, Alexander Hogg, the deputy head of the Iraq office, Fawaz Abbas, and the legal advisor to the Committee, Dinara Dardosov."
Al-Kaabi praised the humanitarian activities that the committee was keen to carry out inside Iraq, especially after the signing of the recent memorandum of understanding, pointing out that the presence of experts who have the ability and competence, contributed to the completion of many tasks in our country, which is one of the most suffering countries in the world in terms of the number of missing persons. As a result of the wars, conflicts and crimes committed by ISIS gangs.
Al-Kaabi confirmed that there are efforts to unify the efforts of the authorities concerned with the file of the missing and mass graves, noting that this file is being worked on by several bodies, such as the Ministry of the Interior, Defense, Health, the Martyrs Foundation / the Department of Mass Graves and Justice, the Regional Government and the Human Rights Commission, and in a manner that resulted in delays and the creation of a lengthy routine and exploitation of the file in another Humanitarian and legal, and in order to bypass all these intersections, a single department must be established that deals exclusively with the file and grants wide powers and works in coordination with the aforementioned authorities according to specialization, stressing that everyone should look at the matter from a humanitarian side only, and that the people have the right to know the fate of their missing relatives.
Al-Kaabi expressed the Parliament's support for the work of all international organizations operating in Iraq, which provide great services to the state and people of Iraq, including (ICMP), stressing that their presence is legal and everyone is keen to provide support to them and facilitate their tasks, not to mention that these organizations provided additional services, including training Iraqi cadres. And the introduction of modern scientific techniques to the country, and that everyone looks at the presence of these organizations on the land of Iraq as an essential partner for providing humanitarian services.
For his part, Hogg expressed his gratitude for the support provided by Al-Kaabi to the ICRC as well as to all international organizations operating in Iraq and to facilitate their tasks, describing this as a positive indication of the extent of the State of Iraq's cooperation with these organizations that all work to achieve only one goal, which is serving the Iraqi people from humanitarian aspects. End 29 /h

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 Baghdad: morning
 
Yesterday, Monday, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Hassan Al-Kaabi called for expediting the resolution of the file of missing persons and mass graves as a humanitarian and legal issue, while stressing that the presence of more than one party working on the file of the missing caused delays in its completion.
Al-Kaabi, while receiving the delegation of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), which includes the head of the Iraq Program, Alexander Hogg, the deputy head of the Iraq office, Fawaz Abbas, and the legal advisor to the Dinara Dardosovo Committee, praised the humanitarian activities that the committee was keen to carry out inside Iraq, especially after signing the memorandum of understanding The latter, pointing out that "the presence of experts who have the ability and competence, contributed to the completion of many tasks in our country, which is one of the most suffering countries in the world in terms of the number of missing persons, as a result of the wars, conflicts and crimes committed by ISIS terrorist gangs." Al-Kaabi stressed, "There are efforts to unify the efforts of the authorities concerned with the file of missing persons and mass graves," noting that "
He pointed out that "in order to bypass all these intersections, a single department must be established that deals with the file exclusively and is given wide powers and works in coordination with the mentioned authorities according to specialization," stressing "the need for everyone to look at the matter from a humanitarian side only, and that the people have the right to know the fate of their missing relatives." ".
For his part, Hogg expressed his gratitude for the support provided by Al-Kaabi to the ICRC and all international organizations working in Iraq and to facilitate their tasks, describing this as a positive indication of the extent of the State of Iraq's cooperation with these organizations.
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