Prime Minister on the outstanding problems of Baghdad and Erbil: Need solutions according to the constitution

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Iraqi President: It is necessary to hurry to find solutions to the problems between Erbil and Baghdad

 

  ….. I just can’t with these people 🙄

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Sanad announces a lawsuit against the current government for sending 400 billion dinars to the region

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Sanad, why are you the way you are? 😆

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Nechirvan Barzani: The opportunity is ripe to solve Iraq's problems

Nechirvan Barzani: The opportunity is ripe to solve Iraq's problems (shafaq.com)

2022-12-14 01:17

 

On Wednesday, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, reiterated that the region supports the new federal government and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.

This came during a meeting this morning with British Ambassador to Iraq Mark Bryson Richardson and his accompanying delegation, according to a statement issued by the presidency of the region.

 

 

The statement said that the two sides discussed during the meeting "ways to strengthen Britain's relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the latest political developments and the formation of the new Iraqi federal government, the problems and challenges facing Iraq, the relations of Erbil and Baghdad and the differences between them, and President Nechirvan Barzani's recent visits to Baghdad and his talks aimed at finding solutions to differences, with officials in Baghdad.

The statement added that the two sides stressed in their meeting to provide better services to Iraqi citizens, secure job opportunities for them, implement the ministerial curriculum of the federal government and its priorities, and also discussed the internal situation of the Kurdistan Region and considered it necessary to unify ranks and positions in the Kurdistan Region, and stressed in particular the importance of unifying the word of the Kurdistan Region team in Baghdad.

President Nechirvan Barzani reiterated the support and support of the Kurdistan Region for the new Iraqi government and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, pointing out that the opportunity is ripe to solve the country's problems with the support of the parties participating in the federal government, and stressed the importance and necessity of cooperation and joint work between the political parties in the Kurdistan Region in order to resolve differences with Baghdad.

Iraq's relations with neighboring countries and countries in the region, the latest developments and the situation in the region in general, as well as issues of common interest to both sides, occupied another focus of the meeting, according to the statement.

 

 

 

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Kurdistan Finance Minister Describes KRG Delegation Meetings in Baghdad as "Positive"

Kurdistan Finance Minister Describes KRG Delegation Meetings in Baghdad as "Positive" (shafaq.com)

2022-12-14 07:36

 

 

Shafaq News / The Minister of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region, Awat Sheikh Janab, on Wednesday, described the talks held by the regional government negotiating delegation in Baghdad to resolve differences and outstanding issues as positive.

Sheikh Janab said in a statement to the official website of the regional government today, that the meetings of the delegation of the regional government in Baghdad included discussing oil issues, the 2023 budget, and the region's share of it, noting that the Federal Ministry of Finance did not send to the Kurdistan Region throughout the year 2022 only funds for two months, in reference to the region's share of the budget.

 

Sheikh Janab, a member of the regional government negotiating delegation, added that "part of our visit was devoted to defending the region's share in the budget, as well as the problems that existed between Erbil and Baghdad, in addition to the problems of staff staff, and the issue of spending and income."

During the KRG delegation's visit to Baghdad, another topic was discussed: oil, which has become a lingering issue between Erbil and Baghdad.

Awat Sheikh Janab pointed out that during the meetings there were discussions on oil, and we have made great strides and to some extent there was an understanding between the two sides.

"We agreed to find solutions to these issues within the framework of the constitution, political agreements and the ministerial programme of the new Iraqi government," he said.

Sheikh Janab also pointed out that "in our capacity as Minister of Finance and Economy, we have officially asked the Iraqi Ministry of Finance to spend the Kurdistan Region's share of the budget."

"In our meeting with the Iraqi finance minister and the economic committee, we talked about it and she promised us the proposal to the cabinet. After the delegation's efforts, the Council of Ministers decided to send the region's funds for two months to the Kurdistan Region."

The Kurdistan Minister said that "this time compared to previous times, we are very optimistic and the results of the discussions will be admired by citizens," stressing that the delegation of the regional government tried hard to ensure the budget and share of the employees of Kurdistan in a way that does not fall into political conflicts directed against the Kurdistan Region.

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Political analyst: Sudan's action to send 400 billion dinars to the region was with a legal cover

•  Time : 2022/12/17 21:55:49
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•  Political analyst: Sudan's action to send 400 billion dinars to the region was with legal cover - Al-Furat News (alforatnews.iq)

  

Political analyst, Mazen al-Zaidi, confirmed that Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani's action to send 400 billion dinars to the region was with a legal cover.

 

Al-Zaidi said for an unannounced program broadcast by Al-Furat satellite channel this evening: "The former prime minister exceeded the decision of the Federal Court on the oil of the Kurdistan region, and the Sudanese procedure in sending 400 billion dinars to the region was with a legal cover, although it goes to Erbil and does not reach Sulaymaniyah," describing it as a "humanitarian step."
He pointed out that "it will be deducted from the region's share in the budget, which are not grants or grants, and the Sudanese was keen and still to have his steps with legal covers; but the regional government decided to postpone the distribution of salaries."
Al-Zaidi pointed out that "the constitution limits the marketing of oil to a federal entity through SOMO, and the former oil minister proposed the formation of a regional oil company under the management of SOMO."
"Alekti holds the party responsible for violating Baghdad's commitments, and there are details that cannot be left so easily, including the final accounts, advances and debts owed by the region, so the only solution is to pass the oil and gas law," he said.
"There is no solution to the region's oil problem except under the umbrella of the constitution and the need to develop a unified Kurdish vision for the adoption of the oil and gas law, because the complexities of energy are not limited to Barbil and Baghdad, but extend to Sulaymaniyah, and oil in the region belongs to all the people and not to a specific party," al-Zaidi concluded.
 

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A member of the democracy proposes a solution to end the differences of the center and the region

•  Time : 2022/12/17 22:34:23
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•  A member of the democracy proposes a solution to end the differences of the center and the region - Al-Furat News (alforatnews.iq)

  

A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Wafa Muhammad Karim, stressed that the legislation of the oil and gas law is the best solution to end the differences of the center and the region.

 

Karim said to an unannounced program broadcast by the Euphrates satellite channel this evening: "The Kurdistan region depends on laws and political agreements that are based on laws and democracy did not stand in the way of the formation of the government; but the differences of the region and the center are exploited politically."
"In the event that 250,000 barrels are not paid to the center, it will be deducted from the region's share in the budget, and this was based on a paragraph in the budget," he said, calling for "non-interference by political forces in the federal budget law, and the prime minister should not succumb to pressure."
"The region has received only two financial payments for 10 months," Karim said, proposing "the legislation of the oil and gas law as an optimal solution to end the problems of the region and the center."
He pointed out that "the region exports only 450,000 barrels of oil per day and imports 500 million dinars, and statements about this increase in frequency with the increase of political differences."
Karim pointed to "resolving differences with Baghdad and we want to unite the Kurdish house to come up with a vision on various issues, and the Kurdish delegations have reached very positive agreements, and the region and Baghdad have begun to reach clear agreements to resolve differences."
 

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Kurdish parliamentarian sets key condition that will end differences between Baghdad and Erbil

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    Kurdish parliamentarian sets a fundamental condition that will end the differences between Baghdad and Erbil » Baghdad Today News Agency

 

 

Baghdad Today - Erbil

Jihad Hassan, a member of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament, said on Sunday that resolving the oil and gas issue is the essence of resolving differences between Baghdad and Erbil.

Hassan said in an interview with Baghdad Today that "resolving differences depends to a large extent on the oil and gas file, as it is the obstacle that stands in the way of ending the crises between the governments of Erbil and Baghdad."

"The solution to this issue is very simple and depends on passing the oil and gas law and dealing with it in accordance with the constitution, not on the basis of political whims," he said.

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Kurdish MP: Imminent political agreement on oil and gas law legislation

• Today 17:08
• Kurdish MP: An imminent political agreement to legislate the oil and gas law | The information (almaalomah-me.translate.goog)

Information / Baghdad.

Information / Baghdad.

Patriotic Union of Kurdistan MP Nermin Maarouf revealed on Monday the formation of a joint committee between the Baghdad and Erbil government to prepare a draft oil and gas law.

Maarouf said in an interview with Al-Maalouma that "the current discussions, according to the agreement between Baghdad and Erbil, are taking place in order to legislate the oil and gas law while resolving differences and outstanding issues between the region and the center."

She added that "the agreement concluded between the political forces stipulates the legislation of the oil and gas law within a period of 6 months from the age of the formation of the government."

She pointed out that "the adoption of the law within the House of Representatives will contribute to solving the problems between Baghdad and Erbil," pointing out that "the oil and gas law has political dimensions, as it is linked to relations between the Baghdad government and the Kurdistan Regional Government.”

The House of Representatives pledged to seek to legislate the oil and gas law in order to ensure a solid legal environment for work and investment in the oil and gas sector away from political tensions. Finished / 25 hours

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Mandalawi: Parliament will work with full force and determination to legislate the oil and gas law

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Al-Mandalawi: Parliament will work with full force and determination to legislate the oil and gas law (iraqakhbar-com.translate.goog)

 

 

news source /Mawazine News

Baghdad - Mawazine News
 

, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, confirmed
today, Monday, Parliament's endeavor to legislate the oil and gas law.

In his speech at the Eighth International Exhibition and Conference of Iraq for
Oil, Gas and Energy, Mandalawi stressed “the importance of gas wealth, which is still being lost despite
its global importance,” noting the importance of “working to address this imbalance and start
real gas production in a way that makes it synonymous with oil wealth.”

And he continued, "The export of oil after 2003 witnessed
a remarkable development through a significant increase in production and Iraq's endeavor to restore its position at the forefront of
global exporters," pointing to the need to "attention to the oil industry sector by building
refineries."

He stated, "This year witnessed the opening of the Karbala refinery, and we aspire
to build refineries in other governorates and develop the existing ones to achieve self-sufficiency in a manner that
secures the need for oil derivatives for local consumption, operating power plants, and securing
what the private industrial sector needs."

And he stressed, “Everyone is called to work seriously to develop
the oil sector, whether the relevant ministries, national companies, or the local private
or investment sector,” calling on “the political forces to find a solution to all problems
related to this file so that the House of Representatives can move forward with the
long-awaited oil and gas law legislation.” ".

The House of Representatives will work with all strengthand determination to legislate the law in order to ensure a solid legal environment for work and investment in the oil and gas sector
away from political tensions," al-Mandalawi said. Finished 29/N33

 

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Al-Mandalawi stresses the need to reduce dependence on imports of oil wealth to finance the budget

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First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohsen al-Mandalawi stressed on Monday the need to reduce dependence on imports of oil wealth to finance the budget.

In his speech during the forum held at the Tulip Al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad, Al-Mandalawi called on "the government to start finding mechanisms that will reduce dependence on oil export imports to finance the treasury, develop oil industries and achieve self-sufficiency as soon as possible."

He stressed "the importance of Iraq's oil wealth and the need to reduce dependence on its imports in financing the budget and finding real alternatives while seeking to sustain Iraqi wealth and make optimal use of it," noting "the importance of gas and the growing demand for it globally and finding mechanisms to ensure that this wealth is not wasted, which can bring huge benefits to the state treasury."

He continued, "Iraqi oil and gas production witnessed a remarkable escalation after 2003 within the efforts to restore its position in the list of exporters," stressing "the need to pay attention to the oil industry sector, build refineries and oil industries, operate power plants with local product, stop importing derivatives and fully secure the needs of the private sector to encourage this sector and create promising job opportunities for our youth."

The first deputy called on "political forces to sit down seriously to solve all problems related to this file, so that the House of Representatives can move forward with the legislation of the oil and gas law, which is long awaited due to the differences between the region and the center around it," stressing "the determination of the current parliamentary session to approve the aforementioned law in a way that secures a solid legal environment for work and investment in the oil and gas sectors."

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To continue disregarding public funds. Al-Sudani orders the suspension of all lawsuits against the region – Iraq News Network (aliraqnews.com)

To continue disregarding public funds. Al-Sudani orders the suspension of all lawsuits against the region

Last Updated: December 24, 2022 - 2:12 PM

Baghdad / Iraq News Network - The leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Wafa Muhammad Karim, revealed on Saturday, the suspension of all lawsuits against the Kurdistan region.Karim said in a press interview, that "one of the positive results of the visits of the delegation of the Kurdistan region to Baghdad, the Sudanese stopped all lawsuits filed against the region," noting that "the suspension came to complaints and lawsuits filed against oil companies in the Kurdistan region." He pointed out that "these demands remain valid until the legislation of the oil and gas law and that if we did not enter, we would have been able to make the disabled third in Parliament." It is noteworthy that the Federal Court has already issued its decision to invalidate the export of oil and gas from the region outside the federal government and after the decision attacked the regional government and its presidency officially on the court and the government, and to pass the framework government headed by the Sudanese agreed to all the conditions of Barzani.Even the proposed law will be in favor of the region and waste of public money to serve the survival of 

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• Barzani's Party: The oil and gas law will be approved according to our will – Iraq News Network (aliraqnews.com)

Barzani's party: Oil and gas law will be approved according to our will

Last Updated: December 26, 2022 - 2:44 PM

Baghdad / Iraq News Network - The Kurdistan Democratic Party revealed on Monday that there is a political agreement to pass the oil and gas law with the start of the new legislative term of the House of Representatives. The leader of the party, Wafa Mohammed Karim, said in a press interview that "there is a political agreement between all blocs and political parties to pass the oil and gas law because of its importance, with the start of the new legislative term of the House of Representatives." The Oil and Gas Law, which has been awaiting legislation in parliament since 2005, stipulates that responsibility for the management of the country's oil fields should be vested in a national oil company, overseen by a specialized federal council. Baghdad says that the region does not declare or hand over the real oil export amounts to it, while Kurdistan says that exports from oil fields in its territory should be subject to its management, whether in terms of granting licenses for new explorations, managing existing fields, controlling production and export to destinations of its choice, or contracting for purchase and development.

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After years of postponement and disagreement. Agreement by "majority" to pass oil and gas law

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    After years of postponement and disagreement. Agreement by "majority" to pass oil and gas law » Baghdad Today News Agency

 

 

Baghdad Today - Baghdad

The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) revealed on Monday that there is a political agreement to pass the oil and gas law with the start of the new legislative term of the House of Representatives.

The leader of the party, Wafa Muhammad Karim, told Baghdad Today that "there is a political agreement between all blocs and political parties to pass the oil and gas law because of its importance, with the start of the new legislative term of the House of Representatives."

Karim pointed out that "this law, which will regulate the relationship between Baghdad and Erbil in all oil and financial files, will be passed by a parliamentary majority, as the agreement to pass the law was between the blocs and parties of the State Administration Coalition."

The Oil and Gas Law, which has been awaiting legislation in parliament since 2005, stipulates that responsibility for the management of the country's oil fields should be vested in a national oil company, overseen by a specialized federal council.

But since 2003, Baghdad and Erbil have been at odds over the management of the region's oil fields.

Baghdad says that the region does not declare or hand over the real amounts of oil exports to it, while Kurdistan says that exports from oil fields in its territory should be subject to its management, whether in terms of granting licenses for new explorations, managing existing fields, controlling production and export to destinations of its choice, or contracting for purchase and development.

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After years of postponement and disagreement. Agreement by "majority" to pass oil and gas law

| Policy Today, 14:08 | 

    After years of postponement and disagreement. Agreement by "majority" to pass oil and gas law » Baghdad Today News Agency

 

 

Baghdad Today - Baghdad

The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) revealed on Monday that there is a political agreement to pass the oil and gas law with the start of the new legislative term of the House of Representatives.

The leader of the party, Wafa Muhammad Karim, told Baghdad Today that "there is a political agreement between all blocs and political parties to pass the oil and gas law because of its importance, with the start of the new legislative term of the House of Representatives."

Karim pointed out that "this law, which will regulate the relationship between Baghdad and Erbil in all oil and financial files, will be passed by a parliamentary majority, as the agreement to pass the law was between the blocs and parties of the State Administration Coalition."

The Oil and Gas Law, which has been awaiting legislation in parliament since 2005, stipulates that responsibility for the management of the country's oil fields should be vested in a national oil company, overseen by a specialized federal council.

But since 2003, Baghdad and Erbil have been at odds over the management of the region's oil fields.

Baghdad says that the region does not declare or hand over the real amounts of oil exports to it, while Kurdistan says that exports from oil fields in its territory should be subject to its management, whether in terms of granting licenses for new explorations, managing existing fields, controlling production and export to destinations of its choice, or contracting for purchase and development.

I know we’ve heard this before, but it all feels different this time around… I’m forever optimistic and I’ll be crossing my fingers and watching closely in the next few weeks. 

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Keep the faith 

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Masrour Barzani hopes problems between KRG and federal government will be resolved 'radically'

Masrour Barzani hopes problems between KRG and federal government will be resolved 'radically' (shafaq.com)

2022-12-31 04:08

 

 

Shafaq News / The President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, expressed on Saturday his hope to resolve the differences and outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad radically and in accordance with the permanent constitution of the country.

This came in a congratulatory addressed to the citizens of Kurdistan, Iraq and the whole world, on the occasion of the New Year.

 

 

In his congratulation, Masrour Barzani said, "Despite the limited capabilities of the Kurdistan Regional Government, with the support of the private sector, we have completed in the past year many different projects in the cities of Kurdistan, especially in the fields of roads, agriculture, industry and electronic transformation in public services.

"In addition, the past year has been a fruitful year in the diplomatic field, in which we have contributed to the consolidation of our relations with Arab countries, the region and Europe," he said.

"What is regrettable is that in the same year we were subjected to many attacks and attacks, while the Kurdistan Region was, and still is, a factor of stability in Iraq and the region, and has never posed a threat to any party or party. Therefore, we hope, in the coming year, that the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the region in general will be maintained, and that the problems between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government will be resolved radically on the basis of the constitution."

"In order to move forward with the reform process and provide services to citizens through the concerted efforts and cooperation of all, we hope that everyone will put the national interest above all other interests, and that the rule of law will be respected," Barzani said.

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On 12/26/2022 at 11:45 AM, 6ly410 said:

After years of postponement and disagreement. Agreement by "majority" to pass oil and gas law

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    After years of postponement and disagreement. Agreement by "majority" to pass oil and gas law » Baghdad Today News Agency

 

 

Baghdad Today - Baghdad

The Kurdistan Democratic Party………………………

The Oil and Gas Law, which has been awaiting legislation in parliament since 2005, stipulates that responsibility for the management of the country's oil fields should be vested in a national oil company, overseen by a specialized federal council.

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Hhmmm…. I got my first IQD in ‘05 and vaguely recall “Oil and Gas Law” and “HCL” being discussed.

Adam brought clarity, here, for us noting the significance it has. So; if they TRULY are “feeling it” let’s sign it, shake hands and in move on into better times in Iraq and the rest of the world! 🙂

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Kurdish delegation to Baghdad again for new agreement

Kurdish delegation to Baghdad again for new agreement (shafaq.com)

2023-01-01 08:10

 

 

A delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government is scheduled to visit the federal capital Baghdad again to reach a new agreement with the Central Government.

 

 

 

This was mentioned by an informed official source to Shafaq News, indicating that the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government will visit Baghdad in the next few days to discuss the budget law, the region's share and the rights of the region in the government of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani.

The source added that the delegation includes the ministers of finance, natural resources and planning, the secretary of the cabinet, the head of the cabinet and the government spokesman.

On the tenth of last December, the delegation of the regional government arrived in Baghdad and discussed with the federal government the budget file, oil and other outstanding files.

The region's negotiating delegation at the time, headed by Finance Minister Awat Sheikh Janab, and the membership of: Minister of Natural Resources and Kamal Mohammed, Head of the Council of Ministers of the Region Omid Sabah, Head of the Regional Government Representative in Baghdad and the spokesman for the Regional Government, in addition to a number of advisers in the Ministry of Natural Resources.

According to an official federal statement, during that meeting, they discussed ways to activate the joint committees, linked to the main negotiating committee that was formed by the Council of Ministers, to find realistic solutions to the outstanding issues between the center and the region, especially with regard to the file of oil wealth management.