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PM al-Sudani: We extend our hand to our neighbors

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2022-12-09 09:33

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Shafaq News / Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, made a speech during the Arab-China Summit in Riyadh on Friday.

 

 

 

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Al-Sudani said, "I would like to applaud the holding of such a summit, which reflects a profound understanding of the international scene so that we can adopt a balanced and integrated foreign policy that serves the interests of our peoples, and states and enhances stability and prosperity."

 

"Iraq supports all efforts aimed at strengthening relations of cooperation and friendship between the Arab States and China.

 

He added, "This summit is an opportunity for economic integration in our region by strengthening cooperation with China and benefiting from Chinese expertise in various fields, particularly in combating poverty and epidemics, agriculture development in salt water, and efforts to combat desertification."

 

He pointed out, "Iraq and China have long-standing relations that have been given significant attention and have seen remarkable development over the past years, officially and socially", noting "Iraq looks forward to strengthening partnerships within the Belt and Road Initiative and in investment, energy, and infrastructure projects."

 

"Our actions in the next stage will focus on several areas are, first: Developing the economy and providing services. And I invite you today to open up the economy to Iraq, as it represents a promising environment for investment and has substantial elements for success represented in human and natural resources."

 

The Prime Minister said, "Second, Iraq will not be a base or a corridor for aggression against neighboring countries, and we reject, at the same time, all acts of aggression on our territories; All sides must respect the sovereignty of Iraq."

 

"Our country suffered from terrorist attacks that threatened the entire world. However, the Iraqis stood and defended themselves, the region, and the whole world. They made great sacrifices and achieved victory. We know that the region's countries and the world will not forget our great battle and will stand with us in our rebuilding efforts out of gratitude and loyalty."

 

"Third, Our region is the heart of the world and the link between the continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe and has a prominent strategic status in the field of energy. Iraq is the historical and cultural heart of this region and is among the most important oil-exporting countries in the world", he said.

 

"Therefore, we reiterate that we care about the stability of the global economic system through our role as a founding member of OPEC, and we seek, with our partners, to achieve stability in oil production and prices in a way that achieves balanced interests of both producers and consumers. We must emphasize Iraq's firm and principled commitment and support for the Palestinian people in defending their right to have a national state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital."

 

He concluded, "We extend our hand to our brothers, neighbors, and friends, and we cherish our continued relations with the countries of the West and the East on the basis of common interests."

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After the Arab-Chinese Summit.. Al-Sudani tweeted: Iraq, with its weight and capabilities, is capable of being a meeting point between East and West

Friday 09 December 2022 19:54 | politicalNumber of readings: 105

After the Arab-Chinese Summit.. Al-Sudani tweeted: Iraq, with its weight and capabilities, is capable of being a meeting point between East and West (ninanews-com.translate.goog)

Baghdad / NINA / - Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani affirmed that Iraq, with its weight and capabilities, is able to be a meeting point between East and West.


Al-Sudani said in a tweet on his account on the Twitter platform: Based on our belief in Iraq's capabilities, its strategic geographical location and its great position on the map of civilization, we participated in the work of the Arab-Chinese summit, which was appropriate to confirm our serious desire to bridge economic and investment relations with our Arab brothers and Chinese friends, with what returns Beneficial to the citizens of Nina .”

And he pointed out: Iraq, with its weight and capabilities, is able to be a convergence zone between East and West, and our government is determined to establish real partnerships and benefit from the experiences of the region and the world in the economy and development./ Ended 8
 

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Al-Sudanese confirms readiness to develop relations with Saudi Arabia in the field of economy and investment

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Baghdad - Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-SudaniHe said on Friday the readiness to develop relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, especially in the field of economy and investment.

 

A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Media Office, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), said: "The Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, met this evening, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud, on the sidelines of the Arab-Chinese Summit for Cooperation." and development in Riyadh.
During the meeting, according to the statement, they discussed mechanisms for activating the Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Council, and implementing agreements and understandings between the two sides.
Al-Sudani stressed "the importance of the Arab-Chinese summit in achieving economic integration in a way that serves the interests of the peoples of the region," and expressed readiness to develop bilateral relations, especially in the field of economy and investment.
For his part, the Saudi Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom's desire to perpetuate relations with Iraq, towards more mutual cooperation in various fields.

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The US Embassy in Baghdad praises Finance Minister Taif Sami and describes her as an iron woman

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The United States of America praised, on Friday, Finance Minister Taif Sami, affirming its support for the efforts of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in combating corruption.

The US embassy in Baghdad said, in a statement, that "the embassy supports Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani and the Iraqi government in their efforts to confront corruption and change the status quo."

She added, “We are also pleased to highlight the efforts of Taif Sami Muhammad, who won the “International Award for Courageous Women” on March 14, 2022.

And she added, "The US State Department honored 12 women who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in improving the lives of others and their communities."

He continued, "She fought the spectrum of corruption for 36 years while working in the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, and as a leader against corruption, she earned the title of 'Iron Woman' in Iraq."

 

 

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Washington supports the Sudanese government and appreciates the work of the Minister of Finance

Friday 09 December 2022 23:23 | politicalNumber of readings: 120

Washington supports the Sudanese government and appreciates the work of the Minister of Finance (ninanews-com.translate.goog)

Baghdad / NINA / - The US Embassy in Baghdad affirmed its support for the government of Prime Minister Muhammad Al-Sudani.

The US embassy in Baghdad praised the anti-corruption measures, appreciating the work of the Minister of Finance, "Taif Sami", who earned the title of "Iron Lady"./ End 8

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Details of Al-Sudani's meeting with the IMF delegation

Al-Eqtessad News Agency - Details of Al-Sudani's meeting with the IMF delegation (economy-news.net)

 

 

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Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani said on Sunday that the government's priorities are based on the social and economic needs of citizens.

The Prime Minister's Information Office said in a statement: "Al-Sudani received today, the Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa, Farid Belhaj, in the presence of the Regional Director for the Middle East and the Director of the World Bank in Iraq."
He added that "during the meeting, they discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation to implement important strategic projects in various fields, and develop ambitious programs aimed at implementing reforms in the banking sector and in the development of the private sector, as well as supporting government programs to confront climate change."
"The meeting discussed the implementation of joint programmes in the field of youth employment, alleviating unemployment, developing the social protection programme, and the establishment of the Reform, Recovery and Reconstruction Fund," he said.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister pointed out, according to the statement, "the government's priorities based on the social and economic needs of citizens, and its intention to transform poor groups from recipients of social welfare to effective people in the labor market, through deliberate and realistic plans."

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World Bank "optimistic" about the future of Iraq due to its "rich" resources and looks forward to developing its economy

World Bank "optimistic" about the future of Iraq due to its "rich" resources and looks forward to developing its economy (shafaq.com)

2022-12-11 06:26

 

A delegation from the World Bank on Sunday expressed optimism about the future of Iraq due to the presence of rich human and natural resources, stressing its aspiration to develop the country's economy.

A statement by the Presidency of the Republic of Iraq, reported to the Shafaq News Agency, that "President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received at Baghdad Palace, the delegation of the World Bank,

 

 

He said that Iraq is one of the active countries in the international community and one of the founders of the United Nations, the World Bank and the League of Arab States, stressing the need to strengthen and expand relations with the World Bank.

"It is important for the international community to know that since the defeat of ISIS, Iraq has become more stable politically, security and economically, in order to encourage investments and capital to work in the country," he said.

"The Iraqi government is serious about developing plans, programmes and laws that are directly related to the needs of citizens by promoting the economy, infrastructure projects and supporting the private sector," the president said.

The Iraqi president explained that "the most prominent challenges facing the country are the climate change crisis that threatens the world as a whole, as well as the water problem with neighboring countries, stressing the presence of joint delegations exchanging dialogues to reach successful solutions for a fairer distribution of water shares commensurate with the increase in population."

"What exacerbates the water crisis is waste and the absence of the required organisation, pointing out that the competent Iraqi government agencies have plans developed by specialists that need work and implementation more than conferences and meetings," he said.

During the meeting, aspects of cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank in the financial and economic sectors were reviewed, and the need for the banking system in Iraq to develop in a more rapid, accurate, safe and transparent manner was emphasized, in addition to stressing the importance of diversifying sources of national income and not relying only on oil by strengthening the agricultural and industrial sector.

For its part, the World Bank delegation affirmed its optimism about the future of Iraq for its rich human and natural resources, expressing the World Bank's aspiration to enhance cooperation with Iraq in order to develop its economy.

 

  

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The President of the Republic stresses the importance of strengthening cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank

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The President of the Republic stresses the importance of strengthening cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank » Baghdad News Agency Today (baghdadtoday.news)

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President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stressed on Sunday the importance of strengthening cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank.

The Information Office of the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement received by (Baghdad Today): "President Rashid received today at Baghdad Palace, the delegation of the World Bank."

The president said, according to the statement, that "Iraq is one of the active countries in the international community and one of the founders of the United Nations, the World Bank and the League of Arab States, stressing the need to strengthen and expand relations with the World Bank."

"It is important for the international community to know that since the defeat of ISIS, Iraq has become more stable politically, security and economically, in order to encourage investments and capital to operate in the country," he said.

"The Iraqi government is serious about developing plans, programmes and laws that are directly related to the needs of citizens by promoting the economy, infrastructure projects and supporting the private sector," Rashid said.

He explained that "the most prominent challenges facing the country are the climate change crisis that threatens the world as a whole, as well as the water problem with neighboring countries, stressing the presence of joint delegations exchanging dialogues to reach successful solutions for a fairer distribution of water shares commensurate with the increase in population."

The President of the Republic added that "what exacerbates the water crisis is waste and the absence of the required organization, pointing out that the competent Iraqi government agencies have plans developed by specialists that need work and implementation more than the need for conferences and meetings."

The media office indicated that "during the meeting, aspects of cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank in the financial and economic sectors were reviewed, and the need for the banking system in Iraq to develop in a more rapid, accurate, safe and transparent manner was emphasized, in addition to stressing the importance of diversifying sources of national income and not relying only on oil by strengthening the agricultural and industrial sector."

For its part, the World Bank delegation affirmed, according to the statement, its optimism about "the future of Iraq for its rich human and natural resources, expressing the World Bank's aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Iraq in order to develop its economy."

 

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The President of the Republic confirms to the World Bank the need for the Iraqi banking system to develop

The President of the Republic assures the World Bank of the need for the Iraqi banking system to develop (iraqakhbar-com.translate.goog)

 

 

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Rashid's office said in a statement received by Al-Sumaria News that the latter "received today, Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Baghdad Palace, the World Bank delegation."

 

Rashid pointed out, according to the statement, "the importance of the international community knowing that since the defeat of ISIS, Iraq has become more stable politically, security and economically, in order to encourage investments and capital to work in the country," noting that "the Iraqi government is serious about developing plans, programs and laws that relate directly to the needs of citizens by promoting the economy, infrastructure projects and supporting the private sector."

 

He explained that "the most prominent challenges facing the country are the climate change crisis that threatens the world as a whole, as well as the water problem with neighboring countries, stressing the presence of joint delegations exchanging dialogues to reach successful solutions for a fairer distribution." of water shares commensurate with the increase in population.

He added, "What exacerbates the water crisis is waste and the absence of the required organization, pointing out that the relevant Iraqi government agencies have plans developed by specialists that need action and implementation more than the need for conferences and meetings."

During the meeting, “the existing aspects of cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank in the financial and economic sectors were reviewed, and the need for the banking system in Iraq to develop in a way that is more rapid, accurate, safe and transparent was emphasized, in addition to emphasizing the importance of diversifying sources of national income and not relying solely on oil.” By strengthening the agricultural and industrial sector.

For its part, the World Bank delegation affirmed "its optimism about the future of Iraq for its rich human and natural resources, expressing the World Bank's aspiration to enhance cooperation with Iraq in order to develop its economy."

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• Rashid stresses the importance of diversifying sources of Iraqi national income – Iraq News Network (aliraqnews.com)

Rashid stresses the importance of diversifying sources of Iraqi national income

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Baghdad / Iraq News Network - President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stressed on Monday the importance of diversifying the sources of Iraqi national income, while pointing to the need to control borders, close illegal border crossings and organize customs imports to be added to the state budget. The media office stated that "the President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received today, at Baghdad Palace, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mustafa Ghaleb Makhif," noting that "during the meeting, they discussed the importance of the role of the Central Bank in the process of stabilizing the financial and economic system in the country, achieving sustainable development goals, and adopting sober financial policies to overcome the challenges facing the Iraqi economy." He pointed to "the importance of encouraging and attracting investments by supporting the private sector and meeting the legal and legislative requirements for this and legislating social security and retirement laws for this important sector that enhances job opportunities, noting that the stable security situation in the country enhances this aspect." about investment imports," according to the statement.

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Urgent Cabinet approves government program and gives senior officials 3 to 6 months to evaluate their performance

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• In an extraordinary session. Al-Sudani gives general managers 3 months to evaluate their performance - Al-Furat News (alforatnews.iq)

  

On Monday, Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani chaired an extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers that witnessed the approval and voting of the government program.

Al-Sudani stressed that the government program represents the future vision of the government, and translates the plans and programs of the ministries that intend to implement them for the next stage.

He added that the government's work will be evaluated in light of its approved government program, and the evaluation will include ministers, undersecretaries, governors, advisers and general managers according to specific timings.

The Prime Minister gave the directors-general three months, starting tomorrow, Tuesday, to evaluate their performance, according to what was implemented on the basis of the government program, while ministers, undersecretaries, governors and advisers will be given six months to evaluate their work in light of the implementation of the government program and their commitment to its main axes and priorities.

The extraordinary session witnessed extensive discussions on the mechanisms for implementing the government program, and affirming the commitment to it by ministers and advanced cadres in all ministries and bodies.

The Cabinet decided to form a committee from within the Council to follow up on the implementation of the government program in a serious manner, as well as to form subcommittees in each ministry to implement its plans and what is required of them within the framework of the government program.

In light of determining the mechanism for implementing the government program and achieving its objectives, the Cabinet approved that the Ministry of Planning, independent bodies, entities not associated with a ministry and governorates that are not organized in a region are committed to implementing projects and the program, in accordance with the government's priorities contained in the ministerial curriculum in force, and according to competence.

The Cabinet approved the start of the implementation of the government programme for ministries as follows:

A. Executive procedures that do not require a financial reduction shall be applied immediately after the approval of the program.

B. Executive procedures that need to be included and allocated financially, the timing of their commencement shall be calculated from the date of issuance of the Federal Budget Law for the year 2023.

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Sudani's Financial Advisor: The 2023 budget will take into account investment projects and confront poverty and unemployment

Sudani's Financial Advisor: The 2023 budget will take into account investment projects and confront poverty and unemployment (shafaq.com)

2022-12-12 06:31

Shafaq News / The financial adviser to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, revealed on Monday that the 2023 budget will take into account "the fight against poverty and unemployment" and investment projects, pointing to the need to hedge the oil price situation.

Saleh said in an interview with Shafaq News Agency that "the delay in the 2023 budget is due to the fact that the current government was approved at the end of last October, and therefore the budget must add to the objectives of the government program and need some little time to reconsider some paragraphs," expecting the budget to be presented during the next short period.

Saleh added that "the budget will take into account two main things: the aspect of social spending and the fight against poverty and unemployment, in addition to investment projects that lead to the diversification of the economy and the diversification of state revenues, as this matter needs special attention."

Saleh stressed that "the budget must hedge in setting the price of oil by not setting a high price because this may lead to a decrease in prices, and therefore the financial management should set reasonable prices and protect yourself from any fluctuations in oil prices."

On December 10, 2022, the Parliamentary Finance Committee expected the Iraqi Council of Ministers to vote on the draft general budget law for the year 2023 by the end of this month.

Since Thursday, the Iraqi Council of Representatives has entered into a 30-day legislative recess, to resume its sessions on the ninth of next January.

At the beginning of last November, Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani set the priorities to be focused on is the federal budget law for next year, and directed Al-Sudani to the importance of the budget to be at the level of ambition, and to put in its priorities to meet the needs of citizens of services, as well as to take it upon itself to effectively address the problem of electricity shortage, which has greatly affected the life of citizens and the economic sectors in the country.

Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani had previously directed that the federal budget law for the year 2023 should be prepared as soon as possible.

The previous government, headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi, stumbled by sending the draft budget law for the year 2022 before the Iraqi Council of Representatives, in its previous session, dissolved itself in preparation for the early elections that took place on the tenth of October 2021.

It is noteworthy that the financial budget for the current year 2022 was not approved by the Council of Ministers and the Council of Representatives due to the unrest that Iraq witnessed after the early elections in October 2021, which escalated to dangerous levels that ended with the events of the Green Zone with armed confrontations between supporters of the Sadrist movement and the security forces, which killed dozens and injured hundreds.

After the crisis ended with the agreement of the political blocs to elect the President of the Republic and give confidence to the government of Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani, the latter pledged that he would submit the draft federal budget law for the year 2023 as soon as possible.

A number of specialists considered that the delay in approving the budget for the current year would negatively affect investment projects and delay ongoing projects, in addition to stopping the economic activities of the market in the country in general.

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Parliamentarian calls for the inclusion of the devaluation of the dollar exchange rate in the next budget - urgent

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A member of the House of Representatives, Bahaa Nouri, called on Monday for the inclusion of a reduction in the dollar exchange rate in the 2023 budget.

Nouri said, in a statement followed by (Baghdad Today): "We called on the government to include the exchange rate reduction in the 2023 budget, and to be gradual so that the citizen, the merchant and the government are not harmed."

He explained: "Reducing the authority of the House of Representatives if it is before the vote, but after the vote is out of its powers."

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Received the President of the Republic

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At the Baghdad Palace, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Mustafa Ghaleb Makhif. They discussed the importance of the role of the Central Bank in the process of stabilizing the financial and economic system in the country, and adopting sound financial policies to overcome the challenges facing the Iraqi economy.

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Parliamentarian calls for the inclusion of the devaluation of the dollar exchange rate in the next budget - urgent

If dollar devalues , therefore iraq dinar revalues. So, people will sell dollar and buy up and hold iraq dinar instead cause iraq dinar is stronger than the dollar. And, this is good for dinar holders.

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The last time they launched loans for 500,000 units and talked about social security and retirement law, and oil law and reconstruction was 2013 when they had plans to delete the zeors…I am very hopeful for Jan 2023

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Al-Sudani stresses the encouragement of the private sector

Al-Sudani stresses the encouragement of the private sector – Iraq News Network (aliraqnews.com)

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Baghdad / Iraq News Network - Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met on Tuesday with the delegation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), headed by the Regional Director for the Middle East at the Corporation, Aftab Ahmed.A statement issued by the Sudanese Media Office today said that during the meeting, they discussed various aspects of financial and economic cooperation between Iraq and the International Finance Corporation.The Prime Minister stressed to the delegation of the Corporation, Iraq's openness to everything that would advance development, and strengthen regional partnership with countries and organizations, for the benefit of the people. He pointed out that the government is determined to implement its program that includes economic reform, and encourage the private sector to play its full positive role, in addition to strengthening the environment that attracts investments in Iraq. The delegation of the Foundation, for their part, affirmed the desire to partner with Iraq, and to complete cooperation in development programs, in a way that enhances the infrastructure and long-term development of Iraq's economy.

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Sudanese to IFC Delegation: Determined to Implement Economic Reform

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Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani said on Tuesday that the government is determined to implement its program that includes economic reform and encourage the private sector in the country.

The media office of the Sudanese said in a statement received by (Baghdad Today), that "Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani received, today, a delegation of the International Finance Corporation / IFC, headed by the Regional Director for the Middle East in the institution, Aftab Ahmed," noting that "during the meeting they discussed the various aspects of financial and economic cooperation between Iraq and the International Finance Corporation."

The Prime Minister assured the Foundation's delegation, according to the statement, "Iraq's openness to everything that would advance development, and strengthen regional partnership with countries and organizations, for the benefit of the Iraqi people and friendly peoples."

Al-Sudani pointed out that "the government is determined to implement its program that includes economic reform, encouraging the private sector to play its full positive role, in addition to strengthening the environment that attracts investments in Iraq."

For their part, the delegation of the Foundation expressed "affirmation of the desire to partner with Iraq, and to complete cooperation in development programs, in a way that enhances the infrastructure and long-term development of Iraq's economy."

 

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Cabinet session. Financing the salaries of the region, exempting an official, and disrupting work on the day of birth

Cabinet session. Financing the salaries of the region, exempting an official, and disrupting work on the day of birth (shafaq.com)

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Shafaq News / The Iraqi Council of Ministers decided, on Tuesday evening, to launch the financing of the Kurdistan Regional Government with the salaries of employees for the last two months of this year, and while deciding to suspend the official working hours on the occasion of Christmas and New Year, it voted to exempt an official in the Ministry of Education.

The media office of Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the latter chaired the eighth regular session of the Council, during which they discussed the overall general situation in the country, and discussed the most prominent issues and files related to the economic and living aspect of citizens, in addition to deliberating on the topics on the agenda, and taking decisions on them.

 

The Council voted that the Ministry of Finance will disburse 400 billion dinars to pay the dues of the Kurdistan Region, provided that the amount will be settled after the completion of the audit of the Federal Financial Audit Bureau of data related to oil and non-oil revenues, in coordination between it and the Financial Supervision Bureau in the region, and the completion of the Federal Ministry of Oil calculation of oil revenues in coordination with the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq.

Al-Sudani directed that the twenty-fifth of December be an official holiday throughout Iraq, on the occasion of Christmas, and that the twenty-sixth of the same month be an official holiday for the children of the Christian component of Iraqis.

The Cabinet discussed the issue of increasing the production capacity of the Diwaniyah refinery project, based on the directives of the Prime Minister during his visit to Diwaniyah Governorate and his inspection of the Diwaniyah refinery on the nineteenth of last November, where he directed to increase the production capacity of the refinery, in order to increase the refining capacity of oil products, support the economic reality of the province and provide job opportunities for its people.

The Council approved authorizing the Ministry of Oil to contract with the executing company for the Diwaniyah refinery, develop it and increase its production capacity by 70,000 barrels, in accordance with environmental requirements, as an exception to the contracting methods stipulated in Article 3 of the Government Contracts Implementation Instructions 2 of 2014.

The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Planning are taking the necessary measures to include the expansion project of the Diwaniyah refinery, to increase its production capacity, and to include this in the draft federal budget law for the next fiscal year 2023.