A high-ranking Kurdish delegation visits Baghdad today regarding the oil and gas law

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The Parliamentary Legal Committee.. A close breakthrough and a solution to the problems between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil

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On Thursday, the Parliamentary Legal Committee revealed a close breakthrough and a solution to the problems between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil, while confirming its intention to hold a meeting to amend the provincial elections law.

Committee member Ahmed Fawaz said in a statement (February 23, 2023), that “the past period witnessed high-level political movement among the leaders of the state administration to resolve outstanding issues from previous sessions, in accordance with the constitution and what is required by the urgent need to protect and preserve the state administration coalition.” Indicating that "there is a close breakthrough and an understanding at a high level between the leaders of the state administration to resolve differences and end the crisis between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil in many files."

And he indicated that “meetings are underway during the current week, to resolve the outstanding issues, and thus go towards approving the budget law and its entry into force,” explaining that “the government of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani was formed in a record circumstance, a smooth method, and an understanding between the leaders of the political parties, and therefore we are obligated to implement the terms of the program.” government and voted by the House of Representatives.

He stressed that “there are many serious steps that were taken within 100 days, to implement the government program, but there are steps that need some time,” pointing out that “seriousness exists in addition to the continuous cooperation between the leaders of the political blocs to complete the government program, and that this government is contrary to its predecessors.” .

And he indicated that “the committee will meet today to proceed with the proposal to amend the provincial elections law in isolation from the parliament elections law, as each law has a certain specificity,” pointing out that “the provincial elections law is concerned with providing service in the governorates, while the parliament elections law is concerned with legislation and oversight of power.” Executive.”

He stated that “merging the House of Representatives and the provincial councils will cause confusion,” stressing “the need to adopt a stable electoral system that achieves justice and thus pushes the Iraqi voter to participate in the elections and reform the political system.”

 

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Kurdistan Regional Government: We want to be real partners in drawing up oil policy in Iraq

Kurdistan Regional Government: We want to be real partners in drawing up oil policy in Iraq - Shafaq News

2023-02-23 02:28

 

 

On Thursday, the Kurdistan Regional Government expressed its desire to be a real partner in drawing up oil policy in Iraq by legislating the oil and gas law as stipulated in the country's permanent constitution.

Government spokesman Jotyar Adel renewed in his weekly press conference, his denial of what is circulating in the local Iraqi media about the sale of oil for 50 years, and said that, "Previously, on several occasions, the Kurdistan Regional Government talked about this issue, and we did not sell oil to Turkey, but we have an agreement concluded with it on exporting oil through it through a tanker pipeline."

 

 

 

He explained that there is no such order in the oil market that crude is sold for five decades in advance because prices and quantities are subject to changes, and who says that the Kurdistan Region's oil does not run out for another 50 years? So the sayings are illogical.

He added that the Kurdistan Region was forced to conclude an agreement to export oil through Turkey due to pressure exerted by Baghdad and cut the region's share of the financial budget in 2014 to secure the people's livelihood, stressing previously that there was production, but there was no export in the region.

He also denied what was circulated about the federal government's rejection of 75 percent of the proposals submitted by the regional government negotiating delegation to resolve differences and outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad, and said, "On the contrary, there are some principles and talks that continue their steps to progress, including the oil and gas law, which is within the framework of dialogues."

He added, "Baghdad did not reject our proposal and we did not reject its proposals, but on the contrary, there is a good understanding between the two sides," stressing that "the Kurdistan Region wants to be a real partner in drawing up oil policy, and to have a place and role in this field."

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Kurdistan Government: Our legal team meets in Baghdad regarding the oil file

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The Kurdistan Regional Government announced on Thursday that its legal team is meeting in Baghdad on the oil file, while indicating that it is demanding a real partnership with Baghdad.

The spokesman for the regional government, Jotyar Adel, said in a press conference, attended by the correspondent of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "There are common points between Erbil and Baghdad, and our first step is to activate the electoral commission," noting that "visits to Baghdad will focus on controversial points."

He added that "12.67 percent of the region is unfair to Kurdistan," noting that "this figure was put on the basis of the ration card in 2014, but the number of citizens of the region has increased since that time until now."

He explained: "When the budget was cut from Baghdad in 2014, we were forced to export oil abroad to secure the amounts and expenses," noting that "the issue of oil and gas in Iraq has a problem, due to the lack of legislation of the law."

He pointed out that "our legal team is now in Baghdad, regarding the oil file," explaining that "there is an agreement to transport oil with Turkey, not selling it for 50 years, and this news is not true."

He stressed that "the regional government demands a real partnership with Baghdad, and we believe that the agreement between the two governments is for the benefit of all, and our participation with Baghdad on the basis of federalism," noting that "a meeting was held between the governments of the center and the region, and several topics were addressed, including the visit of the prime minister to France and the roads and bridges project, as there are good understandings between Kurdistan and countries in this regard."

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Expert: Oil and gas law needs to include Federal Court decisions

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• Expert: Oil and gas law needs to include federal court decisions | Information (almaalomah-me.translate.goog)
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Information/Baghdad...Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi stressed the importance of the oil and gas law to include the decisions of the Federal Court as they are final and binding decisions.
Al-Tamimi said that "the draft oil and gas law consists of 53 articles and required the establishment of the Federal Oil Council, which is chaired by the Prime Minister and the membership of the Minister of Oil and Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank , a representative of the provinces and producing regions and experts in oil, and it takes into account the representation of the components of the Iraqi people, and it undertakes any council to develop petroleum policies, issues instructions for the implementation of contracts, approves exploration, development and production, approve contracts concluded, and other competencies stipulated in the project.”He added that “the signing of contracts is by the Federal Ministry of Oil, provided that they are approved by the Federal Oil Council within 3 months and referred to the Council, otherwise it is considered invalid, and the project stipulated the need to review the Contracts were concluded and amended in accordance with this law, and the law did not specify the quality of these contracts, and the first was or were only service contracts and not participation.
He pointed out that "the law needs to be imposed on the contracting companies to employ Iraqis exclusively, as do self-producing countries, and this is important, as for the issue of contracts prior to the legislation of the law, it must be explicitly stipulated and solved the problem with the contracting companies contrary to the constitution and contrary to the decisions of the Federal Court in accordance with the principle of joint management of the two parties, i.e. the federal government and the region with the exclusive right of disposal of the federal government in accordance with Article 135 of the Civil Code, which says whoever disposes of the property of others, his action is dependent on the owner's permission.He explained that “this law needs to explicitly stipulate the penalties that affect the parties that conclude contracts in violation of this law, as well as determine the regulatory authorities that are entitled to see these contracts, and it needs to explicitly stipulate the rest of the oil.” products, not only oil and gas, in addition to that the draft law needs to include the decisions of the Federal Court, especially that these decisions are final and binding on all authorities in accordance with Article 94 of the Constitution.” Finished 25n

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Parliamentary law reveals a near breakthrough and solving problems between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil

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The parliamentary legal committee revealed on Thursday a near breakthrough and solving problems between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil, while confirming its intention to hold a meeting to amend the provincial elections law.

A member of the committee, Ahmed Fawaz, told the official agency (Al-Oula News), that "the past period witnessed a high-level political movement between the leaders of the state administration to resolve the outstanding files from previous sessions, in accordance with the constitution and what is required by the need and urgent need to protect and maintain the coalition of state administration," noting that "there is a near breakthrough and understanding at a high level between the leaders of the state administration to resolve differences and end the crisis between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil in many files."

He pointed out that "meetings are underway during the current week, to resolve the outstanding files, and thus go to approve the budget law and enter into force," explaining that "the government of Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani was formed in a standard circumstance and a smooth way and understanding between the leaders of the political parties, and therefore we are obliged to implement the terms of the government program and voted on by the House of Representatives."

He stressed that "there are many serious steps, which were done within 100 days, to implement the government program, but there are steps that need some time," pointing out that "seriousness exists in addition to the continuous cooperation between the leaders of the political blocs to complete the government program, and that this government is contrary to its predecessors."

He pointed out that "the committee will meet today to proceed with a proposal to amend the provincial elections law separately from the House of Representatives elections law, where each law has a certain specificity," pointing out that "the provincial council elections law is concerned with providing service in the governorates, while the House of Representatives elections law is concerned with legislation and oversight of the executive authority."

"Merging the House of Representatives and provincial councils will cause confusion," he said, stressing the need to "adopt a stable electoral system that achieves justice and thus pushes Iraqi voters to participate in elections and reform the political system".

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Representatives of the Democratic: Positive results of the talks of the region and the federal government

2023.02.23 - 09:57

 

Baghdad - Nas   

An atmosphere of optimism prevails among the representatives of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the State of Law regarding the outcome of the negotiations that have been taking place for months, successive multi-level delegations of the Kurdistan region with the federal government in Baghdad.  

  

  

  

Representatives of the Democratic Party said that the region's delegations reached positive solutions with the federal government, and there were only a few rounds left to finalize the agreement on the budget, the region's percentage of it, oil, and border crossings.  

  

The head of the party's bloc, Vian Sabri, explained that "several delegations from the region visited Baghdad, and today there is also a delegation for two days in Baghdad."  

  

Sabri added, "The region's delegation discussed the budget, oil, and border crossings, and has come an important way in many files," adding, "There are sub-committees communicating with the government regarding border crossings, oil, and the budget, and working to reach a common vision to resolve differences between the region and the federal government." .  

  

As for the representative of the party bloc, Jay Taymur, he said, "The leaders of the region are trying to zero in on problems, and find a solid and solid ground for relations, and the positive atmosphere and the current consensus between the two parties must be invested," pointing out that "the agreement on the budget is in its final stages and we are optimistic about reaching an agreement that can apply it.”  

  

According to Timur, "It was agreed that the percentage of the region would reach its peak, and it is hoped that an agreement would be reached on a percentage ranging from 14% to 15%, provided that this percentage remains subject to the quantities of oil that the federal government demands from the region and is delivered to SOMO."  

  

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“The rate of 12.67% for the region is unfair.”

The most prominent of which is the oil file.. The Kurdistan government reveals the agendas of its legal team in Baghdad

2023.02.23 - 14:18

 

Baghdad - Nas  

The Kurdistan Regional Government said, on Thursday, that its legal team is meeting in Baghdad on the oil file, noting that it is calling for a real partnership with the capital.  

  

  

  

And the spokesman for the regional government, Jutiar Adel, stated in a press conference, followed by “NAS” (February 23, 2023), that “there are common points between Erbil and Baghdad, and our first step is to activate the Electoral Commission,” noting that “visits to Baghdad will focus on the points controversial.”  

  

Adel added, "The rate of 12.67 percent for the region is unfair to Kurdistan," noting that "this figure was set on the basis of the ration card in 2014, but the number of citizens of the region has increased since that time until now."  

  

He explained, "When the budget was cut from Baghdad in 2014, we were forced to export oil abroad to secure the amounts and expenses," noting that "the issue of oil and gas in Iraq has a problem, due to the lack of legislation."  

  

Adel pointed out, "Our legal team is now in Baghdad, regarding the oil file," explaining that "there is an oil transfer agreement with Turkey, not selling it for fifty years, and this news is incorrect."  

  

He stressed, "The regional government is calling for a real partnership with Baghdad, and we believe that the agreement between the two governments is in the interest of all, and our participation with Baghdad is on the basis of federalism," noting that "a meeting was held between the central and regional governments, and several issues were discussed, including the prime minister's visit." France and the roads and bridges project, as there are good understandings between Kurdistan and the countries," according to the official agency.  

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Sheikh Genki urges setting aside differences and stresses the need for more openness with Baghdad

2023-02-22 13:52

 

 

Shafaq News/ "Lahore Sheikh Genki", who was reinstated by the Erbil Court of Appeal as co-chair of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, urged, on Wednesday, to put aside political differences, stressing at the same time the need for more unity and openness with the Baghdad government.

 

 

Sheikh Genki said in a statement received by Shafaq News agency, "After a year and a half of Tilbal al-Baal, the court returned all our political rights that we obtained through the legitimacy of the fourth conference of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the votes of members and cadres, so from today we will start practicing political activities as co-chair of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan With the support of our members and cadres, we will try with the political forces and parties, in Kurdistan and Iraq, to achieve unity and prosperity for the citizens.

He added, "I am, like you, concerned about the weakening of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the deterioration of its internal, regional and international relations, which is unprecedented in the history of this party. The party's performance within the government has weakened and it no longer has a significant influence on important and decisive decisions in Iraq and Kurdistan, which directly affected the lives of the citizens of Kurdistan, so our steps will be at the level of your legitimate demands, and we assure you that we will be part of the solution.

And Sheikh Genki continued, "I address the political parties in the Kurdistan Region, at the level of relations within the region, and the extent of foreign countries' concern about the political dispute in this region," warning that "the whole situation is heading towards a complete blockage, and this matter has put the region's entity in front of a real and serious danger." ".

He said, "Political selfishness is taking the whole situation in the wrong direction. Therefore, we need to work together to confront internal and external threats, the standard of living of the people, the growing protests and despair among our youth, and the widening scope of disagreement and division between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party," pointing out that "The paralysis of government and pressures from Baghdad and dozens of other problems make it imperative for us to think deeper about the situation, away from emotion and selfishness."

Sheikh Janki continued, "I said repeatedly in the past and I still affirm that we need more unity and openness with Baghdad through national dialogue with Iraqi forces and parties in order to fully resolve the outstanding issues between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government."

Sheikh Genki called for "setting aside political differences and taking serious steps to strengthen and protect the political entity of our region, save our people from this bad situation, restore hope to our youth, and provide more prosperity and security for the people of Kurdistan."

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Kurdistan Regional Government: We want to be real partners in shaping oil policy in Iraq

2023-02-23 04:28

 

 

Shafaq News / The Kurdistan Regional Government expressed, on Thursday, its desire to be a real partner in drawing up oil policy in Iraq by enacting the oil and gas law, as stipulated in the country's permanent constitution.

 

In his weekly press conference, the government spokesman, Jutiar Adel, renewed his denial of what the local Iraqi media has been circulating about selling oil for 50 years, and said, "Previously, on several occasions, the Kurdistan Regional Government spoke about this issue, and we did not sell oil to Turkey, but we have an agreement with it." About exporting oil through it by means of a pipeline.

 

 

He explained that there is no such order in the oil market that crude be sold for a period of five decades in advance because prices and quantities are subject to changes, and who says that the oil of the Kurdistan Region will not run out for another 50 years? So the rumors are illogical.

 

He added that the Kurdistan Region was forced to conclude an agreement to export oil through Turkey as a result of the pressure exerted by Baghdad and cut off the region's share of the financial budget in 2014, and we had to secure the people's livelihood, stressing previously that there was production, but there was no export in the region.

 

He also denied what was circulated about the federal government's rejection of 75 percent of the proposals submitted by the delegation of the regional government negotiating to resolve the differences and outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad, and said, "On the contrary, there are some principles and discussions that continue their steps to advance, including the oil and gas law, and they are within the framework of the dialogues." ".

 

And he added, "Baghdad did not reject our proposal, and we did not reject its proposals. On the contrary, there is a good understanding between the two sides," stressing that "the Kurdistan Region wants to be a true partner in drawing oil policy, and to have a position and a role in this field."

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SULAIMANI — The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Spokesperson Jotiar Adil said the KRG seeks a real partnership with Iraq and wants to come to an agreement on the issues of the budget, oil and gas with Baghdad.

Adil said in a press conference on Thursday (February 23) the constitution is the only way to resolve the issues between Erbil and Baghdad.

He said a KRG delegation has been sent to Baghdad and will meet with Iraq’s Oil Ministry. 

Adil explained some points have been agreed on but points of disagreement remain. 

He said the KRG has always been ready to reach an agreement with the federal government. 

Meetings have been held between KRG delegations and the federal government in order to come to an agreement on the budget, oil and gas ever since the formation of the new Iraqi government. 

(NRT Digital Media)

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One of these days, in the future they will shock us all. 

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2023 Budget: Barzani's MP Reveals Kurdistan's Expected Share

2023 Budget: Barzani's MP Reveals Kurdistan Region's Expected Share » Baghdad Today News Agency

 

 

Baghdad Today - Kurdistan

Today, Wednesday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party estimated the share of the Kurdistan region in the draft fiscal budget law for the year 2023 between 14-15 percent.

The party's deputy, Jiay Taymour, told Baghdad Today that "there is almost unanimity on the percentage of the Kurdistan region in the budget for the current year," pointing out that "the agreement needs final touches to be resolved."

The MP for the Kurdistan Democratic Party stressed that "negotiations will take place in the next few days, and the percentage of the Kurdistan region within the budget will be between (14%) to (15%)."

Taymour added that "the Kurdish delegation will discuss Article (140) of the Iraqi constitution, the rights of the Peshmerga, and other outstanding problems with the federal government."

Last Sunday, a Kurdish delegation representing the Kurdistan Regional Government visited the capital Baghdad to negotiate outstanding issues between the two sides.

The source told Baghdad Today, "The delegation consists of the Minister of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Awat Janab Nouri, in his capacity as head of the delegation, as well as the acting Minister of Electricity and Natural Resources, Kamal Mohammed."

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Wow! They're not insisting on 17%? I'd say that is a major breakthrough in negotiations.

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2 minutes ago, Fimum said:

Wow! They're not insisting on 17%? I'd say that is a major breakthrough in negotiations.

Agreed . "there is almost unanimity on the percentage of the Kurdistan region in the budget for the current year," pointing out that "the agreement needs final touches to be resolved." cross our fingers.

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7 minutes ago, Fimum said:

Wow! They're not insisting on 17%? I'd say that is a major breakthrough in negotiations.

It was 12 and they were looking for 17. 14-15 meets in the middle. Good for them. Good for Iraq. And good for us. Ha!

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PROGRESS!!!!! 😁 At this rate we could see the budget and the HCL before Ramadan! 

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43 minutes ago, Fimum said:

Wow! They're not insisting on 17%? I'd say that is a major breakthrough in negotiations.

It’s almost as if they don’t want to agree on the agreement. The only answer is the government must be doing better without the agreement. It’s only a matter of time.

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1 hour ago, 6ly410 said:

2023 Budget: Barzani's MP Reveals Kurdistan's Expected Share

2023 Budget: Barzani's MP Reveals Kurdistan Region's Expected Share » Baghdad Today News Agency

 

 

Baghdad Today - Kurdistan

Today, Wednesday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party estimated the share of the Kurdistan region in the draft fiscal budget law for the year 2023 between 14-15 percent.

The party's deputy, Jiay Taymour, told Baghdad Today that "there is almost unanimity on the percentage of the Kurdistan region in the budget for the current year," pointing out that "the agreement needs final touches to be resolved."

The MP for the Kurdistan Democratic Party stressed that "negotiations will take place in the next few days, and the percentage of the Kurdistan region within the budget will be between (14%) to (15%)."

Taymour added that "the Kurdish delegation will discuss Article (140) of the Iraqi constitution, the rights of the Peshmerga, and other outstanding problems with the federal government."

Last Sunday, a Kurdish delegation representing the Kurdistan Regional Government visited the capital Baghdad to negotiate outstanding issues between the two sides.

The source told Baghdad Today, "The delegation consists of the Minister of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Awat Janab Nouri, in his capacity as head of the delegation, as well as the acting Minister of Electricity and Natural Resources, Kamal Mohammed."

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Didn't they agree to 14.76% a while back? 

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3 minutes ago, Longtimelurker said:

Didn't they agree to 14.76% a while back? 

 

They agreed to a lot things a while back but, it was a while back.   Iraqis have short term memory loss especially the politicians.  

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4 hours ago, BETTYBOOP said:

One of these days, in the future they will shock us all. 

Let’s just hope it’s in the “near future” 😁 🙏🏻

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There has been so much back & forth on this subject in articles, we can only hope this will be resolved & they can move forward on the oil & gas law. With that said, through the MANY never ending years in this, I have always felt that this investment would not move forward until Kurdistan was happy. I am waiting on this to be finalized & in print/law before it is final.

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Oil and gas law tops Kurdish delegation's talks in Baghdad

Oil and gas law tops the Kurdish delegation's talks in Baghdad - Shafaq News

2023-02-23 13:09

 

 

Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani, chaired on Thursday a meeting that included a number of officials in the ministry, with the Kurdish delegation visiting Baghdad.

The meeting came according to a statement issued by the ministry, reported to Shafaq News, to discuss and review the draft oil and gas law.

 

 

The Kurdish delegation included Justice Minister Furst Mohammed, a number of officials from the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Ministry of Natural Resources, according to the statement.

The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary of the Federal Ministry of Oil for Distribution Affairs, Laith Al-Shaher, and a number of officials from the concerned departments at the Ministry's headquarters.

Earlier in the day, Kurdistan Regional Government spokesman Jotyar Adel said that a legal delegation from the region will soon visit the capital Baghdad with the aim of drafting the 2023 fiscal budget laws, and oil and gas.

Earlier today, the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government met with the Chairman of the Finance Committee in the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Atwan Al-Atwani, and discussed the next steps in approving the draft budget law in coordination with all concerned authorities.

The KRG negotiating delegation returned to Erbil after a two-day visit to Baghdad to resolve differences and outstanding issues between the two sides, KRG Chief of Cabinet Omid Sabah announced on Tuesday.

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