The Iraqi Council of Ministers issues several decisions during its regular session

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The Council of Ministers holds its session headed by the Sudanese

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Baghdad today - Baghdad 

Today, Tuesday, the Council of Ministers held its regular session, headed by Council Speaker Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani. 

Al-Sudani's media office said in a brief statement received by (Baghdad Today) that "the cabinet held its regular session headed by the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani." 

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Al-Sudani makes 4 administrative changes in positions in the Ministry of Transport (document)

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Baghdad today - Baghdad 

Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani made four administrative changes to positions in the Ministry of Transport. 

A document issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers on 4/17/2023, of which (Baghdad Today) obtained a copy, indicated that “the assignment of Ahmed Jassim Naim from the tasks of the Director General of the Iraqi Maritime Authority has been completed, in addition to the rotation of Abdul-Azim Karim Ghafil, General Manager of the General Company Lines.” To transfer passengers and delegations to be Director General of the Supreme Iraqi Maritime Authority. 

The document also stated, "The rotation of Karim Kazem Hussein, General Manager of the General Company for Iraqi Airways, to be General Manager of the General Company for the Transport of Passengers and Delegations, as well as the assignment of Manaf Abdel Moneim Uriel, General Director of Airlines."

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Al-Sudani directs the opening of Baghdad airport to the movement of passengers

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Baghdad today - Baghdad

Today, Tuesday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, directed the opening of Baghdad International Airport to passenger traffic.

A government source told (Baghdad Today) that "Al-Sudani directed that Baghdad International Airport be opened to passenger traffic soon, after the completion of the work of the committee charged with studying this issue and submitting its recommendations in this regard." 

It is noteworthy that travelers through Baghdad International Airport, since 2003, are transported to and from the airport through Al-Firdous Square and with wheels belonging to private companies, without allowing the passengers' wheels to reach the airport gates.

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Al-Sudani announces next Thursday the first day of the Eid holiday

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Baghdad today -  

The Prime Minister, Mr. Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani, directed that the Eid holiday be from Thursday, corresponding to April 20, until Monday, corresponding to April 24.

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From the Iraqi government to the Kurdistan Region: we will send 400 billion dinars to distribute salaries

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The Iraqi government decided to send 400 billion dinars to the Kurdistan Region

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Sangar Abdulrahman@sangarrudaw

 

 

ECONOMY

 

The Iraqi council of ministers met on Tuesday and unanimously decided to send a budget to the Kurdistan Region, which amounts to 400 billion dinars for the salaries of Kurdistan's employees.

 

Today, Tuesday, 18-04-2023, Faris Issa, head of the KRG's representative in Baghdad, told Halkawt Aziz, an event reporter, that Baghdad had decided to spend 400 billion dinars on the salaries of Kurdistan's employees.

 

Meanwhile, Iraqi Minister of Reconstruction and Housing Bangin Rekani said the 400 billion dinars will be given to the Kurdistan Region as a loan to approve the budget bill. He also says that the Kurdistan Regional Government, KRG, will soon be asked to go to Baghdad and complete the procedures for receiving the money to provide salaries for its employees.

 

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein suggested at today's meeting of the Iraqi Council of Ministers that the government should send a budget to the Kurdistan Region to provide salaries because of the halt to oil exports, so Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani put the proposal to the vote and was unanimously approved.

 

On March 25, 2023, the international chamber of commerce court in Paris, Turkey and Iraq warned of the decision to export oil to the Kurdistan Region. At 12:00 on Friday, 24-03-2023, Turkey suspended the export of oil to the Kurdistan Region as a compliance with the court's decision, which relies on the "crude oil pipeline agreement" between Iraq and Turkey.

 

An agreement was signed between Erbil and Baghdad on Tuesday, 11-04-04, in the presence of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to re-export oil, but oil exports have not yet begun.

 

On Monday, April 17, 2023, Mohammed Shia Sudani told The Event Media Network, "Today, Somo will sign a contract with oil customers and the export of [Kurdistan Region] oil will begin this week."

 

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Fares Issa to Kurdistan 24: Baghdad decided to send 400 billion dinars to the salaries of Kurdistan employees

 

       Fares Issa to Kurdistan 24: Baghdad decided to send 400 billion dinars to the salaries of Kurdistan employees

 

Erbil (Kurdistan 24) - The Iraqi Council of Ministers decided to send 400 billion dinars per month to the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Fares Issa, head of the Kurdistan Regional Government representation in Baghdad, told Kurdistan 24 , "Until the budget is approved by the Iraqi Council of Representatives, these amounts will be sent continuously to the salaries of employees in the Kurdistan Region.

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"Cut off the budget." Baghdad will send 400 billion dinars to the region

"Cut off the budget." Baghdad will send 400 billion dinars to the region - Shafaq News

2023-04-18 08:29

 

A deputy for the province of Sulaymaniyah revealed on Tuesday that the Iraqi government decided to send 400 billion to the Kurdistan Region after the Eid holiday.

 

MP Bagyar Rashid said in an interview with Shafaq News Agency that "the Iraqi government will send 400 billion dinars to the Kurdistan Region to pay the salaries of employees for two months until the budget is approved."

Rashid added that "sending the amount obliges the regional government to pay it or deduct it from its share in the federal budget after its approval," explaining that "the transfer of funds is only an administrative procedure and is scheduled to reach the Kurdistan Region after the Eid al-Fitr holiday."

A source in the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan Regional Government explained to Shafaq News that "the process of distributing salaries for the month of April will begin after the Eid al-Fitr holiday."

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Regional government: Baghdad decided to send 400 billion dinars for the salaries of the region's employees per month

Tuesday 18 , April 2023 18:20 |EconomicalViews: 70

Regional government: Baghdad decided to send 400 billion dinars for the salaries of the region's employees per month (ninanews-com.translate.goog)

Bagdad (Nina) - The Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday to send 400 billion dinars per month to the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The head of the representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government in the capital, Baghdad, Fares Issa, said in a televised statement that "the Council of Ministers decided to send 400 billion dinars per month for the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan Regional Government."

Issa pointed out that "until the budget is approved by the Iraqi Council of Representatives, these amounts will be sent continuously to the salaries of employees in the Kurdistan region."

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The economic sheikh took his assurance from Sudan yesterday in Baghdad and today the government sent money See the meeting tonight at 23:00

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400 billion / 1310 = $305 million dollars

 

Good move by the Federal Government. 
This will show the Kurds the Federal government is serious about the Oil agreement and the budget share of 12.6% 

 

Oil agreement > Budget > HCL > Stronger Dinar 

 

 

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lets go 

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2 hours ago, Laid Back said:

400 billion / 1310 = $305 million dollars

 

Good move by the Federal Government. 
This will show the Kurds the Federal government is serious about the Oil agreement and the budget share of 12.6% 

 

Oil agreement > Budget > HCL > Stronger Dinar 

 

 

spot on...great progress

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The Iraqi Council of Ministers issues several decisions during its regular session

 

The Council of Ministers holds its regular session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani

 April 19, 2023 12:48 PM

Mubasher: The Prime Minister, Mohamed Shia'a Al-Sudani, chaired the 16th regular session of the Council of Ministers.

The session witnessed, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Media Office; Considering the general conditions, issues and files related to the government's implementation of its program based on the priorities of services, combating corruption, poverty and unemployment, and achieving economic reform steps.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of continuing the momentum of what has been achieved from the government program, and the importance of the citizen feeling the seriousness of the state agencies in implementing the projects that promise to complete them, in order to build confidence, and that efforts accelerate during the coming weeks and months to reinforce the principle of trust and that the state does what it promises. with it.

In the framework of follow-up and oversight, Al-Sudani directed all ministries to submit and discuss monthly reports that include non-oil revenues collected by the ministries.
With Eid Al-Fitr approaching, the Prime Minister directed that the Eid holiday be from Thursday, April 20, until Monday, April 24.

With the Yazidis celebrating the Yazidi New Year, the Council of Ministers decided that today, Wednesday, April 19, would be an official holiday for Yazidi citizens. The Council also decided that the first Wednesday in April of each year would be an official holiday for the Yazidi component.

The Council of Ministers continued to study the issues on its agenda and took the necessary decisions and directives in this regard.

In the field of land and infrastructure development for the capital, Baghdad, and projects to reduce population momentum and pressure on the city center and its outskirts, the Council of Ministers approved the recommendations set out in the minutes of the meeting held in the office of the Prime Minister on March 15, 2023 for the purpose of transforming the land of Al-Rashid Camp into green spaces and opening Sinbad Street. Rehabilitation and opening the path of atomic energy.

In this context, the Council decided to re-allocate all the lands of the Al-Rashid camp to the Municipality of Baghdad (except for the Al-Rashid Military Hospital) to enable the Municipality of Baghdad to start work, and for the Municipality of Baghdad to refer the designs and plans for the project to a consulting company for the purposes of designing and developing the master plans and presenting them to the head Council of Ministers for approval, and then referral for the purpose of implementation, under the supervision of the Office of the Prime Minister.

The decision included the transfer of the cement factory of the Iraqi General Company for Cement Industry, one of the formations of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, which has been suspended since 1982, to another location to use it as spare parts for other factories. Because it conflicts with the implementation of the Al-Rasheed project, and for the Ministry of Health to establish a second medical city in Baghdad on the structure of the Al-Rasheed Military Hospital, which is allocated to the Ministry of Health on an area of (401) dunums.

In its decision, the council directed to oblige the company executing the Al-Rasheed Camp project to establish an air base in the outskirts of Baghdad, to be determined later, after obtaining the necessary approvals, as a substitute for the Al-Salam air base, and to stop all allocation orders for the lands of Al-Rasheed Camp that conflict with the implementation of the project, and no part can be invested. Including them outside this vision, and canceling previous cabinet decisions.

In the framework of the efforts made to develop the oil sector, and to resolve the legal and contractual problems that hinder development and expansion, the Council of Ministers approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Energy (32032i) for the year 2023, regarding approval of the consensual settlement between the Basra Oil Company and the consortium of (Shell and Petronas) companies.

Among the decisions related to the oil and energy sectors, the Council of Ministers approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Energy (23026i) for the year 2023 regarding the direct call to convert the Al-Sadr gas station (2,1) from the simple cycle to the combined cycle.

The Council’s decision stipulated approving the recommendation of the Central Committee for Review and Approval of the referral in the Ministry of Electricity taken in its third session (confirmed in Paragraph 8 specifically) regarding the referral of the direct invitation number ( MOE-HQ14-2021 ). Converting the Al-Sadr gas station (1, 2) from the simple cycle to the combined cycle under the custody of the American company (Stellar Energy), for a total amount of $ 288.6 million, and a specific price of $ 877.2 thousand per megawatt, an increase of 3.2% over the estimated costs, with a total capacity of 229 megawatts, with an implementation period. 36 months, equivalent to 1095 days, (as far as the issue relates to financial validity), and the Ministry of Electricity bears the integrity and accuracy of contractual procedures in accordance with the laws, regulations, and instructions in force. And to be of European and American origins, equipment and station with American specifications.

The Ministry of Electricity has been transferred the authority to complete the referral and contracting procedures according to the financial powers.

The Council of Ministers also approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Social Services (23012G), whereby the national policy for the sustainability of urban development projects (Nakheel - PALMS ) and its implementation plan were approved , according to what was stated in the book of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / University of Karbala.

The Council of Ministers agreed to consider the deceased in the Ministry of Electricity (Qasim Hassan Ajil Alewi, Ahmed Zaki Nabat) as a result of their injury during work, as contractors in accordance with Cabinet Resolution (315 of 2019), and to promote their retirement transactions, based on the Unified Retirement Law, and for the Federal Service Council to undertake Take the necessary procedures by appointing one for each of their relatives.

In the field of financial and administrative reform, the Council of Ministers approved the submission of the entities whose details are indicated in the statements included in the Federal Bureau of Financial Supervision’s letter dated March 6, 2023, their data to the aforementioned Bureau, as quickly as possible, to complete the procedures for controlling public money, and to give the matter great importance, with Submit the necessary data within 20 working days starting from the date of issuance of this decision. Otherwise, investigative committees will be formed to identify the defaulters and submit their recommendations within a period not exceeding 30 days.

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Al-Sudani: The dollar will drop to 1,320 dinars, and the Kurdistan region was the main port for smuggling it

2023.04.18 - 23:10

 

Baghdad - Nas   

Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani announced, on Tuesday, the existence of neglect of housing units, slums and the road network in the capital, Baghdad, while indicating that the exchange rate of the dollar will decrease to the official price of 1,320 dinars.  

  

  

Al-Sudani said in an interview with a group of Iraqi TV stations, which was transmitted by the official agency, followed by "NAS", (April 18, 2023), "All businesses and projects depend on the government's seriousness in implementing its declared programs and goals."  

  

And he added, "One piece of land in Sadr City has 3 housing units," noting that "the Sadr City housing project will be implemented soon."  

  

He continued, "We have laid the correct foundations for the Sadr City project, and we are serious about implementing it, and it is a solution to many problems."  

  

And between, "There is a neglect of housing and slums and the road network in the capital, Baghdad," noting that "there is a group of residential cities that will be completed successively, according to administrative procedures."  

  

He pointed out that "the origin of the tripartite budget came in accordance with Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019."  

  

He added, "Every year we reach the eleventh month, the ministries are paralyzed due to the lack of a budget," noting, "Every year, the state loses 6 months due to the lack of a budget."  

  

And he stated, "The tripartite budget includes a vision and all our priorities are included in it," pointing out that "there are 3 activities in the budget to combat poverty, which are the expansion of inclusion, the improvement of the ration card items, and the granting of cash subsidies to pupils and students from the children of those covered by social protection."  

  

He said, "The budget also includes a fund to support the poorest regions, according to the indicators of the Ministry of Labor," noting, "It is not possible to rely solely on oil revenues, and our revenues must be improved."  

  

"We import gas and electricity annually at 10 trillion," he stressed.  

  

Al-Sudani continued, "Our trade is distorted due to money laundering and smuggling, in addition to the lack of reliability in the banking system," noting that "the number of merchants who started registering on the electronic platform has increased."  

  

He stressed, "The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar will decrease to reach its official price of 1,320 dinars," noting that "the Iraqi dinar is strong and the financial situation is at its best," stressing, "There are measures against speculative merchants."  

  

The Prime Minister said: "The Kurdistan region was the main outlet for smuggling the dollar."  

  

He pointed out, "The State Administration Coalition represents the incubator for this government," noting, "There is no such thing as disagreements, but there are views on the budget or the principle of partnership, and partnership outside the framework of the constitution is unacceptable."  

  

And he indicated that "the government is the party most adherent to the implementation of the political agreement," noting that "the government's commitment to the political framework represented by the coalition to administer the state is a moral and national commitment, and extending outside the political agreement is unacceptable."  

  

He added, "Some partners believe that the prime minister cannot take a decision in accordance with his powers except with the advice of political forces, and this is not true."  

  

He said: "The resumption of the region's oil exports will take place during this week, and the federal government is committed to paying salaries, whether it is for the region's employees or in any province."  

  

He pointed out that "the Iraqi constitution confirms that the Iraqi land should not be a starting point for threatening the security of the neighborhood," noting that "Turkey is in its interest to build a good relationship with Iraq."  

  

He continued, "Any armed groups that threaten the security of the neighborhood, we will deal with them in accordance with the law."  

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Officially.. Manaf Abdel Moneim takes over the management of the Iraqi Airways General Company

2023.04.19 - 12:43

 

Baghdad - Nas   

Today, Wednesday, the Ministry of Transport announced that Manaf Abdel Moneim Ajel assumed the duties of managing the general company of Iraqi Airways, succeeding Karim Kazem Hussein, according to the Diwani order issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.  

 

  

  

And the company stated in a statement, which “NAS” received a copy of, (April 19, 2023), “The new management, during the receiving and handing over ceremony, thanked the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Mohebis Al-Saadawi, for giving him confidence to manage this ancient company, as well as its thanks to the previous administration for all its efforts to serve the national carrier.”  

  

Urgent stressed, according to the statement, the importance of intensifying all efforts and joint cooperation between all the company's staff to develop the work and services provided by the national carrier for the public interest and to upgrade Iraqi Airways to the level of international companies in the field of air transport.  

  

The statement concluded, "It is noteworthy that the General Manager, Manaf Abdel Moneim Ajel, had held executive positions in the company and managed it successfully due to his specialized qualifications in the field of management and aircraft engineering."  

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Iraqi Prime Minister: The exchange rate will return to the real price.. We hope the retirement law will be passed

 

Part of the Prime Minister's dialogue with a group of Iraqi TV stations

 April 19, 2023 03:26 PM

Mubasher: The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, said that the exchange rate will return to the real price of 1,320 dinars to one dollar.

 

Al-Sudani added, in an interview he conducted with a group of Iraqi TV stations: "Our financial situation is at its best... There is a campaign or attempt by some speculators, and some merchants obtain dollars from the state through the official website and sell goods based on the exchange rate in the parallel market." .

 

Al-Sudani explained that all fluctuations in the price of the dollar were the result of the failure to implement the agreement signed between the government and the central bank with the US Federal Reserve in the previous stage, indicating that the duration of the agreement was two years, and ended on November 15, 2022, that is, less than a month after his government began. its tasks.

And he added, "We decided to adhere to the standards of the global banking system, and we started intensive procedures in the central bank, the government, and the private sector, and our concern was to maintain food prices."

The Prime Minister indicated that with the passage of time, the process of compliance with banking standards increased, and all merchants began to enter the electronic platform, and the government helped them obtain foreign currency at the official rate instead of getting used to illegal trade.

Al-Sudani noted that the number of merchants using the electronic platform has increased, and the parallel price has begun to decrease, approaching the official price of foreign currency, and will continue to decline, adding: I recall that the Iraqi dinar is strong, and our financial situation is in its best condition.

He continued, "We have confidence in our Iraqi currency, and our procedures are moving in the right direction, and in every session of the Council of Ministers there is a decision or procedure towards economic reforms and improving the investment environment.. There is cooperation between the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq and the Central Bank, in order to have branches in the region, for the purpose of providing currency." Foreign trade for merchants present and working there, as well as for citizens according to the controls and activities.

Agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government

The Prime Minister said that the agreement on April 4, 2023 with the Kurdistan Regional Government is an important agreement, and it regulates the relationship that the federal government contributed to organizing through the contents that it set in the tripartite budget project.

Al-Sudani added, "The loss of revenues of 475,000 barrels per day is a large number, and the damage will affect everyone. Within days, we will go to sign contracts between SOMO and oil companies, and the Turkish side will be notified of the resumption of exports from the region."

He continued: "The duty of the federal government is to pay the salaries of employees, whether they are in the region or any governorate, and it is not an honor. This is what the Council of Ministers is working on."

The Prime Minister confirmed that the total percentage of the Kurdistan region's allocations in the budget remains constant, which is 12.67, and has not been changed, indicating that the government submits a monthly report at every meeting of the state administration, on what has been accomplished, and the last report included an achievement rate of 31% within 6 months.

Approval of the pension and social security law

The Prime Minister pointed out that maintaining the continuity of the ration card, the growing need for fuel for power stations, and the entitlement of unpaid loans, led to deficit and inflation in the budget, and there are many treatments for it.

Al-Sudani said that the government job should not be the only outlet for citizens' living income, so we tended to activate the private sector.

He added, "We hope that the retirement and social security law will be passed, and the government will contribute to the fund to provide privileges for workers in the private sector, in a manner equal to their peers in the government sector."

The Prime Minister revealed that the provinces now have 8-9 trillion of allocations in the food security law, and the exchange did not exceed 10%, and in the budget there are 4.5 trillion between petro-dollars and the development of regions, and it is with the projects of the ministries that can cover the needs of the provinces during what is left for this. general.

Corruption money recovery

With regard to recovering corruption funds, the Prime Minister said: "Recovering corruption funds is not a heresy, but rather a law, and we are moving in a legal context. Iraq has agreements in this regard and we are a party to the Global Convention against Corruption, and this is obligatory for all countries of the world that are affiliated with it."

Al-Sudani added, "We have bilateral agreements on extradition of wanted persons and looted funds, and the Central Bank has broad agreements and powers in this regard. We focused on recovering funds. The best way to reach the corrupt is to track down the funds and follow up on how they are inflated."

The Prime Minister revealed that some took cover when he was in charge, but the responsible authorities were able to bring him in by tracking the money and searching for the reasons for its inflation.

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The Iraqi Council of Ministers considers electrical, health and oil decisions files

2023-04-18 12:33

 

 

Shafaq News/ Today, Tuesday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, chaired the 16th regular session of the Council of Ministers, which witnessed the consideration of general conditions, issues and files related to the government's implementation of its program based on service priorities, combating corruption, poverty and unemployment, and achieving economic reform steps.

 

 

At the outset of the session, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of continuing the momentum of what has been achieved from the government program, and the importance of citizens feeling the seriousness of state agencies in implementing projects that they promise to complete, in order to build confidence, and that efforts accelerate during the coming weeks and months to reinforce the principle of trust and that the state is doing what you promise

 

In the framework of follow-up and oversight, he directed all ministries to submit and discuss monthly reports that include non-oil revenues collected by the ministries.

 

And with the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, he directed that the Eid holiday be from Thursday, April 20, and until Monday, April 24.

 

With the Yazidis celebrating the Yazidi New Year's Day, the Council of Ministers approved on this occasion that tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19 of this year (2023), will be an official holiday for Yazidi citizens. The council also decided to consider the first Wednesday in April of each year an official holiday for the Yazidi component.

 

The Council of Ministers continued to study the issues on its agenda and took the necessary decisions and directives in this regard.

 

In the field of land and infrastructure development for the capital, Baghdad, and projects to reduce population pressure and pressure on the city center and its outskirts, the Council of Ministers approved the recommendations set forth in the minutes of the meeting held in the office of the Prime Minister on March 15, 2023 for the purpose of transforming the land of Al-Rashid Camp into green spaces, opening Sinbad Street, and rehabilitating And opening the path of atomic energy, according to the following: 

 

1- Re-allocating all the lands of Al-Rashid Camp to the Amanat Baghdad (except for Al-Rashid Military Hospital) to enable the Amanat Baghdad to start work.

 

2- The Municipality of Baghdad shall refer the designs and plans for the project to a consulting company for the purposes of designs and development of master plans and present them to the Prime Minister for approval, and then referral for the purpose of implementation, under the supervision of the Office of the Prime Minister.

 

3- Transferring the cement factory of the Iraqi General Company for Cement Industry, one of the formations of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, which has been suspended since 1982, to another location to use it as spare parts for other factories. Because it interferes with the implementation of the rational project.

 

4- The Ministry of Health undertakes the establishment of a second medical city in Baghdad on the structure of Al-Rashid Military Hospital, which is allocated to the Ministry of Health on an area of (401) dunums.

 

5- Oblige the executing company of the Al-Rasheed Camp project to establish an air base in the outskirts of Baghdad, to be determined later, after obtaining the necessary approvals, as a substitute for the Al-Salam air base.

 

6- Stopping all allocation orders for the lands of Al-Rashid Camp that contradict the implementation of the project, and no part of it can be invested outside this vision, and canceling previous cabinet decisions.

 

In the framework of the efforts made to develop the oil sector, and to resolve the legal and contractual problems that hinder development and expansion, the Council of Ministers approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Energy (32032i) for the year 2023, regarding approval of the consensual settlement between the Basra Oil Company and the consortium of (Shell and Petronas) companies.

 

Among the decisions related to the oil and energy sectors, the Cabinet approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Energy (23026i) for the year 2023 regarding the direct call to convert the Sadr gas station (1, 2) from the simple cycle to the combined cycle, according to the following:

 

1- Approving the recommendation of the Central Committee for Review and Approval of the referral in the Ministry of Electricity taken at its third session (confirmed in Paragraph 8 specifically) regarding the referral of the direct invitation numbered (MOE-HQ14-2021). Converting Al-Sadr gas station (1,2) from the simple cycle to the combined cycle under the custody of the American company (Stellar Energy), for a total amount of (288,598,800) dollars, only two hundred and eighty-eight million five hundred and ninety-eight thousand and eight hundred dollars, and a specific price of (877,200) dollars , only eight hundred and seventy-seven thousand and two hundred dollars per megawatt, an increase of (3.2%) over the estimated costs, with a total capacity of (229) megawatts, with an implementation period of (36) months, which is equivalent to (1095) days, (as far as the issue relates to financial validity), and you bear The Ministry of Electricity ensures the integrity and accuracy of contractual procedures in accordance with the laws, regulations, and instructions in force. And to be of European and American origins, equipment and station with American specifications. 

 

2- Authorizing the Ministry of Electricity to complete the referral and contracting procedures according to the financial powers.

 

The Council of Ministers also approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Social Services (23012g), according to the following:

 

- Approval of the national policy for the sustainability of urban development projects (Nakheel - PALMS) and its implementation plan, according to what was stated in the book of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / University of Karbala.

 

The Council of Ministers agreed to consider the deceased in the Ministry of Electricity (Qasim Hassan Ajil Alewi, Ahmed Zaki Nabat) as a result of their injury during work, as contractors in accordance with Cabinet Resolution (315 of 2019), and to promote their retirement transactions, based on the Unified Retirement Law, and for the Federal Service Council to undertake Take the necessary procedures by appointing one for each of their relatives.

 

In the field of financial and administrative reform, the Council of Ministers approved the submission of the entities whose details are indicated in the statements included in the book of the Federal Office of Financial Supervision dated March 6, 2023, their data to the aforementioned Bureau, as quickly as possible, to complete the procedures for controlling public money, and to give the matter great importance, while providing data necessary within (20) working days starting from the date of issuance of this decision, otherwise, investigative committees shall be formed to identify the defaulters, and submit their recommendations within a period not exceeding (30) days.