The visit of the Emir of Qatar is a gateway to sustainable partnership between the two countries

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In the presence of Nechirvan Barzani.. Al-Sudani is hosting a dinner in honor of the Emir of Qatar

2023-06-15 13:23

Shafaq News/ The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, held a dinner banquet in honor of the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in the presence of the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani.

 

The banquet was also attended by Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi, the head of the Azm Khamis al-Khanjar coalition, and the Qatari and Iraqi delegations, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Media Office.

 

 

on his part; The President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, said in a tweet on Twitter, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency; "I am honored to meet Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, Emir of Qatar, tonight in Baghdad, along with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi and Khamis al-Khanjar."

 

Barzani added, "Sheikh Tamim's visit to Iraq confirms the great progress in relations between our two countries. We look forward to strengthening relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iraq with Qatar."

 

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Al-Sudani: Iraq, with its wealth, and Qatar, with its economic capabilities, are capable of integration

 

The joint press conference of the Prime Minister of Iraq and the Emir of Qatar

 June 15, 2023 09:43 PM

 
Mubasher: The Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, stressed today, Thursday, during a press conference with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the ability of the two countries to achieve integration at all levels.

 

And the Iraqi Council of Ministers stated, in a press statement, that the most prominent statements of Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani during the joint press conference with the Emir of the State of Qatar, who is on an official visit to Baghdad, came as follows: 

 

- The visit carries important connotations and expresses the depth of the growing relationship between the two brotherly countries and the serious desire to develop it.

 

- Iraq, with its wealth and strategic location, and Qatar, with its economic and development capabilities, are capable of integration and developing relations at various levels.

 

Iraq has huge reserves of oil and gas, and Qatar is a leading example of how to maintain a sustainable energy industry, for the benefit of our two peoples at this important time.

 

The government's approach today is focused on linking interests and interdependence in infrastructure and mutual investments with our regional and international brothers and partners.

 

The State of Qatar will remain our strongest ally and partner in the region.

- Iraq has regained its natural position and role in the region, and it is ready to work with brothers and friends to achieve peace, prosperity and development.

 

- Iraq today enjoys security and political stability, which makes it a promising work environment, and this is what we discussed with Sheikh Tamim.

 

- We discussed the available economic opportunities and what Qatari companies can do within our plans for construction, services and infrastructure projects.

 

- We emphasized the investment opportunities available in the vital and promising (Development Road) project for Iraq and the region, and what is related to the port of Faw and the industrial city.

 

- The (Development Road) project is an opportunity for economic partnership, and we are pleased with Qatar's earnest desire to participate in the project.

 

- Our talks included cooperation in the field of security and information to preserve our common security and the security and stability of the region.

- We signed a declaration of intent for comprehensive cooperation in the political, economic, energy, oil and investment fields.

 

- There will be a signature between the private sector and its Iraqi counterpart in the fields of energy and investment in housing projects and others.

 

The Arab countries and the countries of the region are capable of forming a successful economic bloc that will benefit all the peoples of the region, and we are working towards this goal.

 

- With the Emir of Qatar, I emphasized joint work and coordination of positions on challenges, in a way that contributes to stabilizing stability in the region.

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Al-Sudani: Iraq will host the "Baghdad Economic Integration Conference" at the end of 2023

 

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Iraq and Qatar signed a "joint declaration of intent" and a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani said in a press conference he held with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, that "Iraq has oil reserves of 145 billion barrels," noting that he "desires mutual investments with brothers, especially in Qatar."
He added, "We discussed with the Emir of Qatar investment opportunities in construction and reconstruction inside Iraq, and the participation of Qatari companies in infrastructure projects."
He stressed that "there is a serious desire from Qatar to participate in the development project," noting that "we are happy with this Qatari desire."
He pointed out that "the Arab countries and the countries of the region are capable of establishing a successful economic bloc," reiterating the emphasis on "creating an economic bloc between the Arab countries and the region."
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Learn about the contents of the "Joint Declaration of Intent" between Iraq and Qatar

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On Thursday, the Iraqi government spokesman, Basem Al-Awadi, revealed the contents of the joint declaration of intent between Iraq and Qatar that was signed today. 

Al-Awadi told the official news agency, "The declaration included 6 items, as follows:
1. Continuation and continuation of political and security coordination and consultation on issues of common interest.
2- Expanding the horizons of investment and trade cooperation, especially in the way of development.
3- Forming a special team to follow up on various joint projects." 4-
Raising the level of investment and economic cooperation in the field of energy (oil / gas / renewable energy)
5- Activating and facilitating investment and transportation procedures between the two countries
6- Promoting cooperation in the field of climate and environment.

 

 

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After Sheikh Tamim's visit to Baghdad... Will Iraq be a passage for Qatari gas exported to Europe?

Economy

2023-06-16 | 03:03

 

 

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Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi said today, Friday, June 16, 2023, that Qatar is the third largest exporter of liquefied natural gas in the world, while it is likely that a platform will be established to receive Qatari gas through the platforms that will be installed in the port of Umm Qasr.

Al-Marsoumi said in a post followed by Alsumaria News, "Providing Iraq with liquefied Qatari gas is one of the important files that were agreed upon during the visit of the Emir of Qatar to Baghdad, and it is one of the options available to supply and operate electric stations after the continuous interruptions in Iranian gas supplies and for the purpose of diversifying the sources of obtaining gas." As the distance between the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr in the city of Basra and Hamad International Port in Qatar is estimated at about 650 kilometers, while the estimated time for the trip takes about 48 hours, by establishing a gas receiving station in the port of Umm Qasr in Basra, as we do not have such This station is important for receiving this gas coming through ships.

 

He added, "It is likely that a platform will be established to receive Qatari gas through the platforms that will be installed in the port of Umm Qasr, and pipes will be extended from the platform to the Iraqi gas lines, and then to the electrical stations. This pipeline may extend parallel to the development road to transport Qatari gas." To Europe via Turkey, especially since Qatar is the third largest exporter of liquefied gas in the world and is looking for new markets for it in Europe after the decline of Russian gas supplies to it as a result of the sanctions related to the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, concluded an official visit to Iraq, the first for an Arab leader since the formation of the new government, during which he held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on relations between the two countries, areas of cooperation and common issues.

The visit witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding between the two countries in the fields of infrastructure, tourism and health, with the aim of expanding investment and trade cooperation between the two countries.

Sheikh Tamim expressed Qatar's intention to invest $5 billion in a number of sectors in Iraq in the coming years.

During a speech after his meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, in Baghdad, the Emir of the State of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad, said that his country will continue its support for Iraq and the Iraqi people.

Sheikh Tamim also stated that he discussed with the Iraqi Prime Minister the developments in the region, and it was emphasized that the language of dialogue should prevail.

For his part, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani said during a speech after the talks with the Emir of Qatar that Qatar will remain one of Iraq's strongest allies and partners in the region.

Al-Sudani explained that the talks dealt with various areas, including security and information cooperation, in order to maintain common and regional security.

Qatar and Iraq signed a joint declaration of intent in the presence of the Emir of Qatar and the Iraqi Prime Minister. The agreement consists of 6 basic items, including:

* Continuing and maintaining coordination and political and security consultations on issues of common concern.
* Expanding the horizons of investment and trade cooperation, especially in the development road project, which is to be implemented soon by the Government of Iraq.
Forming a special team to follow up on various joint projects.
Raising the level of investment and economic cooperation in the field of energy (oil / gas / renewable energy).
* Revitalizing and facilitating investment procedures and movement between the two countries.
Enhancing cooperation in the field of climate and environment.

This is the second visit by the Emir of Qatar to Iraq after his visit to it to participate in the work of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held in August 2021, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad delivered a speech at the opening session of that conference, in which he appreciated the efforts made to establish security and stability in Iraq. And to continue building state institutions, consolidating Iraq's independence, and consolidating its national sovereignty.

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The visit of the Emir of Qatar is a gateway to sustainable partnership between the two countries

Iraq  2023/06/17

 

 

 Baghdad: Shaima Rashid

Economic analysts said that the visit of the Emir of the State of Qatar to Baghdad will have an important economic impact in the future in Iraq, especially since Qatar is a country with an important influence in the region and will revive the investment market, in addition to the role that Doha can play in resolving the water issue between Iraq and Turkey.

 

The economic analyst, Mahmoud Dagher, said in an interview with “Al-Sabah”: “The visit of the leader of a country with great regional influence to Iraq will have an economic impact, and the State of Qatar is the second or third country in the world in gas production, and Iraq needs an alternative to Iranian gas, and it also has Companies that can share Iraq in obtaining gas from its territory ».

 

He added, "Extending the Qatari pipeline to Europe - as a strategic project - could constitute important beginnings for Iraq in the process of developing economic growth, distributing economic activity, and benefiting from traffic fees from this pipeline linking Qatar and Europe, especially after the problems that Europe faced with Russian gas." .

 

He continued, "The State of Qatar is a major player in the region, despite being a small country, but it can support Iraq and play an appropriate role by influencing Turkey on the issue of water in Iraq, and this follows the ability of the Iraqi negotiator and the tools he has that he can use with Qatar and Turkey."

In addition, the economist, Hazem Hadi, explained the importance of the visit of the Emir of the State of Qatar to Baghdad, especially in the matter of investment and development, which will help revive the country's economy and give confidence to the rest of the country to enter the Iraqi arena.

 

Hadi said in an interview with “Al-Sabah”: “These visits have a positive impact on Iraq and Qatar as well, because the development process in Iraq depends on the financing and experience of other countries to get out of the great impasse that Iraq suffers from underdevelopment in infrastructure, especially since Iraq He has the experience and scientific competence to carry out such work.”

 

He added, "The investment environment is wide in Iraq, with its economic, social and other characteristics," praising the agreements signed between Iraq and Qatar, especially in the matter of development.

 

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, visited the capital, Baghdad, yesterday, Thursday, and was received by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, and the two sides held a round of bilateral talks, then it was announced that several memorandums of understanding were signed between the two brotherly countries.

 

And Al-Sudani said, during a joint press conference with the Emir of Qatar, that "Iraq, with its wealth and strategic location, and Qatar, with its economic and development capabilities, are capable of integration and developing relations at various levels," stressing that "the State of Qatar will remain our strongest allies and partners in the region."

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After the visit of the Emir of Qatar to Iraq: Washington supports Iraq's sovereignty and independence

• Time: 06/17/2023 10:07:53
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{Local: Al Furat News} The United States welcomed the visit of the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad, to Baghdad, which resulted in Doha declaring its intention to invest five billion dollars in a number of sectors in Iraq during the coming years.

 

Commenting on the visit made by the Emir of Qatar on June 15, Adam Hodge, a spokesman for the US National Security Council, said in an official statement: "We welcome the visit of Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Baghdad," adding: "The United States fully supports Iraq's sovereignty, independence and its increasing integration into the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab region.  

 

He continued, "This includes Iraq's move, over the past year, towards energy self-sufficiency through steps to connect its energy network with the networks of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan," adding: "These two infrastructure projects were part of President (US Joe) Biden's visit to the East." Middle East, last year, and are now being achieved with the active facilitation and support of the United States.

 

Hodge added, "In addition, the historic project that was signed earlier this year with (Total Energy) and American and Qatari companies includes the extraction of natural gas, a project that serves the needs of the Iraqi people while reducing emissions."

 

The statement also welcomed: "The participation of the President of the Kurdistan Region (Iraq), Nechirvan Barzani, in these discussions to enhance coordination between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq."

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In detail, the Sudanese political advisor reveals new exceptional relations with Qatar

• Time: 06/17/2023 15:14:57
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} The political advisor to the Prime Minister, Fadi Al-Shammari, revealed today, Saturday, a new exceptional relationship in the bilateral relations between Iraq and Qatar that expresses itself successively.

 

Al-Shammari indicated in a statement, which {Euphrates News} received a copy of, that "this relationship culminated in the recent visit of the Emir of Qatar to Baghdad and the signing of several important agreements and deep understandings in various fields, including at the government level or in the private business sector and investments," as he explained that " These agreements aim to enhance cooperation and develop various sectors in the two countries.

 

And Al-Shammari indicated that in the energy and electricity sector, “memorandums of understanding were signed related to the fields of electricity and construction, and also an agreement was reached to establish a joint oil company and build a refinery, in addition to agreements regarding the supply of crude oil and liquefied gas to Iraq, which will contribute to meeting energy needs.” and enhance production capacity.

 

He added that "the residential cities sector witnessed the conclusion of agreements to develop two model residential cities, which enjoy modern infrastructure and the capacity of each city reaches 50,000 residents, which makes the total capacity of the two cities 100,000 residents, and these two cities include villas, apartments, commercial centers, hospitals and schools." These cities are expected to become a model for the entire region, contributing to the provision of high-quality housing for citizens.”

 

Al-Shammari added, "It was agreed to build and develop a number of hotels in various Iraqi governorates, including five-star hotels, to fill the current deficit estimated at 10,000 hotel rooms in order to meet part of the growing needs for tourism, trade and investment in the country, and he continued that this investment trend It comes in light of the expected economic development in Iraq in the coming years.

 

As for the health care sector, Al-Shammari confirmed that "agreements have been reached with Qatari companies specialized in managing and operating a number of new hospitals, which will be opened within months."

 

He explained that "the aim of these agreements is to achieve integration between the private health system in Qatar and the Iraqi health sector, and to improve the quality of health care provided to Iraqi citizens."

 

He continued, "These hospitals include the provision of a clinical capacity of up to 400 beds, and it is expected that they will contribute to meeting the growing needs for health services."

 

In this context, Al-Shammari said, "The total investments in these three projects are estimated at about $7 billion, and their implementation will start directly for a period of five years, and he indicated that all work is expected to be completed in 2028."

 

And that this "Qatari-Iraqi cooperation in the field of investment is an important opportunity to enhance economic development in Iraq, provide new job opportunities for youth and improve the living conditions of citizens, and these huge investments will contribute to achieving sustainable growth and strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries."

 

Al-Shammari pointed out that "Iraq and Qatar have strong bilateral relations based on political partnership and coordination of positions, and this partnership aims to enhance cooperation and mutual understanding between the two countries in a variety of political, economic and cultural fields."

 

With regard to coordinating positions, Al-Shammari said, "Iraq and Qatar are working to achieve consensus on regional and international issues of common concern through bilateral consultations and participation in regional and international forums."

 

He pointed to "the unification of positions between Iraq and Qatar and their commitment to joint cooperation to face regional challenges and contribute to peace and stability."

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America welcomes the visit of the Emir of Qatar to Baghdad and the participation of the President of the Kurdistan Region in the talks

2023-06-17 00:46

Shafaq News/ The United States welcomed the visit of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, to Baghdad, which resulted in Doha declaring its intention to invest five billion dollars in a number of sectors in Iraq in the coming years.

 

A spokesman for the US National Security Council, Adam Hodge, said in a statement: "We welcome the visit of the Emir of the country, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to Baghdad, and the United States fully supports Iraq's sovereignty, independence, and its increasing integration into the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab region."

 

He continued, "This includes Iraq's move, over the past year, towards energy self-sufficiency through steps to connect its energy network with the networks of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan," adding: "These two infrastructure projects were part of President (US Joe) Biden's visit to the East." Middle East, last year, and are now being achieved with the active facilitation and support of the United States.

 

Hodge added, "In addition, the historic project that was signed earlier this year with (Total Energy) and American and Qatari companies includes the extraction of natural gas, a project that serves the needs of the Iraqi people while reducing emissions."

 

The statement also welcomed: "The participation of the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in these discussions to enhance coordination between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region."

 

During Sheikh Tamim's visit, a number of agreements were concluded with the Qatari private sector in the fields of energy, electricity, and hotel and hospital management.

 

The talks also included discussing initiatives to strengthen economic relations in the region, including supporting the development of the interconnection of the electricity network in the Gulf and linking it to the southern Iraqi network.

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Iraq and Qatar... agreements to develop projects worth $9.5 billion

• Time: 06/18/2023 20:54:18
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{Economic: Al Furat News} Three Qatari companies announced the signing of agreements with the Iraqi National Investment Commission to develop projects worth $9.5 billion in Iraq, including the construction of two power plants with a total capacity of 2400 megawatts.

 

The Qatari Urbacon Trading and Contracting Company said in a statement that it signed a 25-year partnership agreement with the National Investment Authority, Thursday, to build two power plants at a cost of $2.5 billion.
The two plants will help Iraq meet its energy needs.
Iraq imports electricity and gas, and these imports constitute between a third and 40 percent of Baghdad's energy supplies, especially in the scorching summer months when temperatures reach 50 degrees Celsius at the peak of energy consumption.
The Qatari Investment Holding Company said in a statement that it had signed three memorandums of understanding worth $7 billion to manage hospitals, develop "two new cities with an integrated modern model" and build a new five-star hotel chain with up to 10,000 rooms.
"The cities will be planned in accordance with international standards adopted in the field, and include residential complexes, villas, schools, commercial complexes, entertainment cities and other facilities and services, in addition to all the basic infrastructure needed by these cities," said Ramez Al-Khayyat, vice president of the company, in a statement.

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Qatari companies sign agreements with Iraq to develop projects worth $9.5 billion

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3 Qatari companies announced the signing of agreements with the Iraqi National Investment Commission to develop projects worth $9.5 billion in Iraq, including the construction of two power plants with a total capacity of 2,400 megawatts.

Qatar's Urbacon Trading and Contracting Company said in a statement that it had signed a 25-year partnership agreement with the National Investment Authority to build two power plants at a cost of $2.5 billion. The plants will help Iraq reduce its dependence on Iran for its energy needs.

Iraq imports electricity and gas from Iran, and these imports constitute between a third and 40% of Baghdad's energy supplies, especially in the scorching summer months when temperatures reach 50 degrees Celsius at the peak of energy consumption.

For its part, the Qatari Investment Holding Company said in a statement that it had signed 3 memorandums of understanding worth $7 billion to manage hospitals, develop "two new cities with an integrated modern model," and build a new 5-star hotel chain with up to 10,000 rooms.

"The cities will be planned in accordance with international standards adopted in the field, and will include residential complexes, schools, commercial complexes, entertainment cities and other facilities and services, in addition to all the basic infrastructure that these cities need," said Ramez Al-Khayyat, vice president of the company, in the statement.
The agreements were signed during the visit of the Emir of the State of Qatar to Baghdad last Thursday, in which he pledged to pump investments amounting to $5 billion in Iraq in the coming years.

The visit witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding between the two countries in the fields of infrastructure, tourism and health, with the aim of expanding investment and trade cooperation between the two countries.

 

 

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Al-Sudani: The visit of the Emir of Qatar to Iraq resulted in a set of joint memorandums of understanding

• Time: 07/06/2023 12:31:01
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{Politics: Al Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani confirmed today, Thursday, that the visit of the Emir of the State of Qatar to Iraq last month resulted in a set of memorandums of mutual understanding in a number of fields.

 

The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement received by Al-Furat News that "the latter received the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Iraq, Khalid bin Hamad Al-Sulaiti, on the occasion of the end of his duties. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways to consolidate them." 

 

Al-Sudani appreciated the efforts of the Qatari ambassador during the past period, as he pointed to the level of steady cooperation between Baghdad and Doha, which was achieved after the visit of the Emir of the State of Qatar to Iraq last month, and resulted in a set of memorandums of mutual understanding in a number of fields, foremost of which is cooperation in the field of gas. And Iraq's keenness to continue joint work in a way that achieves the interests of the two countries and the prosperity of their peoples. 

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And the good news just keep coming

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 They want to use iqd for this partnership .

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If visits from the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Dorothy & Toto Too would help Im all for it.

For God's sake quit jacking your jaws and push the IQD currency button!!!!!

20flipping years and at this rate it's gonna be 20 more !!!!

Without a doubt the most insufferable, awkward, annoying & absurd people anywhere !!!!!

( There's at least 50 more " adjectives" I could use, but they've all been said so many times before ).

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clearly they can talk the talk but i don't see any of them.walking the walk