Baghdad Today' publishes summary of PM's meetings in New York

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Kuwait demands that Iraq prove good faith regarding the demarcation of the border and the provision of the navigation agreement

 

Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister

 September 22, 2023 01:59 PM

Kuwait - Live: The representative of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, before the United Nations General Assembly at its 78th session, called on Iraq to prove good intentions regarding the demarcation of the border and the provision of the navigation agreement.

Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, according to the government communication account on the “X” website, today, Friday, stressed the need for the Iraqi government to take concrete, decisive and urgent measures to address the repercussions of the ruling of the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court regarding the navigation agreement in Khor Abdullah and the historical fallacies contained therein, in a way that preserves Hassan. Neighborhood.

The Prime Minister called on brotherly Iraq to demonstrate good intentions and complete the meetings of the technical teams concerned with demarcating the borders beyond point 162.

He pointed out that the State of Kuwait reserves its full right to take whatever measures it deems appropriate at the legal and international levels to preserve its established legal rights.

He continued: “We were surprised by the decision of the government of the Republic of Iraq a few days ago to cancel the security exchange protocol signed between the leadership of the Kuwaiti Naval Force and the leadership of the Iraqi Naval Force in the year 2008, and the negative repercussions that would accompany that on water security and the organization of navigation in Khor Abdullah. Therefore, the State of Kuwait will consider the agreement to regulate navigation in Khor Abdullah.” The security swap protocol is in effect because of its importance in maintaining security and safe navigation, as it prevents the creation of chaos, violation of borders, and the high possibility of the flow of arms and drug trade, which are two main matters for financing various terrorist militias.”

He stressed the necessity of international cooperation based on partnership and responsibility against the torrent of risks and threats surrounding our world today, including the eruption of conflicts between countries, the spread of weapons of mass destruction, the escalation of the phenomenon of terrorism, and the worsening levels of poverty, as well as the threats associated with natural disasters, climate change, food security challenges, and modern threats and risks in the digital space. And its impact on cybersecurity.

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Al-Sudani: There is no political crisis between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region

 

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The Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, confirmed today, Friday (September 22, 2023), that there is no political crisis between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region, “but rather financial legal problems that have been overcome through dialogue and understanding,” stressing that “the region is a key actor in the political process.” "It is an important part of our economic projects that benefit the Iraqis."

In another context, he acknowledged the existence of relations of some political forces with countries in the region, “some of which go back to the stage before the change, or what happened later in terms of countries’ support for the political process,” indicating: “We do not accept any external party to be a party to bring about change in the entity of the political process.” “Every transgression and aggression against Iraq is rejected by any party, as the Iraqi decision is a national decision that does not implement the wishes of America, Iran, or Turkey, and it is a decision based on the interests of our people.” 

This came in Al-Sudani’s speech during the dialogue session he held at the American Council on Foreign Relations, on the sidelines of his visit to New York.

He said, according to what the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office reported in a statement: “We went through a painful experience in confronting terrorism, starting from Al-Qaeda and ending with ISIS, but after the victory over ISIS, we lived a new beginning in Iraq,” adding that “the battle against ISIS united Iraqis of all sects and components.” This is what made us move beyond the sectarian, nationalist and ethnic discourse that affected stability.”

He continued, "Competition in the political process is taking place today according to constitutional mechanisms, and there are those who go to the Federal Court or participate in the elections, and this is a healthy sign of the stability of the political system," noting: "Our constitution has established the mechanisms necessary to carry out the amendment, and it is available and possible for anyone who wishes to amend according to the paths." Constitutionalism.

He pointed out that “there are fears for some components about returning to the presidential system,” explaining: “We do not deny the existence of relations of some political forces with countries in the region, some of which date back to the period before the change, or what happened later in terms of countries’ support for the political process.”

He stressed that "we do not accept any external party to be a party to bring about change in the entity of the political process," noting: "We went through a difficult stage after the 2021 elections, but everyone adhered to the constitutional contexts and we reached a political agreement to form the government, which is a sign of maturity in the political process."

He pointed out that "a distinction must be made between the positive relationship with neighboring countries and the negative relationship that reaches the stage of intervention, and every transgression and aggression against Iraq is rejected by any party. If all countries, including America, want to establish relations with Iraq, they must respect the country's sovereignty." And the will of his people.”

He explained that "Iraq is a country of components that have lived in an atmosphere of peace for many years, and trying to penetrate its social fabric will not create stability," adding that "repairing the economic reality is one of the important challenges, which requires diversifying the economy and not adopting economic unilateralism, as the needs of the Iraqis are increasing with their population growth, and oil revenues cannot satisfy them." "You cover it."

He added, "We have a vision for economic reform through which we work to invest wasted resources and direct them to vital sectors, such as agriculture, industry, trade, and tourism. The development road project, the Al-Faw port, and the rest of the projects associated with it, will change the shape of Iraq with a new and diversified economic face."

He pointed out the importance of investing in associated gas, which “represents addressing our environmental problems as well, and we have signed agreements to produce electricity from solar energy up to (2,500) megawatts.”

Regarding the provincial council elections scheduled in Iraq at the end of this year, Al-Sudani said that "most of the parties that will participate in the upcoming elections are emerging parties."

He went on to say, "The theft of the century involved leaders from the highest decision-making centers in Iraq, and senior officials from the previous government were involved, and arrest warrants were issued for them. Some of those accused of the theft of the century are in the United States and hold American and British citizenship, and we await the assistance of these countries in retrieving them," he said, adding “The Iraqis establish their relations with countries based on their response in handing over those wanted for the theft of the century, and our government will continue to pursue them and subject them to justice, regardless of their positions.”

He continued, "More than 3 trillion dinars were stolen in front of the previous government, with its security services and at the highest levels, and the largest percentage of this money went to banks outside Iraq, and we are working to recover the remainder inside Iraq," stressing that "the Iraqi decision is a national decision that does not implement the wishes of the government." America, Iran, or Turkey, and it is a decision based on the interests of our people.”

Regarding the Syrian issue, Al-Sudani expressed concern “about the situation in Syria because it has terrorist hotbeds and areas outside the control of the state, and there are forces from foreign countries, and the instability of Syria threatens the stability of the countries of the region,” adding: “Drugs enter from Syria because of the presence of areas outside the control of the state.” Iraq, Jordan, and even the Gulf states suffer from it.”

Regarding tourism, he stressed that “Iraq has many religious and historical tourist sites, and many delegations began to come to Iraq after the Pope’s visit, and the tourism sector falls within the government’s interests.”

He went on to say: "We made clear to the representatives of American companies that we provide all the requirements for a safe environment for investment in Iraq."

Regarding relations with the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi Prime Minister said: “There is no political crisis between Baghdad and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, but rather financial legal problems that have been overcome through dialogue and understanding, and the region is a key actor in the political process, and an important part of our economic projects that benefit the Iraqis.” ".

Regarding the water file, he stated, “We are currently studying a strategic water management project, the first of its kind in the history of Iraq, in order to make optimal use of it. The water file represents an existential challenge in Iraq, and the crisis coincided with the projects of upstream countries that affected our water shares, and there is diplomatic work.” Intensive with neighboring countries,” adding: “We are working on a Gulf water desalination project to provide water to Basra and the rest of the southern governorates.”

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Al-Sudani talks about projects that “will change the shape of Iraq” with a new and diversified economic face

money and business
   

Economy News - Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed that the needs of the Iraqis are increasing with their population growth and that oil revenues cannot cover them. While he indicated that his government has a vision for economic reform, he considered that the development road project, Al-Faw port and the rest of the projects associated with it “will change the shape of Iraq with a new and diversified economic face.” ".

Below are the highlights of Al-Sudani’s speech during the dialogue session he held at the US Council on Foreign Relations, on the sidelines of his visit to New York, according to a statement from his media office:

Reforming the economic reality is one of the important challenges that requires diversifying the economy and not adopting economic unilateralism

The needs of Iraqis are increasing with their population growth and cannot be covered by oil revenues

We have a vision for economic reform through which we work to invest wasted resources and direct them to vital sectors, such as agriculture, industry, trade and tourism.

-The development road project, Al-Faw port, and other related projects will change the shape of Iraq with a new and diversified economic face

The importance of investing in associated gas is to address our environmental problems as well, and we have signed agreements to produce electricity from solar energy up to (2500) megawatts.

-The theft of the century involved leaders from the highest decision-making centers in Iraq, and senior officials from the previous government were involved, and arrest warrants were issued against them.

-Some of those accused of stealing the century are in the United States and hold American and British citizenship, and we are awaiting the assistance of these countries in retrieving them.

-The Iraqis are establishing their relations with countries based on their response in handing over those wanted for the theft of the century, and our government will continue to pursue them and subject them to justice, regardless of their positions.

-More than 3 trillion dinars were stolen in full view of the previous government, with its security services at the highest levels, and the largest percentage of this money went to banks outside Iraq, and we are working to recover the remainder inside Iraq.

-Iraq has many religious and historical tourist sites, and many delegations began to come to Iraq after the Pope’s visit, and the tourism sector falls within the government’s interests. 

We explained to representatives of American companies that we provide all the requirements for a safe environment for investment in Iraq

There is no political crisis between Baghdad and the Iraqi Kurdistan region, but rather financial legal problems that have been overcome through dialogue and understanding, and the region is a key actor in the political process, and an important part of our economic projects that benefit the Iraqis.

We are currently studying a strategic water management project, the first of its kind in the history of Iraq, for optimal use of it

The water issue represents an existential challenge in Iraq, and the crisis coincided with the projects of upstream countries that affected our water shares, and there is intense diplomatic work with neighboring countries.

-We are working on a Gulf water desalination project to provide water to Basra and the rest of the southern governorates

 

 

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Netanyahu presents a pledge regarding Iran and reveals an imminent peace agreement with Saudi Arabia

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09-22-2023 | 11:10

 

 

 

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country is close to signing a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, pledging to work to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon.

Today, Friday, during his speech before the United Nations General Assembly at its 78th session, Netanyahu explained that he had long sought “peace with the Palestinians,” pointing out that peace with the Arab countries would facilitate achieving that.

The Israeli Prime Minister described the Abrahamic Accords as a "historic turning point," stressing that his country shares many interests with several Arab countries.

 

He pointed out that the Abrahamic Accords achieved a radical transformation by bringing Israelis and Arabs closer, pointing out that one million Israelis visited the UAE during the last three years.

Netanyahu said that signing a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia would change the entire map of the Middle East.

Netanyahu added, during the speech in which he held a map of what he said was a new Middle East, that the Palestinians do not have a “veto” on Arab-Israeli relations, calling on the Palestinian Authority to stop anti-Semitic conspiracies.

Regarding the Iranian file, the Israeli Prime Minister pledged again that his country would do everything in its power to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon.

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Al-Ghad Press publishes the full text of Al-Sudani’s speech that he delivered at the United Nations

Yesterday, 21:09

 

Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad

 

Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced on Friday that Iraq is committed to all international agreements, calling on neighboring countries not to interfere.

 

Al-Sudani said during his participation in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, “Iraq was among the fifty countries that founded this great organization seventy-eight years ago, and it still believes to this day in the general principles on which it was founded and contributes to all its programs out of its belief that there is no way We have nothing but brotherhood and human solidarity for the continued safe existence of the entire world.”

 

He added, "The will for agreement and understanding prevailed in the new Iraq, and we succeeded in overcoming difficult days to create our current government, which has a broad political coalition behind it that includes all Iraqi sects and components."

He continued, "This government has adopted a comprehensive and ambitious reform program to correct the course, restore confidence in the political system, and provide a decent living for the citizen."

 

Below are the highlights of Sudanese’s speech

 

▪ ️ We have developed a program that carries critical priorities, representing files whose implementation cannot be neglected and that lie at the core of the needs of our people.

 

▪ ️ These priorities focused on providing job opportunities, achieving a broad renaissance in services, fighting poverty, raising the standard of living, combating corruption, and rooting comprehensive reforms in the economic and administrative aspects and in the financial and banking sector to overcome the weak legacy of previous administrative systems.

 

▪ ️ We have made important strides in this path within a record period of time, and the investment environment in Iraq has developed to open up to the global economy and to fruitful partnerships.

 

▪ ️ Many agreements were signed in different sectors and Iraq became a safe environment that attracts investors to great promising opportunities.

 

▪ ️ Iraq is still an important oil country and a pivotal country in the global energy market and has high-importance opportunities, projects and businesses in this field.

 

▪ ️ We launched the Development Road Project, the pioneering and newest project in the region, which is the vital land channel linking basic economic parts in our developing region, and the most appropriate and best path for trade and economic exchange in the region. Prime Minister: Many international institutions have reported on the spread of corruption in Iraq.

 

▪ ️ We diagnosed this scourge and called it the “corruption pandemic,” and we made fighting it our first priority.

 

▪️ We have begun to pursue wanted persons wherever they are and whatever their positions or affiliations, and hand them over to the judiciary .

 

▪️ We ask friendly and partner countries to extend a helping hand to us in combating corruption at all its stages and to facilitate the process of following it up and those responsible for it .

 

▪ ️ We must all join hands and cooperate in fighting corruption, and recover the money stolen from them because we believe in the interconnection between corruption and terrorism, as one supports the other, and this is what we are all fighting.

 

▪️ We have been keen to build an independent and balanced foreign policy aimed at cooperation and based on bridging viewpoints and commonalities.

 

▪️ We were keen for Iraq to be a source of stability in its regional and international environment, part of the solution to any regional or international problem, and a lever for mutual understanding and cooperation .

 

▪ ️ We explore ways towards constructive partnerships based on the principles of mutual respect, motivating the participating parties, and helping in formulating policies that achieve sustainable development for our peace-loving peoples.

 

▪️ The Government of the Republic of Iraq affirms its commitment to the principles of international law, respect for all UN resolutions, and its determination to establish the best relations with everyone, especially neighboring countries .

 

 ▪️ We reject interference in our country’s internal affairs under any pretext, and at a time when our constitution requires that Iraq not be a launching pad for aggression against other countries, we call on everyone to respect Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity .

 

▪️ We reserve our right to take appropriate measures in accordance with what has been approved by international laws and conventions to deter any violation against our country .

 

▪️ We renew our emphasis on extending our hand to all neighboring countries in order to preserve the security and stability of our region and its economic progress and prosperity, in a way that achieves the well-being of its peoples .

 

Below is the full text of the speech:

 

 

Speech by Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani at the United Nations

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Al-Sudani: We ask friendly countries to extend a helping hand in the fight against corruption

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Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad  

Today, Friday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani called on friendly countries to extend a helping hand to Iraq in the fight against corruption.

 

Al-Sudani said in a speech during his participation in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, followed by Al-Ghad Press, that “our government has developed a decisive program to meet the needs of the people and the government’s priorities focus on work and services, combating corruption, and deepening economic and administrative reforms.”

 

He added, "The government launched the pioneering and most modern development road project in the region and identified the scourge of corruption in Iraq and made combating it one of its priorities," noting that "many agreements were signed in different sectors and Iraq became a safe environment that attracts investors to great promising opportunities."

 

Al-Sudani called on friendly countries to "extend a helping hand to Iraq in combating corruption," noting that "many international institutions have reported on the spread of corruption in Iraq."

 

He continued: "We must all join hands and cooperate in fighting corruption, and recover the money stolen from them because we believe in the interconnectedness between corruption and terrorism, as one supports the other, and this is what we are all fighting."

 

He stated, "Iraq confirms its commitment to the principles of international law and respect for all UN resolutions," pointing out that "our hand is extended to all neighboring countries in order to preserve the security and stability of the region."

 

He pointed out that "Iraq is continuing to strengthen its natural position in the arena of international cooperation, and is doing everything that enhances stability."

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The Prime Minister's advisor talks about a "comprehensive vision" presented by Al-Sudani to the world

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Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad    

 

The political advisor to the Prime Minister, Fadi Al-Shammari , today, Friday, considered  the Prime Minister’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly a “comprehensive vision” that includes politics, economics, security, international relations, and human rights before the world.

 

 Al-Shammari wrote, in a tweet seen by Al-Ghad Press, that “ a comprehensive vision that includes politics, economics, security, international relations, and human rights was presented by the Prime Minister to the world .”

 

 He added, "The Prime Minister expressed  , during his speech, the government's commitment with its people and the international community towards a strong, balanced and more stable Iraq ."

 

 It is noteworthy that the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, delivered a detailed speech Earlier today, at the United Nations General Assembly, he confirmed the signing of many agreements in different sectors, while pointing out that Iraq has become a safe environment that attracts investors to great promising opportunities.

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Guterres: Iraq is a bridge for communication and rapprochement between the countries of the region

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Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, affirmed today, Friday, Iraq’s pivotal role in adopting a policy of dialogue and bringing different points of view closer together, describing it as a bridge of communication and rapprochement between the countries of the region, stressing his support for the federal government headed by Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani.

The Prime Minister's media office stated that Al-Sudani "met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, at the organization's headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly meetings."

The statement added, "The meeting reviewed Iraq's relations with the United Nations and its institutions in various fields, strengthening its efforts regarding many priority issues and files, and mechanisms for continuous coordination with international institutions in implementing development and humanitarian programs and projects in a number of Iraqi cities."

The Prime Minister praised, according to the statement, “the role of the United Nations and its institutions in supporting Iraq, and its efforts to promote stability and societal peace,” noting “the visit made by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Baghdad last March, which represented a turning point towards raising the level of cooperation, and is appropriate.” To stimulate international action in Iraq.

Al-Sudani stressed, “Constructive cooperation with the organization to implement the priorities of the government program, with regard to programs to combat poverty, and to find solutions to confront drought and desertification and mitigate their effects.”

For his part, the Secretary-General of the United Nations affirmed his “support for the government’s efforts in implementing its development programs and plans,” pointing to “Iraq’s pivotal role, and its adoption of a policy of dialogue and bringing different points of view closer together, as a bridge of communication and rapprochement between the countries of the region.”

 Guterres expressed, "The United Nations supports and shares Iraq's call for international cooperation to confront the serious environmental challenges and the effects of drought and climate change that the region and the world are witnessing."

It is noteworthy that the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, delivered a detailed speech earlier today, at the United Nations General Assembly, in which he stressed Iraq’s keenness to build an independent and balanced foreign policy that targets cooperation and is based on bridging viewpoints and commonalities.

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The director of his media office provides an “account” of the Sudanese visit to New York: international interaction with the government’s priorities

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Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad

Director of the Media Office of the Prime Minister, Rabie Nader, confirmed this evening, Friday, that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani presented in the best possible way - Iraq’s official speech, which is based on balance and building serious economic partnerships, pointing out that most leaders and presidents are very attentive and interactive with the priorities that He adopts it.

 

Nader said, in a post on the .

 

He added, “The Prime Minister, over a period of six days, presented - in the best way - Iraq’s official speech, which is based on balance, building serious economic partnerships, and building bridges of cooperation.”

 

He pointed out that “what is striking is that most of those whom the Prime Minister met, including leaders and presidents, were very attentive and interactive with the priorities he adopted,” stressing that “more than one head of state expressed a sincere desire to visit Iraq, in a clear manifestation of the “productive diplomacy” that this country adopted. The government is keen to stay away from formal relationships that do not go beyond the stage of taking souvenir photos.”

 

He explained, “In addition to presidents and leaders, there was clear interest from research centers and institutions, which were keen to hold seminars. “With the aim of listening to the convictions and policies pursued by the Prime Minister in politics, security, economy and foreign relations.”

 

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Iraqi PM will visit Russia in the next few weeks - statement

By REUTERS    Published: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 12:09

 

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani will visit Moscow in the next few weeks, an Iraqi foreign ministry statement quoted Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein as saying during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

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Al-Sudani concludes his visit to New York after participating in the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly

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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, today, Saturday, concluded his visit to New York after participating in the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly.

 

His media office stated, in a statement received by {Al-Furat News}, that "Al-Sudani concluded his visit to New York, after participating in the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly in its seventy-eighth session."

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Russia: We look forward to Al-Sudani’s visit to Moscow in the coming weeks

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{Politics: Al-Furat News} The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov, confirmed that his country looks forward to the visit of the Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, to Moscow during the next few weeks.

 

A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received by {Al-Furat News}, stated that “Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on the sidelines of his participation in the high-level week of meetings of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and they discussed prospects for joint cooperation and the development of bilateral relations between... "Both countries."

 

Hussein said, "The Iraqi side is working to complete the necessary preparations for the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to the Russian capital, Moscow, during the next few weeks," stressing that "the discussions between the two sides during the visit will provide an appropriate opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two sides in the political and economic fields." .

 

He pointed out, "The possibility of holding a meeting of the joint Iraqi-Russian committee on the sidelines of this visit."

 

For his part, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated his country's keenness to "develop bilateral relations between the two friendly countries," pointing out his country's aspiration "for Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani's visit to Moscow during the next few weeks."

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The Victory Coalition issues a statement regarding the recent statements of its president {Al-Abadi}

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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Today, Saturday, the Victory Coalition led by Haider al-Abadi justified the position of its president regarding his statements regarding counting the ISIS dead as martyrs.

 

The coalition expressed, in a statement received by {Al-Furat News}, its astonishment at "the interpretation of the purposes of Al-Abadi's statements that he made recently, and the exploitation of some of his phrases for clear political goals and agendas, especially towards the government."

 

He stressed, “All of what Al-Abadi stated is not new, and they are positions announced on several occasions, and their re-release comes to ensure the safety of the national process of the system and the people, and in particular his declared positions on supporting the Iraqi government and its path to provide services, fight corruption, spread stability, and launch development, which have found their lines.” The public in the speech of the Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, at the United Nations General Assembly.

 

He continued: "We renew the firm national positions of the coalition and its president, which were embodied in the many challenges that the nation has experienced, and its keenness for societal and political stability in cooperation with the national political forces," calling on everyone to "stay away from quarrels and media mobilization, in order to ensure the public interests of the nation and the citizen."

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Al abadi paying lip service..? When he was president very little was done. Sudani has made huge strides in country and around the world compared to any other president in recent years

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The Iraq-Kuwait conflict disrupts a historic meeting in New York

2023-09-23 02:04

 

Shafaq News/ Informed sources revealed that a “historic” meeting in New York on Saturday, bringing together the foreign ministers of the Gulf states and Iraq with Iran, failed at the last minute.

 

The British-based Amwaj Media website, which specializes in examining relations between Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf states, quoted a diplomatic source as saying, “Some member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council express doubts about the purpose and timing of the session.”

 

According to the source, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was scheduled to chair the session on Saturday, but the escalating conflict between Iraq and Kuwait stopped these efforts.

 

After the failure of this meeting in New York, a senior political source said, as reported by several media outlets: “The worst scenarios are being prepared.”

 

Saturday's session was initially scheduled to be a lunch, but was later confirmed as a dinner, and formal invitations were sent to all eight participants earlier this month.

 

According to a regional diplomatic source, the session was to be held in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution No. 598, which calls for the establishment of forums for regional dialogue headed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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Iraqi Foreign Ministry: Al-Sudani will visit Russia during the next few weeks

2023-09-23 04:43

 

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, today, Saturday, that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will make an official visit to the Russian capital, Moscow, during the next few weeks.

 

The Ministry stated in a statement today that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, met yesterday, Friday, September 22, 2023, with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on the sidelines of his participation in the meetings of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

 

The statement added that during the meeting, the prospects for joint cooperation and development of bilateral relations between the two countries were discussed, as the minister confirmed that the Iraqi side is working to complete the necessary preparations for the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to the Russian capital, Moscow, during the next few weeks.

 

The statement quoted Hussein as saying that the discussions between the two sides during the visit will provide an appropriate opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two sides in the political and economic fields, indicating the possibility of holding a meeting of the Iraqi-Russian joint committee on the sidelines of this visit.

 

For his part, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed his country's keenness to develop bilateral relations between the two countries, indicating his country's aspiration for the Sudanese's visit to Moscow during the next few weeks.

 

Last July, the Russian ambassador to Baghdad, Elbrus Kurtashev, said that the Iraqi Prime Minister had accepted an invitation to visit Russia, but the date of the visit had not yet been determined.

 

The head of the Russian diplomatic mission indicated that such a visit would be an opportunity to discuss issues of concern to the leadership of the two countries, including those of a political and economic nature.

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* Census scheduled for 2024

* Only 40 feet of hard cast remain on the front of the new CBI building

• The WTO will convene in Baghdad on October 4, 2024, a WTO
• Iraq acceptance symposium. In
•  c/ Ceorder to be accepted into the WTO Iraq will need an internationally acceptable exchange rate.
• The USTreasury has spent from June 2023 until currently with a team finalizing new banking systems at the CBI. "Al-Sudani stressed that the government has taken several measures with the Central Bank of Iraq in implementing financial reform, which is considered a key to economic reform in achieving the government’s goal of moving from a unilateral economy towards a productive and multi-economic economy, where, for the first time, a financial database ""was created"" for banking transactions, in a way that achieves confidence***. ""Required in dealings with banks and international banks"". 
• The 3-year budget was approved in June 2023 for 2023-202024-25 with two definite portions: Service and development. There was not adequate funds in the 23' budget to cover just the service/salaries portion of the budget. Funds have not been spent for the 23' portion of the budget. Recently funds have been spent for salaries, retirees, etc from accounts with unpaid balances, funds from stolen monies brought back into Iraq (crooks have been given amnesty if the funds are returned). So what is Iraq waiting on to spend 23' money? The rate.

   

  * HCL is about ready to pass, but IMO we don't need it. The HCL needs a rate, the rate doesn't need the HCL.

* Sudani went on a PR tour in New York at the recent UN General Assembly meeting. MOUs, contracts, etc have been signed in the past few months in Baghdad with countries, companies, wanting to do business in Iraq.

 

* IMO we are there! Too early from my brain (3:30 am here) to include more progress that has been achieved in Iraq, but they have turned around and are ready to run.  Maliki is even praising and supporting this government.

Baghdad Today' publishes summary of PM's meetings in New York

| Today, 13:47 |   - Baghdad   The "Today" news agency publishes, today, Saturday, (September 23, 2023), a summary of the meetings of Prime Minister Mohamed Shaia Al-Sudani on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at its 78th session held in New York. Below is a summary of the meetings:   From Europe: ●German Chancellor ●The Spanish Prime Minister ●Bulgarian President ●Norwegian Prime Minister ● The Dutch Prime Minister ● President of Cyprus ●British Deputy Prime Minister   From Asia: ● President of the Republic of South Korea ● Prime Minister of Malaysia From the countries of the region: ●Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council ●The Iranian President ●The Kuwaiti Prime Minister ●The Lebanese Prime Minister   As well as: ■ US Secretary of State ■ Secretary-General of the United Nations ■ Secretary General of NATO ■ US President's Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa McGurk ■ U.S. Treasury Undersecretary ■ Director of the United Nations Development Program ■Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Research centers, seminars and interviews ▪︎ Dialogue session with the US Council on Foreign Relations ▪︎ Panel discussion organized by Al-Monitor Foundation and Simafor of the Americas ▪︎Meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the presence of businessmen, investors and representatives of major American companies ▪︎Interview with Bloomberg Channel ▪︎Interview with CNN ▪︎Interview with the National newspaper ▪︎Meeting with the New York Times Companies • Meeting with the American company General Electric • Meeting with the Honeywell Multinational Technology Group • Coveken American law firm (??) The Director of Prime Minister Rabie Nader's Information Office confirmed today, Saturday (23 September 2023), that Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, over a period of six days, best presented Iraq's official speech, which is based on balance, building serious economic partnerships and building bridges of cooperation. Nader said in a post on the platform (x) Twitter previously, followed by "today," that "an important and active Iraqi movement in New York, included meetings and meetings with an unprecedented number of leaders and leaders of countries from different trends and continents, and the common link between all of them the great desire to open up to and work with Iraq." He added that "the Prime Minister, over the course of six days, presented, in the best way, Iraq's official speech based on balance, building serious economic partnerships and building bridges of cooperation." Nader continued: "It is remarkable that most of those met by the Prime Minister, leaders and presidents, are very attentive and interactive with the priorities he adopts," noting that "more than one head of state expressed the sincere desire to visit Iraq, in a clear manifestation of (productive diplomacy) adopted by this government, keen to stay away from formal relations that do not exceed the stage of taking souvenir photos." He stressed that "besides the presidents and leaders, there was a clear interest from research centers and institutions, which were keen to hold seminars; with the aim of listening to the convictions and policies pursued by the Prime Minister in politics, security, economy and foreign relations."

[Carrello]

"THE FOREIGN MINISTERS OF IRAQ, JORDAN AND EGYPT DISCUSS ENHANCING TRIPARTITE COOPERATION AND COMMON AREAS" A meeting was held between the foreign ministers of Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt on the sidelines of the high-level part of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting focused on ways to enhance tripartite cooperation between these countries in several economic and political fields. During the meeting, it was agreed on the importance of accelerating the completion of joint projects and presenting new ideas and projects in various fields such as electrical connection, renewable energy, communications, trade, industry, transportation, health, pharmaceutical industries, housing and reconstruction. Areas related to culture, tourism, youth and sports were also discussed, in addition to security and defense cooperation between these countries. The ministers also discussed the situation in the Middle East region, stressing the importance of achieving security and stability there, and touched on many issues, including the Palestinian issue and the efforts made to find a solution to the Syrian crisis. The ministers agreed to continue coordination between them to prepare for the upcoming tripartite summit scheduled to be held in Cairo.

[screwball]

48 minutes ago, Carrello said:

There was not adequate funds in the 23' budget to cover just the service/salaries portion of the budget. Funds have not been spent for the 23' portion of the budget. Recently funds have been spent for salaries, retirees, etc from accounts with unpaid balances, funds from stolen monies brought back into Iraq (crooks have been given amnesty if the funds are returned). So what is Iraq waiting on to spend 23' money? The rate.

Yep and ask yourself why they are waiting until November to active the social security and welfare law? This law was passed back in 2013! It’s so important but you can’t activate it years ago? Please. I believe and this is my opinion that they are waiting on new rate as you mentioned…

[screwball]

Do we also forget the artcile where it talked about the two budgets, the second was social security and welfare? They also stated that it would be based on a new rate? I remember it because everyone was discussing it! They then combined the two into one budget or so they claimed…now they have not enacted or dispersed their budget? And now we wait until November for them to activate the social security and welfare law? 

[Carrello]

Tidbit: Salaries are lagging, infrastructure services have not been refurbished/builtout. But Sadr doesn't have citizens rioting, protesting. Why? 3 months ago or so, PM Sudani told the citizens the IQD would be worth more than the dollar. When Iraqi Muslims traveled to Saudi Arabia for Haj, it was reported they did not spend dinars but spent dollars. Why? Look at the blueprint.

 

The dollar black market will die a very quick death when the dinar is worth more than the dollar. Poof! Immediate! That is why the exchange companies are complaining. It is against the law to use the dollar currently to even buy a car. The dollar has been outlawed in Iraq.

 

You cannot build out a country with roads, housing, ports, airports at a rate of 1310 and investors won't touch it at that rate. It just doesn't pencil. 

[rvmydinar]

25 minutes ago, Carrello said:

 3 months ago or so, PM Sudani told the citizens the IQD would be worth more than the dollar. 

Blah blah blah blah blah blah I wouldn't believe whatever Sudarnis said until it is proven.

[BETTYBOOP]

7 minutes ago, rvmydinar said:

Blah blah blah blah blah blah I wouldn't believe whatever Sudarnis said until it is proven.

The fact is he did say it so it is real. When it happens is a different debate 

[Dretown39]

1 hour ago, Carrello said:

* Census scheduled for 2024

* Only 40 feet of hard cast remain on the front of the new CBI building

• The WTO will convene in Baghdad on October 4, 2024, a WTO
• Iraq acceptance symposium. In
•  c/ Ceorder to be accepted into the WTO Iraq will need an internationally acceptable exchange rate.
• The USTreasury has spent from June 2023 until currently with a team finalizing new banking systems at the CBI. "Al-Sudani stressed that the government has taken several measures with the Central Bank of Iraq in implementing financial reform, which is considered a key to economic reform in achieving the government’s goal of moving from a unilateral economy towards a productive and multi-economic economy, where, for the first time, a financial database ""was created"" for banking transactions, in a way that achieves confidence***. ""Required in dealings with banks and international banks"". 
• The 3-year budget was approved in June 2023 for 2023-202024-25 with two definite portions: Service and development. There was not adequate funds in the 23' budget to cover just the service/salaries portion of the budget. Funds have not been spent for the 23' portion of the budget. Recently funds have been spent for salaries, retirees, etc from accounts with unpaid balances, funds from stolen monies brought back into Iraq (crooks have been given amnesty if the funds are returned). So what is Iraq waiting on to spend 23' money? The rate.

   

  * HCL is about ready to pass, but IMO we don't need it. The HCL needs a rate, the rate doesn't need the HCL.

* Sudani went on a PR tour in New York at the recent UN General Assembly meeting. MOUs, contracts, etc have been signed in the past few months in Baghdad with countries, companies, wanting to do business in Iraq.

 

* IMO we are there! Too early from my brain (3:30 am here) to include more progress that has been achieved in Iraq, but they have turned around and are ready to run.  Maliki is even praising and supporting this government.

Baghdad Today' publishes summary of PM's meetings in New York

| Today, 13:47 |   - Baghdad   The "Today" news agency publishes, today, Saturday, (September 23, 2023), a summary of the meetings of Prime Minister Mohamed Shaia Al-Sudani on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at its 78th session held in New York. Below is a summary of the meetings:   From Europe: ●German Chancellor ●The Spanish Prime Minister ●Bulgarian President ●Norwegian Prime Minister ● The Dutch Prime Minister ● President of Cyprus ●British Deputy Prime Minister   From Asia: ● President of the Republic of South Korea ● Prime Minister of Malaysia From the countries of the region: ●Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council ●The Iranian President ●The Kuwaiti Prime Minister ●The Lebanese Prime Minister   As well as: ■ US Secretary of State ■ Secretary-General of the United Nations ■ Secretary General of NATO ■ US President's Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa McGurk ■ U.S. Treasury Undersecretary ■ Director of the United Nations Development Program ■Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Research centers, seminars and interviews ▪︎ Dialogue session with the US Council on Foreign Relations ▪︎ Panel discussion organized by Al-Monitor Foundation and Simafor of the Americas ▪︎Meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the presence of businessmen, investors and representatives of major American companies ▪︎Interview with Bloomberg Channel ▪︎Interview with CNN ▪︎Interview with the National newspaper ▪︎Meeting with the New York Times Companies • Meeting with the American company General Electric • Meeting with the Honeywell Multinational Technology Group • Coveken American law firm (??) The Director of Prime Minister Rabie Nader's Information Office confirmed today, Saturday (23 September 2023), that Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, over a period of six days, best presented Iraq's official speech, which is based on balance, building serious economic partnerships and building bridges of cooperation. Nader said in a post on the platform (x) Twitter previously, followed by "today," that "an important and active Iraqi movement in New York, included meetings and meetings with an unprecedented number of leaders and leaders of countries from different trends and continents, and the common link between all of them the great desire to open up to and work with Iraq." He added that "the Prime Minister, over the course of six days, presented, in the best way, Iraq's official speech based on balance, building serious economic partnerships and building bridges of cooperation." Nader continued: "It is remarkable that most of those met by the Prime Minister, leaders and presidents, are very attentive and interactive with the priorities he adopts," noting that "more than one head of state expressed the sincere desire to visit Iraq, in a clear manifestation of (productive diplomacy) adopted by this government, keen to stay away from formal relations that do not exceed the stage of taking souvenir photos." He stressed that "besides the presidents and leaders, there was a clear interest from research centers and institutions, which were keen to hold seminars; with the aim of listening to the convictions and policies pursued by the Prime Minister in politics, security, economy and foreign relations."

@CarrelloHello thanks for your input. You have stated below

 

The WTO will convene in Baghdad on October 4, 2024, a WTO

 

Did you October 4, 2023?