Sudani: We are proceeding with economic and service reforms that the Iraqi street touches

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Iraq and Russia call for a ceasefire in the Palestinian-Israeli “conflict” area

Yesterday, 19:11

 

Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called today, Tuesday, during talks in Moscow for a ceasefire in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone as soon as possible .

 

A statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry, followed by Al-Ghad Press, said: “Lavrov and Hussein stressed the need to take urgent measures in order to bring about a ceasefire as quickly as possible, which will allow to avoid new casualties and provide the necessary assistance to civilians affected by the hostilities.” The statement added: “

 

Calling on all parties concerned to intensify their efforts to ensure the conditions for the rapid resumption of a full negotiation process between the Palestinians and the Israelis, the result of which must be the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, coexisting in peace and security with Israel.

 

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Sudanese from Moscow: We are continuing to implement reforms that achieve people’s ambitions

Today, 13:08

 

Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed on Wednesday that the government is moving forward with implementing economic, administrative and service reforms that “will be touched by the Iraqi street and fulfill the people’s ambitions.”

 

Al-Sudani’s office stated in a statement received by Al-Ead Press, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ Al-Sudani met today, Wednesday, with a group of the Iraqi community residing in Russia, on the sidelines of his official visit to the Russian capital, Moscow, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.” .

 

The statement added that the Sudanese "listened during the meeting to a comprehensive presentation on the conditions of the Iraqi community, the progress of their affairs, their requirements, and the most important obstacles and difficulties they face in their residency."

 

Speaking to community elites, Al-Sudani stressed, “The government is moving forward with implementing economic, administrative, and service reforms that will touch the Iraqi street, and will fulfill the people’s ambitions and what they expect from the government.”

He pointed out "the importance of the contribution of Iraqi competencies, wherever they are, to building Iraq and achieving the desired progress," expressing "the government's welcome to embrace all those who wish to contribute to development and reform."

 

He stressed that "the government is committed to supporting Iraqi citizens everywhere, and is keen to facilitate their affairs, provide them with all administrative services, and take care of their affairs."

 

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Al-Sudani: Iraq is ready to join BRICS if it receives an invitation from the founding countries

Today, 14:03

 

Al-Ghad Press / Baghdad

Today, Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani expressed Iraq's readiness to join the BRICS group, if it receives an invitation from the founding countries.

 

Al-Sudani said in a statement to Russia Today channel, during a dialogue session with representatives of the Iraqi community in Moscow, that Iraq "is ready to join the BRICS group, if it receives an invitation from the founding countries."

 

Al-Sudani added, "Iraq understands the role played by the group and is aware of the conditions and specifications for joining it."

 

Al-Sudani indicated that he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin a wide range of economic issues, "including the use of the Iraqi dinar and the Russian ruble in commercial transactions between the two countries."

 

He stressed that he was "grateful" for Russia's principled position on the Palestinian issue, noting that he discussed this issue with Putin "in depth and out of concern for the lives of civilians."

 

Al-Sudani revealed that "Iraq is in the process of studying a project to open an Iraqi cultural center in the Russian capital, Moscow, based on the deep historical relations that bind the two countries, which will reach its eightieth anniversary next year since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Baghdad."

 

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Al-Sudani discusses with Putin bilateral relations and regional issues

The first  10/11/2023

 

 

  Baghdad: Muhammad Al-Ansari

 

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed in the Kremlin yesterday, Tuesday, bilateral relations between the two countries and mechanisms for enhancing joint cooperation in vital fields. Al-Sudani called on Russia to take urgent action in the UN Security Council in order to stop the massacre committed by the Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinians in Gaza strip. 

 

Al-Sudani met, in the Kremlin yesterday afternoon (Baghdad time), with the President of the Russian Federation, as part of his official visit to Moscow, which he arrived in the morning in response to an official invitation.

 

During the meeting, an expanded meeting was held that included the official Iraqi delegation and the Russian side, which dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries and mechanisms for enhancing joint cooperation in various vital fields, most notably the energy file and the development of the oil industries sector, as well as discussing the presence of Russian oil companies in Iraq, which It is witnessing a major movement in the field of investment, within the government's vision and strategy to advance the Iraqi economy and diversify its resources.

 

The meeting witnessed discussion of a number of regional and international issues of common interest, and discussed the dangerous developments of current events in the occupied Palestinian territories, as the Prime Minister affirmed - according to a statement by his media office - Iraq’s firm position on the Palestinian issue, and the right of the Palestinian people to live in dignity and justice, calling on Russia To take urgent action with the permanent members of the Security Council to stop the ongoing attacks on the Palestinian territories.

 

For his part, the Russian President pointed to the depth of the historical relations between the two friendly countries, indicating that the energy sector is a promising and open field towards more fruitful and effective cooperation.

 

He also welcomed Sudanese participation in the sixth session of the Russian Energy Week Forum scheduled to be held today, Wednesday, which represents an important opportunity to expand the horizons of the partnership between the two countries in developing the energy, oil and gas sectors.

 

Regarding the recent events that took place in the Palestinian territories, Putin pointed to the movements and efforts being made to stop the dangerous security repercussions that are clearly escalating.

 

A Russian statement quoted Putin as saying during his discussions with Al-Sudani: “Moscow and Baghdad are successfully coordinating work within the framework of (OPEC+) to achieve stability in global energy markets, and I hope that we will continue to work in this approach.” He added, “The energy sector is an area key to cooperation between Russia and Iraq. 

 

Regarding the size of Russian investments in Iraq, Putin said, addressing Al-Sudani: “Our largest companies operate in your country (Iraq) with great success. The total investments of our companies amounted to about 19 billion dollars. There are prospects for further development of cooperation.”

 

Putin also called for working to increase trade exchange between the two countries, noting that "the volume of bilateral trade between Russia and Iraq decreased this year, so there is something that can be discussed regarding the development of economic relations."

 

According to the Russian President, the decline in trade between the two countries this year comes after it increased last year by 43%. He pointed out that relations between Russia and Iraq are developing with great momentum, and stated that the two countries will celebrate next year the eightieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

 

Moscow and Baghdad have strategic and historical relations, and approximately 50 Russian companies currently operate in Iraq, including Lukoil and Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of the Russian company Gazprom.

 

Russia is currently implementing a large project to rebuild and modernize a factory for glass and ceramic products in the city of Ramadi in Anbar Governorate, and a Russian industrial alliance has begun the practical implementation of this project for the benefit of the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals.

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Sudanese-Putin discussions

Iraq  10/11/2023

 

 

Ahmed Abdel Hussein

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani's visit to Russia, which he began yesterday, comes at a very sensitive regional and international circumstance, as it coincides with the inflammatory situation in the Palestinian territories and the crimes of the occupation that are seen putting the region and perhaps the world on the threshold of a major crisis from which Iraq, which is geographically close, will not be immune, nor will Russia be. Seeking a multi-polar world, 

 

On the spectator seats. Iraq's relations with Russia, as they were with its predecessor, the Soviet Union, have always been special. Today, they constitute the necessary equivalent of exiting a new international order, the scene of which Iraq was announced in 1991 and its first victim.

 

Since the fall of the dictatorial regime, Iraq has remained in a contrived isthmus of successive security crises. As soon as one of them ends, we are surprised by another, until the crises were concluded by ISIS’s criminal attempt to extend its influence over the country, and its adventure ended with the victory of Iraq, which opened its eyes and found itself faced with many challenges and entitlements. The challenge of developing the economy and embarking on reconstruction is at the top of her list.

 

These challenges require the presence of a political and economic partner capable of creating an environment different from what was the case under the previous demarcation, which stabilized Iraq in a state of stagnation, preoccupied with healing its many wounds. Russia, with its political and economic standing, is the most capable of playing such a role. The files that the Sudanese discussed with Putin mostly focused on the economic aspect, such as the energy file, the development of the oil sector, and the opportunities for the presence of Russian companies in a country that is witnessing an unprecedented movement in the fields of investment. These are the files that, if activated, will have clearly visible effects on the life of the Iraqi citizen, and will also be clear on the situation of Iraq and its position in its region.

 

The tense situation in Palestine was not far from the discussions of the two parties, because today the entire region needs a Russian role to alleviate the intensity of Western isolationism, which has always and forever been a cause of dilemmas and no solution to them.

 

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Iraq and Russia conclude a memorandum of understanding in the field of preventing corruption and reporting the residence of accused persons

• Time: 2023/10/11 09:47:52
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{Local: Al-Furat News} The Federal Integrity Commission and the Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Russian Federation concluded a memorandum of understanding. To develop and strengthen bilateral cooperation, and coordinate efforts in the field of corruption prevention and its effects and consequences.

The memorandum of understanding, which was signed on behalf of the Commission by its Chairman, Judge Haider Hanoun, and on behalf of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Russian Federation, Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov, aims to share and exchange visions, policies, experiences and studies regarding comprehensive measures taken to prevent and combat corruption, and implement relevant technical plans. areas of cooperation in accordance with this Memorandum, as well as the exchange of information in the field of non-criminal investigations on suspected violations committed by officials, including data on their bank accounts, business involvement, other property, beneficial ownership and residence permits; This is within the framework of preventive measures against corruption.

The memorandum included providing advice on legal issues during the preparation or preparation of requests for legal assistance in criminal cases related to corruption crimes, assistance in law enforcement, and the exchange of information and investigations on smuggled corruption funds, and the places of residence of the accused and convicts present on the territories of both parties.

The articles of the memorandum emphasized the exchange of technical visits. To enhance the benefit of the experiences and expertise gained by both parties, and to activate advanced technical training programs. To develop the capabilities of members of both parties in the areas of preventing and combating corruption, and to enhance joint cooperation through training programmes, workshops and conferences in the field of developing and enhancing community awareness of the causes, forms and manifestations of corruption; In order to disseminate knowledge of means and methods of preventing corruption, and to consolidate the elements of integrity and transparency.

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Al-Sudani: The government welcomes all who wish to contribute to development and reform

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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met today, Wednesday, with a group of the Iraqi community residing in the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of his official visit to the Russian capital, Moscow, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 

During the meeting, Al-Sudani listened to a comprehensive presentation on the conditions of the Iraqi community, the progress of their affairs, their requirements, and the most important obstacles and difficulties they face in their residency.

In his speech to the elites of the community, he stressed that the government is moving forward with implementing economic, administrative and service reforms that will touch the Iraqi street and fulfill the ambitions of the people and what they expect from the government.

 

Al-Sudani also pointed out the importance of the contribution of Iraqi competencies, wherever they are, to building Iraq and achieving the desired progress, expressing the government’s welcome to embrace all who wish to contribute to development and reform, stressing that the government is committed to supporting Iraqi citizens everywhere, and is keen to facilitate their affairs and provide all services. Managing them and taking care of their affairs.

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Al-Sudani: Iraq has made strides in the fields of renewable energy in order to reduce risks

• Time: 2023/10/11 15:11:10
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani indicated, today, Wednesday, that Iraq is seeking to diversify energy sources, stressing that the development road project carries a package of positive economic goals.

 

The Prime Minister said in his speech at the Russian Energy Week Forum in its sixth session, “We are participating today in the Russian Energy Week Forum, in its sixth session, on behalf of Iraq, out of our belief that cooperation in the field of energy, and joining hands with each other in facing the challenges of electricity and the oil, petrochemical and gas industries. These are steps that will provide prosperity and progress, and will work to support us all in a world in which technology is accelerating and the demand for energy is rising every day,” indicating that “Iraq, whose name has been firmly established on the map of oil production and export, is striving to diversify its energy sources, and not depend its economy on "Oil only."

 

He added, "Our government has set its sights on the global energy transition, represented by carbon reduction projects and energy efficiency projects," noting that "with commitments to reduce carbon emissions until the year 2045, as well as to help preserve the position of oil and gas as energy sources, which are considered... The mainstay of our economies, and sustaining them in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner is in our interest as countries. For this goal, we have begun launching carbon reduction projects financed by carbon bonds for gas projects in the East Baghdad field.”

 

He stressed that "the oil-producing countries can play an important role in this field, by working to improve energy efficiency, because climate restrictions are to combat the climate effects of fossil fuels, not the fuel itself, in order for oil to remain competitive in terms of its carbon footprint, when it becomes A feature of oil pricing,” pointing out that “Iraq has made strides in the fields of renewable energy, by adding solar generating capacities estimated at three thousand megawatts.”

 

He stated, "The government has set a clear goal of covering one-third of the local need for electricity by investing in renewable sources by 2030," pointing out "continuing to upgrade fossil fuel extraction techniques, and taking into account environmental aspects in this field."

 

 He pointed out, "Most important of all is what we have planned for the optimal investment of gas, as our government is continuing with those efforts in order for Iraq to take the position that suits its capabilities in this economic market, in light of the global growth in demand for gas, which exceeds the supply." Much," pointing out that "our government's vision adopts an approach in the energy sector, the basis of which is seeking to compensate for what our country lost, as successive regimes in Iraq, since the discovery of oil, did not invest in gas and resorted to burning it, which wasted this wealth and caused environmental pollution."

 

He stated that "the severity of the problem doubled with the loss of opportunities, the growing need for electric power, and Iraq being forced to import gas, and the Iraqi people suffered the harm they suffered as a result of delaying and waiting," noting that "Iraq's presentation of the importance of gas investment, through the fifth and sixth licensing rounds, It will create the opportunity to work and cooperate with global partners, which does not pose a threat to any producer or marketer, but rather aims for greater integration.”

 

He pointed to “Iraq’s ability and entitlement, due to the resources and capabilities it possesses, to establish a solid foundation for partnership,” explaining that “the opportunity has become ripe to achieve success together in creating factors that encourage peace. In the end, the matter depends on the type of approach that we will take, and we have chosen an approach that confronts the challenges and brings together far apart, in addition to the necessity of diversifying energy sources and transportation methods, in order to reduce risks, as part of a broader framework for economic cooperation, consolidating security, and reducing reliance on security approaches based on conflict, competition, and armament.”

 

He stated that “solid infrastructure projects, with a wide impact on trade and regional transport, will attract international donors and development institutions, and this is what we are working on with all our capabilities,” adding that “our region, which is rich in natural resources, and which has been coupled at the same time with security turmoil and political competition, “It needs economic integration and a regional system that establishes cooperation and prosperity.”

 

He continued, “It is an unprecedented development road project in Iraq and the region, and it is being implemented, and we have proceeded with the projects attached to it, and it carries a package of positive economic goals in the medium and long term,” stressing “the necessity of creating a possible and promising practical interconnection between the countries of the region and the world, from Through the development path project, and through a philosophy that believes in the communication of investors and capital, from the largest possible number of countries and peoples, so that our region becomes a platform where interests, development desires, and job opportunities meet, after it was a scene of political and security tensions, and thus Iraq has taken a giant step. “On the path to enhancing cooperation with and among others.”

 

He stated, “In order to achieve balance in the energy market, we are in dire need of joint coordination, and to prevent negative competition, as some people dispute the coordination mechanism adopted in (OPEC+), but we draw attention to the necessity of balancing supply and demand, and preventing economic collapses and their consequences.” political and social, and the effects on the stability of the regions, as well as peace, security, and the state of stability internationally,” pointing out that “this mechanism contributes to the ability to maintain the stability of supplies and prices, as these coordination mechanisms do not only target oil prices, but rather go to support market stability globally.” “Guaranteeing the interests of the producer, consumer, and investor alike.”

 

He noted that, "Our government has placed among its priorities economic reform, which is centered around diversifying the economy instead of relying on oil. This is done through integrated projects for energy, industry, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and community services. We have developed a plan that includes eleven fields to be the first step towards these projects." He called on “specialized international companies to invest in these promising opportunities in light of a government commitment to creating and improving the work environment for the private sector, both local and foreign.”

 

He stressed "the need to coordinate efforts, allocate budgets, and make large joint investments in modern technologies and the infrastructure necessary to develop extraction and refining techniques."

 

 The Prime Minister thanked "the Russian Federation, under the leadership of President Putin, and those organizing this highly important forum, which we view as a responsible and reliable opportunity to open new doors for constructive cooperation, participation in the development of energy resources, and finding broader outlets for prosperity and investment."

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Al-Sudani: The Iraqi government is ready to resume oil exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan

2023-10-11 09:27

 

Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed on Wednesday his government’s readiness to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk via the Turkish port of Ceyhan.

 

On the sidelines of his hosting of the Russian Energy Week Forum in the presence of President Vladimir Putin, Al-Sudani said that exports through this line were halted in accordance with the decision of the International Arbitration Court in Paris, and also due to the effects that accompanied the earthquake, indicating that the transport pipeline is subject to inspections and technical examination by the Turkish side.

 

He continued by saying: Recently there was a notification from Turkey that the pipeline is ready to resume exports, indicating that there are oil companies operating in our region that have reached an understanding with them, and the Federal Ministry of Oil is communicating with them and with the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region to reach a formula of understanding to resume oil exports through this pipeline. And according to Iraq's commitment within OPEC Plus.

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Al-Sudani: The development road project carries a package of positive economic goals

2023-10-11 08:17

 

Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani participated today, Wednesday, in the work of the Russian Energy Week/REW Forum, in its sixth session held in the Russian capital, Moscow, which he is currently visiting at the official invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 

A statement issued by the Iraqi government stated that the Sudanese participation in the work of the conference comes in order to expand the horizons of cooperation and partnership in the field of energy, and to develop areas of Iraqi gas investment, in accordance with what was adopted by the government program regarding this sector, in addition to attracting companies wishing to invest in Iraq and introduce technology. advanced, as well as promoting development paths for alternative and renewable energies.

 

Al-Sudani said in his speech during the forum that cooperation in the field of energy, in facing the challenges of electricity and the oil, petrochemical and gas industries, are steps that will provide progress and support us in facing the rising demand for energy.

 

He added that Iraq seeks to diversify energy sources and not depend its economy on oil only, indicating that his government has set its sights on the global energy transformation, represented by carbon reduction projects and energy efficiency projects.

 

Al-Sudani pointed out that, with commitments to reduce carbon emissions until the year 2045, we have begun launching carbon reduction projects financed by carbon bonds for gas projects in the East Baghdad field.

 

He added that countries can improve energy efficiency; Climate restrictions are to combat the climate impacts of fossil fuels, not the fuel itself, in order for oil to remain competitive in terms of its carbon footprint.

 

The Prime Minister stated that Iraq has made great strides in the fields of renewable energy, by adding solar generating capacities estimated at three thousand megawatts, stressing that we have set a goal to cover a third of the local need for electricity by investing in renewable sources by 2030.

 

He also said: We are continuing to upgrade fossil fuel extraction techniques, and taking into account environmental aspects in this field, noting that the Iraqi government is continuing to optimize the investment of gas, in light of the global growth in demand for gas, which far exceeds the supply.

 

Al-Sudani pointed out that successive regimes in Iraq, since the discovery of oil, did not invest in gas and resorted to burning it, which caused the waste of this wealth and pollution of the environment, stressing the multiplication of the problem with the loss of opportunities, the growing need for electrical energy, and Iraq being forced to import gas.

 

He noted that gas investment through the fifth and sixth licensing rounds will create the opportunity to work and cooperate with global partners, and will lead to greater integration, adding: We affirm Iraq’s ability and entitlement, due to the resources and capabilities it possesses that establish a solid foundation for partnership.

 

Al-Sudani went on to say: We chose an approach that confronts challenges and brings together those who are far apart, in addition to diversifying energy sources and transportation methods, in order to reduce risks, achieve economic cooperation, and establish security.

 

He continued, saying: We put the Development Road Project into practice, and we proceeded with its projects, and it carries a package of positive economic goals in the medium and long term, explaining that “we seek to find a possible and promising practical connection between the countries of the region and the world, through the Development Road Project.”

 

The Iraqi Prime Minister touched on oil and energy prices, saying: We are in dire need of joint coordination, and preventing negative competition, in order to achieve balance in the energy market.

 

He added that some are questioning the coordination mechanism adopted in OPEC+, but we stress the necessity of balancing supply and demand, and preventing economic collapses and their political and social repercussions.

 

Al-Sudani said: These coordination mechanisms do not only target oil prices, but also support market stability globally, by ensuring the interests of the producer, consumer, and investor alike.

 

The Prime Minister confirmed that our government has placed economic reform and diversification of the economy among its priorities, through integrated projects for energy, industry, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and community services, noting that we have developed a plan that includes 11 fields to be the first step towards these projects.

 

Al-Sudani called on specialized international companies to invest in these promising opportunities in light of a government commitment to creating and improving the work environment for the local and foreign private sector, stressing: We need to coordinate our efforts, monitor budgets, and pump large joint investments in modern technologies and the infrastructure necessary to develop extraction and refining technologies.

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Al-Sudani praises Iran's electrical position on Iraq and confirms: We will be an important country in the global gas market

2023-10-11 10:10

 

Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani praised Iran’s position regarding supplying electricity to Iraq, and said that Iraq will be an important country in the global gas market in the coming years.

 

Al-Sudani spoke during his hosting of the Russian Energy Week Forum in the presence of President Vladimir Putin.

 

 Al-Sudani said, “I would like to praise Iran’s position in maintaining gas and electricity supplies to Iraq over the past period despite the failure to transfer financial dues that exceeded 11 billion euros at the beginning of the work of the current federal government. Therefore, we were facing a real problem in maintaining the provision of electricity service to citizens in particular.” In the summer, we began activating investment projects to invest in associated gas.”

 

He pointed out that "Iraq possesses large gas reserves that place it in the ranks of the global countries producing natural gas, so the vision of this government was to continue activating the agreements concluded with some companies, including Total, and activating the fifth round with the Emirati and Chinese companies, and it is hoped that this will provide We will have enough gas within a time frame of 3-5 years and not resort to importing.”

 

Al-Sudani continued, “We have begun the sixth round of licensing for the first time in Iraq to explore gas fields and natural gas exploratory patches, and to complete the procedures regarding these promising fields, which number more than 10 important patches and fields. It is hoped that this will add to our gas production, which will enable us to... Covering the needs of power stations, in addition to the fact that Iraq will be an important country in the gas market.”

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Al-Sudani: We have made economic reform a top priority and we are seeking to diversify energy sources

 

 

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Today, Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced the launch of carbon reduction projects in the East Baghdad field, and while noting that Iraq is seeking to diversify energy sources, he stressed that the development road project carries a package of positive economic goals.

 

Al-Sudani said in his speech at the Russian Energy Week Forum in its sixth session, “We are participating today in the Russian Energy Week Forum, in its sixth session, on behalf of Iraq, out of our belief that cooperation in the field of energy, and joining hands with each other in facing the challenges of electricity and the oil, petrochemical and gas industries, These are steps that will provide prosperity and progress, and will work to support us all in a world in which technology is accelerating and the demand for energy is rising every day,” noting that “Iraq, whose name has been firmly established on the map of oil production and export, is seeking to diversify energy sources and not depend its economy on oil.” Just".

 

He added, "Our government has set its sights on the global energy transition, represented by carbon reduction projects and energy efficiency projects," noting that "with commitments to reduce carbon emissions until the year 2045, as well as to help preserve the position of oil and gas as energy sources, which are considered... The mainstay of our economies, and sustaining them in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner is in our interest as countries. For this goal, we have begun launching carbon reduction projects financed by carbon bonds for gas projects in the East Baghdad field.”

 

He stressed that "the oil-producing countries can play an important role in this field, by working to improve energy efficiency, because climate restrictions are to combat the climate effects of fossil fuels, not the fuel itself, in order for oil to remain competitive in terms of its carbon footprint, when it becomes A feature of oil pricing,” pointing out that “Iraq has made strides in the fields of renewable energy, by adding solar generating capacities estimated at three thousand megawatts.”

 

He stated, "The government has set a clear goal of covering one-third of the local need for electricity by investing in renewable sources by 2030," pointing out "continuing to upgrade fossil fuel extraction techniques, and taking into account environmental aspects in this field."

 

He stated, “Most important of all is what we have planned for the optimal investment of gas, as our government is continuing with those efforts in order for Iraq to take the position that suits its capabilities in this economic market, in light of the global growth in demand for gas, which exceeds the supply.” Much," pointing out that "our government's vision adopts an approach in the energy sector, the basis of which is seeking to compensate for what our country lost, as successive regimes in Iraq, since the discovery of oil, did not invest in gas and resorted to burning it, which wasted this wealth and caused environmental pollution."

 

He stated that "the severity of the problem doubled with the loss of opportunities, the growing need for electric power, and Iraq being forced to import gas, and the Iraqi people suffered the harm they suffered as a result of delaying and waiting," noting that "Iraq's presentation of the importance of gas investment, through the fifth and sixth licensing rounds, It will create the opportunity to work and cooperate with global partners, which does not pose a threat to any producer or marketer, but rather aims for greater integration.”

 

He pointed to "Iraq's ability and entitlement, due to the resources and capabilities it possesses, to establish a solid foundation for partnership," explaining that "the opportunity has become ripe to achieve success together in creating factors that encourage peace. In the end, the matter depends on the type of approach that we will take, and we have chosen an approach that confronts the challenges and brings together... far apart, in addition to the necessity of diversifying energy sources and transportation methods, in order to reduce risks, as part of a broader framework for economic cooperation, consolidating security, and reducing reliance on security approaches based on conflict, competition, and armament.”

 

He stated that “solid infrastructure projects, with a wide impact on trade and regional transport, will attract international donors and development institutions, and this is what we are working on with all our capabilities,” adding that “our region, which is rich in natural resources, and which has been coupled at the same time with security turmoil and political competition, “It needs economic integration and a regional system that establishes cooperation and prosperity.”

 

He continued, “It is an unprecedented development road project in Iraq and the region, and it is being implemented, and we have proceeded with the projects attached to it, and it carries a package of positive economic goals in the medium and long term,” stressing “the necessity of creating a possible and promising practical interconnection between the countries of the region and the world, from Through the development path project, and through a philosophy that believes in the communication of investors and capital, from the largest possible number of countries and peoples, so that our region becomes a platform where interests, development desires, and job opportunities meet, after it was a scene of political and security tensions, and thus Iraq has taken a giant step. “On the path to enhancing cooperation with and among others.”

 

He stated, “In order to achieve balance in the energy market, we are in dire need of joint coordination and preventing negative competition, as some people have doubts about the coordination mechanism adopted in OPEC, but we draw attention to the necessity of balancing supply and demand, and preventing economic collapses and their political consequences.” Social, and impacts on the stability of the regions, as well as peace, security, and the state of stability internationally,” pointing out that “this mechanism contributes to the ability to maintain the stability of supplies and prices, as these coordination mechanisms do not only target oil prices, but rather go to support market stability globally.” “By ensuring the interests of the producer, consumer and investor alike.”

 

He pointed out, "Our government has placed among its priorities economic reform, which is centered around diversifying the economy instead of relying on oil. This is done through integrated projects for energy, industry, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and community services. We have developed a plan that includes eleven fields to be the first step towards these projects." He called on “specialized international companies to invest in these promising opportunities in light of a government commitment to creating and improving the work environment for the private sector, both local and foreign.”

 

He stressed "the need to coordinate efforts, allocate budgets, and make large joint investments in modern technologies and the infrastructure necessary to develop extraction and refining techniques."

 

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Al-Sudani: Iraq is ready to join BRICS if it receives an invitation from the founding countries

Today, 14:03

 

Al-Ghad Press / Baghdad

Today, Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani expressed Iraq's readiness to join the BRICS group, if it receives an invitation from the founding countries.

 

Al-Sudani said in a statement to Russia Today channel, during a dialogue session with representatives of the Iraqi community in Moscow, that Iraq "is ready to join the BRICS group, if it receives an invitation from the founding countries."

 

Al-Sudani added, "Iraq understands the role played by the group and is aware of the conditions and specifications for joining it."

 

Al-Sudani indicated that he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin a wide range of economic issues, "including the use of the Iraqi dinar and the Russian ruble in commercial transactions between the two countries."

 

He stressed that he was "grateful" for Russia's principled position on the Palestinian issue, noting that he discussed this issue with Putin "in depth and out of concern for the lives of civilians."

 

Al-Sudani revealed that "Iraq is in the process of studying a project to open an Iraqi cultural center in the Russian capital, Moscow, based on the deep historical relations that bind the two countries, which will reach its eightieth anniversary next year since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Baghdad."

 

 

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Al-Sudani: Iraq is ready to join BRICS if it receives an invitation from the founding countries

Today, 14:03

 

Al-Ghad Press / Baghdad

Today, Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani expressed Iraq's readiness to join the BRICS group, if it receives an invitation from the founding countries.

 

Al-Sudani said in a statement to Russia Today channel, during a dialogue session with representatives of the Iraqi community in Moscow, that Iraq "is ready to join the BRICS group, if it receives an invitation from the founding countries."

 

Al-Sudani added, "Iraq understands the role played by the group and is aware of the conditions and specifications for joining it."

 

Al-Sudani indicated that he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin a wide range of economic issues, "including the use of the Iraqi dinar and the Russian ruble in commercial transactions between the two countries."

 

He stressed that he was "grateful" for Russia's principled position on the Palestinian issue, noting that he discussed this issue with Putin "in depth and out of concern for the lives of civilians."

 

Al-Sudani revealed that "Iraq is in the process of studying a project to open an Iraqi cultural center in the Russian capital, Moscow, based on the deep historical relations that bind the two countries, which will reach its eightieth anniversary next year since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Baghdad."

 

 

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Al-Sudani: We have made ECONOMIC REFORM a top priority 

What about the Whole Iraqi Government Reform in every department to combat the corruption, how about that? Can you do that Sudana? 

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Iraq expresses interest in joining BRICS

• Amr Salem
•  October 11, 2023
•  2004
•  2 min

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, during a meeting with representatives of the Iraqi community in Russia. Photo: PMO

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, confirmed on Wednesday Iraq’s readiness to join the BRICS group.

 

During a meeting with representatives of the Iraqi community in Russia, Al-Sudani stated that Iraq is ready to join the group of major emerging economies if it receives an invitation from the founding countries, according to Russia Today (RT).

 

The Iraqi Prime Minister indicated that he discussed with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, several economic issues, including the use of the Iraqi dinar and the Russian ruble in commercial transactions between the two countries.

 

The Iraqi leader emphasized that the government is carrying out economic and administrative reforms that will have a positive impact on the lives of Iraqis.

 

Al-Sudani valued Russia’s stance on the Palestinian issue, noting that he discussed this issue with President Putin out of his concern for the lives of civilians.

 

The Iraqi leader revealed that his government is studying opening an Iraqi cultural center in the Russian capital, Moscow, to deepen the historical relations between the two countries.

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Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his visit to Russia

Yesterday, 23:48

 

Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani returned to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his visit to Moscow.

The media office stated in a statement, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani returns to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his official visit to the Russian capital, Moscow.”

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Al-Sudani: Iraq is looking forward to joining BRICS

The first  10/12/2023

 

 

  Baghdad: Muhammad Al-Ansari

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani expressed Iraq's aspiration and readiness to join the BRICS group, if it receives an invitation from the founding countries, and while he indicated that the state has made distinguished strides in the direction towards renewable energy, he confirmed that the government will continue with its reform approach to serve the citizen.

Yesterday, Wednesday, Al-Sudani met with a group of the Iraqi community residing in the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of his official visit to the Russian capital, Moscow.
During the meeting, he listened to a comprehensive presentation about the conditions of the Iraqi community, the progress of its affairs, its requirements, and the most important obstacles and difficulties it faces in establishing it.

In his speech to the community’s elite, the Prime Minister affirmed, “The government is moving forward with implementing economic, administrative, and service reforms that will touch the Iraqi street, and will fulfill people’s ambitions and what they expect from the government,” and pointed out the importance of Iraqi competencies, wherever they are, contributing to building Iraq and achieving the desired progress. “The government welcomes everyone who wants to contribute to development and reform.”

During his session with the Iraqi community, Al-Sudani said in an exclusive interview with the Russian RT channel: “Iraq understands the role played by the BRICS group and is aware of the conditions and specifications for joining it, and we are looking forward and ready for that if The founding countries agreed.”

He pointed out that he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin a wide range of economic issues, including “the use of the Iraqi dinar and the Russian ruble in commercial transactions between the two countries,” and stressed that he was grateful for Russia’s principled position on the Palestinian issue.

Al-Sudani revealed that Iraq is in the process of studying a project to open an Iraqi cultural center in the Russian capital, Moscow, based on the deep historical relations that bind the two countries, which will reach its eightieth jubilee next year.

Yesterday, Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani participated in the sixth session of the Russian Energy Week REW Forum in Moscow, and said in his speech: “Iraq seeks to diversify energy sources, and not depend its economy on oil only, and our government has set its sights on the global energy transformation.” “These include carbon reduction projects and energy efficiency projects.”

He stated, “With commitments to reduce carbon emissions until the year 2045, we have begun launching carbon reduction projects financed by carbon bonds for gas projects in the East Baghdad field,” and pointed out that “Iraq has made great strides in the fields of renewable energy, by adding solar generation capacities estimated at three Thousands of megawatts,” noting, “We have set a goal to cover a third of the local need for electricity through investing in renewable sources by 2030.”

He added, "Our government is continuing to invest optimally in gas, in light of the global growth in demand for gas, which far exceeds supply," explaining that "successive regimes in Iraq, since the discovery of oil, have not invested in gas and resorted to burning it, which has caused the waste of this wealth and pollution." environment, and the problem has multiplied with the loss of opportunities, the growing need for electrical energy, and Iraq being forced to import gas,” and he stated that “investing in gas through the fifth and sixth licensing rounds will create the opportunity to work and cooperate with global partners, and will lead to greater integration.”

Al-Sudani said: “We have put the Development Road Project into practice, and we have proceeded with its projects, and it carries a package of positive economic goals in the medium and long term,” explaining, “We seek to find a possible and promising practical connection between the countries of the region and the world, through the Development Road Project.” ".

He continued, "Our government has placed economic reform and diversification of the economy among its priorities, through integrated projects for energy, industry, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and community services. We have developed a plan that includes 11 fields to be the first step towards these projects."

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The Parliamentary Foreign Ministry calls on Sudanese to invest his visit to Moscow towards the Palestinian issue

• Time: 2023/10/11 19:56:18
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Today, Wednesday, the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to invest his visit to Moscow towards the Palestinian issue.

 

Committee member Haider Al-Salami said {to Al-Furat News} that: “The Sudanese visit to Russia must be used to clarify the opinion and official position of the Iraqi government and people towards the Palestinian issue, and he is truly capable of that.”
He added, "The Russian position is positive toward the Palestinian issue, given that they have a permanent conflict with America."
Al-Salami said, “The indicators are positive, as well as investing in energy, exciting issues, and the bilateral relationship that benefits the country.”
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani arrived yesterday, Tuesday, in the Russian capital, Moscow, on an official visit.
Al-Sudani met in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

From: Raghad Dahham

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Political analyst: Al-Sudani’s visit to Moscow is not anti-American, but one must be careful

• Time: 2023/10/11 22:33:57
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Political analyst, Iyad Al-Abner, believes that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani’s visit to Moscow “is not anti-American.”

 

Amber said: For the program {Free Speech} broadcast by Al-Furat satellite channel this evening, he said: “The visit was prepared for him more than a month ago and comes in the context of completing Iraqi openness projects to important countries, and the Sudanese has a vision in his visit to Russia regarding the path of development and investment; but Iraq must be careful.” In sending messages to America.

He added, "Iraq did not stand with one party against another in the Ukrainian crisis, and the Sudanese visit to Moscow is a very normal protocol and will not advance or delay anything and does not carry strategic messages regarding how to deal and deal."

 Al-Anbar pointed out, “The dollar file is witnessing continuous failure and the issue is dangerous related to the security of the economy, and the dollar is related to the Central Bank of Iraq, which failed miserably in dealing with the crisis, as well as the intervention of the United States of America.”

He explained, "Approximately $12 billion in import prices from Iran are outside the platform, and the citizen does not trust the Iraqi banking system in light of what is happening, and it is not possible to provide $12 billion annually to the parallel market."

Regarding the briefings of UN representative Jeanine Plasschaert, Al-Anbar said, “They will not have any effects or consequences, and the Security Council has become outside the scope of coverage and is currently unable to make any decision in the interest of peoples and countries.”

Al-Anbar concluded by saying, “The performance of some ministers is related to the release of the budget, but it was stipulated in the budget that at the end of this October, no acting position will remain, and the problem is not with the general directors, but with the deputy ministers, advisors, and the proposed time period, who need a vote from Parliament.”  

 

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Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his visit to Moscow

• Time: 2023/10/11 23:45:48
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani returned to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his two-day official visit to the Russian capital, Moscow.

 

Al-Sudani arrived in Moscow on Tuesday and Wednesday, for the work of the Russian Energy Week/REW Forum, in its sixth session held in the Russian capital, Moscow, which he visited at the official invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Baghdad and Moscow concluded a memorandum of understanding regarding smuggled corruption funds and the places of residence of the accused

 

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Economy News - Baghdad
The Iraqi Federal Integrity Commission announced on Wednesday that it had concluded a memorandum of understanding with the Russian Public Prosecution Office in the field of corruption prevention and prevention, indicating that the memorandum stipulates the exchange of information about smuggled corruption funds, the places of residence of the accused and convicted, and non-criminal investigations into suspected corruption violations.

 

The Authority stated in a statement received by Al-Iqtisad News that it and the Public Prosecution Office of the Russian Federation had concluded a memorandum of understanding. To develop and strengthen bilateral cooperation, and coordinate efforts in the field of preventing corruption and preventing its effects and consequences, as part of the agenda of the visit to Moscow conducted by the Iraqi delegation headed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, and in awareness of the seriousness of the threats that corruption causes to the security and stability of societies, and the undermining of institutions, systems of democracy, and the values of justice, 

 

She explained that the memorandum of understanding, which was signed on behalf of the Commission by its Chairman, Judge Haider Hanoun, and on behalf of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Russian Federation, Public Prosecutor Igor Krasnov, aims to share and exchange visions, policies, experiences and studies regarding comprehensive measures taken to prevent and combat corruption, and implement technical plans related to areas of cooperation. In accordance with this Memorandum, as well as the exchange of information in the field of non-criminal investigations on suspected violations committed by officials, including data on their bank accounts, participation in businesses, other property, beneficial ownership and residence permits; This is within the framework of preventive measures against corruption.

 

According to the statement, the memorandum included providing advice on legal issues during the preparation or preparation of requests for legal assistance in criminal cases related to corruption crimes, assistance in law enforcement, and the exchange of information and investigations on smuggled corruption funds, and the places of residence of the accused and convicts present on the territories of both parties.

 

According to the statement, the articles of the memorandum emphasized the exchange of technical visits. To enhance the benefit of the experiences and expertise gained by both parties, and to activate advanced technical training programs. To develop the capabilities of members of both parties in the areas of preventing and combating corruption, and to enhance joint cooperation through training programmes, workshops and conferences in the field of developing and enhancing community awareness of the causes, forms and manifestations of corruption; In order to disseminate knowledge of means and methods of preventing corruption, and to consolidate the elements of integrity and transparency.

 

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Roll on Jan 1 2024….or sooner maybe…no cash…no liquidity…no budget can they wait that long?