The end of one chapter and the beginning of another: Iraq is preparing for a strategic shift in international relations

[RJG]

The end of one chapter and the beginning of another: Iraq is preparing for a strategic shift in international relations

February 16, 2024
Baghdad/Al-Masala Al-Hadath: The statement of the Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, to the British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, reflects an important shift in Iraq’s strategy towards the international coalition and management of foreign relations.
The statement indicates Iraq's desire to expand the circle of its international partners after the withdrawal of the international coalition from Iraq, which reflects Iraq's desire to direct its efforts towards building strong and diverse international relations that contribute to the stability of the country and enhance international cooperation in various fields.
By expressing its desire to end the presence of the international coalition in the country, Iraq is highlighting its desire to strengthen its sovereignty and ability to make independent decisions in a way that serves its national interests.
The statement reflects Iraq's readiness to strengthen bilateral relations with Britain and other countries, which contributes to enhancing trade and economic exchange and the exchange of experiences in various fields. The statement also reflects Iraq's desire to achieve stability and internal security, which is considered an essential basis for attracting foreign investments and achieving comprehensive development in the country. It also expresses Iraq's commitment to strengthening international relations and building new partnerships to serve the country's interests and enhance its position on the international scene.
On Friday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani informed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron of the Iraqi’s efforts to organize work with the international coalition, end its presence in the country, and move to the stage of multiple bilateral relations.
Al-Sudani's office stated in a statement that Prime Minister Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani met, on Friday morning, the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Cameron, on the sidelines of his Excellency's participation in the Munich Security Conference 2024.
During the meeting, Al-Sudani discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United Kingdom, and the importance of upgrading and strengthening them in all aspects, in a way that serves the common interests of the two friendly countries, noting that Iraq today represents fertile ground for investments and economic work, and that the doors of investment are open to British companies.
The Prime Minister confirmed that the government seeks to organize work with the international coalition, move towards ending its presence in Iraq, and move to multiple bilateral relations with the coalition countries.
Regarding the situation in Gaza, Al-Sudani pointed out the need for the major powers to play their role in ending the ongoing war in the Palestinian territories, stopping its repercussions on the security of the region and the world, and the necessity of protecting civilians and providing urgent humanitarian aid to them, after the comprehensive destruction caused by the occupation forces in the Gaza Strip.
For his part, Cameron expressed his country's desire to expand relations with Iraq, in a way that achieves mutual benefit, stressing that these relations should not be limited to the security aspect, which is being organized through Britain's participation in the international coalition, but rather his country desires to find multiple partnerships with Iraq, especially in economic and development aspects.
https://almasalah.com/archives/82945

[Officiallytook]

We need y'all to hurry up and do what ever you need to do so we can strategically restructure our bank accounts

Edited February 16 by Officiallytook

[screwball]

9 hours ago, Officiallytook said:

We need y'all to hurry up and do what ever you need to do so we can strategically restructure our bank accounts

Yeah baby! 

[RJG]

To end the mission of the international coalition in Iraq, Al-Sudani meets members of the US Congress

Political | 09:37 - 02/17/2024

 

 

 

 

 

Mawazine News - Baghdad

Today, Saturday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani discussed with members of the US Congress the end of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, in a statement received by Mawazine News, that “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani received four members of the US Congress, namely: Mike Turner, McKeirl, Joe Wilson, and Gerry Connolly, on the sidelines of his Excellency’s participation in a conference Munich Security 2024.
The statement continued, "During the meeting, bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States were discussed, and ways to enhance constructive cooperation, as well as a number of files and issues of common interest were reviewed. The meeting also touched on the ongoing dialogue regarding ending the mission of the international coalition in Iraq, after the arrival of the security forces." Iraq has reached an advanced stage of readiness and high performance, and the transition to broad bilateral relations between Iraq, the United States of America, and the rest of the coalition countries.”
Al-Sudani called for: “the necessity of developing relations between the two countries at various levels and sectors, without confining them to the security aspect only,” pointing to “the state of recovery that Iraq is going through, the reforms it is witnessing in various economic and financial sectors, and the progress of concluding integrated economic partnerships with countries in the region.” "And the world, which will contribute to promoting development and achieving stability for the country."
Members of the US Congress indicated their "interest in the success of the Iraqi government in several aspects," stressing "the importance of Iraq and its role in enhancing security and stability in the region."

 

 

https://mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=242215

 

[horsesoldier]

I could come back 5 years hence and they'd still be flapping their yaps on EVERY issue 

[keylime]

1 hour ago, horsesoldier said:

I could come back 5 years hence and they'd still be flapping their yaps on EVERY issue 

They can flap into eternity as long as they "flip" the RV/RI switch toot sweet!

Not sure how long toot sweet is but it's gotta be shorter than "soon".

[3n1]

28 minutes ago, keylime said:

toot sweet

 

toot sweet = right away, immediately , so that'll work ... cheers dv'ers  

[Fimum]

 

Say, nice conference room!

 

That's the way to show fiscal responsibility!

 

Saved a ton on a table and "art", at least the Sudanese got the biggest nightstand.

 

Can we afford the RV yet?

[Hotcurl]

I don't see any of the usual tissue box's, flowers or water bottles.

 

Must be a high level and significant meeting with the caviar and fine wine waiting in the adjacent conference room to be served after the Sudenanse arm twisting is done.

 

Maybe "Frugal" is the verb to replace the dreaded s**n word ...........

 

Just sayin' ..............

 

Semper Fi