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Deputy: A meeting between parliament, government and security leaders to discuss the presence of US troops
Release date: 2019/2/6 10:40 • 168 times read
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The political blocs need to sit down with the government and military leaders to discuss the presence of US troops in Iraq, instead of passing a resolution or a law to remove them, a member of the House of Representatives on the new generation opposition bloc Sarkot Shamsuddin said.
"According to the strategic framework agreement signed between the United States of America, there is a paragraph prohibiting the use of Iraqi land, sky and water to attack any other country, as well as not to allow the construction of military bases so as not to prolong the length of stay," Shamseddine said in a statement received by the {Euphrates News} Noting that "the Iraqi constitution does not allow that too."
He added that "the parliamentary blocs need to hold a joint meeting with the government and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and security leaders to discuss the terms of the Strategic Framework Agreement, and do not need quick and unacceptable responses to the presence of these forces in Iraq and statements not considered by the President of the United States."
"US-Iraqi relations are important and are in the interest of the two countries economically, politically and militarily, by training Iraqi forces and arming them," he said, adding that "the presence of US forces at the moment is not an occupation but is at the request of the Iraqi government. "He said.
"The threat of these forces by neighboring countries or others is not entirely permissible, and must be dealt with seriously."
A member of the opposition New Generation bloc said he had held meetings with his counterparts in Congress, the State Department, and other Middle East experts and experts. They said that Trump's recent remarks were random and did not represent the policy of the US government. Complete with its Iraqi counterparts in the presence of US forces and their future in Iraq. "
He added that "the parliamentary blocs need to hold a joint meeting with the government and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and security leaders to discuss the terms of the Strategic Framework Agreement, and do not need quick and unacceptable responses to the presence of these forces in Iraq and statements not considered by the President of the United States."
"US-Iraqi relations are important and are in the interest of the two countries economically, politically and militarily, by training Iraqi forces and arming them," he said, adding that "the presence of US forces at the moment is not an occupation but is at the request of the Iraqi government. "He said.
"The threat of these forces by neighboring countries or others is not entirely permissible, and must be dealt with seriously."
A member of the opposition New Generation bloc said he had held meetings with his counterparts in Congress, the State Department, and other Middle East experts and experts. They said that Trump's recent remarks were random and did not represent the policy of the US government. Complete with its Iraqi counterparts in the presence of US forces and their future in Iraq. "
United Nations envoy arrives in Najaf to meet with Imam al-Sistani
Date of release: 2019/2/6 10:13 • 219 times read
{Najaf Ashraf: Euphrates News} United Nations envoy in Iraq, Jenin Hines Balashkart, arrived in the province of Najaf Ashraf.
The correspondent of the agency {Euphrates News} that the UN envoy arrived in the morning to the province through Najaf International Airport.
Plaschart will meet with the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to discuss the latest developments in Iraq and the file of displaced persons.
Plaschart will meet with the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to discuss the latest developments in Iraq and the file of displaced persons.
Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi parliament: quotas are the main cause of corruption
Halabousi: 55 deputies submitted legislation to remove US forces .. And must be approved by the Prime Minister
Wednesday 06 February 2019,
Baghdad - Agencies: The Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi, the Council received a request to reorganize the presence of US troops in the country. Halabousi said that Iraq still needs the efforts of the international community in the fight against terrorism.
This came in statements made by the Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives to a number of media on the sidelines of his presence in the launch of the events of the Rafidain International 2019 in Baghdad.
Delegates from 22 countries will take part in the forum, which will be attended by local and international officials and academics to discuss various security, economic, energy, education and other issues, organizers said.
Halaboussi said in his statement that Iraq still needs the efforts of the international community in the fight against terrorism, and to fulfill its obligations to Iraq and support his government.
Trump announced on Sunday to keep a US military base in Iraq so Washington could watch Iran.
Halabousi said that «the House of Representatives received a request from 55 deputies to legislate the law to remove foreign troops from Iraq», noting that «the presidency of parliament, will discuss the request submitted after the return of the House of Representatives to convene in March next». He explained that «the issuance of any law to remove foreign forces from Iraq requires a position of the commander-in-chief of the armed forces Adel Abdul Mahdi» pointing out that «will be a request to Abdul Mahdi to come to parliament to detect the number of foreign troops in the country and the role played».
"The Iraqi and regional situation requires moving away from the current conflict between a number of countries, so we have to wait for the stability of Iraq completely and then sit down and talk about a decision to pull out the American forces," Halaboussi said. He pointed out that «Iraq must have strong relations with neighboring countries and the region and the world».
For his part, the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Hassan al-Kaabi described corruption as a disease that hit the Iraqi body, pointing out that «his treatment is not imposed by sanctions only, but we have to study the causes and symptoms and start from the past and work in the present and master the future preventive policy».
Al-Kaabi said during his participation in the «Rafidain Forum for Dialogue» held in Baghdad that «the role of the House of Representatives to fight corruption is the establishment of an integrated system of legislation and work under it through coordination and participation with the institutions concerned», stressing that many of the laws passed during the previous parliamentary sessions and continued «during This session is keen to legislate the laws we call «guarantor» because they contribute directly to reduce this phenomenon ». The Good Hotel witnessed the fifth session of the work of the Rafidain Forum for dialogue was entitled «rule of law and governance in Iraq the application of prospects for reinforcement».
Al-Kaabi answered questions during the dialogue about who can hold accountable the officials and most importantly the accountability of the parties and the role of the judiciary is very important in laying the foundations of justice and its ability to charge officials and employees of different levels and citizens equally. "I do not know why some parties insist on nominating ministers through their political system. You may think they will be able to implement their programs, but some blocs have left the matter to the prime minister. We have noticed that those chosen by the government are more likely to implement well thought out programs. Of the pressure of their parties, which forced them even in the selection of directors of their offices and their secretaries to facilitate the work of the party and not the minister and so I think that moving away from quotas is the beginning of the right path towards a free Iraq from corruption. "One of the obstacles to combating corruption is CPA Order No. 55, which is still in effect until this moment, under which the system of public inspectors was established and its work within the ministries made it unable to carry out its functions independently, not to mention the lack of resources and technical and administrative capabilities," al-Kaabi said. . Al-Kaabi also blamed the government for continuing to run many bodies and leadership positions at various levels through what is known as "proxy management", an unsafe factor to fight corruption.
This came in statements made by the Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives to a number of media on the sidelines of his presence in the launch of the events of the Rafidain International 2019 in Baghdad.
Delegates from 22 countries will take part in the forum, which will be attended by local and international officials and academics to discuss various security, economic, energy, education and other issues, organizers said.
Halaboussi said in his statement that Iraq still needs the efforts of the international community in the fight against terrorism, and to fulfill its obligations to Iraq and support his government.
Trump announced on Sunday to keep a US military base in Iraq so Washington could watch Iran.
Halabousi said that «the House of Representatives received a request from 55 deputies to legislate the law to remove foreign troops from Iraq», noting that «the presidency of parliament, will discuss the request submitted after the return of the House of Representatives to convene in March next». He explained that «the issuance of any law to remove foreign forces from Iraq requires a position of the commander-in-chief of the armed forces Adel Abdul Mahdi» pointing out that «will be a request to Abdul Mahdi to come to parliament to detect the number of foreign troops in the country and the role played».
"The Iraqi and regional situation requires moving away from the current conflict between a number of countries, so we have to wait for the stability of Iraq completely and then sit down and talk about a decision to pull out the American forces," Halaboussi said. He pointed out that «Iraq must have strong relations with neighboring countries and the region and the world».
For his part, the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Hassan al-Kaabi described corruption as a disease that hit the Iraqi body, pointing out that «his treatment is not imposed by sanctions only, but we have to study the causes and symptoms and start from the past and work in the present and master the future preventive policy».
Al-Kaabi said during his participation in the «Rafidain Forum for Dialogue» held in Baghdad that «the role of the House of Representatives to fight corruption is the establishment of an integrated system of legislation and work under it through coordination and participation with the institutions concerned», stressing that many of the laws passed during the previous parliamentary sessions and continued «during This session is keen to legislate the laws we call «guarantor» because they contribute directly to reduce this phenomenon ». The Good Hotel witnessed the fifth session of the work of the Rafidain Forum for dialogue was entitled «rule of law and governance in Iraq the application of prospects for reinforcement».
Al-Kaabi answered questions during the dialogue about who can hold accountable the officials and most importantly the accountability of the parties and the role of the judiciary is very important in laying the foundations of justice and its ability to charge officials and employees of different levels and citizens equally. "I do not know why some parties insist on nominating ministers through their political system. You may think they will be able to implement their programs, but some blocs have left the matter to the prime minister. We have noticed that those chosen by the government are more likely to implement well thought out programs. Of the pressure of their parties, which forced them even in the selection of directors of their offices and their secretaries to facilitate the work of the party and not the minister and so I think that moving away from quotas is the beginning of the right path towards a free Iraq from corruption. "One of the obstacles to combating corruption is CPA Order No. 55, which is still in effect until this moment, under which the system of public inspectors was established and its work within the ministries made it unable to carry out its functions independently, not to mention the lack of resources and technical and administrative capabilities," al-Kaabi said. . Al-Kaabi also blamed the government for continuing to run many bodies and leadership positions at various levels through what is known as "proxy management", an unsafe factor to fight corruption.
After Jordan .. Egypt is heading to Iraqi oil
Editorial date: 2019/2/6 9:08 • 461 times read
The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tariq Al-Mulla said that his country is in the process of renewing the agreement for the import of crude oil from Iraq, by one million barrels per month, during 2019, which is the quantity agreed in 2018.
He added "Mullah" in statements reported by the official Egyptian news agency, on Tuesday, that the goal of renewing the agreement with Iraq is to arrange supplies for domestic consumption.
In 2017, Egypt agreed to buy 12 million barrels of oil per year from Iraq under an agreement reached by the two governments in late 2016.
Iraq, Egypt and Jordan have an agreement to build an oil pipeline from Basra to the southernmost port of Aqaba.
Egypt announced in February 2018 that it aims to increase production of crude oil by 38.4 percent to 900 thousand barrels per day by the end of 2018, compared to 650 thousand a day then.
It is noteworthy that Iraq and Jordan agreed recently to provide the last Iraqi crude oil by 10 thousand barrels per day by trucks from the fields of Kirkuk on the basis of average price of Brent crude monthly minus $ 16 per barrel is the difference in cost and specification teams.
In 2017, Egypt agreed to buy 12 million barrels of oil per year from Iraq under an agreement reached by the two governments in late 2016.
Iraq, Egypt and Jordan have an agreement to build an oil pipeline from Basra to the southernmost port of Aqaba.
Egypt announced in February 2018 that it aims to increase production of crude oil by 38.4 percent to 900 thousand barrels per day by the end of 2018, compared to 650 thousand a day then.
It is noteworthy that Iraq and Jordan agreed recently to provide the last Iraqi crude oil by 10 thousand barrels per day by trucks from the fields of Kirkuk on the basis of average price of Brent crude monthly minus $ 16 per barrel is the difference in cost and specification teams.
Integrity requires Karbouli's presence to investigate corruption in the Ministry of Defense
Release date: 2019/2/6 0:33 • 135 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) A member of the Security and Defense Committee, Mohammad Karbouli, that the Integrity Commission asked him to come to the body on the investigation of corruption in the Ministry of Defense.
Karbouli told the {Euphrates News}, "published in a tweet on Twitter the precedent of the existence of 4, 500 appointment to the Ministry of Defense and Integrity asked me who are the officers who benefited from them and I am going Wednesday to them and I will give all files for each officer accused of corruption," noting " A large attacked the security and defense and parliamentary committee and owns 8 residential buildings in the region, "he said.
Karbouli criticized "the law [20], which includes the detection of incidents of terrorism, if the damage by 100 dinars write 50 dinars and in Baghdad is reduced to 25 dinars, the compensation process for victims of terrorism in which a large corruption.
He added that the former defense minister Khaled al-Obeidi "dismissed because of files of corruption," calling Talal al-Zobaie to "reveal what he says that there is a ministry sold, what and who sold?"
"There are no relations or alliances without interests and therefore the concept of reconciliation is in the deals, but there are agreements dominated by the interest of the country and some personal."
And "did not call us to meet and continue to open and we are not bound by its decisions," noting that "the differences existed on the formation of the government and remained four ministries are settled when the parliamentary sessions."
Karbouli noted that "any change in the political realities after 2003 and successive governments is a health situation in the lack of consecration of sectarianism in the ministry and government institutions," stressing "we need full awareness to save Iraq from this crisis situation."
"We got two ministries, namely, trade, youth and sports," he said. "The position of the speaker of parliament is the same as that of the prime minister and the republic.
"We do not want the position of the Ministry of Defense and the National Coalition is who submitted the names of candidates," asserting that "my defense and interior portfolios of the share of the components, not alliances and defense of the national year quota" denied "the appointment of his driver, director of the Ministry of Commerce."
Karbawi also denied that "there is a thing called a ministry sold, which is not a shop that locks it and goes and listen to it are just statements."
He pointed out that "Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi differs from the regime of his predecessors Nuri al-Maliki and Haidar Abadi, being a quiet economic man does not respond to political speech and works silently," noting that "Iraqis favor two types in the ruling either be very strong or very simple."
He said, "the comments of Mishan Jubouri in the media personal interpretations."
"We are in the construction coalition until it needs strong refinement, good leadership, internal rules and consensus decisions, but it is not strong," he said, denying the existence of a regional factor to join the building and the deputies' desire to go to reform rather than building.
He stressed the existence of "efforts to establish a security institution and hold arms in the hands of the state."
Karbouli criticized "the law [20], which includes the detection of incidents of terrorism, if the damage by 100 dinars write 50 dinars and in Baghdad is reduced to 25 dinars, the compensation process for victims of terrorism in which a large corruption.
He added that the former defense minister Khaled al-Obeidi "dismissed because of files of corruption," calling Talal al-Zobaie to "reveal what he says that there is a ministry sold, what and who sold?"
"There are no relations or alliances without interests and therefore the concept of reconciliation is in the deals, but there are agreements dominated by the interest of the country and some personal."
And "did not call us to meet and continue to open and we are not bound by its decisions," noting that "the differences existed on the formation of the government and remained four ministries are settled when the parliamentary sessions."
Karbouli noted that "any change in the political realities after 2003 and successive governments is a health situation in the lack of consecration of sectarianism in the ministry and government institutions," stressing "we need full awareness to save Iraq from this crisis situation."
"We got two ministries, namely, trade, youth and sports," he said. "The position of the speaker of parliament is the same as that of the prime minister and the republic.
"We do not want the position of the Ministry of Defense and the National Coalition is who submitted the names of candidates," asserting that "my defense and interior portfolios of the share of the components, not alliances and defense of the national year quota" denied "the appointment of his driver, director of the Ministry of Commerce."
Karbawi also denied that "there is a thing called a ministry sold, which is not a shop that locks it and goes and listen to it are just statements."
He pointed out that "Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi differs from the regime of his predecessors Nuri al-Maliki and Haidar Abadi, being a quiet economic man does not respond to political speech and works silently," noting that "Iraqis favor two types in the ruling either be very strong or very simple."
He said, "the comments of Mishan Jubouri in the media personal interpretations."
"We are in the construction coalition until it needs strong refinement, good leadership, internal rules and consensus decisions, but it is not strong," he said, denying the existence of a regional factor to join the building and the deputies' desire to go to reform rather than building.
He stressed the existence of "efforts to establish a security institution and hold arms in the hands of the state."
Inspector of the Municipality of Baghdad lies the news of his arrest and talk about "great pressure" exposed to it
05-02-2019 11:34 PM
Baghdad
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An inspector general of the Baghdad secretariat, Sajjad al-Jabri, denied Tuesday the fabricated news that some media outlets reported on his arrest.
"Al-Jabri said in a statement that he was aware of the false news that he wants to affect my work after the disclosure of files of corruption in the Municipality of Baghdad, in addition to stopping the work of companies lagging in the implementation of projects.
"He stressed that these pressures and fabricated news will not stop him from continuing to pursue the Fadisin, returned to him 'a tax to fight corruption', and pointed out that he retained the right to prosecute those who seek to distort his image For known purposes at the expense of public money.
"Al-Jabri said in a statement that he was aware of the false news that he wants to affect my work after the disclosure of files of corruption in the Municipality of Baghdad, in addition to stopping the work of companies lagging in the implementation of projects.
"He stressed that these pressures and fabricated news will not stop him from continuing to pursue the Fadisin, returned to him 'a tax to fight corruption', and pointed out that he retained the right to prosecute those who seek to distort his image For known purposes at the expense of public money.
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Halabousi meets with his Jordanian counterpart in the parliament building
Editorial date: 2019/2/6 11:50 • 84 times scheduled
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi received his Jordanian counterpart Atef Al-Tarawneh and his accompanying delegation in the parliament building.
And Ovd El Halabousi met with Tarawneh in the parliament building.
The two presidents will also hold a joint press conference at the press center of the parliament building where they will discuss the main points of their discussions and prospects for parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
Al-Tarawneh arrived in the capital Baghdad yesterday on the opinion of a large parliamentary delegation, to discuss ways to strengthen the Jordanian-Iraqi parliamentary work, unify the positions of the two councils in the Arab and international federations, and employ their positions to serve Arab issues, especially the Palestinian issue.
The two presidents will also hold a joint press conference at the press center of the parliament building where they will discuss the main points of their discussions and prospects for parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
Al-Tarawneh arrived in the capital Baghdad yesterday on the opinion of a large parliamentary delegation, to discuss ways to strengthen the Jordanian-Iraqi parliamentary work, unify the positions of the two councils in the Arab and international federations, and employ their positions to serve Arab issues, especially the Palestinian issue.
PM "News" published details of the visit of Italian Prime Minister to Iraq
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has just arrived in Baghdad for an official visit to Iraq .
Today, meetings will be held with President Barham Salih, with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and finally with Parliament Speaker Mohamed Halboussi .
Conte will be in Erbil at noon, where he will meet the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government Nigervan Barzani, then, the Italian unit working in the mission of 'Prima Partica' visit to the base 'Camp Sinjara'.
Hakim asks Moscow to involve Iraq in tripartite summits on Syria
Wednesday، 06 February 2019 12:07 AM
The leader of Iraq's Reform and Reconstruction Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, asked Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov to involve Iraq in tripartite summits on Syria held between Ankara, Tehran and Moscow.
Receiving Bogdanov in his office in Baghdad in the presence of the alliance leaders, Hakim called for the continuation of the momentum to eradicate terrorism and prevent it from revival.
He stressed the importance of continuous coordination and exchange of information between the two states, besides raising the security and military readiness.
"Iraq will not be a launch pad for threatening neighboring countries. It wants to be a forum for [presenting] and bringing views together," Hakim said, adding that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iraq soon.
For his part, Bogdanov stressed "the need to maintain contact with Iraq," adding that "Russia views Iraq positively and seeks to develop relations with it at all levels
Receiving Bogdanov in his office in Baghdad in the presence of the alliance leaders, Hakim called for the continuation of the momentum to eradicate terrorism and prevent it from revival.
He stressed the importance of continuous coordination and exchange of information between the two states, besides raising the security and military readiness.
"Iraq will not be a launch pad for threatening neighboring countries. It wants to be a forum for [presenting] and bringing views together," Hakim said, adding that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iraq soon.
For his part, Bogdanov stressed "the need to maintain contact with Iraq," adding that "Russia views Iraq positively and seeks to develop relations with it at all levels
An initiative to overcome the knots of Fayyad in the Iraqi government
Wednesday - 1 Jumada II 1440 AH - 06 February 2019 AD Issue Number [14680]
News of the meeting in Beirut, the collection of Sulaimani, Sadr and Nasrallah
Faleh Fayadh
Baghdad: Hamza Mustafa
Sources familiar with the meeting in Beirut recently attended by Moqtada al-Sadr, leader of the alliance «Saron» Iraqi, Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of «Hezbollah», and the commander of the «Quds Force» Iranian Qassim Soleimani, mediated between the latter between Sadr and his opponents, Al-Fath »Hadi al-Amiri, in the dispute over the assumption of Faleh al-Fayadh the bag of the interior in the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi, which is opposed by Sadr and supported by Amiri.
Yesterday, the Sason and Al-Fateh Alliance held a meeting in Baghdad to coordinate their positions on US President Donald H. Trump's recent comments on a long-term US military presence at the base of Ain al-Asad in western Iraq to monitor Iran.
While the Sadrists denied the news about the Beirut meeting, political observers in Baghdad linked the meeting between Fatah and Suron, whose biggest headline seemed to be to close their positions on the US presence in Iraq and the mysterious meeting in Beirut.
According to the two meetings, an agreement reached on the issue of the Ministry of the Interior is based on the merger of the National Security Adviser and the head of the national security apparatus and the establishment of a new ministry, the Ministry of National Security, to be run by Fayyad. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The Iraqi parliament member for the mass of «Saron», Burhan al-Mamouri, told «Middle East», the meeting yesterday in Baghdad «important at this stage: because it combines two alliances have a major role in the political process, and in the formation of the government».
In the same context, Siham al-Moussawi, a member of the parliament of the «Fatah» bloc, told Asharq Al-Awsat that «such meetings would reduce the differences, even if they are in views, in order to produce a result through which To overcome the problems that have so far prevented the completion of the ministerial cabin ».
"The goal is to take steps forward, because the general situation of the country does not allow for differences between construction and reform," Moussawi said.
Yesterday, the Sason and Al-Fateh Alliance held a meeting in Baghdad to coordinate their positions on US President Donald H. Trump's recent comments on a long-term US military presence at the base of Ain al-Asad in western Iraq to monitor Iran.
While the Sadrists denied the news about the Beirut meeting, political observers in Baghdad linked the meeting between Fatah and Suron, whose biggest headline seemed to be to close their positions on the US presence in Iraq and the mysterious meeting in Beirut.
According to the two meetings, an agreement reached on the issue of the Ministry of the Interior is based on the merger of the National Security Adviser and the head of the national security apparatus and the establishment of a new ministry, the Ministry of National Security, to be run by Fayyad. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The Iraqi parliament member for the mass of «Saron», Burhan al-Mamouri, told «Middle East», the meeting yesterday in Baghdad «important at this stage: because it combines two alliances have a major role in the political process, and in the formation of the government».
In the same context, Siham al-Moussawi, a member of the parliament of the «Fatah» bloc, told Asharq Al-Awsat that «such meetings would reduce the differences, even if they are in views, in order to produce a result through which To overcome the problems that have so far prevented the completion of the ministerial cabin ».
"The goal is to take steps forward, because the general situation of the country does not allow for differences between construction and reform," Moussawi said.
Iran, Iraq sign agreement on payment channel
Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati and his Iraqi counterpart Ali Mohsen Ismail al-Alaq signed the deal following talks between the two countries’ delegations.
Baghdad, Feb 6, IRNA – Governors of central banks of Iran and Iraq signed an agreement on payment channel on Tuesday in Baghdad.
Baghdad, Feb 6, IRNA – Governors of central banks of Iran and Iraq signed an agreement on payment channel on Tuesday in Baghdad.
Mode of payment for Iraq’s electricity and gas imports from Iran is the major chapter of the agreement.
Hemmati was received by his Iraqi counterpart Ali Mohsen Ismail al-Alaq upon his arrival in Baghdad on Tuesday evening.
“My objective to visit the friendly and fraternal country of Iraq with which we have good political, economic and trade relations, is to hold talks with authorities about the latest status of our cooperation,” Hemmati said.
Iran's financial chief praised 'considerable' Iranian public and private sector exports to Iraq. But, he acknowledged 'shortcomings in banking and monetary consultations, saying Iranian exporters have been facing problems in getting their money back.
He is expected to hold talks with Iraqi Finance Minister Fuad Hussein, Iraqi president and prime minister as well as Iranian and Iraqi businessmen in a bid to find pathways to resolve banking issues.
Hemmati was received by his Iraqi counterpart Ali Mohsen Ismail al-Alaq upon his arrival in Baghdad on Tuesday evening.
“My objective to visit the friendly and fraternal country of Iraq with which we have good political, economic and trade relations, is to hold talks with authorities about the latest status of our cooperation,” Hemmati said.
Iran's financial chief praised 'considerable' Iranian public and private sector exports to Iraq. But, he acknowledged 'shortcomings in banking and monetary consultations, saying Iranian exporters have been facing problems in getting their money back.
He is expected to hold talks with Iraqi Finance Minister Fuad Hussein, Iraqi president and prime minister as well as Iranian and Iraqi businessmen in a bid to find pathways to resolve banking issues.
Jordan's Lower House Speaker arrives in Baghdad
Tuesday، 05 February 2019 10:44 PM
A parliamentary delegation, headed by Jordan's Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh, arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for a two-day official visit upon an invitation from Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi.
The delegation is scheduled to meet with President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi and Halbousi over bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in all fields, the Jordan News Agency Petra reported.
Lawmakers from the two countries will discuss building a unified Jordanian-Iraqi stance on various issues of mutual concern for Arab and international parliamentary unions, according to Petra.
Thirteen MPs representing the House's committees and blocs will accompany Tarawneh, Petra said.
Jordan and Iraq have recently signed several cooperation agreements in the fields of oil, electricity and trade.
Economic relations between Jordan and Iraq have seen progress in the past few months, marked by His Majesty King Abdullah's visit to Baghdad last month, preceded by a visit by Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz in December, 2018.
The delegation is scheduled to meet with President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi and Halbousi over bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in all fields, the Jordan News Agency Petra reported.
Lawmakers from the two countries will discuss building a unified Jordanian-Iraqi stance on various issues of mutual concern for Arab and international parliamentary unions, according to Petra.
Thirteen MPs representing the House's committees and blocs will accompany Tarawneh, Petra said.
Jordan and Iraq have recently signed several cooperation agreements in the fields of oil, electricity and trade.
Economic relations between Jordan and Iraq have seen progress in the past few months, marked by His Majesty King Abdullah's visit to Baghdad last month, preceded by a visit by Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz in December, 2018.
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From cars to quakes: Italy's banks take on insurance
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* Italy lags other EU countries in non-life insurance Read the full story
Dirty money fears push Deutsche Bank into transatlantic spotlight
POLITICO
Democrats who just took control of House committees are pursuing a joint investigation largely motivated by the bank’s loans to the Trump Organization. Read the full story
Deutsche cuts back correspondent banking after Danske scandal
Reuters
Deutsche Bank has sharply scaled back its role as a correspondent bank, an executive said on Monday of a business line that has dragged it into a money laundering scandal involving Danske Bank. Read the full story
Regulators want closer scrutiny of shadow banks in leveraged loans
Reuters
Reuters
Better data is needed to spotrisks from "shadow banks" stepping up credit to heavily indebtedcompanies, an annual survey of the non-banking financial systemsaid on Monday. Read the full story
Australia's largest banks may face prosecution after probe
ABC News
Australia's largest banks may face prosecution after probe finds impunity toward widespread misconduct Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
US markets underestimating the impact of Brexit uncertainties?
Fox News
Russell Investments Senior Portfolio Manager Kevin Divney on the U.S. market and economic outlook and the potential impact of Brexit and the U.S.-China trade negotiations. Read the full story
World markets subdued on US-China trade worries
ABC News
World markets subdued on questions around an imminent meeting between US and Chinese officials Read the full story
My ETF is closing — what should I do?
MarketWatch
Not every ETF that makes it to market has staying power. Read the full story
Treasury yields hold ground as investors watch Fed speeches for more clues on ‘patience’
MarketWatch
Treasury yields struggle for direction on Monday as traders keep their eyes on speeches from senior Federal Reserve officials. Read the full story
Dollar starts the week stronger across the board
MarketWatch
The U.S. dollar starts the week on a stronger note against most of its rivals in both the developed and emerging market space on Monday, shaking off last week’s negative sentiment related to the dovish Federal Reserve update. Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Bitcoin Price Charts Offer Glimmer of Hope to Struggling Bulls
CoinDesk
The slow drip bitcoin price sell-off seen over the last six weeks has produced a bullish pattern on the daily chart. Read the full story
Bitcoin Surveillance Report: What to expect from the major token
Coin Insider.
Good morning or afternoon depending on where in the world you reside. Week in Crypto (Top 3 Events): #1 – Baakt continues to make headlines and progress in launching their proprietary digital asset market place that will offer an institutional grade custody program combined with a fully regulated digital asset exchange and physically delivered futures on Bitcoin. Their partnerships with Starbucks, Microsoft as well as their relationship with Intercontinental Exchange (I.C.E), which operates Read the full story
Bitcoin Price Charts Offer Glimmer of Hope to Struggling Bulls
CoinDesk
The slow drip bitcoin price sell-off seen over the last six weeks has produced a bullish pattern on the daily chart. Read the full story
Bitcoin Is Facing an Important Test
The Motley Fool
Will this tipping point break the leading cryptocurrency -- or will it ignite a massive rebound? Read the full story
Navigating Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: How Google Is Quietly Making Blockchains Searchable
Forbes
In the late 1990s Google transformed the Web by creating a fast, accurate and easy-to-use search engine. Now it could do the same for blockchains, the technology underlying cryptocurrencies like ethereum. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Asia stocks quiet, dollar supported after upbeat U.S. jobs data
Business Insider
FILE PHOTO: A digital board displays stock information at a brokerage office in Beijing Thomson Reuters By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO (Reuters) - Asia stocks were barely moved on Monday, staying near a four-month high after Wall Street's tepid pre-weekend performance, while the dollar was supported against the yen following strong U.S. jobs and manufacturing data. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was basically unchanged, capped below the four-month peak scaled on Friday. Read the full story
Why the stock market might not cheer a weaker U.S. dollar after all
MarketWatch
A weaker dollar is often seen as a tailwind for U.S. equities, but high hedging costs could leave Wall Street struggling to keep pace with overseas rivals — in turn serving to reinforce weakness in the dollar, warns Morgan Stanley. Read the full story
FOREX-Dollar stands tall as other currencies struggle
Reuters
* Long dollar bets at their biggest since Dec 2015 Read the full story
FOREX-Dollar snaps 2-week losing streak as hedge funds grow bullish
Reuters
* Graphic: World FX rates in 2019 Read the full story
Forex - U.S. Dollar Continues Momentum on Upbeat Data
Investing.com
Forex Feb 04, 2019 15:43 GMT Investing.com - The greenback rose to a three-week high on Monday after upbeat jobs data highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy even as the Federal Reserve paused its monetary policy. Upbeat jobs numbers on Friday, along with ISM manufacturing data, helped ease concerns of a slowing economy. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six major currencies, increased 0.27% to 95.553 as of 10:42 AM ET (15:42 GMT). Investors Read the full story
Goodbye to the Dollar
Truthdig
The Trump administration accelerates the abandonment of the dollar as the world’s principal reserve currency, which will be fatal to the American empire. Read the full story
HEALTH / SCIENCE
Measles Outbreak Shows the Irony of Vaccine Effectiveness
Newsweek
Until the 1990s, the disease would kill 500,000 children every year. Read the full story
Potential treatment for eye cancer using tumor-killing virus
The Conversation US
When you think of viruses, you might think of the horrible illnesses they cause, like flu or Ebola. But now researchers are learning how to use the unique traits of viruses to treat disease. Read the full story
New measles cases discovered amid outbreaks elsewhere
ABC News
It is not known how the individuals contracted the disease. Read the full story
Some cancers are rising in millennials. Obesity might be why
TIME
Obesity is a risk factor for more than a dozen cancers Read the full story
USA / CANADA
State of the Union among most sensitive security challenges
ABC News
Securing the State of the Union takes months of planning and coordination by multiple law enforcement agencies, led by the U.S. Secret Service Read the full story
Trump threatens to bust border deal as shutdown deadline nears
Bloomberg
Congress has only a few days left to come up with an agreement on border security spending to prevent a government shutdown and may yet see the process upended once President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Read the full story
How US trade war and other efforts to thwart China’s rise have actually accelerated its reform and innovation
South China Morning Post
In trying to curb China’s supposedly unfair trade practices and substantially reduce its trade deficit with China, the United States is unintentionally helping to accelerate China’s reform and innovation. Washington’s trade war has gained support from… Read the full story
Trump: Military intervention in Venezuela an 'option'
Fox News
Fox News
Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Michael O'Hanlon with the latest on the unrest in Venezuela. Read the full story
Trump says he disagrees with intel assessment of Iran
NBC News
During a Sunday interview with Face the Nation,' the president stated he can't always trust with his intel agencies. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Spain, France, Sweden recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as nation's interim president
ABC News
Spain, France, Sweden recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as nation's interim president Read the full story
EU countries step up pressure on Venezuela's defiant Maduro
ABC News
A key group of European Union countries have endorsed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president piling the pressure on embattled President Nicolas Maduro to resign and let the country hold a new presidential election Read the full story
The Latest: Maduro writes pope for help in Venezuela crisis
ABC News
ABC News
The Netherlands and Austria have joined other European countries in recognizing Juan Guaido as Venezuela's interim president Read the full story
Emerging Market Stocks Are Dirt Cheap
Forbes
At an earnings yield spread of 6.49%, emerging markets stocks offer compelling value over US stocks—and over bonds of all stripes. Ignore them at your peril. Read the full story
Iran's revolutionaries have mixed feelings, 40 years later
ABC News
Many Iranians feel that the goals of the Islamic revolution have not been met. Read the full story
Dubai plans e-commerce zone with investment of $545 mln
Reuters
State-developer Dubai South said onMonday it aimed to spend two billion dirhams ($545 million) tobuild an e-commerce free trade zone offering foreign firms 100percent ownership. Read the full story
As EU-Arab summit approaches, more headaches than planned
Business Insider
By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) - When plans for a summit between the European Union and the Arab League were first hatched last year, it was envisioned as the start of a new friendship across the Mediterranean. What a difference a few months makes. The EU hopes that improving ties with its Arab neighbors would help advance its policies, not least its aim to fight illegal immigration from the Middle East and North Africa. But after the murder of a journalist in a Saudi consulate last Read the full story
Iraqi president hits back at Trump over US army presence
Business Insider
BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's president hit back at Donald Trump Monday for saying U.S. troops should stay in Iraq to keep an eye on neighboring Iran, saying the U.S. leader did not ask for Iraq's permission to do so. "We find these comments strange," said Barham Salih, speaking at a forum in Baghdad. Trump's comments added to concerns in Iraq about America's long-term intentions, particularly after it withdraws its troops from Syria. Trump has angered Iraqi politicians and Iranian-backed factions by Read the full story
Iraqi Kurdish officials and Turkey blame the PKK for provoking an attack on a Turkish military base
TRT World
Iraqi Kurdish officials and Turkey blame the PKK for provoking an attack on a Turkish military base Read the full story
Pope in UAE: Reject wars in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Libya
Aljazeera
In the first-ever papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula, Pope Francis has said that faith leaders have a duty to reject war as he called for religious freedom in the majority Muslim region. "War cannot create anything but misery, weapons bring nothing but death," the pope said on Monday, addressing an inter-religious meeting attended by hundreds of representatives from different faiths. "I am thinking in particular of Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Libya," he added. He said: "Every form of violence must Read the full story
Zimbabwe: 'Forex Shortages Mere Symptom of Zim's Problems'
AllAfrica
(Photo: Facebook) ZIMBABWE'S economic problems area due to the twin challenges of trade and fiscal imbalances, Africa CEO Round Table chairman Oswell Binha has said. "Shortages of forex and cash are not the problem but simply symptoms of the underlying and unstainable deficits and imbalances over decades," Binha told NewZimbabwe.com. He was speaking ahead of the gathering of some 400 CEOs and high-level speakers from both private at the resort town of Victoria Falls between 13-15th Februaryto Read the full story
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Feb. 4
Reuters
The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt andcurrency market moves and political events may affect South African markets onMonday. Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Millers Wash Hands Over Current Bread Price Increases
AllAfrica
The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) says current increases in bread prices have nothing to do with flour prices which have remained unchanged for some time. The gazetted price of bread is $1, 40 a loaf. However, prices have since gone up with some retailers selling the essential product at $2 and above per loaf. In a statement Sunday, GMAZ Media and Public Relations Manager Garikai Chaunza said the hike was not related to flour prices. "The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe ( Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Zesa Losses $3,7m Worth of Infrastructure
AllAfrica
AllAfrica
ZESA Holdings lost electricity infrastructure worth almost $3,7 million in the first 10 months of last year due to vandalism - affecting power distribution in the process. Of the $3,7 million, a measly $479 679 worth of materials and infrastructure was recovered as at November 30 last year. Vandals are largely going after overhead copper conductors, transformer windings and transformer oil, which compromises service delivery particularly at a time when the country is battling foreign currency Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Transparency International Exposes Mnangagwa's Anti-Corruption Rhetoric
AllAfrica
(Photo: Tawanda Mudimu/The Herald) A recent report by an independent corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), has exposed how the anti-corruption drive by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has all but been full of rhetoric as the country never improved on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI). Ranked 160 out of 180 countries and with 22 points, Zimbabwe is one of the lower-ranked nations in an analysis that draws on 13 surveys and expert assessments to measure public sector corruption Read the full story
Zimbabwe vice president returns to South Africa for treatment: newspaper
Reuters
Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is receiving treatment in South Africa, the second time in four months, after falling ill last week, a privately owned newspaper reported on Monday. Read the full story
Zimbabwe’s brutal crackdown has shattered hope for peace after Mugabe
VICE
“Terror is in charge. Violence is in charge. Tyranny is in charge. Dictatorship is in charge.” Read the full story
Zimbabwe: 'Bread Shortage Due to Lack of Forex'
AllAfrica
The National Bakers' Association of Zimbabwe has attributed the shortages of bread on the market to lack of foreign currency to import wheat to make flour. The association's president, Mr Ngoni Mazango, said they had submitted applications for foreign currency to Government and were waiting for it to release the money. "The Government has promised us an intervention on foreign currency which we require as bakers which was going to account for 80 percent of our forex requirements but in the month Read the full story
ASIA
Trade deal or no deal, the U.S. and China are still fighting for global power
CNBC
China's slowing economy and President Trump facing re-election in 2020 seem to point toward the two largest economies making a modest compromise on trade. But the trade deal itself is just a part of the larger geopolitical tug of war between the United States and China's Xi Jinping. Read the full story
JPMorgan: Ballooning debt in China's 'zombie' companies threatens to derail the country's economic growth
Business Insider
JPMorgan says China should get rid of its "zombie" state-owned companies. China's economy is beset by huge public and corporate debt problems which threaten to derail the country's growth story, according to JPMorgan. Economic growth in China has been steadily slowing and could get even lower meaning the world's second largest economy won't overtake the US any time soon. The key risk - disposing of "zombie" state-owned companies - means the economy could be forced to adopt a zero interest policy Read the full story
Foreign investors poured a record amount into Chinese stocks last month
Axios
International investors poured more money into Chinese stocks last month than in any month on record, representatives from the Institute of International Finance tell Axios. Read the full story
EUROPE
Japan, Germany to use free trade to curb Brexit impact
ABC News
Leaders of Germany and Japan have agreed to cooperate to minimize the global economic impact from an upcoming Brexit, while pledging to support free trade amid concerns of a rising protectionism Read the full story
May will speak to EU business, visit Northern Ireland to bolster Brexit plan
Reuters
Prime Minister Theresa May will talk to European businesses on Monday to underline the importance of Britain leaving the EU with a deal, a day before she travels to Northern Ireland to make a speech on Brexit, her spokesman said on Monday. Read the full story
Brexit: Theresa May accused of ‘wasting valuable time’ as she launches group to find Irish backstop alternatives
The Independent
Theresa May has been accused of “wasting valuable time” in the countdown to Britain’s exit from the EU as she announced plans to establish a Commons group probing alternative plans for the Irish border post-Brexit. Read the full story
Greece urges EU to 'do all' for refugees in Turkey
TRT World
Greece urges EU to 'do all' for refugees in Turkey Read the full story
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2-6-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Published the text of the Budget Law 2019 after the ratification of the President of the Republic" Well, imo every citizen in Iraq, including the politicians are looking for the public announcement now on the results that should be found within the 2019 Budget. The rate for many things and imo most likely HCL monies are in there, which has to be what everyone in the world that owns Dinar is waiting for... The citizens may get retroactive pay too...So by this and with Franks [Guru Frank26] opinion among others everything is done and we await for it to come to us.
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana If you’re not already squirming, let me tell you - this is awesome news. A happy GOI is a GOI that we can get behind, because it’s one that is more likely to RV. And this is possibly the happiest we’ve ever seen them! ...we have more...I’m trying to contain my excitement...We may have an HCL agreement shortly! ...THIS is the kind of movement we need to see for an RV to happen, and I didn’t want to release the news without a full confirmation...you know I’ve been on an “HCL-requirement” ...No HCL = no RV...and now, after a long ride, it's not just on the horizon - it's coming at us, lights flashing and horns blaring! ... the time that we have been waiting on may be over. There is news out right now that is more encouraging regarding the HCL than ANYthing I have ever seen, and that means we’re almost there. [post 2 of 2]
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana ...the stars are lining up very nicely right now. ...First, the budget was submitted, signed, and looks like it will be passed, with a HUGE keynote - a significantly acceptable portion of the budget going to the Kurds. This has been a major point of contention between the parties over the years, in fact it’s possibly the biggest point of disagreement and reason for delays in the budget approval process in recent history. ...the budget...needs to be published in the Gazette to be official. This may be happening yet this week, and if it does...that will be insanely quick. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Huge juice this morning...the US Treasury acknowledges they are ready to support Iraq and Kurdistan in promoting a market economy. This announcement is probably the best news that Iraq is ready to open up to the worlds financial system.
2-5-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG ...we have PLAINLY published the FACTS surrounding the Kuwaiti reinstatement over and over and over. It was nothing like the various rumors portrayed on the internet... Any comments made by President Trump regarding prosperity are tied directly to his policies and have nothing to do with any future value change of the Iraqi Dinar. Value change or no – the math just doesn’t add up. A massive change in Dinar value doesn’t even bump the needle of the US financial engine. [reference Guru RVAlready post 2-4-2019]
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni So the 2019 budget was signed into law today...those hoping for a RV or some other overnight change in value as a result will be disappointed. Not how it works...
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana Article: "The President of the Republic approves the Federal Budget Law" [Hope it doesn't take 2 weeks to get published in the gazette...] ...the timing of this publication will be very important...
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Central Bank: We bought 20 trillion treasury transfers to move the market" Quote: "With the increasing confidence of international banks in the Central Bank of Iraq and the lifting of restrictions and barriers" I really do think this article is massive in that it shows they are ready to defend their new currency!! They have now told us they are ready to go live with an international exchange company that will be traded on the Iraq Stock Exchange...In addition... we see the lifting or restrictions from the CBI directly. The CBI is talking very loud...imo. Well, them telling us they have lifted restrictions and now having populated them selves with 20 Trillion in treasuries to support their currency, it is all but go time. imo.
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru Kirk H. Sowell So after a long delay, today [Monday] Iraqi President...signs the 2019 budget into law. The delay was due to parliament wanting to make amendments to the budget after it was "passed" on Jan. 24. They just sent it to Salih two days ago.
2-5-2019 Newshound Guru Kirk H. Sowell So after a long delay, today [Monday] Iraqi President...signs the 2019 budget into law. The delay was due to parliament wanting to make amendments to the budget after it was "passed" on Jan. 24. They just sent it to Salih two days ago.
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ARTICLE 1-A ( from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mehdi receives the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Mr. Abdel Nasser Hemeti
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mehdi received today the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Mr. Abdel Nasser Hamti and his accompanying delegation.
The Prime Minister affirmed that Iraq has succeeded in defeating the terrorist gang thanks to its heroic championships and the precious blood of martyrs, wounded and sacrificed and supporting our friends, especially the Islamic Republic. He praised the development of relations between the two countries and the neighboring peoples. He pointed out that the people of Iraq suffered from the siege, And Iraq will not be part of the sanctions regime against Iran and any other people.
The Iranian official conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Hassan Rowhani, President of the Islamic Republic and his first deputy, congratulating him on his assumption of the presidency of the government and his efforts to achieve stability and economic prosperity. He expressed his hope for more cooperation between the two countries, especially in the banking field.
The meeting was attended by the Iranian ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Iraj Masjedi, and a number of bank managers in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Also present were Mr. Ali Al-Alaq, Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Maher Juhan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, and a number of advisors.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
6 February 2019
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ARTICLE 1-B ( from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi Receives the Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq and the Head of the Assistance Mission for Iraq Ms. Jenin Hennes B-Secart
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received this morning the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq and the Head of the Assistance Mission for Iraq, Ms. Jeanine Hennes B. Schert.
Humanitarian cooperation was discussed, and the UN mission to Iraq was briefed on the UN Security Council, the demining work in Mosul and the most important future programs and activities of the mission.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
6 February 2019
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The Cabinet holds its regular session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi
The Cabinet held its regular session on Tuesday 5 February 2019 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The Cabinet discussed the government curriculum, where it was signed by the president and members of the Council of Ministers to be converted to a document for implementation containing the details of the work, and will be published in the media during the next two days.
He stressed during the presentation of the curriculum that the Council of Ministers with all its members will have to follow the curriculum and accounting for it, calling for overcoming routine in order to achieve the goals.
During the meeting, the rules of procedure of the Council of Ministers were presented and the observations and views were taken for approval soon.
The Council of Ministers hosted the Financial Budget Team from the Ministries of Finance and Planning. Some of the texts, movements and observations were discussed and the issuance of budget instructions was accelerated.
The Council approved the minutes of the third meeting of the government program review team and the prioritization of government projects and their cost estimates within the budget estimates (2019-2022).
He also briefed the members of the Council of Ministers on a draft declaration for the selection of the President and members of the Federal Public Service Council, and voted on the draft, which will be announced later and includes the conditions to be provided by the applicant for positions.
The Council of Ministers approved the establishment by the World Bank of the Fund for Recovery and Reconstruction of Iraq, and voted on the project for the establishment of the Training Center for Airmen and Airmen.
In conjunction with the Book Fair, the Council of Ministers decided to reduce customs duties on imported books.
The Council of Ministers voted to exclude employees in the institution of political prisoners from the amounts owed by their due to the error of the administration and those who were martyred from them.
The Cabinet decided to reopen a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Iraq and the United States Embassy in Baghdad regarding the purchase and processing of wheat back to the Council of Ministers.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
5 February 2019
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ARTICLE 1-D (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
The National Security Council holds its weekly meeting under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi
The National Security Council held its weekly session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Adel Abdul Mahdi, which was devoted to assessing the security situation in a number of governorates, in addition to emerging issues.
The Council discussed the assessment of the movements of gangs in Al-Anbar province, and a working paper on the command and control and the nature of the tasks entrusted to the security forces in the province of Kirkuk.
The National Security Council also discussed a unified paper on the reports of the security authorities on the security situation in Nineveh province, and the results of the visit of the chief of staff of the army to the province of Diyala.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
5 February 2019
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ARTICLE 1-E (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Mr. Adel Abdulmahdi Receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway Mrs. Ina Eriksen
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi received in his official office today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, Mrs. Ina Eriksen and her accompanying delegation.
He welcomed the development of relations between Iraq and Norway, hoping that this increase will enhance cooperation and benefit from the Norwegian experience in the field of optimal investment of oil resources and expand support programs and training for the security forces. He appreciated the support of Norway for Iraq in the face of terrorism and its participation in the Kuwait conference for the reconstruction and support of Iraq. For humanitarian programs for displaced people and for Iraqi refugees in Norway.
The Norwegian Foreign Minister expressed her country's desire to establish partnership relations with Iraq and increase opportunities for economic cooperation, exchange of visits between officials of the two countries to lay the foundations for partnership and cooperation. She also conveyed the greetings of the Norwegian Prime Minister and her expectation to visit Iraq and invited his sovereignty to visit Norway. Iraq.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Aspen Lundebek, Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa Region, Mr. Knut Eilev Lien, Special Representative for Iraq and Syria, Ms. Anne Havarsdatir Lund, Deputy Director of Communications, and Norway's Ambassador to Iraq, Tony Ellers.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Nizar Al-Khairallah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Yarallah, deputy commander of Joint Operations in Iraq, Iraqi Ambassador to Norway, Shaker Qasim Mehadi, and a number of advisors on both sides.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
5 February 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: The @IraqiGovt categorically rejects the use of our territory to attack or watch Iraq's neighbours. We will not tolerate our country being used to launch acts of aggression against any other country.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: They all expressed admiration for what Iraqis have achieved, and affirmed their continued support for Iraq.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: I met several senior foreign officials including Russia’s Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East & Africa, the Foreign Minister of Norway and the President of @ICRC.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: Earlier this week, several agreements with Jordan came into effect which will benefit both countries economically and help safeguard our security.
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: I visited the Karbala refinery project and met engineers and construction teams. This is a mega project, using the latest technologies and is environmentally sustainable. When completed, this project will create 14,000 new jobs.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: I and members of the Cabinet have now signed a covenant pledging to fulfil the undertakings we made to the Iraqi people to deliver better services and rebuild our country. We are accountable to our citizens and to parliament.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: We are determined to implement the @IraqiGovt programme for 2018-2022 which we presented to parliament.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-5-2019 around 3:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi holds his weekly press conference in Baghdad, briefs media on implementation of @IraqiGovt programme, infrastructure projects, international relations, and regional developments.
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ARTICLE 3
* Iraq Press * published decisions of the Council of Ministers in its last session
BAGHDAD - February 6 - The Cabinet held its regular session under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi. The government curriculum was signed by the president and members of the Council of Ministers to be converted into a document for implementation containing the details of the work. Media during the next two days.
Abdul-Mahdi stressed during the presentation of the curriculum that the Council of Ministers with all its members will have to follow the curriculum and accounting for it, calling for overcoming the routine in order to achieve the goals. During the meeting, the internal system of the Council of Ministers and listen to observations and views for approval, From the ministries of finance and planning, and discussed some texts and movements and observations and accelerate the issuance of instructions for the budget.
The Council approved the minutes of the third meeting of the governmental program review team and set the priorities of the government projects and their cost estimates within the budget estimates (2019-2022). The Cabinet also reviewed a draft declaration for the selection of the chairman and members of the Federal Public Service Council, and voted on the draft, To be provided by the applicant for positions.
The Council of Ministers approved the establishment of the Iraq Recovery and Reconstruction Fund by the World Bank, and voted on the project to establish the Pilot Training Center for Airmen and Airmen. In conjunction with the Book Fair, the Council of Ministers decided to reduce customs duties on imported books.
The Council of Ministers voted to exclude employees in the institution of political prisoners from the amounts owed by their due to the error of the administration and those who were martyred from them.
The Cabinet decided to reopen a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Iraq and the United States Embassy in Baghdad regarding the purchase and processing of wheat back to the Council of Ministers. Finished
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ARTICLE 4
Sileman promises Iraqis "corruption, bureaucracy and armed factions beyond state control"
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - February 6 - Former US ambassador Douglas Seleman has warned Iraqis against warning of the challenges he has faced in the face of unemployment, corruption, bureaucracy and the influx of armed factions out of state control that have taken control of many parts of the country.
Ambassador Seelman said in a speech distributed by the US Embassy in Baghdad on the occasion of the end of his work in Iraq, which lasted two and a half years - during which he worked to strengthen economic, security and cultural relations between the two countries .. Noting that the US diplomatic missions operating in Baghdad and Erbil strongly supports the unity of Iraq Sovereignty, democracy and prosperity and the Kurdistan region stable and effective part of the Iraqi state.
He pointed out that he would leave Iraq "taking" my memories of many of the areas I visited in Iraq. My wife and I were inspired by the diversity of this country, and we were moved by the warmth and generosity of its people. In the city of Ur in southern Nasiriyah, we also witnessed the return of life to the beautiful southern marshes in Chabaish, and we stood at the feet of the Lion of Babylon. I visited the Falluja Teaching Hospital, which was restored with American help. I spoke with the brave fighters of the Counterterrorism Service at the Center for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Injured Warriors in Baghdad, the kebabs in Erbil markets, the speech at the American University of Iraq - Sulaymaniyah, In Qush, I will always cherish the experiences and friendships that have arisen from the recognition of this vast and beautiful country. "
The ambassador noted that "Iraq has made progress over the past two and a half years, although it is difficult to see that progress in the midst of the noise of the policy .. Noting that when he arrived in Iraq as ambassador at the end of the summer of 2016 was an organization is an existential threat to Iraq and the region as a whole, At a time when the Iraqi security forces were ready to make heroic efforts to restore Mosul. He noted that after a number of fierce battles and the loss of many brave Iraqis, Iraqi forces and in partnership with the US-led coalition led to the liberation of Mosul and the expulsion of elements calling for them.
At the request of the Iraqi government, and in full cooperation with Baghdad, there are still more than 5,000 US troops who continue to work in partnership with the Iraqi security forces in their bases to provide advice, training and equipping them to ensure the permanent defeat of Da'ash and defend Iraq's borders, The coalition of 74 countries and five international organizations trained more than 190,000 Iraqi police officers and soldiers.
The security situation in Baghdad and other parts of Iraq has improved markedly. With the efforts of the Iraqi government, the United States and other international partners, more than four million displaced Iraqis have returned to their homes in safety and dignity. Ethnic and ethnic communities have begun to recover after Aimed at calling for genocide.
Growth of economic relations between the two countries
"The US-Iraqi economic relations are growing and we are working hard to promote trade and investment between Iraq and the United States. Last month, the embassy cooperated with the Iraqi government and the US Chamber of Commerce to bring more than 50 US companies to Iraq to establish new trade and investment partnerships. "
"With all this progress, I see unlimited opportunities for Iraq in the future. Iraq is a rich country and has plenty of oil, gas, water and arable land. Iraq has segments of intelligent, hard-working learners. Iraq also has the support of the United States and dozens of other nations that want to see it transform into an independent, democratic, prosperous and sovereign country. "
Enormous challenges: unemployment and armed factions beyond the control of the State
Sileman warned of the gravity of the enormous challenges faced by Iraq, saying that by 2025, one million young Iraqis will enter the labor market each year, while the government is no longer able to provide employment for all who need it, as well as armed factions outside the control of the state has imposed Which has led to fear and frustration of many Iraqi IDPs, prevented them from returning to their homes, and continues to seek to instill fear among Iraqis through terrorist attacks. Also, bureaucracy, corruption and lack of clarity of procedures impede the pursuit of businessmen to expand Their projects in the Aq and create new jobs. "
The American Ambassador ended his mission on behalf of his country and the success of Iraq, offering "with all humility his views on how best to achieve success" ... pointing out that in the forefront that Iraq must protect its sovereignty by securing its borders and the construction of security forces to follow the order of the government alone .. Liberating its economy from corruption and the bureaucratic obstacles that hinder business from expanding their businesses and creating new jobs, keeping Iraq open to the world and increasing its influence in the world.
He pointed out in conclusion that some want Iraq to have one friend only, but the United States wants Iraq to have a hundred friends, and choose the ideas and practices that are in the interest of security and society and economy .. He pointed out that the Iraqis in the coming period options important. Hoping to choose Iraq every time.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump nominated his country's ambassador to Yemen, Matthew Toler, as new ambassador to Iraq, replacing Suleiman, and was a political adviser to his country's embassy.
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Study: The brains of women are younger than men
The brain of a woman is four years younger than the brain of a man.
The study, conducted by researchers at the Washington University of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, that the brain of women has a preference for the brain of men to age, as the memory and the strength of mind will be better.
Cross-sectional images of brains of men and women between the ages of 20 and 82 showed that the brain of a woman is younger than a man's biological brain by an average of three to eight months.
The study indicated that this may explain the difficulties in language skills and memory in older men than women. End (1)
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