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| USD/CNY | | | 6.7170 | 6.7107 | 6.7107 | | 05:20 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3039 | 0.3033 | 0.3038 | | 05:05 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.3085 | 1.3034 | 1.3034 | | 05:20 |
| USD/IRR | | | 42000.0000 | 42000.0000 | 42000.0000 | | 05:06 |
| USD/IDR | | | 14173.0000 | 14126.0000 | 14151.0000 | | 05:20 |
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Saleh and Jabouri emphasize the need to support the efforts to complete the cabinet cabins
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
President of the Republic Barham Saleh and former Speaker of Parliament Salim al-Jubouri on Wednesday stressed the need to support efforts to complete the cabinet reshuffle.
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
President of the Republic Barham Saleh and former Speaker of Parliament Salim al-Jubouri on Wednesday stressed the need to support efforts to complete the cabinet reshuffle.
Al-Jubouri office said in a statement received by Alsumaria News that "the former Speaker of the House of Representatives met today with President Barham Salih, and during the emphasis was placed on the need to support efforts to complete the formation of the Cabinet Cab, as well as proceed with the anti-corruption project in the rest of the joints to provide Best services for citizens ".
The statement added that "the two sides discussed the latest developments in the political arena and developments in the regional situation, and called on the two sides to the need for convergence of views in the region and openness to neighboring countries to achieve the interests of the country."
Jordanian economic delegation in Baghdad at the end of April
Editorial date: 2019/4/10
(Al-Furat News) Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Tariq Al-Hammouri announced on Wednesday the upcoming visit of an economic delegation representing various sectors to Iraq at the end of this month.
The visit comes within the framework of following up the implementation of the agreements signed between the two countries with the aim of promoting and activating trade and economic relations and overcoming any obstacles that limit their increase, especially with regard to technical procedures in the field of transport and customs.
Al-Hamouri pointed out that discussions will be held on the sidelines of the visit at the level of public and private sectors in both countries to limit the problems and challenges and seek to solve them, in addition to enable the private sector to discover mutual opportunities and work on networking with their Iraqi businessmen.
It is noted that the implementation of the decision to exempt 344 Jordanian goods from Iraqi drawings, the project of extending the oil pipeline, the industrial zone, transport, electricity, agriculture, telecommunications and information technology is one of the most important files agreed between the two countries on the sidelines of the recent visit of Prime Minister Omar al-Razaz to Baghdad.
He stressed that the agreements signed between the two countries will achieve great benefits and common benefits, noting that the two sides have a great determination to make the success of the agreement of the two countries and develop it to the best levels.
Al-Hamouri reiterated that Jordan views Iraq as an important strategic partner in various fields in an effort to achieve complementarity to achieve mutual benefits.
The head of Jordan and Amman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Fahdi Al-Jaghbir, said that the visit to Iraq comes to enhance communication and building on the agreements signed between the two countries through discovering opportunities and establishing projects for mutual benefit.
Al-Jaghbir said work is under way in coordination with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply to prepare for the delegation's visit, which will include at least 30 businessmen representing large industrial sectors, including chemicals, plastics and food.
Al-Ghaibir expected that the economic relations and trade exchange with Iraq during the coming period will witness a remarkable activity driven by the agreements signed between the two countries, especially in the field of allowing the entry of trucks and exemption of 345 Jordanian products from customs duties, in addition to granting a discount on the fees charged by Aqaba Economic Authority by 75% Iraqi goods imported through the port of Aqaba.
The delegation will hold bilateral talks with the Iraqi side at the level of the private sector to discover the opportunities available to the two sides, in addition to participating in the official meetings held by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply with the Iraqi government to present the challenges and technical problems that hinder the movement of trade exchange.
Director of Mosul Dam in a shocking announcement: either increased releases or the collapse of the dam
Release date: 2019/4/9 22:29 • 3026 times scheduled
(Baghdad: Euphrates News) The administration of the Mosul Dam announced the increase of water releases from the dam on Tuesday evening and made it 3250 cubic meters.
"The increase in water releases means an increase in the high levels of the Euphrates River, which is the largest launch in the history of the dam," the statement said.
"We have two options, either to release water or to collapse the dam because of its inability to store large amounts of water," he said..
"We have two options, either to release water or to collapse the dam because of its inability to store large amounts of water," he said..
Foreign Affairs: We will not allow the Iraqi territory to be the headquarters or a path of damage in any of the neighboring countries
Release date: 2019/4/10 13:21 • 61 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the use of Iraqi territory is not allowed to harm the neighboring countries.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmad al-Sahaf said in a statement received by the Euphrates News Agency that "we adhere to our firm position and we will not allow the Iraqi territory to be a headquarters or a pathway to harm any neighboring country."
Al-Suhail: I do not merge with the Ministry of Education with higher education, but our work was affected by the absence of the minister
Release date: 2019/4/9 21:15 • 199 times read
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Qusay al-Suhail said that this time is the time of specialization through the presence of a large country where a number of academics and experts includes cultural diversity, adding that it is not with the integration of the Ministry of Education with higher education in one ministry.
He added, "We work with and coordinate and communicate fully between the two ministries by avoiding the imbalance in the output of the Ministry of Taxation and non-reflection on the performance of the Ministry of Higher Education."
"Therefore, our work was affected by the absence of an original minister of the Ministry of Education until our bilateral meetings with them were not at the required level because they are far apart and secondly, it requires strategic decisions by them so that we can move forward so the prime minister sees me as the minister of education and thus we will be able to prepare the new study plan for the year Next detailed and complete and solve all the problems and obstacles in the Ministry of Education.
"Therefore, our work was affected by the absence of an original minister of the Ministry of Education until our bilateral meetings with them were not at the required level because they are far apart and secondly, it requires strategic decisions by them so that we can move forward so the prime minister sees me as the minister of education and thus we will be able to prepare the new study plan for the year Next detailed and complete and solve all the problems and obstacles in the Ministry of Education.
Iraq says it tried to stop US from blacklisting Iran corps
April 10 2019
BAGHDAD - Iraq's prime minster says his government tried to stop the US from labeling Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a "foreign terrorist organization," saying the design could have negative consequences for Iraq and the Middle East.
Adel Abdul-Mahdi says Iraq will continue to invest in its relationship with both the US and Iran despite the White House design Monday. The Iraqi premier says his government spoke to the US administration about the label.
Speaking at his weekly news conference Tuesday, Abdul-Mahdi said that Iraq as Iran's neighbor to the west can not afford to be the site of conflict between rival powers.
Some 5,200 US troops are stationed in Iraq, after the Iraqi parliament invited Washington to deploy forces to fight the Islamic State group in 2014.
Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Within 24 hours .. Found the second breach in a pipeline of oil in Baghdad
09-04-2019 Baghdad:
The oil police department announced that it had found the second breach in an oil pipeline in the capital Baghdad within 24 hours.
According to a statement received by the Directorate 'news', that 'was found in the area of Karguliya tube (10) node of the eighth battalion and the first secret and a distance from the previous breach yesterday'.
The statement added that "the force came under the direction of the director of the Central Oil Police to the place of the breach, which is a Cak (2 Ang) buried underground, and attached to the first two tubes effective and the second does not have a product and bound in a technical way," explaining that ' The oil pipelines to send the engineering effort were processed at the same time.
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Saleh confirms to Putin's envoy Iraq's interest in strengthening relations with Russia in various fields
Editorial date: 2019/4/10 13:19 • 55 times read
Baghdad, April 14 (Saba) - President of the Republic Barham Salih met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday at the Peace Palace in Baghdad.
A presidential statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it Saleh said during the meeting, "Iraq's interest in strengthening relations with the Russian Federation at the political, economic and investment levels, praising the deep historical ties linking the two friendly countries, calling on the Russian side to participate actively in the reconstruction of the country and investment in Oil and energy sectors ".
He stressed "the need for concerted regional and international efforts to combat extremism and terrorism, reduce tension and expand the horizons of cooperation to enhance security and stability in the region."
For his part, Bogdanov conveyed the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the President, reiterated the support of his country and the people of Iraq and the desire to develop relations between the two countries in all fields.
He stressed "the need for concerted regional and international efforts to combat extremism and terrorism, reduce tension and expand the horizons of cooperation to enhance security and stability in the region."
For his part, Bogdanov conveyed the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the President, reiterated the support of his country and the people of Iraq and the desire to develop relations between the two countries in all fields.
Iraqi Communist Party rejects turning Basra to federal region
Wednesday، 10 April 2019 12:31 AM
The Iraqi Communist Party on Tuesday expressed objection to a proposal to turn Basra governorate into a federal region.
Opponents of making Basra part of the federal system fear that some might later call for independence, as was the case in the Kurdistan region.
The Party Secretary Raed Fahmi said in a meeting that such step is unsuitable for the current stage, considering it a project "to create political chaos with the aim of dividing the country in the future."
Article 119 of the Iraqi Constitution stipulates that every province has the right to become a federal region either alone or together with other provinces, after following required procedures. A province can request being designated a federal entity after the approval of one-third of members of the governorate council and one-tenth of the area’s electorate.
Akoub installed his own figures in Nineveh administration: Nujaifi
https://www.thebaghdadpost.
Former Nineveh Governor Athil Nujaifi denied Tuesday that he had links with the general managers who were sent back to their former positions by the Nineveh crisis cell.
Nujaifi said that "Nineveh Governor Nofal al-Akoub worked to exclude a lot of administrative competencies in the province and worked on installing personalities affiliated with him and some members of the provincial council."
"The crisis cell in the province has brought these managers back to their positions, and I have nothing to do with them; they are not my subordinates," he added.
"It is natural that the members of the provincial council who have been silent about corruption resent the return of those professional figures who are not associated with any political entity," he said.09
Security forces expel ISIS elements from Anbar’s desert: official
April 10, 2019
A member of the Anbar Provincial Council said on Tuesday that the security forces managed to tighten their grip on the ISIS terrorist cells in the desert areas near the border with Syria, west of the province, pointing out that this pushed them out of their hideouts.
The suicide attacks by ISIS members, taking place in the western areas from time to time, reflect the state of despair and frustration experienced by the terrorist group, especially after the security procedures taken against its elements, the council’s Farhan al-Dulaimi said.
Iraq has declared victory over ISIS in 2017. However, several terror attacks have been taking place from time to time, in separate parts of the country. ISIS had claimed responsibility for more than 4,500 terrorist attacks worldwide in 2017 despite military operations, finally led to its demise.
Iraq, Saudi Arabia to sign 13 deals during Abd al-Mahdi's visit: Amb.
2019-04-10
Iraq's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Qahtan Khalaf revealed Tuesday that the two countries will sign 13 agreements during the visit of Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi to Riyadh.
Khalaf referred to the visit of a high-level Saudi delegation headed by Minister of Trade Majid al-Qasabi, as a representative of the Saudi-Iraqi coordination council to Baghdad, saying that it is considered to be a strong foundation for relations between Iraq and the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia will construct a sports city for the people of Iraq as a gift from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The Kingdom will also provide a grant amounting to $1 billion to Iraq in order to contribute to its development, and by which the Kingdom would be a key partner in the reconstruction of Iraq.
Khalaf pointed out that masses of people in an Iraqi stadium appeared in a video clip while welcoming the Saudi delegation that was present to choose the location of the sports city in Baghdad.
He said that this shows Iraqi people's appreciation for this donation of King Salman of Saudi Arabia.
The Iraqi Cabinet a few days ago approved a draft agreement to promote and protect investment between the governments of the two countries, which will help the development of relations between the two sides, Khalaf said.
He also revealed that Iraq offered 186 investment opportunities to the Saudi investors and the private sector in the Kingdom.
Nasr Alliance, State of Law have qualities to merge: MP
10-04-2019
A parliament member of the Nasr Alliance headed by former Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi on Tuesday said that the party is holding dialogues with the State of Law coalition headed by Nouri al-Maliki with the aim of allying with it.
There is a rapprochement between the two parties, which enables them to merge, MP Nada Shaker said.
A leading figure in the Dawa Party, Abdul Halim al-Zuhairi, confirmed on Monday that the State of Law Coalition and the Nasr Alliance may announce that they will merge at any moment.
There is a rapprochement between the two parties, which enables them to merge, MP Nada Shaker said.
A leading figure in the Dawa Party, Abdul Halim al-Zuhairi, confirmed on Monday that the State of Law Coalition and the Nasr Alliance may announce that they will merge at any moment.
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Business Insider
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
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