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Allawi: "I went to Erbil and talk with Barzani was at the request of Abdul Mahdi"
29/05/2019 12:38 AM
The leader of the National Coalition, Iyad Allawi, said on Tuesday that he went to Erbil and met with leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani at the request of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, while stressing that if it was his hand to reconsider the manner of trial of the former regime of Saddam Hussein.
"I went to Erbil at the request of Abdul Mahdi, who said that we have problems with Massoud Barzani, including the story of the oil export and I spoke to him and said we have rights," Allawi said during a televised talk on a local satellite. "There is an agreement that sends an official delegation after Eid and sits with the government." He added that "Barzani expressed his readiness to attend political meetings," stressing that Barzani, "said Iraq's Kurdistan is an integral part of Iraq and all my possibilities and Kurdistan will serve the Iraqi government."
In another context, Allawi revealed that "the United States negotiated with the Baathists and this is what I heard with the Americans."
As for his vision for the upcoming elections, Allawi said, "I will not participate in the elections and do not nominate for anything." He said that the Electoral Commission is absent from the evidence that the Council of Representatives and former ministers have punished and referred to the investigation.
"I did not execute him in this way, but I understand why he invaded Kuwait, what is the circumstances of his war with Iran, why he killed his group, why he executed thousands of Baathists, why he destroyed Iraq and destroyed unity with Syria, and who pushed him," Allawi said. To overcome the Arab decision to sell oil hidden, "noting that" was not tried on these points. "
Karbouli Barzani: Your election to the presidency of the region reflects a qualitative transition in the administration of democratic governance
29-05-2019 12:17 AM Baghdad
President of the Party of Hope Jamal Karbouli congratulated on Tuesday, Nigirvan Barzani on the occasion of his election as president of the Kurdistan region.
Karbouli said in the text of congratulations:
Honorable brother Nijervan Barzani - President of the respected Kurdistan region
Peace, mercy and blessings of God ...
On the occasion of your election as President of the Kurdistan Region and have the confidence of the Parliament of the Region, we can not but bless you and our Kurdish people for this choice, asking God and you and the people of our people in the Kurdistan region of Iraq more "...
The President ...
That your election for the presidency of the region reflects a qualitative movement in the administration of democratic governance and promotion of "the approach of democratic experience in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, which gives us confidence and supports the international community and regional view of the prospects of the democratic process in Iraq, looking forward to more" of cooperation and strengthen bridges of trust, To assist you and your brothers in the elected provincial government to complete your political and democratic career in light of the wisdom and well-being sponsored by the political and democratic experiment in the Kurdistan region and to reflect positively on our Kurdish people in particular and Iraq in general. M elected Kurdish people more "development and prosperity.And accept your Excellency
Iraqi Prime Minister: We are ready to settle outstanding issues with Kuwait
2019/05/29 12:27 pm
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi
(KUNA) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said on Tuesday that his country is close to settling its outstanding issues with Kuwait.
In his weekly press conference, Abdul Mahdi described his recent visit to Kuwait as "conciliatory, frank and serious", stressing that many bilateral agreements have been signed. "The problems that were large between the two countries and the outstanding issues from the previous phase are now nearing their end," he said. Abdul Mahdi visited Kuwait on Wednesday where he met with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Speaker of the National Assembly Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim and HH Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister. Abdul Mahdi, who headed a large delegation of Iraqi officials and officials in Kuwait, discussed several bilateral issues. Saleh confirms Erdogan's refusal to Iraq for any military action beyond the borders of the country
29-05-2019 12:31 AM Baghdad
President of the Republic Barham Salih, Iraq's rejection of any military action beyond the Iraqi border, during a meeting with the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"The two sides discussed recent developments and developments in the region and stressed the importance of cooperation and the adoption of a constructive dialogue between all parties to reach political solutions to the current crises and to avoid the language of threats and provocation in order to achieve security stability," the press office said in a statement received by Al-Akhbar. Economic ".
"The talks also dealt with reviewing the relations between the two countries and the need to strengthen them so as to expand the horizons of joint cooperation," the statement said.
Saleh stressed "the need to protect Iraqi sovereignty and reject any unilateral military action beyond the Iraqi borders," noting that "ensuring joint security comes through coordination between the two countries and countries of the region."
The talks were attended by "foreign ministers of the two countries, national security adviser Faleh al-Fayadh and Turkish intelligence chief Hakan Fidan."
The Turkish President and his wife held a special breakfast in honor of the President and the First Lady. .
Standard & Poor's: Gulf bank merger is nearing completion
2019/05/29 10:16
Standard & Poor's Ratings said on Tuesday that the current wave of interbank mergers is nearing completion.
"Most of the mergers so far have been between the banks that share the main shareholders, so the number of banks with a similar level of ownership has declined, meaning a decline in mergers and acquisitions," the agency said in a report. The report said that the large remaining banks in the region lack common shareholders, meaning that future mergers will be more difficult unless economic considerations force stakeholders to negotiate integration. The Gulf region has witnessed several banking mergers over the past three years, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The merger of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank and Al Hilal Bank and the merger of First Bank, Saudi British Bank, (SABB). The reason for the current wave of mergers and acquisitions among banks in the region is the desire of banks to enhance efficiency, privilege and pricing power. More interbank mergers were expected to enhance performance and stability, given the large number of banks in some Gulf banking systems. But it expected a new wave of acquisitions later, for purely economic reasons, but it would take longer to materialize. On the motives behind renewed Gulf banks' interest in mergers over the past 24 months, the agency said it included a decline in economic conditions since the second half of 2014, when oil prices began to fall. According to the report, 6 of the 8 mergers since 2014 have benefited from joint shareholders in the acquired bank and the acquired bank. .
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Iran declares its position on the election of Barzani and the unity of the region
Release date: 2019/5/29 11:18 • 362 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Iran announced its position on the election of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament, the deputy chairman of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Nechirvan Barzani, as president of the region.
The Iranian Consul General in the province of Sulaymaniyah, Saadullah Masoudian, said in a press statement that the election of Barzani, "a prominent figure and strong for the presidency of the region is an important event will light the way to improve relations between Iran and the Kurdistan region."
"The election of the president of the Kurdistan region is an important event, and I find it necessary to congratulate the people of Kurdistan by electing a prominent and strong figure such as Nechirvan Barzani for the post." "There is no doubt that the election of Barzani will light the way to improve relations between Iran and the Kurdistan region and I hope to see as soon as the priority in the work of the President-elect of the region is to form a stable government and follow-up welfare programs and develop the Kurdistan region." As for the non-participation of the PUK in the parliamentary session for the election of the President of the Kurdistan region, Masoudian said: "I think that the PUK did not vote negatively, but did not participate in the vote, and may be the result of misunderstanding between two parties in the Kurdistan region is bad Temporary understanding ". "If Iran wanted two administrations in the Kurdistan region to intervene to solve the problems between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party, there is no doubt that this idea is not true. As long as the Kurdistan region is unified, its provinces will be managed," said the Iranian consul general in Sulaymaniyah. Under one look and under the authority of a single government, no doubt this is better for the Islamic Republic of Iran. " Masoudian also said that the president of the Kurdistan region is the head of the provinces of Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, Dohuk and Halabja, and the past experiences of Najirvan Barzani, it shows that does not distinguish between these provinces. Israel “Lifts Ban on Trade with Iraq
29th May 2019 in Iraq Industry & Trade News
Israel has reportedly lifted a ban on trade with Iraq, despite the fact that the two countries do not have official relations and are technically at war. According to Middle East Monitor, citing Israeli newspaper Maariv, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon (pictured) signed an official directive on Monday allowing trade with Iraq. Maariv speculates that the main reason for the decision is economic and security ties with the autonomous region of Kurdistan.More here (Hebrew) and here. (Source: Middle East Monitor, Maariv)
The Covenant" published the most important summons at the weekly press conference of the Prime Minister
29/05/2019 12:08 AM |
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on Tuesday evening, the weekly press conference, has dealt with Abdul Mahdi Meidor in the political, security and social arena of the country. "The Covenant News" published the most important statements of Abdul Mahdi in the following lines:
Media plays a big role in pacifying and presenting the pros and educating them, as well as presenting negatives. The media not only informs but plays a big role in the industry of public opinion and defending the rights of citizens and the sovereignty of the country.
• The media in Iraq is developing significantly, especially in the field of public freedoms. There must be an era between the media and the citizens and between the media and the state, and there are those who exceed false claims that harm people.
• There is significant progress in electricity in terms of production and processing, and maintenance work is continuing and make great efforts in this area, and will enter the productive capacity to raise the proportion of electricity processing, and this also requires the cooperation of citizens.
• We have made good achievements by directly buying grain crops from farmers and paying them directly, which is important.
• The fires of grain crops are not all aggressive acts, but mostly because of some differences and because of high temperatures. The amounts burned are not very large, and this happens often in most countries of the world in the extreme heat season, which is modest compared to other countries.
• We have discussed the subject of the delayed contracts in the armed forces, there are serious solutions to this subject and will open an electronic window to check the aging contracts to resolve this matter and give each right and get out of this file, which is a file of great interest by the government.
• There is a strong effort in the fight against corruption, including the withdrawal of the employee who is being prosecuted.
• We have examined the files of corruption in relation to the smuggling of oil and drugs and in terms of Internet capacities, and there are measures taken in this regard.
• We visited the State of Kuwait and was a successful visit and we came out with important agreements and discussed bilateral relations, and we almost broke the problems that were between the two countries.
We met with the Iranian foreign minister in Baghdad to follow up what was approved during President Ruhani's visit to Baghdad and our visit to Tehran. We stopped very much at the current escalation between Tehran and Washington to find solutions to it. We listened to reassuring messages from the Iranian side and they do not want war. Any policy to stifle Iran and tighten it, and Iraq plays an important role in this area.
• We are not in the mediation between Tehran and Washington, but we play a positive role with everyone and everyone welcomes this role and encourages it.
• The countries of the world welcome efforts to resolve the crisis between Washington and Tehran.
• The law of decentralization in Iraq reached high levels of powers, and with regard to the province of Nineveh and the transfer of powers, it is related to the conditions of the previous war in the province, and the government does not obstruct the projects properly, and we leave the speech without arguments.
• We are pursuing any criminal action reported and followed, and we have complete statistics of everything happening, and the government follows these things accurately.
• There has been no contact between the Prime Minister and Mr. Massoud Barzani on the former governor of Kirkuk, and the media should be freed from media fabrication and the transmission of false information.
• We have asked all ministries to evaluate the special grades, and received various assessments thereon, and we have lists to evaluate these grades and those who can be installed or changed, and the lists are ready, and there are discussions between the political blocs on them, and we recognize the common things between the government and political blocs, and there are mechanisms in It varies.
• There are parties hostile to countries that want war between Washington and Tehran, and we are trying to defuse the crisis.
World Leaders, Diplomats Congratulate Nechirvan Barzani
BasNews 29/05/2019 - 01:04 Published in Kurdistan
Leaders and diplomats around the world have welcomed the election of Nechirvan Barzani as the new President of the Kurdistan Region, expecting a brighter future for the region with the new Kurdish leader.
Barzani won a total of 68 votes while 81 lawmakers attended Tuesday's parliamentary session.
"Congratulations to the new President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani. There are few more skilled and talented leaders, which the Middle East region needs at such an important time," Brett McGurk, a former US envoy in Iraq and Syria, wrote on Twitter.
The US consulate general in Erbil also congratulated the Kurdish leader and said that "we look forward to working with President Barzani over the coming four years."
The US Department of State, meanwhile, welcomed the election and praised Barzani as a "close partner."
"We've enjoyed close relationship with him [Barzani], of course... We worked with him on many important issues including regional security, economic reform and repairing relations between the KRG [Kurdistan Regional Government] and the government of Iraq. We are confident that he will remain a close partner on these priorities," US Department of State spokesperson Morgan Ortagus told reporters on Tuesday.
Andrew Murrison, British Minister of State for the Middle East, also congratulated Nechirvan Barzani in an online statement on his Twitter account.
"Congratulations to PMBarzani on his election as President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq by the KurdistanParl. The UK looks forward to ever stronger relations with Kurdistan."
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu offered congratulations to the Kurdish leader during a phone call on Tuesday evening, while Barzani hoped for further strengthening the bilateral ties between the sides.
Iraqi PM Adil Abdul-Mahdi held a phone call with Barzani on Tuesday and congratulated him on his election as the new President of the Kurdistan Region, hailing his role in improving the relations between Erbil and Baghdad through peaceful methods.
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halbusi, in the meantime, congratulated Barzani in a phone call while expressing his trust in the new Kurdish president.
The President of the Republic meets his Turkish counterpart during a private visit
29-05-2019 12:09 AM
The President of the Republic Barham Saleh held a presidential palace in Istanbul a round of talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss developments and events in the region recently.
They also stressed the importance of cooperation and the adoption of a constructive dialogue among all parties to reach political solutions to the current crises and avoid the language of threats and provocation in order to achieve security and economic stability. The talks also dealt with the review of relations between the two countries and the necessity of strengthening them so as to widen the horizons of mutual cooperation. Any unilateral military action beyond the Iraqi border, indicating that the guarantee of joint security comes through coordination between the two countries and the countries of the region. The talks were attended by the foreign ministers of the two countries, national security adviser Faleh al-Fayadh and Turkish intelligence chief Hakan Fidan.
Barzani responds to Karbouli: I hope to be at your good and our people
29-05-2019 12:58 AM
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The head of the Kurdistan region, Najirvan Barzani, on Wednesday, congratulated him by the head of the party of peace, Jamal Karbouli, after his election as president of the region.
Barzani said in a statement received 'Almadar' a copy of 'thank you dear brother and thank you very much for your warm congratulations and your sincere brotherly feelings'. "Thank you for your trust in us and your support for us, certainly it is a big responsibility and at a sensitive stage and we need the support of the good people of our people." "I will try with all my efforts to build bridges of communication and serious dialogue with all parties in order to overcome the difficulties and solve the problems and I hope to be with you and your people in the region and the whole of Iraq and I ask God to help me in this endeavor, and I thank you On your letter and your honorable position, I look forward to more support and cooperation in the next phase. ' Barzani said that 'this stage will be a new beginning and I will try to focus on priorities to provide security and stability and provide more services and the consolidation of relations between Erbil and Baghdad'.
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The CBI for Wednesday 5/29/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction 164,798,763
There is one news and announcements.
1. The Tamkeen initiative funds small projects in Nineveh without interest
The Board of Directors of the Tamkeen Initiative, which is sponsored by the Central Bank of Iraq, May 29, 2019
The Board of Directors of the initiative of Tamkeen, sponsored by the Central Bank of Iraq, financed by banks and exchange companies, under the supervision of the Association of Iraqi private banks, the financing of the "Iraqi Company to finance small and medium enterprises" for the purpose of providing loans to youth in the province of Nineveh, in support of this important segment, Amounts of loans provided up to five million dinars and interest-free to support small projects, and this initiative to reduce the unemployment rate and the advancement of economic and service conservation.
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5-28-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ Still on standby. I was asked to stay close to my streaming equipment today. I take that as a very good sign. ...So close it is hard on my nerves.
5-28-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana [Can the RV happen any day of the week, any week and or any month (of) the year or would it happen only during certain times of the year?] Any day, any time. 5-28-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] ...What we are being told right now...is watch for 800 numbers after the west coast opens today…The West coast opens about noon EST…and yes I am a little salty that we havn’t been allowed to release them yet. Im also feeling a bit jaded as we have been told every day since Thursday we would get to release them that day. But we are watching closely after the west coast opens. I am trying to manage my expectations... I do feel this is extremely close and I want this as much as all of you want it. ...I am told the rates are locked in... Remember Warren Buffet has invested over 17 million in the Iraqi Dinar. So we are as crazy as Warren Buffet for believing in the RV of the Iraqi Dinar. If I did not firmly believe this is real…I wouldn’t be doing this everyday. But I still believe this will happen at anytime. 5-28-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "The House of Representatives votes on the Financial Management Act" The FMA is enacted ...and now at the Gazette. imo...WOW.! This is what secured the ROAD MAP's completion set out on March 20th of 2019.. The goal is and was to raise the IQD exchange rate. [post 2 of 2]
5-28-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "EUROPEAN CURRENCY DECLINES IN FRONT OF IRAQI DINAR" So...as the Iraqi economy grows and the 1190 rate persists it is causing problems of disparity amongst the other currencies and trade must be hard with having to convert all the time using these larger three zero notes and very large list of digits.
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The Cabinet holds its regular session chaired by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi
The Council of Ministers held its regular session Tuesday, May 28, 2019 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, And discussed several topics prepared for his agenda.
The cabinet decided to start the Eid al-Fitr holiday from next Tuesday.
The Council of Ministers approved the second annual report of the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Council for 2018.
The Council of Ministers decided to approve the draft law of the National Authority for Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Control. The Council of Ministers also decided to cancel the Committee for Cooperation and Coordination between the two Councils of Ministers and Deputies, which is established by Council of Ministers Resolution No. 287 of 2.17.
The Council approved the adoption of the policy of integrating people with disabilities and the special needs of society.
The Council discussed the protection of a number of local products and the options offered between preventing some importer for specific periods of time or imposing duties.
The Council of Ministers approved the draft law on the ratification of the Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investment between the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the approval of the draft avoidance of double taxation agreement and the avoidance of taxes on income and capital between the Government of Iraq and the Government of the Republic of Pakistan.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
28 May 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
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ARTICLE 3
Abdul Mahdi: Eid holiday begins Tuesday and visit Washington and Tehran to spare Iraq the repercussions
2019/5/28 16:53
[Baghdad-where]
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday that Iraq's move to ease tension between the United States and Iran to spare Baghdad the consequences of sanctions imposed by Washington on Tehran.
"We will have a visit to Washington and Tehran to discuss the situation in the region," Abdul Mahdi said at his weekly conference.
"Soon an electronic window will be opened to file applications for the return of their contracts to the defense and the interior."
On Eid al-Fitr holiday, Abdul-Mahdi said, "We have taken a decision in the Council of Ministers to determine the Eid holiday which begins next Tuesday."
On the electricity file, Abdel-Mahdi said that the electricity distribution networks need great work, noting that "there is significant progress in the production of electric power."
Elsewhere, Abdul-Mahdi said most of the crop fires were caused by accidental accidents or personal disputes, and farmers 'and wheat farmers' dues were paid directly.
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Open 8 streets in Adhamiya closed 13 years ago
2019/5/28 19:06
[Baghdad-where]
Baghdad Municipality announced on Tuesday the opening of eight streets in the capital, which was closed for 13 years, indicating that the opening of these streets will facilitate traffic and traffic.
"The lifting of the concrete blocks and the opening of the alleys [1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15] were carried out within the Mahalla 324 area of Adhamiya north of Baghdad," Amana said in a press statement.
"The cadres raised the concrete blocks and open the eight alleys linking the neighborhoods of Adhamiya to the main street Abu Talib and closed since 2006 in coordination and joint work with the Baghdad Operations Command."
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Arrest of Abaoub on the land border between Lebanon and Syria on charges of corruption
2019/5/28 20:12
[Follow-up]
Security expert Fadhil Abu Raghef announced on Tuesday the arrest of former Iraqi Secretary Naeem 'Abuboub on the Syrian-Lebanese border.
"The former secretary of Baghdad, Naeem 'Abub, was arrested on the Syrian-Lebanese border," Abu Raghef said in a tweet on his Twitter website.
In January 2019, the Court of Integrity issued a seven-year prison term for the former mayor of Baghdad, Na'im 'Abuboub, and the former director of the Parks Department.
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Abdul Mahdi: Eid holiday begins Tuesday and visit Washington and Tehran to spare Iraq the repercussions
2019/5/28 16:53
[Baghdad-where]
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday that Iraq's move to ease tension between the United States and Iran to spare Baghdad the consequences of sanctions imposed by Washington on Tehran.
"We will have a visit to Washington and Tehran to discuss the situation in the region," Abdul Mahdi said at his weekly conference.
"Soon an electronic window will be opened to file applications for the return of their contracts to the defense and the interior."
On Eid al-Fitr holiday, Abdul-Mahdi said, "We have taken a decision in the Council of Ministers to determine the Eid holiday which begins next Tuesday."
On the electricity file, Abdel-Mahdi said that the electricity distribution networks need great work, noting that "there is significant progress in the production of electric power."
Elsewhere, Abdul-Mahdi said most of the crop fires were caused by accidental accidents or personal disputes, and farmers 'and wheat farmers' dues were paid directly.
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