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WOTS WED JUL 21 21 A high-level Iraqi delegation arrives in Washington to resume the strategic dialogue

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A high-level Iraqi delegation arrives in Washington to resume the strategic dialogue

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Wednesday, Alsumaria News publishes the exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar in the Iraqi local markets.

The selling price of the dollar reached 148.750 dinars per 100 dollars, while the purchase prices settled at 148.250 dinars per 100 dollars.





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Headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a high-level Iraqi delegation arrives in Washington to resume the strategic dialogue

this is from Kurdish news

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 The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced the arrival of an Iraqi negotiating delegation to the American capital, Washington, to resume the strategic dialogue between the United States and Iraq.

The delegation, headed by Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, will hold the fourth round of the strategic dialogue, which is scheduled to take place next Monday between Washington and Iraq.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf said in a statement that Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein will head the Iraqi delegation in this round of negotiations, and the US delegation will be headed by Foreign Minister Anthony Blinken.

The Foreign Ministry statement indicated that this round of negotiations comes as a prelude to the dialogue that will be led by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and US President Joe Biden. It is expected that Al-Kazemi will discuss many files, including bilateral relations, the situation in Iraq and the Middle East, as well as the security, military and health file and the Corona pandemic.

Parliamentary Committee: The Iraqi delegation will carry several files during its visit to Washington

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Today, Tuesday, the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee stressed the importance of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi’s visit to Washington, while noting that the Iraqi delegation will carry several files including scheduling the withdrawal of US forces.

A member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Kateh al-Rikabi, said in a statement to the official agency, followed by the “National News Center”, that “the visit of the Iraqi delegation to Washington comes to complete the strategic dialogue, and there are many outstanding issues between America and Iraq at all levels.”

He pointed out that “the Iraqi delegation will discuss the scheduling of the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, which is the most important axes of the visit,” noting that “Al-Kazemi’s visit to Washington came at the invitation of President Joe Biden and has many implications in terms of interest in the issue of the withdrawal of US forces.”

He added, “Al-Kazemi will discuss many files, including the bilateral relations between the two parties, in addition to the situation in Iraq and the Middle East, as well as the security, military and health file and the Corona pandemic.”
And earlier today, the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, announced today, Tuesday, the arrival of Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, to the American capital, Washington, to hold a negotiating round that paves the way for dialogue between Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and US President Joe Biden.


Al-Kazemi makes a televised call with the President of the European Council

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi had a televised call with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. The media office of the Prime Minister’s Office stated that, during the call, they discussed relations between Iraq and the European Union and ways to develop them, and discussed the file of Iraqi refugees and displaced persons, and addressing the problems they face and ways for them to return to their homes after securing the appropriate conditions for that. According to the statement, Al-Kazemi expressed Iraq’s adherence to the approach of the best strategic relations with European countries, developing the level of economic and commercial cooperation with major European companies, and benefiting from the European experience in post-war advancement and presenting it as a model for development, as happened after World War II. He affirmed his aspiration for the European Union to support the reforms undertaken by the government within the framework of the White Paper, which includes financial, economic and institutional reforms, and the major challenges it faces; Because there are many parties affected by it. The call also discussed cooperation with the European Union in efforts to combat corruption and money laundering. For his part, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, stressed his quest to develop relations with Iraq, and his keenness to establish a real partnership with it, pointing also to the European Council’s support for the parliamentary elections scheduled for next October. Michel praised Iraq’s growing regional role, and indicated that the European Council considers Iraq a primary and preferred partner in the region.


The arrival of the Iraqi Foreign Minister to Washington to hold the fourth session of the strategic dialogue between the two countries

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The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, on Tuesday, the arrival of the Iraqi negotiating delegation to the American capital, Washington, to hold the fourth strategic dialogue session between the two countries, which is scheduled to take place next Friday.

A spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, said in a statement that, " Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein arrived today in the American capital, Washington, at the head of the negotiating delegation to hold the fourth round of strategic dialogue scheduled to take place on July 23 between Iraq and the United States of America.

He added, "The Iraqi delegation will be headed in this round of negotiations by Mr. Fouad Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and

the US delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Anthony Blinken."

 He pointed out that "this round of negotiations comes as a prelude to the dialogue that will be led by His Excellency Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi on the Iraqi side, and on the American side, US President Joe Biden."

And the White House announced, on Saturday, that President Joe Biden will host Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi at the White House on July 26.

A senior US administration official said, "President Joe Biden will host Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi at the White House on July 26."

On Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi discussed with a US government delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk the mechanisms for withdrawing combat forces from Iraq and enhancing its security and sovereignty.

Last month, Washington and Baghdad agreed on a plan that includes specific mechanisms and timings to complete the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq.

During the third round of the strategic dialogue between the two countries on the seventh of last April, the two sides also reached an agreement to end the presence of US combat forces, limit the tasks of the remaining units on Iraqi soil to training, and enhance cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

 

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7-21-2021   Intel Guru MarkZ   [via PDK]  There is a tremendous amount of disinformation being sown right now...  You...need to do your due diligence and not have a knee jerk reaction when you hear things… That it has gotten this crazy means we are close…There is no negative news. Things are still moving…just not as quickly as we all would like.
7-20-2021  Newshound Guru Breitling  Question "Would you please explain the difference between a managed float and free market float...?"  Iraq has a couple of options depending on the business strategic partnerships they have.  If it gets to the point where it's too messy/everything is moving too much they are going to go with a managed float.  But if the markets open up and they are looking at what you and I are looking at where the worlds money supply is going to double by 2032 then they want a real market rate...All it is that's going to dictate for you is the speed of the value going up.  That's going to dictate how long you're in this investment.  It's not a negative thing...you do not want to be in an investment forever...there's more opportunity coming down in completely different sectors than Iraq that will blow away what you and I are doing especially if it revalues and you have money.  It's a game changer.  You need to have an exit strategy.

7-20-2021  Newshound Guru Kaperoni  [via Zig]  ...but again, they have to float the currency first and make it internationally recognized so that they have an alternative to the auctions before they could ever reduce the money supply. I don't expect anything to happen this year because Iraq doesn't pass the laws and create any condition for investors to come in. If you read any of the articles or news coming out of Iraq you will see it is nothing but complaints about how difficult it is to do business with Iraq...  [post 2 of 2]

7-20-2021  Newshound Guru Kaperoni  [via Zig]  There will never be an RV of the Iraqi dinar it's just not how monetary policy works and as I've already mentioned there's too much currency in circulation. In the talk of reducing the money supply, it can't be done because they currently use the auctions to maintain the exchange rate which is a balance between dinar and dollar.  The only way they can reduce the money supply is to float the currency and allow it to gradually rise over time, and at the same time they could reduce the currency... [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

7-20-2021   Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat   Article:  "AL-KAZEMI’S ADVISOR: NOT TO RELY ON OIL PRICES BECAUSE THEY ARE UNSTABLE, TO CHANGE THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE AGAINST THE IRAQI DINAR"   What I believe Saleh is saying is that they should take the dinar off the de facto peg to the dollar as it is fixed and dependent on oil prices. We know the only way to do this is to reinstate it back on FOREX, put it in a basket of the 5 other currencies and get off the sole peg to the US dollar and then to float it. This way it will not be so subject to oil prices alone. This should have been done years ago...

7-20-2021   Intel Guru Frank26  I see people calling me about bonds.  Bonds?  What' about bonds?   'Yeah, well you know they're doing them and that means that it's going to happen.'  What's going go happen What does bonds have to do with the Iraqi dinar monetary reform?  ...I'm not making fun of anybody but...you have to be careful where you get your information.  Some guy called me and say, 'Hey Frank the pay masters just approved the monetary reform.'  Pay masters?  Of what?!?  'Frank, the GCR is on.'  The What?!?!  'Frank, they just signed an NDA.'  What?!?!  What does a Nondisclosure agreement have to do with any of this?? I'm not trying to make fun of anybody...

7-20-2021   Intel Guru MarkZ   [via PDK]  We are still seeing solid movement and that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. ...My sources are in a much better frame of mind about where we are then they have ever been…it’s a slow steady rollout…not as fast as we would like…but it is rolling out... hopefully by the weekend we see the release of 800 numbers and links …this is just based on the progress we have seen so far …For those of you following the EID holiday in Iraq – it ends on Friday…There had been a lot of documentation and articles in Iraqi news that they had wanted to get redemption instructions before the holiday…it didn’t happen. But this Friday timing fits with what we are seeing ...and we are watching it closely.

7-20-2021   Newshound Guru Pimpy   Article:  "Al-Kazemi's advisor:  There is no change in the dollar exchange rate"  Still talking about the rate change.  Why If you're saying this rate change is not going to happen this year why do you continue to talk about it?  That doesn't make no sense.  If you're trying to tell us the rate change is supposed to stay the same for the next 3 to 5 years then why are you talking about it?  ...obviously it's being talked about between the powers that be.  And it's being talked about a lot, to the point that this guy has to keep coming out and saying that it is not happening.  So we will see.

7-20-2021   Intel Guru MarkZ   [via PDK]  [Do you think the RV will happen this month Mark?]  I think it will happen this month….but I have been wrong before...

7-20-2021   Newshound Guru Kaperoni  ...There's no chance of a significant RV.  Too much dinar in circulation. Only with the success of Iraq's economy can the dinar go up in value. Iraq has lots of work to do...Iraq has many laws to pass to create the conditions for investors to come in and rebuild the economy.


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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Kadhimi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi receives a phone call from the Greek Prime Minister 

Today, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi received a phone call from the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in which he congratulated on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, in which he also expressed the condolences of the Greek government and people to Iraq for the victims of the terrorist bombing that took place yesterday in Sadr City in Baghdad .

During the call, Mr. Mitsotakis expressed Greece's solidarity with Iraq in its war on the remnants of terrorism, and its regional efforts in consolidating the region's security and stability.

Mr. Al-Kazemi affirmed the Iraqi government's keenness to strengthen ties of joint cooperation with Greece in particular, and with the whole of the European Union, including the interest of friendly, fraternal, peace-loving peoples.

Mr. Mitsotakis extended an invitation to Mr. Al-Kazemi to visit Greece for more economic coordination and bilateral cooperation in various fields.

In turn, the Prime Minister welcomed his Greek counterpart in an open invitation to visit Iraq, in a way that promotes joint action for all that is in the interest of the Iraqi and Greek peoples and all the peoples of the region.

Media Office of the Prime Minister
20 - July - 2021

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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Kadhimi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi makes a televised call with the President of the European Council 

Today, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi made a televised call with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, during which they discussed relations between Iraq and the European Union and ways to develop them, and discussed the file of Iraqi refugees and displaced persons, and addressing the problems they face and ways to return to their homes after securing their homes. suitable conditions for this.

Mr. Al-Kazemi expressed Iraq's adherence to the best strategic relations approach with European countries, developing the level of economic and commercial cooperation with major European companies, and benefiting from the European experience in post-war advancement and presenting it as a model for development, as happened after World War II.

His Excellency affirmed his aspiration for the European Union to support the reforms undertaken by the government within the framework of the White Paper, which includes financial, economic and institutional reforms, and the major challenges it faces Because there are many parties affected by it.

The call also discussed cooperation with the European Union in efforts to combat corruption and money laundering.

For his part, the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel, affirmed his quest to develop relations with Iraq, and his keenness to establish a true partnership with it. He also affirmed the European Council's support for the parliamentary elections scheduled for next October.

Mr. Michel praised the growing regional role of Iraq, and indicated that the European Council considers Iraq a primary and preferred partner in the region.

Media Office of the Prime Minister
20 - July - 2021

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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Kadhimi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi receives a phone call from the Iranian President on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha 

Today, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi received a phone call from the outgoing Iranian President, Sheikh Hassan Rouhani, on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha.

The two sides exchanged congratulations and wishes that this blessed occasion would bring the Iraqi and Iranian peoples prosperity, stability, and overcoming difficulties and challenges.

During the call, Mr. Al-Kazemi expressed Iraq's desire to develop positive relations with all neighboring countries and the region, and to combine efforts to focus on combating the dangers of terrorism.

For his part, President Rouhani affirmed the aspiration of the Iranian government and people to consolidate the relations of joint cooperation between the two countries, and his support for Iraq's efforts to enhance security and sustainable development to serve all peace-loving brotherly peoples.

Media Office of the Prime Minister
20 - July - 2021

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ARTICLE 1-D (from PM Kadhimi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi chairs a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety 

Today, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety, during which plans to limit the outbreak of the Corona pandemic were discussed, in light of the significant escalation in the number of daily injuries, and the entry of Iraq into the third wave of the pandemic, and its repercussions on society and the overall Daily activities.

The Ministry of Health presented a detailed report on the seriousness of the health situation throughout the country, in light of the increase in the number of injured; And ways to control the absorption of patients in hospitals that were overcrowded with the injured. The report included stresses on the importance of following health and safety procedures, and the necessity of taking the vaccines provided by the Ministry of Health at health outlets in all governorates.

After examining the general health situation and its repercussions, the Supreme Committee for National Health and Safety took a number of decisions:

1- Tightening preventive and health measures in malls, restaurants, cafeterias, cafes, cinemas, parks, event and wedding halls, swimming pools, mosques, sports halls, and others, and preventing citizens from entering them except after wearing a mask.

2- Forming committees to monitor and inspect restaurants, malls, cinemas, parks, wedding halls, and others; To monitor its compliance with health instructions, with fines and closures in case of violation of these procedures.

3- The working hours of all state institutions after the Eid holiday are 50%, with the exception of health, security and electricity institutions.

4. Provide the necessary protection for all hospitals, and reduce the number of accompanying patients.

5. Directing religious endowments by emphasizing the tightening of health procedures in all places of worship and shrines.

6. Emphasizing the need for media channels, all governmental and civil state institutions, and civil society organizations to make every effort; to urge citizens to
Commitment to preventive measures and encouraging citizens to take the vaccine at the vaccination outlets.

7- Emphasis on the Ministry of Interior, the National Security Agency, and the Baghdad Operations Command, with the support of the health teams affiliated with the Ministry of Health in their monitoring rounds; To follow up the implementation of preventive measures and hold violators accountable.

Media Office of the Prime Minister
20 - July - 2021

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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)

At the time this report was submitted, there are no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.

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ARTICLE 3

Parliamentary Committee: The Iraqi delegation will carry several files during its visit to Washingt
Baghdad / Al-Mawrid News

Today, Tuesday, the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee stressed the importance of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's visit to Washington, while noting that the Iraqi delegation will carry several files including scheduling the withdrawal of US forces.

A member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Kateh al-Rikabi, said in a statement to the official agency, followed by the "National News Center", that "the visit of the Iraqi delegation to Washington comes to complete the strategic dialogue, and there are many outstanding issues between America and Iraq at all levels."

He pointed out that "the Iraqi delegation will discuss scheduling the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, which is the most important axes of the visit," noting that "Al-Kazemi's visit to Washington came at the invitation of President Joe Biden and has many implications in terms of interest in the issue of the withdrawal of US forces."

He added, "Al-Kazemi will discuss many files, including the bilateral relations between the two parties, in addition to the situation in Iraq and the Middle East, as well as the security, military and health file and the Corona pandemic."

And earlier today, Foreign Ministry spokesman, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, announced today, Tuesday, the arrival of Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, to the American capital, Washington, to hold a negotiating round that paves the way for dialogue between Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and US President Joe Biden.

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ARTICLE 4

Al-Kazemi congratulated Eid: The will of life has won and will triumph at all times over terrorism and corruption

Today, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi congratulated him on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha.

Al-Kazemi said in a tweet via Twitter, "The will of a free and dignified life has triumphed, and it will triumph at all times over terrorism, corruption, uncontrolled weapons, and treacherous intentions."

He added, "Our great Iraqi people are a people of life, construction, reform and hope, no matter how greedy try to steal their joys."

And Al-Kazemi continued, "Mercy is for the martyrs of Iraq, and every year you are with honor and dignity."

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ARTICLE 5

8 Drinks That Boost Digestion After “Heaty” Eid Meals
2021.07.20 - 20:14  
Baghdad - people

The feast comes and the social rituals it brings, represented in family visits and compliments that may be at the expense of the health and nutritional status of the individual, which often increases the overeating.

And the “Masrawy” website, quoting the eatingwell and thehealthsite websites, published the most prominent drinks for improving digestive health:

1- Plum juice:

Prunes are a great source of sorbitol, a natural sugar that doesn't get absorbed and draws water into the large intestine. This extra water helps keep things moving through the digestive system. Prune juice also retains some of the fiber in the whole fruit.

2- Ginger tea:

Ginger is well-known for its ability to soothe nausea and has also been found to aid in digestion, and according to a 2020 study in the journal Nutrients, ginger aids in digestion by encouraging digestive function, while stabilizing the overall motility of the digestive system so that it is not overactive or underactive.

3- Chia seeds:

Similar to juices, chia seeds can be beneficial for digestion, as they provide both soluble and insoluble fiber and help keep the digestive system active as it should.

4- Water:

Not getting enough water or other fluids is the second contributor to constipation, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, so stay hydrated by drinking about 15 cups of water a day.

5- Kombucha tea:

Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that is a good source of probiotics. Probiotics provide your gut with healthy bacteria and promote a healthy digestive system. They also help with many problems such as digestion and inflammation, and may even aid in weight loss.

6- Fennel tea:

Fennel tea is rich in properties that help promote digestion, relax muscles and stimulate the flow of bile. Fennel seeds also contain fiber that helps improve the health of the large intestine and colon. It also encourages blood circulation in the digestive tract, which improves gut health.

8- Lemon juice:

Lemon contains nutrients such as vitamin C and fiber that support gut health. It is also a powerful antioxidant. It also contains vitamin C, which protects the intestines from free radicals and reduces inflammation. It also helps strengthen the immune system and protects you from infections.

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