Al-Kazemi and Biden's meeting... an American welcome to Baghdad's hosting of the Iran-Saudi talks
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US President Joe Biden held a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, prior to the launch of the Jeddah Security and Development Summit.
The summit, which brings together the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the United States of America, Egypt and Iraq, in addition to Jordan, will discuss regional and international developments, and ways to expand cooperation between the participating countries, especially in the economic fields, food security, energy and water .
US President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet today, Saturday, with the leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to Egypt, Jordan and Iraq, during a summit meeting in Jeddah, the last leg of his Middle East tour,
which also led him to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The Week Of Decisiveness Or Return To The Zero Point .. Will The File Of Forming A Government End?
Representative of the State of Law coalition, Jawad Al-Ghazali, confirmed, on Saturday, that the political data indicate that a session to choose the president of the republic will be held this week, while stressing that the meetings of the leaders of the blocs are continuing to agree on the presidency of the republic and the ministers.
Al-Ghazali said in an interview with the Information Agency, that "the coordinating framework identified several personalities, but so far the agreement on the best candidate has not been officially reached," noting that "the next few days will witness the announcement of the name of the next prime minister."
He added, "The political data indicate that a session to choose the President of the Republic will be held this week," noting that "meetings are continuing between the leaders of the blocs in order to choose the prime minister."
The representative of State of Law explained that “the Kurdish parties, especially the Yekti and the Barti, continue their meetings in order to choose the President of the Republic in a way that satisfies both parties, and this brings the president’s selection session close and resolves the file of forming the new government.”
The coordination framework had called, on Friday, the Kurdish parties to intensify their dialogues and agree on the person of the President of the Republic or the mechanism of his selection, before holding a session of the House of Representatives in order to speed up the completion of the requirements for forming a government.
Al-Kazemi: Iraq has lost its role due to unwise policies
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed, today, Saturday, that Iraq has neglected its role in the region due to unwise policies.
Al-Kazemi said in an interview on the official channel, which was followed by (Mawazine News), that "Iraq has lost its role in the region due to unwise policies," noting that Iraq is an important figure in the region and a key player and is trying to restore its role,
adding that "Iraq's needs have become worthy of attention, especially The need for electric energy.”
He stressed that “Iraq will be a transit hub for energy in the future.”
US President Biden leaves Saudi Arabia, concluding his first visit to the Middle East
Today, Saturday, US President Joe Biden left the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after a two-day visit, during which he participated in the "Jeddah Summit for Security and Development" in the coastal city.
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of the Makkah region, bid farewell to the US president and his accompanying delegation at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah.
Biden concluded in Jeddah his first Middle East tour as president of the United States, which also included Israel and the Palestinian territories.
During which Biden sought to present a new vision for the American role in the strategic region wracked by conflicts and rich in energy resources, stressing that the United States will not abandon it.
In a speech he delivered at the summit earlier, the US President stressed that the United States will remain an effective and cooperative partner in the Middle East.
He urged the leaders meeting at an Arab summit to see human rights as a powerful force for economic and social change.
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan explodes a surprise about the Presidency of the Republic
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan confirmed, on Saturday, that there is no problem with the file of the Presidency of the Republic.
And the leader of the National Union, Rabha Hamad, said in an exclusive interview with the agency (Mawazine News), that the ball is now, as we confirmed earlier, in the hands of the coordination framework, and that the file of the Presidency of the Republic does not constitute a crisis, noting that if the agreement is not reached, the party and the party will enter with two candidates, as happened in 2018, and this This is the closest scenario.
She added, that so far, no meeting has been held, and if it does, it will not pose a problem if the Shiite parties agree on the person of the prime minister.
Al-Kazemi and Biden discuss a package of files in Jeddah... an affirmation of commitment to the "strong" bilateral partnership
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On Saturday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi discussed with US President Joe Biden a number of regional issues and bilateral relations.
The Media Office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement that "Nas" received a copy of it, (July 16, 2022), that "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi met today with President of the United States of America Joseph Biden in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a bilateral meeting that brought them together, on the sidelines of the summit that During the meeting, the two leaders affirmed their mutual commitment to the strong bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States, in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement, and their determination to proceed with security coordination to ensure that ISIS does not return again.
According to the statement, "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi discussed with US President Joseph Biden a number of regional issues, and they agreed that the relationship between Iraq and the United States is based on common interests, strengthening Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability, and a commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership in a way that would benefit Iraq." in the interests of both countries.”
With regard to the file of the formation of the government, "the two parties stressed the importance of forming a new Iraqi government that responds to the will of the Iraqi people, and respects Iraq's democracy and independence. .
And on the strategic framework agreement, the two leaders “renewed their commitment to the strategic framework agreement for the relationship of friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, which regulates the overall political, economic, cultural and security relationship between the two countries. Self-defense is an essential element for achieving stability in the region.
The two presidents also stressed the importance of strengthening Iraqi democratic institutions in a way that enables the Iraqi security forces to achieve security and stability in Iraq and the region. President Biden expressed his gratitude for Iraq's efforts to return and rehabilitate Iraqi families and children, as well as prosecute Iraqi ISIS fighters from Syria, and welcomed more. of cooperation to address this critical issue." They agreed that "close cooperation in military and security affairs, and overall support for Iraq to confront terrorism was a crucial factor in ensuring the final defeat of ISIS."
As for Iraq’s regional role, “Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and President Joseph Biden discussed the importance of Iraq’s regional role, especially in facilitating communication and building confidence among the countries of the region. In particular, President Biden praised the important diplomatic efforts led by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to promote more of stability, prosperity and relations between the countries of the region.The recent historic agreements between Iraq and the Gulf Interconnection Authority will provide energy at reasonable prices to Iraq, and help it in its endeavors to meet the needs of its citizens.”
Biden stressed, "The importance the United States attaches to building a prosperous and diversified Iraqi economy, interconnected with its region and with the global economic system, and able to meet the basic needs of the Iraqi people."
The two presidents also stressed "the importance of fighting corruption in order to build confidence in official Iraqi institutions, as well as support economic growth."
And on climate change, the two leaders "discussed joint efforts to promote sustainable development of the region's resources to address the effects of climate change, including water security disruption, and to expand Iraqi-American coordination on energy sector development and economic reform."
As for Iraq’s role in opening channels of communication between Tehran and Riyadh, “Biden welcomed Prime Minister Al-Kazemi’s initiative for Saudi Arabia and Iran to hold talks in Baghdad. The President expressed his appreciation for the positive diplomacy of the Prime Minister, which aims to create a more secure and stable region. He praised the convening of a conference Baghdad for Partnership and Cooperation, and on the distinguished relationship between Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt, which the United States stands ready to support.
For his part, the Prime Minister affirmed his commitment to moving forward with initiatives that seek to bring Iraq's neighbors and friends together in order to find local solutions to regional challenges and achieve sustainable stability, according to the statement.
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, who is visiting Saudi Arabia to attend the Jeddah summit, confirmed the work to implement the strategic framework agreement with America on education and culture.
And the official Iraqi channel quoted Al-Kazemi as saying during a meeting he held with US President Joe Biden in Jeddah, July 16, 2022, "We are working to implement the strategic framework agreement between Iraq and America on education and culture."
Al-Kadhimi added, "We thank the United States for its support for Iraq in the fight against terrorism."
He continued, according to the channel, "Our relationship with the United States is strategic and based on cooperation, trust and mutual respect."
For his part, US President Joe Biden said: "Iraq has great resources and it can invest them well," noting that "the relationship between Iraq and America is important to us."
On Saturday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi held a meeting with US President Joe Biden in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
And the official Iraqi channel, followed by "Nas" (July 16, 2022), stated that "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi held a special meeting with US President Joe Biden, today, Saturday, in the Saudi city of Jeddah."
A split hits the frame because of Al-Maliki, and Al-Kazemi's nomination for a second term returns to the fore
Sources from within the coordination framework revealed, on Saturday, some details of their meeting yesterday at the home of the leader of the Wisdom Movement Ammar al-Hakim, which indicated a split between the Shiite political forces affiliated with the framework over the nomination of the leader of the Law Coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, for himself for the position of Prime Minister of the next Iraqi government.
The coordination framework, which includes all Shiite forces except for the Sadrist movement, had called yesterday for the Iraqi parliament to convene this week and elect a President of the Republic in preparation for the formation of the next federal government.
The sources told Shafaq News Agency, "The meeting, which included all the Shiite political forces in the framework, discussed a number of issues concerned with forming the government, including the nomination of candidates, and the matter was not without tension and attraction between the parties, especially after it was revealed to them that the leader of the State of Law coalition will enter the race circuit." for the position of prime minister.
She explained that "most of the leaders of the framework reject Maliki's candidacy on the grounds that they agreed to nominate candidates from the second line in the parties and currents for the position, while (Al-Maliki) reverses that," adding that "the withdrawal of the Sadrist bloc changed the numerical equation for the seats of most Shiite forces, which gave (Al-Maliki) The opportunity to prevent the attempts of some to confront or be unique in the decision.”
Those sources also pointed out that "it was agreed in principle that whoever holds the highest number of parliamentary seats will have the right to nominate a candidate for prime minister, meaning that the Al-Fateh coalition led by Hadi al-Amiri, who has become 45 seats after the withdrawal of the Sadrist bloc, has the right to nominate a candidate for prime minister." .
According to the data that the sources noted to them, "the former Minister of Interior Muhammad Al-Ghabban, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Muhammad Al-Sudani, and the head of the caretaker government, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, will enter the race for the prime minister's chair."
The sources summarized the voting mechanism for the prime ministerial candidate, and said that "it will be by adopting the votes of the framework's general body, which includes the framework's deputies along with the forces allied with it."
Regarding the Friday sermon of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, the sources stated, “The conferees were also divided over what al-Sadr proposed in his sermon that was recited at the Friday prayer that was held in Sadr City yesterday. To form the government in the sense of introducing paragraphs that can be applied or support the proposals of the framework, while others suggested that al-Sadr withdrew from the entire political process and therefore the framework must proceed with the formation of the government according to the plans prepared for that.
And the sources continued by saying that "the meetings of the coordination framework will be held at the house of the leader of the Wisdom Movement (Al-Hakim), considering that the latter decided not to participate in the political process, which means that he stands on the sidelines."
Yesterday, Friday, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, renewed his call for the dissolution of armed factions operating outside the framework of the state, while stressing the need for "tested" political figures not to take positions in the next federal government.
It is noteworthy that the political blocs agreed in the parliament session that was held on Thursday, June 23 of this year, to proceed with the formation of the new federal government, according to the principle of "partnership, balance, and consensus", which are the conditions announced by Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani.
This agreement came after the breakdown of the tripartite alliance between the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masoud Barzani, the Sovereignty Alliance headed by Khamis al-Khanjar, and the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr following the resignation of the Sadrist bloc’s deputies, and the current’s withdrawal from the political process by order of al-Sadr.
The Sadrist bloc had obtained the highest votes in the early legislative elections that took place in October of 2021, but the efforts of the leader of the current failed to form the new federal government due to the Shiite coordination framework standing in its way by obtaining a fatwa from the Federal Court with the so-called blocking third in a contract The session for electing the President of the Republic, which paves the way for naming the Prime Minister.
Al-Kazemi and Biden's meeting... an American welcome to Baghdad's hosting of the Iran-Saudi talks
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nd Mehr News Agency reported , that the media office of the Iraqi Prime Minister said in a statement, "Al-Kazemi met with the President of the United States of America Joseph Biden in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a bilateral meeting that brought them together, on the sidelines of the summit that brought together the United States, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, and Egypt." , and Jordan.
The statement added, "During the meeting, the two presidents affirmed their mutual commitment to the strong bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States, in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement, and their determination to proceed with security coordination to ensure that ISIS does not return again."
He continued, "Al-Kazemi discussed with US President Joseph Biden a number of regional issues, and they agreed that the relationship between Iraq and the United States is based on common interests, strengthening Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability, and a commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership in a way that is in the interest of the two countries." .
According to the statement, the two sides "stressed the importance of forming a new Iraqi government that responds to the will of the Iraqi people, and respects Iraq's democracy and independence, as Biden stressed the importance the United States attaches to the existence of a stable, united, prosperous and sovereign Iraq, including the Kurdistan region."
The two presidents renewed their commitment to the strategic framework agreement for the relationship of friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, which regulates the overall political, economic, cultural and security relationship between the two countries. essential to achieving stability in the region," according to the statement.
According to the statement, "The two presidents also stressed the importance of strengthening Iraqi democratic institutions in a way that enables the Iraqi security forces to achieve security and stability in Iraq and the region. He welcomes further cooperation to address this critical issue."
Al-Kazemi and Biden agreed that "close cooperation in military and security affairs, and overall support for Iraq to confront terrorism was a crucial factor in ensuring the final defeat of ISIS," according to the statement.
Al-Kazemi and Biden discussed "the importance of Iraq's regional role, especially in facilitating communication and building trust between the countries of the region, and in particular, Biden praised the important diplomatic efforts led by Al-Kazemi to promote more stability, prosperity and relations between the countries of the region, as Biden said that the historic agreements that were made recently Between Iraq and the Gulf Interconnection Authority will provide energy at reasonable prices to Iraq, and help it in its endeavors to meet the needs of its citizens." According to the statement.
According to the statement, the US president "reaffirmed the importance the United States attaches to building a prosperous and diversified Iraqi economy, interconnected with its region and with the global economic system, and able to meet the basic needs of the Iraqi people."
The statement explained, "The two parties stressed the importance of combating corruption, in order to build confidence in official Iraqi institutions, as well as support economic growth."
The statement stated that "the two presidents discussed joint efforts to promote sustainable development of the region's resources, to address the effects of climate change, including water security disruption, and to expand Iraqi-American coordination on energy sector development and economic reform."
According to the statement, "US President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Al-Kazemi's initiative for Saudi Arabia and Iran to hold talks in Baghdad, expressing his appreciation for the Prime Minister's positive diplomacy, which aims to create a more secure and stable region, and praised the convening of the Baghdad Conference on Partnership and Cooperation, and the distinguished relationship between Iraq." Jordan and Egypt, which the United States stands ready to support.
According to the statement, Al-Kazemi affirmed his "commitment to move forward with initiatives that seek to bring Iraq's neighbors and friends closer to finding local solutions to regional challenges and achieving sustainable stability."
It is noteworthy that that summit met a political and popular rejection in Iraq, given that Al-Kazemi is a caretaker head who cannot conclude strategic agreements, in addition to the American desire to enter the Israeli entity with suspicious deals with the Arab countries and push it to normalize with the usurped entity.
The full text of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's speech at the Jeddah Summit
Today, Saturday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi proposed the establishment of the Middle East Bank for Development and Integration.
In his speech during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit, Al-Kazemi said: "Iraq seeks to strengthen the language of dialogue in logic," stressing that "crises in the region call for cooperation between all countries."
The following is the full text of the Prime Minister's speech at the Jeddah Summit for Security and Development:
In the name of of Allah the Merciful
Your Highness, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,
The President of the United States of America, Mr. Joe Biden,
Your Majesties, Highnesses and Highnesses,
Your Excellencies,
Peace, mercy and blessings of God,
I am pleased to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the king, the government, and the people for the warm reception and generous hospitality and the good organization of this important summit, which we hope will contribute to the consolidation of cooperation and integration in our region.
We meet today amidst sensitive regional and international challenges, as well as amid great hopes and aspirations that cooperation efforts, building bridges of trust, and giving priority to the language of dialogue will bear fruit in order to achieve a secure and stable environment that guarantees a decent life for the peoples of the region.
Iraq, with the cooperation of its brothers, neighbors and friends, played a key role in fighting terrorism and defeating ISIS, but we still have an additional path to root out terrorism, which calls for strengthening national, regional and international efforts to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism and dry up its sources of financing through joint security cooperation and the exchange of information and expertise.
The risks created by the repercussions of the crisis in Ukraine require intensifying regional and international efforts to find quick solutions and unify efforts in the field of ensuring food security for our peoples and securing energy supplies.
The Middle East region has been significantly affected by the consequences of climate change, the water crisis and the dangers of desertification, in addition to all the health challenges following the emergence and spread of epidemics such as the Corona pandemic. All these crises require that we move together and united to confront them.
Your Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses,
The age of the constitutional democratic system in Iraq is approaching two decades, after decades of dictatorship, and this emerging democracy is still progressing despite major challenges and crises. But there are still political difficulties after the elections, which underscore the need to preserve the principles of democracy in public life, a path that requires more time and accumulation of experience.
After we passed the stage of expelling ISIS from our land, our military and security forces took hold of the security file, and they are constantly evolving to preserve the security of Iraq and the capabilities of our people.
Iraq seeks to enhance the environment for dialogue in the Middle East, and considers that the atmosphere of economic cooperation and security coordination between all brothers in the region directly serves the interests of our people as well as the interests of all the peoples of the region.
The tripartite meetings and conferences that brought together Iraq, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have produced a common vision to open up the scopes of cooperation and integration in various fields, just as the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership was an expression of the historical ties that unite all the countries of the region. Iraq and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries have taken important steps to strengthen their relations aimed at achieving integration in various fields. From this point of view, we have concluded two electrical interconnection agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and with the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and we are proceeding with the electrical linkage with Jordan and Egypt.
We have taken initiatives to enhance dialogue, cooperation and partnership in the region, and Iraq is following this approach in what is in its national interest and the interest of the region in general.
In this context, Iraq supports the path of dialogue and negotiations to remove nuclear weapons from the region and make it a safe area in the interest of the countries of the region and the world at large.
In this regard, the priority of finding a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian cause that meets the aspirations and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and the need to stop all aggressive measures, violations and attacks against the Palestinian people, is highlighted.
Iraq affirms that resolving the conflict on the basis of international legitimacy resolutions is the only way to achieve stability in the region.
Iraq supports the existing Yemeni armistice as a fruitful beginning to end the Yemeni crisis and restore stability, and support international and regional initiatives aimed at ending the conflict.
Iraq also supports regional and international efforts aimed at resolving the Syrian crisis, addressing its repercussions, and stopping its humanitarian suffering.
Iraq renews its stand by Lebanon in order to overcome its political and economic crisis, and to build bridges of dialogue and cooperation to restore stability to the country.
In the context of environmental cooperation between brothers, I would like to remind that Iraq, although it remains an important oil producer, but this economic artery increases our environmental challenges. Therefore, we are working quickly to invest gas that is flared in oil fields, and we are expanding the scope of investment in alternative energy.
Our countries, of which the younger generation constitute the largest proportion, face additional entitlements in terms of understanding the requirements of these generations, eager for progress and achievement, and their aspirations to exploit potentials and transform crises into opportunities.
In this context, Iraq also proposes to establish the Middle East Bank for Development and Integration in partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Egypt and Jordan. The Bank is interested in sustainable regional development by financing infrastructure projects that will help connect the economies of the region. The Bank places in priority the development of regional electricity networks, oil and gas pipelines, highway networks, ports, airports and heavy industries with a broad regional market. It also finances Projects in the field of water resource management, desertification and climate change mitigation.
In conclusion, we hope that this summit will achieve its desired goals in the service of our countries, and that we will always meet to build a better future for the peoples of the region.
Peace, mercy and blessings of God.
Al-Halbousi announces the start of the new legislative term and calls for proceeding with the election of the President of the Republic
Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi announced the start of the new legislative term of Parliament.And he said in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it, “With the end of the legislative recess for the first term of the House of Representatives, the blessed Eid al-Adha holiday and the start of the new legislative term, I call on the heads of political forces and parliamentary blocs to assume responsibility and resolve the dialogues; to proceed with the election of the President of the Republic, and so that we can take The necessary procedures, pursuant to the provisions of the constitution and the internal system of the Council, in determining the date of the election session, and completing the constitutional dues to form the prospective government
And he said in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it, “With the end of the legislative recess for the first term of the House of Representatives, the blessed Eid al-Adha holiday and the start of the new legislative term, I call on the heads of political forces and parliamentary blocs to assume responsibility and resolve the dialogues; to proceed with the election of the President of the Republic, and so that we can take The necessary procedures, pursuant to the provisions of the constitution and the internal system of the Council, in determining the date of the election session, and completing the constitutional dues to form the prospective government
Maliki and Talabani stress the formation of a strong government
The head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, and the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Jalal Talabani, stressed the need to form a strong government, during a meeting they brought together in Baghdad today, Friday.
A statement from Talabani's office said to Earth News, "The President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Pavel Jalal Talabani, met in Baghdad with the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki."
According to the statement, Talabani clarified, "The position of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan on the Iraqi political situation and said: The Iraqi political situation needs national and responsible positions, and it is the duty of all political forces and parties to work to form a strong government that guarantees political, economic, and security stability and builds a more prosperous future. Our efforts point in that direction.”
He added, "Al-Maliki stressed the continuation of dialogue in order to form a strong government capable of providing services and reform and working to achieve higher goals."
The signing of 18 agreements between America and Saudi Arabia and Biden describing his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman as “important.”
US President Joe Biden said on Saturday that he had held important talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in conjunction with the signing of 18 agreements and memoranda of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Biden added in a press conference from Jeddah, that he had conducted a series of "good meetings" in Saudi Arabia, which he is visiting during a tour of the Middle East.
"We discussed strengthening our position in the coming decades in investing in 5G technology in coordination with partners," the US president said.
He pledged that Washington would work to strengthen the security of the Kingdom in the face of any threats, praising the Saudi role in establishing and supporting the armistice in Yemen.
Biden also confirmed that his country is making progress towards strengthening relations with the Gulf states.
King Salman met Biden in the presence of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at the Peace Palace in Jeddah, on Saturday, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
During the meeting, they reviewed the historical relations between the Kingdom and the United States, and ways to enhance them to serve the interests of the two countries and peoples in various fields.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Biden also held a session of official talks, where they reviewed the historical friendship relations between the two countries, discussed aspects of cooperation in a number of fields, and discussed ways to confront challenges in the region and the world.
On the sidelines of the visit, Saudi Arabia and the United States signed 18 agreements and memoranda of joint cooperation in the fields of energy, investment, communications, space and health.
These agreements come in light of the wide opportunities provided by the "Kingdom's Vision 2030", led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to invest in promising sectors, and for the benefit of the two friendly countries and peoples, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Among the agreements signed between the two sides, 13 were signed by the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Investment, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, and a number of private sector companies, with a group of leading American companies, such as Boeing for the aerospace industry, Raytheon for Defense Industries, and Medtronic. And "Digital Diagnostics", and "IKVIA" in the health care sector, and a number of other US companies specializing in the fields of energy, tourism, education, manufacturing and textiles.
The Saudi Space Authority also signed an agreement with the US Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to explore the Moon and Mars.
For the International Coalition in the Field of Civil Exploration and the Use of the Moon, Mars, Comets and Asteroids for Peaceful Purposes.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology signed a memorandum of cooperation with IBM, a leading company in the field of digital technology, to qualify 100,000 young men and women over a period of 5 years within 8 innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the Kingdom's position as a pivotal center for technology and innovation in the Middle East and North Africa region. .
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology also signed a memorandum of cooperation with the US National Communications and Information Administration (NTIA), which includes cooperation between the two countries in the fields of fifth and sixth generation technologies, with the aim of accelerating the growth of the digital economy and enhancing the pace of research, development and innovation in the Kingdom's digital system.
The two countries signed a partnership agreement in the fields of clean energy, which includes defining areas and projects of cooperation in this field, and enhancing the two countries' efforts in spreading clean energy and climate action, including cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
The Saudi and American ministries of health also signed a memorandum of joint cooperation in the fields of public health, medical sciences and research, aimed at supporting and strengthening existing relations in the fields of public health between individuals, organizations and institutions, unifying efforts to address public health issues and medical, scientific and research challenges, and exchanging information, experts and academics, in addition to To joint training of health and medical personnel, proper application of health information systems, research and development and health innovation.
The framework meets and expectations for the selection of the candidate for prime minister
The coordination framework held a meeting at the home of the head of the National Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, amid expectations that the candidate for prime minister would be resolved.
A source in the framework said in an interview with "Mawazine News" that "the framework held a new meeting at al-Hakim's house."
He added, "The meeting is to discuss the details of the nomination mechanism for the next prime minister, and there is a possibility to choose one of the candidates."
Al-Kazemi holds a closed meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi held, today, Friday, a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah.
A source accompanying the Iraqi delegation said, "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and the accompanying delegation held a closed meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah."
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the Jeddah Summit
Minister of Planning: The Iraqi government seeks to diversify sources of income and support development programs
Minister of Planning Khaled Batal Al-Najm confirmed, today, Friday, that the Iraqi government seeks to diversify sources of income and support development programs.
Al-Najm said, according to a statement after his participation in the high-level political forum for sustainable development organized by the United Nations in New York that "Iraq's priorities at this stage are to return to the sound development path to achieve the sustainable development agenda and its goals for the year 2030."
He added, "We got out of the war against the terrorist gangs of ISIS and began to address the financial consequences of the war, the file of the displaced, and the reconstruction and stability of the affected areas."
He added, "Iraq witnessed a mass movement in 2019 that led to the resignation of the previous government, and the Corona pandemic caused economic problems, which exacerbated the challenges and negatively affected the pursuit of sustainable development goals."
The Minister of Planning confirmed that "Iraq completed the response document and the pandemic recovery plan in cooperation with international and local partners, and it was launched in 2021."
He pointed out that "the drop in oil prices, and Iraq's commitment to the (OPEC +) agreement in 2019 to reduce the share of production and export by 23%, exacerbated the challenges and negatively affected the pursuit of sustainable development goals."
He pointed out that "after the Corona pandemic, the world witnessed a sharp rise in food and energy prices, which cast a heavy shadow on countries with special circumstances, including Iraq, and hampered their efforts to achieve sustainable development goals."
Al-Najm said that "Iraq is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world towards climate issues, in addition to the scarcity of water resources related to the preparation of potable water, agriculture and the flooding of marshes."
And he indicated that "the unfair water policies of the riparian neighboring countries have greatly harmed Iraq and negatively affected many development goals."
He stressed, "The Iraqi government's endeavor to build plans and support programs to confront challenges and respond to these changes, through various tools, the most important of which are the economic and structural reforms presented by the government, as in the white paper, and it also seeks to diversify sources of income and support development programs."
An Iranian military commander responds to the threats of America and Israel to "destroy the Ain Al-Assad base" in Iraq
The spokesman for the Iranian armed forces, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shakarji, considered the threat launched by US President Joe Biden against Iran as "drowsy," and this threat should be included in the "slips of the tongue that he is accustomed to in his press conferences."
In response to Biden's use of the term "resort to force" against Iran, Brigadier General Shakarji said that "the use of this disorganized president and the impotent prime minister of the temporary Zionist entity must be included in the psychological war led by the two and the state of delusion and drowsiness that overcame them."
He continued, "I invite them to browse the papers of the past, starting with the occupation of the American spy den in Tehran, the burial of the American soldiers in the Tabas desert, the Americans' defeat in imposing the 8-year war, the flight of the American occupiers from Afghanistan, the destruction of the American base of Ain Al-Assad in Iraq, and the seizure of the latest American spy planes." A development in the Persian Gulf and the failure of the American project in the invasion of Iraq and Syria, the defeat of America and its allies against Ansar Allah in Yemen, the war against Hezbollah that lasted 33 days, and the war against the resistance in Palestine that lasted 22 days.
He also said: "The Americans and the Zionists should review the past and the repeated defeats they suffered in the destruction of the spy base of the Zionist entity in Erbil Iraq and the destruction of the Zionist bases in the Golan Heights and the fear that befell the American soldiers in the Persian Gulf (...) and consequently the fear and panic that seized The American and Zionist soldiers should be afraid of their presence in the region for fear of punishment that will inflict on them because of their injustice and heinous crimes against humanity.”
This prominent military official in the Iranian armed forces considered Biden's launch of the term "resort to force" against Iran that it might aim to "milk more milking cows in the region, plunder more oil for free, slow the decline of American hegemony, prevent the collapse of the Zionist entity, and save the crumbling American economy through Selling more weapons to the countries of the region and thus sympathizing with the criminal Zionist entity that kills children, which is the dog that guards American interests in the region."
In conclusion, he said: "They know very well that they will receive a strong blow from Iran for launching this threat, so they should study the situation in the region and the world well and look through the papers of the past so that they can analyze the future better
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