“Iraq News” Posted by Clare at KTFA Friday 4-19-2024

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Clare: Iraq’s prime minister on building a stronger relationship with the United States

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AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, the prime minister of Iraq, discusses his state visit to the United States.

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Clare: Al-Sudani: Iraq is witnessing a new reality today in the private sector

4/19/2024

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met today, Friday, with an elite group of Iraqi businessmen residing in the American state of Michigan, as part of his official visit to the United States.

The businessmen reviewed their companies' specializations and businesses, and expressed their willingness to be in Iraq to pursue and participate in investment opportunities available in various sectors and contribute to building their country.

Al-Sudani stressed, during the meeting, that Iraq is witnessing a new reality today with regard to the private sector, explaining a series of practical steps taken by the government and the facilities it granted to the private sector. He also pointed out what has been accomplished at the level of financial and banking reform, which has increased the percentage of contracts that comply with the standards. The global rate reached 80% according to reports of international institutions.

He touched on the government's important projects in the field of the pharmaceutical industry and the housing sector, pointing to the start of establishing new residential cities, which include the construction of tens of thousands of housing units, the job opportunities they provide for young people, and the revitalization of the construction sector and dozens of related professions.

The Prime Minister urged Iraqi businessmen to seize the available investment opportunities and bring production lines to laboratories and factories in various specializations, noting that Iraq’s budget for the three years included, for the first time, providing sovereign guarantees to the private sector, in addition to establishing the Iraq Fund for Development, which will work with this. The sector is implementing vital and important projects, which contribute to moving the wheel of the economy and implementing the government’s vision for sustainable development and a strong and prosperous Iraq.  LINK

Ryan1216:  It’s not over until it’s over but It looks and feels like our train will come into the station at any moment now …. IMO. Thank you Frank and teams

DeepWoodz:  MOU’s and Sovereign Guarantees…..impossible without sovereign currency that has purchasing power. 

We’ve learned that Iraqs contracts have recently been adjusted so that payment is made in dinar. (I think I’m quoting that properly). If so, contracts in the billions with many foreign entities paid in dinar, would require assurances that the exchange rate would not move in a negative direction after contracts have been agreed to. It may even go so far as to give an exchange rate. 

If the rate were to move negatively, the foreign contractors would lose out because the value of the agreed upon amount in reflection to their home currency would also be less. That’s a no go. 

Im only reasoning this out in my head. Thoughts? Sounds freakin fantastic. 

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Clare:  Al-Sudani: Iraq is a country full of opportunities and its projects amount to 400 billion dollars

4/18/2024

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met on Thursday with a number of members of the Iraqi community in the city of Houston, Texas, USA, where he learned about their conditions and listened to their proposals and proposals, all of which serve the service of their country.

The Prime Minister indicated, in his speech, the government’s keenness to communicate with members of the Iraqi community everywhere, stressing the need for their capabilities and competencies in all fields, and announcing the imminent creation of a department for expatriates linked to the Office of the Prime Minister, for the purpose of following up on the conditions and requirements raised by members of the Council of Ministers. Iraqi communities.

He stated that Iraq today has regained its health, and is proceeding with confidence in the development taking place in the right direction, especially after the victory of the Iraqis through their brotherhood and cohesion over ISIS terrorism, a battle that united all segments of the Iraqi people and moved the country towards stability and development.

Al-Sudani stressed that Iraq today is embarking on the field of reconstruction, development, and completion of infrastructure, an image that may not reach the entire outside world, in addition to the economic and social renaissance that the country is witnessing.

He explained that his current visit to the United States comes to establish the foundations of partnership and permanent bilateral relationship between the two countries, in accordance with the sustainable interests of the two peoples, and that the government today has been able to achieve an advanced percentage in the government program, in a way that enhances the citizen’s confidence in the performance of the service and official agencies, strengthens the factors of stability, and pushes development projects and government priorities towards completion, implementation, and achieving the aspirations of citizens.

The Prime Minister stressed that Iraq is a country full of opportunities, and the size of the projects, as certified by international organizations, amounts to 400 billion dollars. At the end of his speech, he praised the Iraqi community in America, which he described as important and qualitative, and we are proud of its contributions and expect it to contribute to the reconstruction and prosperity of Iraq.   LINK

Clare:  Al-Sudani meets an elite group of members of the Iraqi community at the Iraqi Chaldean Center in the US state of Michigan

4/19/2024

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met, at dawn today, Friday (Baghdad time), with a number of members of the Iraqi community, who met at the Iraqi Chaldean Center in the city of Detroit, in the American state of Michigan.

Al-Sudani reiterated the government’s pride in all members of Iraqi communities everywhere, with their affiliation to their homeland, Iraq, across all spectrums, and with the initiatives they offer towards building the state, which prompts the government to communicate more with the community, especially as it carries the competencies, capabilities, and capabilities. Many human beings, in various scientific and humanitarian disciplines.

Al-Sudani pointed out that growth in Iraq is on track to achieve the priorities identified by the government in its programme, many of which have been achieved within a year and a half of the government’s life, in addition to adhering to the democratic system and the principles of freedom and human rights protected by the Constitution in many of its articles.

In his speech, Al-Sudani touched on the Iraqis’ victory over ISIS gangs, and the growing capabilities of our armed forces of all types, which was based on the cohesion of the Iraqi people despite all failed terrorist attempts to incite hatred among Iraqis. He reaffirmed respect for the authentic Christian component within the fabric of Iraqi society, and that the state A protector of this rich diversity in Iraq, and committed to supporting brotherhood, tolerance, coexistence, and everything that instills security and stability for the people of Mesopotamia throughout Iraq.

At the conclusion of the visit, Al-Sudani toured the center and viewed its permanent exhibition, which reflects the cultural, heritage and civilizational features of the Christian component in Mesopotamia. He also met with a number of Iraqi families residing in the diaspora.  LINK

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Clare:  Iraq’s prime minister heads to Michigan to meet Arab Americans at a tense time for the Middle East

by: JOEY CAPPELLETTI and TAREK HAMADA, Associated Press

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The leader of Iraq will travel to Michigan on Thursday following a sit-down with President Joe Biden to meet with the state’s large Iraqi community and update them on escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s trip to both Washington and Michigan to discuss U.S.-Iraq relations had been planned well before Saturday’s drone and missile launches from Iran-backed groups. The visit has been thrust into the spotlight as tensions in the region escalate following the strike, which included drone and missile launches that overflew Iraqi airspace and others that were launched from Iraq by Iran-backed groups.

Michigan holds one of the largest populations of Iraqis in the nation and many local Democrats have pushed back against U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. The state holds the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the country.

The Iraqi prime minister is expected to land in the Detroit area Thursday evening and be met by local leaders, including Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Assad I. Turfe, a deputy Wayne County executive. He will then travel to a mosque in Dearborn Heights to meet with Iraqi community members and officials to give an update on his meeting with Biden talking about the economic relations between Iraq and the U.S., according to Mohammed Al-mawla, a community member involved in the planning.

There are just over 90,000 residents in Michigan of Iraqi descent, the largest of any state, according to the most recent U.S. Census. In Wayne County, home to the cities of Detroit and Dearborn, 7.8% of residents identified of Middle Eastern and North African ancestry, alone or in any combination, the highest percentage of any U.S. county.

The concentration of those residents in the outskirts of Detroit has led to multiple visits to the area from officials engaged in Middle Eastern relations.   LINK

"Iraq News" Posted by Clare at KTFA Thursday 4-18-2024

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Clare:  Al-Sudani arrives in Houston to complete his visit to the United States

4/18/2024

Today, Thursday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani arrived in Houston to complete his visit to the United States.

Our correspondent said, "The Sudanese arrived in the state of Houston to complete his visit to the United States."

Last Saturday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani began a visit to Washington, DC, at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.   LINK

Clare:  Al-Ardawi: The Sudanese government seeks to liberalize the Iraqi dinar and stabilize the economy

4/17/2024

The political analyst, Abbas Al-Ardawi, confirmed that the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani to Washington came to liberalize the Iraqi dinar and stabilize the economy.

Al-Ardawi said {to Al-Furat News} that: “The visit comes in a very heated situation and everyone is awaiting its outcomes, and the Sudanese carries a large team of economists and investors and carries ideas and projects that move towards consolidating the relationship with the American side and transferring it from the process of guardianship to friendship and opening files and outlets through which the relationship can be framed.” "In a way that allows Iraq to assume its pivotal role in the region." 

He added, "Everyone realizes the importance of Iraq from all aspects and the necessity of it standing on its feet after 20 years of political conflict."

Al-Ardawi continued, "The Sudanese government seeks to invest and attract investors and is moving seriously towards the path of development and trying to transfer the scope of the problems in the region through conferences it held in the region or that preceded this meeting, and the necessity of moving the region from a stage of conflict to a stage of dialogue."

Wafaa Al-Fatlawi   LINK

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Clare:  Al-Sudani stresses the necessity of dialogue with the US Treasury, the Federal Bank, and the International Monetary Fund

4/17/2024

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, stressed on Wednesday the necessity of continuing the dialogue with the US Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the International Monetary Fund.

This came while Al-Sudani received, at his residence in the American capital, Washington, the President of JPMorgan Bank, Masha Klovksi, and his accompanying delegation, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency.

The meeting witnessed a discussion of the Iraqi government’s efforts to implement financial and banking reforms, in light of the path it is taking towards improving the economic reality and achieving development, as well as discussing the government’s measures in developing the government banking sector, through its contracts with major international consulting companies specialized in banking reform and encouraging banks. To open accounts with foreign banks; To be correspondent banks, according to a plan aimed at dispensing with the electronic platform at the end of this year.

Al-Sudani stressed that it is not possible to work in any development sector without reform steps for the banking sector, stressing the need to continue dialogue with the US Treasury, the US Federal Reserve, the International Monetary Fund, and other international financial institutions.    LINK

Clare:  Sudanese reveals the volume of exchange with America

4/18/2024  Baghdad

Today, Thursday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced the introduction of a law to address the challenges of the private sector, and while he indicated that 80% of transfers are proceeding in accordance with international standards, according to the US Treasury Department, he confirmed that Iraq is moving for the first time towards establishing a fixed platform to receive liquefied gas.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office, received by Al-Iqtisad News, stated that “Al-Sudani met in Washington, on Wednesday evening (Baghdad time), with a number of presidents and representatives of major American companies, in a session held by the American Chamber of Commerce.”

The statement added, "The meeting included a dialogue session with the attendees, where the Prime Minister explained a number of questions that were raised during the meeting, related to the investment environment in Iraq and the facilities provided by the government to the private sector."

 During the meeting, the Prime Minister sponsored "the signing ceremony of a number of memorandums of understanding between the Ministries of Electricity and Oil and the Iraq Fund for Development, with American institutions and companies. Similar memorandums of understanding were also signed between the Iraqi private sector and American companies in the fields of energy and the pharmaceutical industry."

The Prime Minister pointed out, during his speech, “the openness of the investment environment in Iraq to attract reputable international companies, to participate in the economic renaissance and infrastructure projects that Iraq is witnessing, in addition to the package of financial, banking and administrative reforms that the government initiated and a high percentage of which was completed during the year.” And half a year old.”

Al-Sudani said during the signing ceremony of memorandums of understanding with major American companies: “The outcome of the discussions and understandings with the American side was the necessity of continuing to develop bilateral relations in various economic, social and security sectors.”

He added: "We agreed to strengthen the relationship, stimulate the private sector, and support the work of American companies in Iraq," stressing that "Iraq is witnessing remarkable stability despite the challenges in the region, and we are working to distance it from hotbeds of conflict and escalation."

He explained, "The government has made important strides in economic reforms and implementing major projects that contribute to solving problems. We have also presented to Parliament a law that addresses the challenges facing the private sector."

He pointed out, "According to the US Department of the Treasury, 80% of transfers are in accordance with international standards, and we are working to complete the remaining percentage," adding, "We have completed the unified treasury account and the integrated banking system, modernizing collections and customs reforms, and redirecting support in the right direction."

He stressed, "Our support for the private sector is an approach we are following, and for the first time we have granted sovereign guarantees to it to support projects," pointing out, "The Iraq Fund for Development aims to involve the private sector, and addresses bureaucracy and routine for entering companies."

He pointed out, "Conducting tax and administrative reforms related to registering company branches, to provide an attractive investment environment," explaining that "the volume of exchange between Iraq and the United States does not exceed 10 billion dollars."

He stressed, "Developing a comprehensive vision for the optimal investment of oil and gas, and the sixth round of licensing related to natural gas fields, is being presented for the first time," noting that "there is a plan to reach gas self-sufficiency and stop imports within 3-5 years."

He pointed out “introducing integrated projects in 6-8 fields throughout the governorates, according to a model for developing oil, using associated gas, and establishing an electrical station and a petrochemical industry in the same location,” explaining that “Iraq is moving towards establishing a fixed platform to receive liquefied gas for the first time, and this is an opportunity presented.” In front of American companies and other companies.”

He pointed out, "A contract was signed with KBR to prepare a preliminary study on the fixed platform, for the purpose of receiving and exporting gas in the future."   LINK

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"Sudani Visits the US" News Posted by Clare at KTFA 4-15-2024

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Clare:  Iraq Prime Minister motorcades into Washington DC for a meeting with Biden

"the list of the delegation accompanying the Sudanese, which consists of about 130 figures."

LINK

https://youtu.be/o2MqCFLtUEY

Clare:  His advisor: Sudanese attention will focus on the economy during his meeting with the American President

4/15/2024  Baghdad

 The financial advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed that Iraq is linked with the United States through cohesive ties and foundations, the principles of which were outlined in the strategic framework agreement signed between the two countries in 2008 and ratified by the Iraqi Parliament.

Saleh stated, in an interview followed by Mawazine News, that attention will be focused on providing a climate of promising opportunities through which major companies in the United States can contribute to major strategic development projects in Iraq, whether in the path of development or otherwise, especially in the fields of renewable energy, gas, and technology. Digital and basic federal projects in the areas of transportation, communications, agriculture, investment in natural resources and important aspects of the manufacturing industry.

According to the advisor, this is in addition to benefiting from higher education opportunities, obtaining academic seats in American universities, and accepting scholarships in fields that serve development and economic progress in Iraq.

He explained that what we see today of “positive developments” in the relationship between Iraq and the United States “will turn the page on the past and open a page based on direct economic relations and productive investment opportunities, with a first priority that precedes other priorities, including the establishment of solid banking relations between the two countries that will help them grow and prosper.” The current banking reform policy in our country will contribute to adding an element of strength to the financing relations between the two friendly countries.

Thus, Counselor Saleh believes that the economic aspect (investment, development, and financing) “will be activated for the first time in this broad form of the strategic framework agreement in order to be consistent with the data and principles of the program.” government in a way that serves the interest of stability and economic prosperity in Iraq.”   LINK

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Clarae:  Al-Sudani begins his visit to Washington by meeting with the Iraqi community: Your country is different today

4/15/2024

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani began his official visit to the United States, by meeting with the Iraqi community in Washington and other American states, on Monday. While he pointed out that the relationship with Iran and America is an advantage for Iraq that can be used to reduce tension, he stressed that “Iraq today Different from before."

Al-Sudani announced, during his speech to the Iraqi community, the work on a study to establish a department for expatriate affairs, in order to achieve effective communication with Iraqi communities in the world, pointing out that the government is looking for competencies away from quotas.

He said that his visit to the United States is important. To clarify his government's vision about the shape of the relationship with America, stressing that "Iraq today is different from what it was in 2014, because ISIS no longer poses a threat to Iraq... Iraq today is witnessing unprecedented recovery, stability, security, real development, and tangible services in all parts of the country."

Al-Sudani continued: “We want to move to bilateral relations with the countries of the international coalition after the victory over ISIS, similar to the countries of the region, including security relations. The first meeting of the founding committee stipulated in the framework agreement will be held, and there will be periodic meetings of this committee.”

Regarding the tensions in the region, the Prime Minister pointed out that “Iran is a neighboring country with which we have common interests, and America is a strategic ally and our relationship with it is important,” explaining that “the relationship with Iran and the United States is an advantage for Iraq, and can be used to reduce tension, and this is what happened in every situation.” crises in the region.  LINK

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Clare:  Expert: The Sudanese visit will activate 11 items in the strategic framework agreement, one of which is security

4/14/2024

The security expert, Sarmad Al-Bayati, suggested activating 11 items in the strategic framework agreement during the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to Washington.

Al-Bayati said: For the program {Free Speech} broadcast by Al-Furat satellite channel this evening, it was stated that: “The visit has been planned for a long time and within Al-Sudani’s statement that Iraq wants the United States as a strategic partner free of wishes. The main purpose of the visit is to activate the strategic framework agreement, which includes 11 sections of... "Including the security item." 

He added, "Al-Sudani will meet with the US President, the Secretary of State, the National Security Advisor, the US Treasury Undersecretary, and others during the visit, and will sign new partnerships and contracts with American companies, including those specializing in energy."

Al-Bayati continued, "As for the security aspect, America will be the mediator by importing weapons from foreign companies to preserve Iraqi money, and the government is determined to end the military presence on Iraqi territory."

He added, "We have high-frequency radars, and France was contracted to import low-frequency radars. America did not force Iraq to buy weapons, but the defect in air defenses, as well as the danger of the terrorist ISIS, still exists in remote extremist areas."

Al-Bayati concluded by saying, "The Western countries proposed to Iraq the activation of the railway between Basra and Mosul to transport goods to Europe, and Turkey is moving forward to participate in the path of development, and internal problems have hindered the activation of many agreements."

Wafaa Al-Fatlawi    LINK

Clare:  Al-Sudani from Washington: The development road and Al-Faw port projects will create a new Iraq

4/15/2024   Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced today, Monday, work on a study to establish a department for expatriate affairs. While he indicated that the signing of contracts with Total, the fifth round, and the national effort will enable Iraq to achieve gas self-sufficiency, he stressed that the Development Road and Al-Faw Port projects will create a new Iraq.

The Prime Minister's Media Office stated, in a statement received by Al-Iqtisad News, that "Al-Sudani met with the Iraqi community in Washington and other American states, on the sidelines of his official visit to the United States of America."

He continued, "The Prime Minister expressed his pride and appreciation for the Iraqi communities in the United States and the rest of the world," stressing that "Iraq is for all Iraqis, and the country needs the expertise, experiences, opportunities, and initiatives of Iraqi figures in America."

He pointed out, "Working on a study to establish a department for expatriate affairs, in order to achieve effective communication with Iraqi communities in the world, as the government is looking for competencies away from quotas." 

He added, "Our visit to the United States is important to clarify our vision about the shape of the relationship with America," noting that "America granted Iraq preferences in customs exemption and a memorandum was signed with financing institutions worth 5 billion dollars, all of which are not activated within the strategic framework agreement."

He explained, "Iraq today is different from what it was in 2014, because ISIS no longer poses a threat to Iraq," pointing out that "we want to move to bilateral relations with the countries of the international coalition after the victory over ISIS, similar to the countries of the region, including security relations." .

He stated that "the first meeting of the founding committee stipulated in the framework agreement will be held, and there will be periodic meetings of this committee," stressing that "Iraq is witnessing today an unprecedented recovery, stability, security, real development, and tangible services in all parts of Iraq."

The Prime Minister stated, "The government's first step was to reform oversight institutions, and our measures in combating corruption are professional and not vindictive, as we recovered a lot of money and those wanted in corruption cases who hold other nationalities, and some of the wanted persons voluntarily surrendered themselves to the judiciary."

He pointed out, "The signing of contracts with Total, the fifth round, and the national effort will enable Iraq to achieve gas self-sufficiency within 3-5 years, in addition to starting projects related to refineries," explaining that "2024 will be the last year for importing oil derivatives."

He noted, "Iran is a neighboring country with which we have common interests, and America is a strategic ally and our relationship with it is important, as the relationship with Iran and the United States is an advantage for Iraq, and can be used to reduce tension, and this is what happened in all crises in the region."

He pointed out, "The US Treasury recorded observations on the work of banks in previous years, and not during the current government that adopted the electronic platform."

He pointed out, “The industrial and agricultural sectors were activated, and idle factories were operated, such as fertilizer, iron and steel production factories,” stressing that “the basis of economic advancement is the belief in the role of the private sector, which was supported by the government.”

He stated that "the development road and Al-Faw port projects will create a new Iraq," pointing out that "the development road is the least expensive and fastest project for transporting goods, and its first principles will be signed during the Turkish president's visit soon."   LINK

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Clare:  Kurdish MP: Sudanese success in the dollar crisis is the most important step in his visit to Washington

4/15/2024   Sulaymaniyah

Today, Monday (April 15, 2024), the representative of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Iman Abdel Razzaq, considered that the success of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani in addressing the dollar crisis is the most important step if completed with his visit to Washington.

Abdel Razzaq said in an interview with “Baghdad Today” that “the Sudanese’s success in this file, lifting the ban on Iraqi banks, and pumping the dollar naturally is the most important success for the Sudanese government if it is fully achieved.”

She added, "The citizen suffered from the dollar crisis, exhausted his pocket, and raised market prices. Therefore, the Sudanese's success in addressing it will be important, and we believe that the visit will be able to address the crisis in agreement with US President Joe Biden."

Officials from the Central Bank of Iraq, led by the Governor of the Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, are among the delegation accompanying the Sudanese on his visit to Washington, while the issue of lifting the ban on some banks prohibited from dealing in dollars in Iraq is on the agenda of the Sudanese visit.   LINK

CclareL Al-Sudani: We are working to move from the military relationship to a full partnership.. And Biden: We are committed to the interests of Iraq

4/15/2024

 Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met with US President Joseph Biden at the White House in Washington, DC

Al-Sudani said during the meeting:

We are working to move from a military relationship to a full partnership with the United States
. Our visit to Washington comes at a sensitive and delicate time

Our visit to Washington is important in the history of the relationship between the two countries

The war on ISIS was the basis of cooperation between Iraq and the United States

Victory over the terrorist ISIS is important and was achieved through the sacrifices of Iraqis and the support of friends

- Iraq is in the process of recovery and is witnessing development in service projects

-We will discuss sustainable partnership on the basis of the Strategic Framework Agreement

-We will adhere to the outcomes of the Supreme Coordination Committee between Iraq and the United States

My government is serious about implementing this agreement

My presence in Washington brings with it the desire to improve the situation in Iraq and provide services

We are committed to various issues, especially what is happening in the region

-We agree on the principles of international law

We reject any attack on civilians, especially children and women

We care very much about stopping the devastating war in Gaza

We hope that all parties concerned will exercise restraint

- We are committed to protecting diplomatic missions

-: We want to stop the expansion of the conflict in the region

We are working to move from a military relationship to a full partnership with the United States

US President Joe Biden said:

We are determined to avoid the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East

We are committed to protecting the interests of America and its partners in the region, including Iraq   LINK

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Clare:  Full details of the Sudanese and Biden meeting at the White House - urgent

4/15/2024   Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met this Monday evening (April 15, 2024) with US President Joseph Biden at the White House in Washington, DC.

Al-Sudani said during the meeting, "We are working to move from the military relationship to a full partnership with the United States."

Al-Sudani added, "Our visit to America comes at a sensitive time and shows the importance of relations between the two countries."

The Sudanese addressed Biden by saying: “We will transfer the military relationship to a comprehensive partnership with you, and my visit confirms the importance of the relationship.”

He stated, "Our visit to Washington comes at a sensitive and delicate time," adding, "Our visit to Washington is important in the history of the relationship between the two countries."

Al-Sudani noted, “The war against ISIS was the basis of cooperation between the two countries.”

For his part, Biden said that the United States is "committed to protecting the interests of America and its partners in the region, including Iraq."

He added, "We are determined to avoid the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East."   LINK

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Clare:  FROM FRANK: SUDANI IS GOING TO WASHINGTON FOR 1 WEEK BUT HE WILL ONLY SPEND 1 HOUR WITH biden & 6 DAYS & 23 HOURS WILL BE SPENT ON THE REFORMS… WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU KTFA FAMILY? ……….FRANK26

Frank26:  "WHY... ARE YOU EXTENDING EID HOLIDAY?"........F26

 Demands to extend the Eid holiday until next Tuesday

 Baghdad

A number of citizens today, Thursday, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to extend the Eid al-Fitr holiday to next Tuesday instead of Saturday, as it is an exceptional holiday.

The government set the Eid holiday from last Tuesday, April 9, until Saturday, April 13, with official working hours in all government institutions resuming on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

It is hoped that all government departments and institutions will begin new working hours after the end of the Eid holiday, as it will be The working hours of government departments and ministries in the Green Zone are from 7 pm to 2 pm.   LINK

Frank26:  "IRAQI CITIZENS CHEER SUDANI AS HE LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON"...........F26

TRANSLATION:

The Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, made a press statement, prior to his departure for the United States of America, this Saturday morning, in which he stressed that this visit comes at a delicate and sensitive circumstance at the level of relations with the United States of America, as well as at the level of the conditions of the region and what is happening in the territories. Palestinian crimes against innocent people, as well as fears of the expansion of the scope of the conflict.

His Excellency stated that the goal of the visit is to move relations with the United States to a new stage that includes activating the provisions of the Strategic Framework Agreement, which is in line with our government’s program, which focuses on economic and financial reforms and other important fields, as well as productive partnerships with various countries of the world

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Frank26:  "THAT'S WHY THE 9TH-13TH IS IMPORTANT TO STUDY"...........F26

Bankers excited to meet the Treasury

Al-Sudani will stay in America for a week.. A source from Baghdad and another from Washington reveal the agenda

4/12/2024   Baghdad – 

Two Iraqi and American sources said that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will spend a week in the United States, including discussions with President Joe Biden, and a tour of 3 states.

The Iraqi government source confirmed to the 964 network that Al-Sudani will hold meetings with businessmen, and will be accompanied by Iraqi bank officials.

Informed sources said that the Iraqi bankers who obtained an American visa hope to cancel or ease sanctions on Iraqi banks, and they expect to hear something about this when they attend a meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of the Treasury.

Politically, there is no change on the Sudanese agenda, and the political file will remain the transformation of the military mission of the American forces, within the framework of the international coalition, into a “security partnership” with Washington that includes armament and training, and the file of disputes between Baghdad and Erbil will also be on the table.

However, there has been a slight change, and Al-Sudani will discuss with Biden the possibility of an Iranian response to the bombing of Tehran’s consulate in Mezze.

A source told the 964 network that Biden will clarify the red lines related to the Iranian threat against Israel.

The American press does not expect “a violent response from Iran against Israel,” and CNN said that Iran may be content with sanctions from the Security Council, while information was circulated regarding “Israel’s acceptance of an Iranian response that can be accommodated if it is limited.”

An American diplomatic source for the 964 Network:

The Iraqi Prime Minister's plane will land in Washington at a specific time on Sunday, April 13.

The Sudanese visit lasts a week and includes 3 American states.

We learned that an important part of the government delegation will be allocated to senior officials at the Central Bank and bank managers, and they will have technical meetings at the Ministry of Treasury.

Iraq has been a mediator over the past few days in attempts to calm the situation and restrain Iran from carrying out a retaliatory reaction after the bombing of its consulate in Syria. There was contact between Minister Fouad Hussein and his Iranian counterpart, and a message in this regard reached Tehran.

I do not think that the Iranian escalation against the backdrop of the bombing of the consulate in the Mezzeh neighborhood in Syria will take up a large part in the Sudanese-Biden meeting, but they will discuss the matter, and the (American) president will clarify the red lines in this crisis.

An Iraqi government source for the 964 Network:

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will put the issue of activating the framework agreement at the top of the visit’s agenda.

Through this visit, Iraq seeks to move from the security and military aspects with Washington to cooperation in various other fields, economically and politically.

The Sudanese will work to restore balance and strengthen the partnership between the two countries, through a commitment to cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations in multiple fields such as the economic, financial, educational and development aspects.

Another file that Al-Sudani seeks to discuss is the issue of building strong economic partnerships between Iraq and the United States, especially in the areas of trade and investment.

Aqeel Abbas - political and academic researcher, 964 Network:

Al-Sudani's visit to Washington takes place in accordance with the strategic framework agreement, which includes 8 areas of cooperation between Washington and Baghdad, namely military and security cooperation, economic, political, cultural, and others.

The most prominent file that will be strongly discussed is the file of arming and training Iraqi forces by the American side.

The discussions will also focus on protecting the American missions in Iraq, and the role of the factions and Iran in the country.

Washington will express its concern about the leakage of some advanced weapons from Iraq to Iran and will discuss this issue and ways to limit this.

The visit will be different, especially in the energy file, and the Iraqi delegation will include Iraqi businessmen in order to hold discussions with American businessmen regarding such files.

During the meetings with officials, the Prime Minister will focus on the economic aspect, because this will serve his ministerial program and his electoral political project.

The framework forces and the Iranian side support this visit because it will demonstrate American support for the Sudanese government, and this serves them at all levels.

Banking reform is the most important file for the American side, and the Sudanese government has taken many steps regarding this file in implementation of Washington’s calls and demands.

Al-Nasser Duraid - political analyst, 964 Network:

According to the information available so far, the details of the agenda are mostly related to the Iraqi side, more than the regional situation.

Iraq will discuss several files, most notably the issue of banks sanctioned by Washington, as well as the possibility of Iraq playing a mediation role between Washington and Tehran.

The problems between Baghdad and Erbil will be on the negotiating table by the American side.

Washington will discuss the presence of factions in Iraq that are working to target American bases and control their movement by the Baghdad government.

All visits between Baghdad and Washington after 2003 did not change any reality in Iraq because they were protocol and nothing more.

The Coordination Framework forces hope that the Sudanese government will be accepted by the American side.

The visit will not discuss the truce between the factions and the Americans in Iraq, but rather it will discuss Iran's role and influence in Iraq.   LINK

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THE DOLLAR IS ON THE SUDANESE DIALOGUE TABLE IN WASHINGTON.. AL-AWADI TALKS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE IRAQI DINAR

4/11/2024

The Iraqi government spokesman, Bassem Al-Awadi, confirmed today, Thursday (April 11, 2024), that the dollar file and the work of banks will be strongly present during the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to Washington, suggesting that the dinar’s situation in the future will be better.

Al-Awadi said in an interview with “Baghdad Today” that “after the issue of activating the strategic framework agreement between Washington and Baghdad and the security aspect, the economic file will be present and strongly during the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States,” indicating that “the relationship with the US Treasury and the Federal Bank continues and the dialogues are ongoing.” “It did not stop with them over the past year, as there were several mutual visits, announced or unannounced, to discuss this file.”

Al-Awadi added, “The Sudanese will discuss the issue of banks and the economic and administrative reform of financial institutions and banks, as well as the dollar file,” explaining that “the price of the dollar ranged within the range of 147 thousand dinars for every 100 dollars during the short period at a time when the government took over its duties and the price of the dollar against the dinar was approaching.” From 148 thousand, meaning that the price is lower than before.”

He stressed that “the solution to the dollar crisis does not come with the push of a button. Rather, it requires economic reforms and includes many aspects, including political and economic ones. It needs a period to regulate the banks and reap the fruits of the central bank’s packages and the government’s decisions, which as a whole have begun to bear fruit through a gradual decline in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar.” “, stressing that “there are assurances from the economic team supervising the issue, and we expect that the situation of the dinar will be better in the future.” 

 It is hoped that, a few days from now, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will visit Washington and the White House to meet with US President Joe Biden.

 Last March, the White House announced that on April 15, the White House would receive the Sudanese President, stressing that the leaders would reaffirm their commitment to the Strategic Framework Agreement, and would work to deepen their shared vision for a secure, sovereign, prosperous Iraq fully integrated into the broader region.

He pointed out that President Biden and the Sudanese Prime Minister will consult on a range of issues during the visit, including our shared commitment to the permanent defeat of ISIS and the development of the military mission nearly ten years after the formation of the successful global coalition to defeat ISIS.

He stated that they will also discuss the ongoing Iraqi financial reforms to promote economic development and progress towards Iraq’s energy independence and modernization.   LINK

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Al-Sudani to American companies: The current stability in Iraq is encouraging for you to engage in development projects

4/12/2024

 Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, called on American companies to work inside Iraq.

Al-Sudani said, the current stability in Iraq should encourage American companies to engage in important development projects in the fields of energy, communications, housing, health care, education, transportation, and others.

He added that it is also important that we combat corruption, which is the other side of terrorism, as its impact is no less devastating, and that we work to ensure that the people’s money is directed towards valuable goals, and that it is also imperative that we work to diversify our economy away from dependence on oil, even while we benefit from it. From our position as the second largest oil exporting country in OPEC (in addition to our possession of large reserves of natural gas)

Al-Sudani stated, “Our urgent need for American expertise and technology extends to clean energy and the green economy, as we seek to develop sustainable and renewable sectors,” adding that “the strategic framework agreement established the legal basis for these activities, and that by investing in them, it will enable us to put Iraq in a position that helps it strengthen Its democracy, strengthening the state, and strengthening the rule of law, are the pillars that will allow us to restore Iraq to its historical brilliance.    LINK

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Al-Sudani: We are working to correct the state’s economic paths

4/10/2024   Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed today, Wednesday, that the government is working in all directions and stability has been achieved thanks to the blood of the martyrs, while he indicated that the government is working to correct the state’s economic paths. 

A statement from the Prime Minister’s media office, received by Al-Iqtisad News, stated that “Al-Sudani received ministers, heads of bodies, deputy ministers, and military and security leaders from various formations and categories of our armed forces, as well as heads of federations and unions, and a number of tribal sheikhs and notables from Baghdad Governorate, congratulating them on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. ".
He added, "The Sudanese exchanged congratulations with the well-wishers, praying to God to protect Iraq and the Iraqis, and to grant our homeland and our people the blessing of security and stability."

The Prime Minister stressed - according to the statement - that “security and stability require that the state be productive and stable and perform its duties in the correct manner,” noting that “the government is working on these benefits in stages, and at the beginning of its work it focused on services, in order to reassure citizens that they are serious.” The government and its commitment to its programme.

Al-Sudani stressed, "This government is not working in one direction, but rather has a group of files in all directions, including critical issues related to correcting the state's economic paths, as it is working to address them, which will have a major impact on the state in the future."

He pointed to "the government's efforts to arm and modernize the Iraqi army and armed forces and to develop internal security services," stressing that "enhancing reassurance in the work of service institutions and ministries will be matched by reassurance among investors and businessmen inside and outside Iraq."

He concluded by saying: "The security and stability that has been achieved is thanks to the blood of the martyrs and their sacrifices."   LINK

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Mazhar Saleh: The summer season generates economic activity in personal income that exceeds the state of recession

4/11/2024

The financial and economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, explained today, Thursday, that the summer season generates economic activity in personal income that exceeds the state of recession.

Saleh told {Al-Furat News} agency: “I do not think there will be a recession in the markets and the country is heading into the summer, as each season has its conditions and life, economic and social requirements.” 

He explained, "Markets adapt in organizing their offer to meet seasonal changes, especially the needs of the summer season due to the temperature of the weather and the requirements of living."

He added, “Business activity in construction and construction requires the creation of a demand for goods and services that suit the country’s season, which is characterized by high temperatures, taking into account that the summer season is considered one of the best prosperous seasons in providing a local supply of agricultural products, which generates high-employment internal economic activity.

There is an abundance of personal income and an increase in demand or total spending, which encourages economic activity, which goes beyond the state of recession.” 

From.. Raghad Dahham    LINK

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Clare:  Al-Hakim and Al-Khazali in the Eid sermon: We support Al-Sudani’s visit to Washington and hope for its success

4/10/2024

Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Qais al-Khazali, said today, Wednesday, that the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to Washington is important and we hope that it will be a success. The leader of the National Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, also expressed his hope that the visit will enjoy Iraqi support and consensus to enable the government to facilitate dialogue and negotiation.

Al-Khazali during the Eid sermon, followed by Network 964:

The position of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, and the coordination framework, is clear in not agreeing to the continuation of the foreign military presence.

The Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Washington is important, and we hope that the visit will be a success.

There is international will, planning, and action that created the terrorist organization ISIS, and the Iraqis are able to complete their security and political sovereignty.

Al-Hakim during the Eid al-Fitr sermon, followed by the 964 network:

There is an upcoming visit by the Prime Minister to Washington and a meeting with the President of the United States of America and senior officials there. We believe that this visit is important and must have Iraqi support and consensus to enable the government to facilitate dialogue and negotiate the future of Iraqi-American relations, which are taking on new dimensions according to the ongoing discussions, dialogues and negotiations. .

Iraq wants to establish a strong partnership with all countries of the region and the world within the framework of mutual respect and common interests, while respecting its sovereignty and preserving its independence by all, and in a sound atmosphere that enables everyone to make the right and fruitful decisions.   LINK

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Clare:  The agenda of the Sudanese visit to Washington and his accompanying delegation was revealed

4/10/2024

 An official source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed the agenda of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani’s visit to the United States next week.

The source said, “The visit scheduled for the fifteenth of this month to Washington will include, in addition to the Prime Minister, a number of Iraqi military and security leaders,” adding that “the file of the American forces, the role of the international coalition, and the American sanctions on Iraqi banks and financial institutions, will be discussed.” Header of the files to be searched.

He stated that the visit will draw "a new picture of cooperation between Iraq and the United States, including setting a schedule to review the American military presence in Iraq," stressing that the expected announcement of the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Sudanese will include American support for the Iraqi forces, and in the field of development and reconstruction as well.

Al-Sudani is scheduled to visit Washington on the 15th of this month. LINK

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Clare:  Al-Sudani: We are working to correct the state’s economic paths

4/10/2024  Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed today, Wednesday, that the government is working in all directions and stability has been achieved thanks to the blood of the martyrs, while he indicated that the government is working to correct the state’s economic paths. 

A statement from the Prime Minister’s media office, received by Al-Iqtisad News, stated that “Al-Sudani received ministers, heads of bodies, deputy ministers, and military and security leaders from various formations and categories of our armed forces, as well as heads of federations and unions, and a number of tribal sheikhs and notables from Baghdad Governorate, congratulating them on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. ".

He added, "The Sudanese exchanged congratulations with the well-wishers, praying to God to protect Iraq and the Iraqis, and to grant our homeland and our people the blessing of security and stability."

The Prime Minister stressed - according to the statement - that “security and stability require that the state be productive and stable and perform its duties in the correct manner,” noting that “the government is working on these benefits in stages, and at the beginning of its work it focused on services, in order to reassure citizens that they are serious.” The government and its commitment to its programme.

Al-Sudani stressed, "This government is not working in one direction, but rather has a group of files in all directions, including critical issues related to correcting the state's economic paths, as it is working to address them, which will have a major impact on the state in the future."

He pointed to "the government's efforts to arm and modernize the Iraqi army and armed forces and to develop internal security services," stressing that "enhancing reassurance in the work of service institutions and ministries will be matched by reassurance among investors and businessmen inside and outside Iraq."

He concluded by saying: "The security and stability that has been achieved is thanks to the blood of the martyrs and their sacrifices."  LINK

Clare:  The Prime Minister and the Jordanian King discuss ways to develop bilateral relations between the two countries

4/10/2024   Baghdad - 

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani and Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein discussed, on Wednesday, ways to develop bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani exchanged, via a phone call, with the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, congratulations on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr, as both sides rejoiced. May God Almighty continue the blessing of security and stability to the peoples of the two brotherly countries, and to the entire Islamic nation.”

The statement continued, "The call witnessed discussion of bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop them, and a review of the current conditions in the region, especially the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people in Gaza, and calls to stop the genocide, and for the international community to assume its responsibilities, for a ceasefire and the delivery of aid." "Humanity."   LINK

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Clare:  The Prime Minister and the Emir of Kuwait discuss joint work to open horizons towards sustainable development

4/10/2024

Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani and the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, today, Wednesday, discussed joint work to open horizons towards sustainable development.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani received a phone call from the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, during which congratulations were exchanged on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr. The two sides expressed their wishes to the two brotherly peoples, and to the rest of the peoples of the Arab and Islamic nation, for continued stability, security and prosperity.

The statement added, "The call witnessed discussion of bilateral relations between the two countries and an effort to strengthen them, and highlighted the current challenges at the regional and international levels, and ways of joint action, in order to extend stability and open horizons towards sustainable development for the benefit of the peoples of the region."   LINK

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