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Tishwash: US Chargé d'Affaires: Iraq is charting a course towards opportunity and prosperity for its people
The Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, Steven Fagin, affirmed on Saturday that Iraq is charting a course toward opportunity and prosperity for its people.
The embassy stated in a press release that "the US Embassy in Baghdad hosted a reception in honor of the Chargé d'Affaires, Ambassador Steven Fagin, with the attendance of Iraqi officials and distinguished guests."
The Chargé d'Affaires expressed his "vision for strengthening and expanding the horizons of the US-Iraqi partnership," and thanked "all the guests for their contribution to solidifying the strong relations between the two countries."
He added that "Iraq stands at a pivotal juncture in its history, charting a course toward opportunity and prosperity for its people. link
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Tishwash: Among them is Iraq... 5 Arab countries on the FATF grey list for money launderin
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international body concerned with combating money laundering, announced the removal of Monaco, Bulgaria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Côte d'Ivoire from its grey list. Five Arab countries remain on the list.
Following a general meeting, the organization explained that these countries had completed the action plans they had pledged and would no longer be subject to intensive monitoring.
Monaco's removal comes two years after it was placed on the list of jurisdictions requiring enhanced monitoring.
The Paris-based FATF, which oversees the implementation of international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing in more than 200 countries, indicated that the principality had made significant progress in enhancing the effectiveness of its efforts in this area.
Monaco, with a population of fewer than 40,000, is an attractive destination for the wealthy and famous thanks to its tax system, which exempts income and wealth from taxes.
The FATF had urged the principality to facilitate the work of investigators and prosecutors, increase the seizure of suspicious assets, and cooperate more effectively in identifying and confiscating criminal assets held abroad.
After removing these countries, 18 countries and territories remain on the "grey list," including five Arab states: Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Yemen, and Lebanon.
The blacklist of high-risk countries currently includes Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea. link
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Tishwash: Banks Association: The Central Bank's reserves are large and sound, and we are moving towards exchange rate stability.
The Association of Private Banks confirmed on Sunday that the Central Bank of Iraq is fulfilling all requests to transfer dollars abroad, noting that its foreign currency reserves are large and solid, and that indicators are moving towards exchange rate stability.
The association's executive director, Ali Tariq, told the official agency, as reported by Al-Sa'a Network, that "the Central Bank of Iraq is fulfilling all requests related to transferring dollars outside of Iraq, and therefore the work is continuing."
He added that "security and political conditions affect the price of the dollar in the market, but the reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq are solid and large, and it is able to meet the demand in the market, which strengthens the trend towards the stability of the exchange rate."
Regarding the sanctions imposed on some banks, Tariq explained that "all banks are currently committed to the requirements of work and within local and international standards," expressing his hope that "there will be no financial sanctions on Iraq during the next stage." link
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Tishash: The parliamentary oil and gas committee is discussing oil exports and securing derivatives at SOMO.
Al-Mustaqilla / Ali Al-Nasrallah /... The Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee held a meeting with the Director General of the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), Ali Nizar Al-Shatri, as part of an oversight visit aimed at monitoring crude oil export mechanisms and ways to enhance economic stability.
Committee member, MP Rabie Al-Moussawi, stated in a press release to Al-Mustaqilla on Saturday that a detailed review was conducted of the quantities of crude oil exported during July and August and the average selling prices in global markets.
He added that the attendees also discussed export mechanisms through available outlets and ways to find alternative routes that ensure the uninterrupted flow of oil exports, given the developments and changes taking place in the region.
He pointed out that the meeting addressed the procedures and steps taken to secure the full needs of the national market for petroleum products, particularly gasoline and gas oil, to ensure stable supply across all Iraqi governorates. link
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Tishwash: Iraq and the World Bank discuss developing disease prevention and health services.
Health Minister Abdul Hussein Aziz Al-Moussawi discussed with a World Bank delegation headed by Sherine Varkey ways to develop primary health care and disease prevention programs and expand the health insurance system in Iraq.
A statement from the Ministry of Health, a copy of which was received by 964 Network , stated that Al-Moussawi received the World Bank delegation in the presence of a number of concerned parties from both sides, and discussed with them health files related to strengthening cooperation and supporting the health sector.
The minister stressed the importance of supporting health institutions and improving the quality of services provided to citizens and meeting their needs, emphasizing the need to strengthen the partnership with the World Bank and benefit from its expertise and capabilities in supporting health programs and projects. link