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Al-Kazemi: The hard work will soon bear fruit in Basra

Thursday, July 16, 2020  97  Baghdad / Al-Sabah / Basra / Saad Al-Sammak  , the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, during his presidency of his cabinet session in Basra Governorate, yesterday, Wednesday, stressed that "serious work must start from Basra, and pass through Basra, and it will soon bear fruit in Basra as well." While he stressed taking all legal measures to prevent financial abuses, and fighting corruption in all border crossings, he pointed out that his government is working to build bridges between the Iraqi people, political blocs and social activities.

One team spirit

Al-Kazimi said, according to the information of the Prime Minister’s Information Office, received by Al-Sabah: “The Council will start holding sessions in the governorates, beginning with the city of Basra that is dear to our hearts, in order to implement the demands of our people in the governorates and provide services to them,” stressing that “working in the spirit of the team One and integrated will help us overcome crises, and face the many challenges that the country is going through. ”

Al-Kazimi added that “Basra and its esteemed people have a special place in the hearts of all Iraqis and that they endured the horrors of dictatorship and wars, just as they endured the consequences of corruption, mismanagement and planning that afflicted their city and their environment, starting from their love for their city, the cultural and economic gate of Iraq,” noting that “work The serious thing must start from Basra, and pass through Basra, and it will soon bear fruit in Basra as well. ”

The statement indicated that the Council of Ministers "studied the topics on its agenda, and took a number of decisions concerning Basra Governorate, which are:

1 - Agreeing to proceed with contracting procedures in the Basra Water Project, which is one of the most prominent strategic and direct work projects.

2- The involvement of Basra Governorate in the periodic follow-up work of the Basra Water Project, through specialized committees, provided that coordination is done with the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works.

3- Mandating the Ministry of Water Resources, in cooperation with consultants of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Basra Governorate, to submit a plan for the implementation of the tube channel project (Al-Bida Channel), after reviewing and evaluating the available studies, and the ministries of finance and planning include the project within the budget of 2021.

4 - Establishing an infrastructure implementation program to proceed with the distribution of residential land among its beneficiaries, through the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Municipalities taking advantage of the consultant contracted with Basra Governorate, to review and update the designs prepared for Al-Sayyab Residential City.

5 - Granting the governor of Basra the authority to pay the salaries of thirty thousand visual citizens, from the cash liquidity available in the province of Basra.

6- The council directed to refer all the delaying projects to the Ministerial Council for Services, and to submit recommendations thereon within a month period, for approval in the Ministerial Council for Services.

The Prime Minister also directed, during the session, the referral of the Al-Zubair Sewerage Project to the Ministerial Council for Social Services, for its study and to provide the appropriate recommendation thereon to the Council of Ministers, provided that the Governor of Basra is hosted in the Ministerial Council for Social Services for the purpose of discussion ».

Border crossings

Within the framework of the campaign to combat corruption in the border outlets, the Prime Minister conducted a tour of the northern Umm Qasr port in Basra Governorate, and listened to a detailed presentation by the Director General of the border outlets on the reality of Umm Qasr's southern, middle and northern port, and the mechanisms and procedures taken to facilitate the work there, and what was taken In light of the directives of the Prime Minister.

Al-Kazimi directed “protecting the customs campus in the ports by military forces and preventing any force or party trying to enter it by force, as directed by limiting complex routine procedures, and working to rotate employees to reduce corruption,” stressing that “everyone is under surveillance, and we have information on Corrupt people in the ports will be prosecuted. ”

Al-Kazemi stressed that «the ports are one of the most important border entry points in all countries of the world, as they constitute an essential pillar of the economy, and the necessary plans must be put in place to develop them, indicating that« the country is going through a financial and economic crisis, and the most important non-oil financial revenues that can The state treasury supports come from ports and customs, but today we face a great challenge in relation to these implementers, and it is an opportunity for the government to impose law and order in them.

In the same context, the Prime Minister also inspected the Safwan border crossing with Kuwait, and “got acquainted with the mechanisms of work in the port, and the obstacles that stand in the way of its development,” stressing “taking all legal measures to prevent financial excesses, and fighting corruption in all border crossings, Including the Safwan border crossing.

Al-Kazimi pointed out that he had previously directed the border crossing administration to address the reality of the ports, upgrade their work, and also automate the administrative aspects of them, in a way that contributes to reducing red tape, controlling corruption, and preventing abuse of public money.

Press conference

During a press conference held in the governorate, which was attended by "Al-Sabah", the Prime Minister said: The current government is not a crisis government but rather a government to build bridges between the Iraqi people and the political blocs and social activities, indicating that the Council of Ministers took a package of service decisions related to improving the infrastructure of the province and that it was directed to issue A list of the names of the martyrs of the incidents of last October includes civilians and the two military personnel, documenting their sacrifices to defend the rights of Iraqis.

Al-Kazimi added that we should look at Basra as a culture, history and scholars, and what martyrs have provided to Iraq in defense of the dignity and sovereignty of the country and that they receive all our attention, as it is not an oil reservoir, pointing out that one of the priorities of his government is to tighten state control over Basra's ports and ports, eliminate corruption gangs and stop theft Millions of dollars that go into the spoilers pockets within the campaign launched by the government and started from the Mandali port.

Al-Kazemi affirmed his sympathy for all the youth, and said my message to all the youth without exception that you are in my heart, explaining that I am in Basra to provide support, aid and support to this giving city.

The Prime Minister continued that the Council of Ministers took a series of decisions to improve the service reality of Basra residents, as the governor has delegated powers to implement the following decisions:

First, pay the salaries of 30,000 workers with a daily wage according to the system of purchasing service for workers in state departments.

Secondly, presenting a plan to operate the tube channel project from Al-Bidaa Channel in Al-Nassiriya to Basra Governorate.

Thirdly, the distribution of residential lands between the beneficiaries of the sons of the governorate, as well as the decision to refer the reluctant projects to the service committee in the Council of Ministers for study and treatment of the reasons for their delay.

In another matter, the Prime Minister said: There is a campaign to question the government's economic policies by those who described them as "those affected by the reform policy" pursued by his government, noting that his campaign against corruption and signing contracts to develop communications led some of those affected to question the goals and safety of some governmental economic decisions Especially the mobile contracts with the 4G technology that is involved in all social, economic, financial, governmental and medical activities. Al-Kazimi added that mobile phone contracts will ensure the country’s entry into the FourG service during the next four months, in a way that helps in scientific development and development and will increase the country's imports in the future. The investor. LINK

Yahya Rasoul To {Al-Sabah »: The Deployment Of Military Forces May Include All Ports

Wednesday 15 July 2020  156  Baghdad / Al-Sabah  The spokesman of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Brigadier Yahya Rasoul, stressed that "the Prime Minister's decision to deploy military forces in the border outlets aims primarily to impose the prestige of the state and the law and to fight the corrupt", indicating that this step "may include all outlets in the future."

Brigadier-General Rasul said in a special statement to "Al-Sabah": "The deployment of forces in these outlets is a strong message that the Prime Minister wanted to deliver." That the ports must be subject to the authority of the state, and prevent people and groups from tightening their control over them, through smuggling and bribes, and return the revenues of the ports to the government ».

Messenger added, that the government's decision to deploy military forces may include all the ports gradually in order to impose full state control over the border outlets, indicating that the government has sufficient information about what he called the mafias and ghosts that control these outlets, indicating the issuance of strict orders to replace and exclude employees Who are marked with corruption files.

Regarding the changes that are taking place between the military and security leaders, the spokesman for the Commander in Chief pointed out that the changes that are taking place are according to the estimates of the General Command of the Armed Forces first, and come within the framework of the rotation process in positions, and the effect of that on the morale of workers in the military and security services.  LINK

 Al-Kazemi: We Have Information About The Corrupt People In The Ports, Who Will Be Prosecuted Legally

Time: 07/15 2020 14:17:55 Read: 2,678 times (Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, conducted a tour of the northern port of Umm Qasr in Basra Governorate, as part of the campaign to combat corruption in border crossings.

According to the statement of the Information Office of the Prime Minister, he received {Al Furat News} that “the general manager of the border outlets gave a detailed presentation on the reality of the southern, central and northern port of Umm Qasr, the mechanisms and procedures taken to facilitate the work there, and what was taken in light of the directives of the Prime Minister.”

He directed the Prime Minister to "protect the customs sanctuary in the ports by military forces and prevent any force or entity trying to enter it by force. He also directed to reduce complicated routine procedures and work to rotate employees to reduce corruption, and affirmed that everyone is under surveillance, and we have information about the corrupt." In the ports, they will be prosecuted. "

Al-Kazemi stressed that "the ports are one of the most important border entry points in all countries of the world, as they constitute an essential pillar of the economy, and the necessary plans must be put in place to develop them."

Al-Kazimi indicated that "the country is going through a financial and economic crisis today, and the most important non-oil financial revenues that can support the state treasury come from ports and customs, but today we face a great challenge with regard to these implementers, which is an opportunity for the government to impose law and order in them."  LINK

THE SECURITY FORCES HAVE A MISSION TO PROTECT BORDER CROSSINGS, NOT TO ALLOW ROYALTIES AND BRIBES, AND TO PREVENT CORRUPTION

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 4:45 PM  Category: Iraqi  Baghdad / National News Center -Spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Yahya Rasoul, confirmed on Wednesday, that they continue to impose control and control of all border crossings with neighboring countries, noting that the security forces have a mission to protect the border outlets and not to allow the imposition of royalties and spraying and prevent corruption.

"We continue to impose control and control of all border outlets with neighboring countries," Rasul told official media, pointing out that the security forces have a mission to protect the border outlets and not allow the imposition of royalties and bribes and prevent corruption.

"The security forces are empowered with all powers to deal with any attempt not to impose the law."

He continued, "The Commander in Chief stresses the imposition of the prestige of the state and the law, and not to allow tampering with the people's strength and that the outlets are in support of the state treasury."   https://nnciraq.com/37294/

TLM724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner: This is a huge step by Prime Minister Al-Kazemi . If it actually works and they have control of the border crossing then it will help get rid of a lot of corruption. I have reserved my opinion on Al-Kazemi, just waiting to see what he does. This move could finally be a big turning point for Iraq. Let's see what happens ...

Al-Kazimi Continues The Battle To Secure The Ports And Directs The Protection Of Umm Qasr Port

Thursday, July 16, 2020  131  Baghdad / Al-Sabah  The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazimi, during his presidency of his cabinet session in Basra Governorate, yesterday, Wednesday, stressed that "serious work must start from Basra, and pass through Basra, and it will soon bear fruit in Basra as well," while stressing that all legal measures will be taken to prevent Financial transgressions, and fighting corruption in all border crossings, pointed out that his government is building bridges between the Iraqi people, political blocs and social activities.

Al-Kazemi said, according to the data of the Prime Minister’s Information Office, received by Al-Sabah: “The Council will start holding sessions in the governorates, beginning with the city of Basra, which is dear to our hearts, in order to implement the demands of our people in the governorates and provide services to them,” stressing that “working with the spirit of the team One and integrated will help us overcome crises, and face the many challenges that the country is going through. ”

Al-Kazimi added that “the honorable people of Basra have a special place in the hearts of all Iraqis, and they endured the horrors of dictatorship and wars, just as they endured the consequences of corruption, mismanagement and planning that afflicted their city and their environment, starting from their love for their city, the cultural and economic gateway of Iraq,” noting that “ Hard work must start from Basra, and pass through Basra, and it will soon bear fruit in Basra as well. ”

Within the framework of the campaign to combat corruption in the border outlets, the Prime Minister conducted a tour of the northern Umm Qasr port in Basra Governorate, and listened to a detailed presentation by the Director General of the border outlets on the reality of Umm Qasr's southern, central and northern port, and the mechanisms and procedures taken to facilitate the work there, and what was taken In light of the directives of the Prime Minister.

 Al-Kazimi directed “the protection of the customs sanctuary in the ports by military forces, and the prevention of any force or entity trying to enter it by force, as directed by limiting complex routine procedures, and working to rotate employees to reduce corruption”, stressing that “everyone is under surveillance, and we have information On behalf of the corrupt people in the ports and they will be prosecuted ».  LINK

 Minister Of Labor For {Al-Sabah}: Endeavors To Include Displaced Persons With World Bank Loans

Thursday, July 16, 2020  109  Baghdad / Israa Samurai  The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs revealed its endeavors to include the unemployed IDPs with World Bank loans, stressing its coordination with international organizations to face the economic crisis and the Corona pandemic.

In a special interview with Al-Sabah, Minister of Labor Adel al-Rikabi said that his ministry is going to support the unemployed of the displaced in coordination with the competent authorities, to allocate part of the amount of the World Bank loan to this segment that has suffered greatly, as a contribution to the efforts made at all levels to support them and encourage their return to areas Their original residence with their economic support.

He disclosed that joint committees will be formed in coordination with his ministry to grant these amounts according to an accurate database of displaced families, especially as his ministry has a new vision and plans to manage the crisis experienced by the beneficiary groups.

Al-Rikabi pointed to the coordination of his ministry with international organizations such as UNICEF, international food and international work, to cooperate in order to implement programs and projects to face the economic crisis and the Corona pandemic and its impact on the lives of the unemployed and the owners of daily earnings.

He emphasized an urgent study on the impact of the Corona pandemic among workers in private sector companies, to develop support operations for this segment and sectors that are vital sectors for the large numbers of workers it attracts, as well as establishing a fund to support them in coordination with international bodies.

He noted the need to work on updating the labor inspection system, and developing it into an electronic inspection system, to raise the level of awareness of the social partners about labor inspection and occupational safety to advance this segment and develop it professionally and socially.  LINK

Sheikh Qais Khazali: Control Of The Outlets Of The Region Should Be Extended, And Not Limited To The Outlets Of The Center And South

Praatha News Agency81 2020-07-16  On Thursday, the Secretary General of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Sheikh Qais Khazali, stressed the necessity of extending control over the outlets of the region and not limiting them to the outlets of the center and the south.

Sheikh Khazali said in a tweet on "Twitter", "We support the government's actions in controlling the border outlets, while emphasizing the need to extend control to the rest of the outlets in the Kurdistan region and not restricting the measures to the middle and south ports."

"We now see that there is a high priority for the electricity and services file, because it affects people and their lives more than other files," he added.   http://burathanews.com/arabic/news/372874

The Minister Of Finance Sets The Percentage Of "Aliens" And Double-Salaries Among Employees

Praatha News Agency149 2020-07-16  Finance Minister Ali Allawi said on Thursday that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazimi's visit to Saudi Arabia next Monday will witness the signing of agreements he described as "the task", while revealing that more than 10% of the employees are "aliens" and double salaries.

Allawi said in a statement to the Saudi "Al-Hadath" channel, that "the ports will be opened with Saudi Arabia soon for commercial exchange," noting that "important agreements will be signed during Al-Kazemi's visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday."

In a separate context, Allawi added that "it is not possible to charge the Al-Kazemi government what Iraq is going through with financial problems," going on to say that the government "is fighting corruption with full force in all state institutions."

Allawi added, "More than 10% of the employees are aliens with dual salaries," pointing out at the same time that "the economic situation is bad and we are working to strengthen it through non-oil resources."

http://burathanews.com/arabic/news/372866

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