Iraqi News Friday Morning 5-27-22
Iraqi News Friday Morning 5-27-22
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The Security Council Calls For The Formation Of A New Iraqi Government
The United Nations Security Council decided to extend the mandate of the UNAMI mission in Iraq, while calling for the formation of a new government to achieve the national priorities of the Iraqi people.
In a statement, the council said, "It was decided to extend the work of the UNAMI mission in Iraq, and we reaffirm Iraq's independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and the importance of its stability and prosperity, especially in light of Iraq's victory on its lands over ISIS terrorist gangs," calling on the international community to "increase its support." Iraq faces challenges to achieve stability, including the ongoing fight against terrorism, ISIS, al-Qaeda and their affiliate groups.
"Recognizing the danger of explosive munitions and their impact on civilians, including children, the Council welcomes the efforts made to clear the areas," he added.
The Council recalled “the fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises, and the obligations of host governments, including under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, to take all appropriate steps to protect diplomatic and consular premises from any intrusion or damage, And to prevent any breach of the security of these missions or prejudice to their dignity.”
The Council commended the Government of Iraq and the Independent High Electoral Commission for implementing technically well-managed and generally peaceful elections on October 10, 2021, calling for “the rapid and peaceful formation of a new government, to achieve the national priorities of the Iraqi people, including through economic reform and cooperation.” regional stability, development, promotion and protection of human rights.
The Council continued, "The Iraqi government has urgently introduced meaningful reforms aimed at meeting the legitimate demands of the Iraqi people to address corruption, provide basic services, diversify its economy, create jobs, improve governance, and strengthen viable and responsive state institutions." https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=29657
The Central Bank: The Iraqi Economic Situation Is Very Excellent
The Central Bank of Iraq announced the size of Iraq's reserves of foreign currency, while noting that the Iraqi economic situation is very excellent compared to the countries of the region and neighboring countries.
The Director General of Investments in the Bank, Mazen Sabah Ahmed, said, "Iraq's foreign currency reserves amounted to 74 billion dollars, distributed geographically between 8 to 9 major countries, with various forms and assets."
He added, "This relatively high level makes Iraq in a comfortable position in terms of the adequacy of the level of foreign reserves," reassuring "about the level of Iraq's foreign reserves."
He stressed that "the economic situation is very comfortable," calling on government agencies to take advantage of this financial abundance.
Ahmed indicated that "the Iraqi economic situation is very excellent compared to the countries of the region and the neighborhood." https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=29656
Al-Kazemi: Iraq Has Become One Of The Most Important Economies In The Middle East
Money and business Economy News-Baghdad Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed, on Thursday, that international indicators and reports confirm that the Iraqi economy today is the fastest growing, and that Iraq has become one of the most important countries in the Middle East in terms of economic growth.
On the sidelines of the celebration of the launch of the National Strategy for Early Childhood Development in Iraq (2022-2031), Al-Kazemi said, "Investment means diagnosing challenges, and later turning them into opportunities for success, so that we are not victims of difficult circumstances and factors, but rather we must be makers of hope and life for our children, grandchildren and generations." coming.”
He added, "The government came in difficult and complex circumstances with specific tasks, and it performed them, which is the establishment of fair and fair elections, and with this we took the initiative in order to create better economic and security conditions, and the government succeeded after we were on the brink of economic collapse."
And he indicated that "international indicators and reports confirm that the Iraqi economy today is the fastest growing, and that Iraq has become one of the most important countries in the Middle East in terms of economic growth," adding, "We have succeeded in overcoming many challenges according to the capabilities and capabilities available to us, and others require longer work and cooperation." It is greater between state institutions, between political blocs and all parties of Iraqi society.
Al-Kazemi explained that "this government - despite the problems and conditions that we have been through over the past two years - did not lose sight of this important age group, because of our full belief that Iraq will return and rise again at the hands of its children," noting that "the specialized team in the Prime Minister's office formulated the plans." necessary that would create the appropriate conditions, support and promote the comprehensive development of childhood from birth to the age of eight.”
The Prime Minister stated that "these children are the future of the country, and the basis for its progress and construction, and in order to build an Iraq that befits us, our history, and the dignity of Iraqis, and investing in childhood achieves very great returns and benefits in old age," noting that "these joint programs between various state institutions and ministries, Civil society organizations, and relevant international organizations, which would have a positive impact on our children and their future.
Al-Kazemi said, "We hope today to implement this strategy in the best way, and we will follow this matter carefully," stressing that "cooperation is required between the state and its institutions, international organizations and the international community, and between our people and our people, and we have to rise in our reality and move it from challenges to an opportunity for hope."
And he added, "It is the right of Iraqis and Iraq that we raise our children in the best conditions and of the highest scientific quality, for the sake of the future so that we have fulfilled the covenant," noting that "we belong to Iraq, and Iraq first and foremost, and therefore we must work for the future of our children, and to achieve a vision futuristic, and serving the future through the interaction between science and technology in the upbringing of this generation, in order to turn into leaders.”
He explained that "political problems do not end, and economic crises do not end, but there are problems that can be addressed and solved more, if not completely... including the circumstances and factors for raising our children," noting that "the first and last directive, is to save Iraq, and preserve Iraq to preserve its children and their future, and I call on everyone to strictly adhere to this distinguished plan, which is a precedent in our dear Iraq.”
He stressed that "this step may be late, but the work took more than a year, and today, by declaring its strategic importance, we stress the need for good implementation and commitment to it."
The Prime Minister concluded by "Thanking all the workers who worked to reach this distinguished formula, and I thank all the Brotherhood in the Prime Minister's Office, the Supreme Council for Strategies, ministries, international organizations, and civil society organizations. I wish you all the success...and thank you very much." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=28183
The Stability Of The Dollar Exchange Rate Against The Iraqi Dinar
Economie| 09:21 - 27/05/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News The dollar prices witnessed, today, Friday, stability in local markets throughout the country,
and the selling prices of the dollar recorded, 148,500 dinars per 100 dollars, while the purchase prices of the dollar recorded 147,500 dinars per 100 dollars. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=194541
Oil Prices Hit A Two-Month High
Economie| 10:34 - 27/05/2022 Follow-up - Mawazine News: Oil prices stabilized near their highest level in two months today, Friday, as Brent crude is heading towards achieving the largest weekly jump in a month and a half, supported by the possibility of the European Union imposing a ban on Russian oil and the upcoming summer driving season in the United States.
Brent crude futures for July delivery fell nine cents to $117.31 a barrel by 0247 GMT, after rising to $118.17 earlier in the session, according to "Reuters".
But the benchmark crude is heading for a gain of about 4% this week. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $113.91 a barrel.
US crude is also heading towards achieving weekly gains of about 0.7%.
Both benchmark contracts are heading to end the week on a high as the European Commission continues to seek the support of all 27 member states of the bloc for the proposed new sanctions against Russia, as Hungary constitutes a stumbling block. Prices have increased about 50% since the beginning of this year.
Six sources in "OPEC Plus" told Reuters that the group is expected to abide by the oil production agreement that it approved last year during its meeting on June 2, with an increase in production targets in July by 432,000 barrels per day, which represents a rejection of calls. Western countries for faster increases in production in order to curb high prices.” Ended 29 / AD 99 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=194552
Parliament Adjourns Its Session To Next Sunday
Iraq Thursday, May 26, 2022 5:56 PM National News Center/ Baghdad Today, Thursday, the House of Representatives adjourned its session, which it held today, to next Sunday.
The Council voted in its session today on the law criminalizing normalization and establishing relations with the Zionist entity. https://nnciraq.com/130891/
Blackshart Urges The Parties In Kurdistan To Continue Efforts To Face Challenges
Political | 07:05 - 26/05/2022 Kurdistan - Mawazine News Heads and senior representatives* of political parties in the Kurdistan region met Thursday, at the invitation of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), at the United Nations compound in Erbil.
A statement of the UN mission, a copy of which was received by Mawazine News, stated that with the approach of the Kurdistan Region elections scheduled for October 1, 2022, the meeting provided a timely opportunity for the parties to exchange views on various issues, including the need to move away from politics. Controversial and moving forward with credible and transparent elections, and the topic of serving the interests of the citizens of the Kurdistan region was the dominant topic in today's discussions.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Jenin Hennis-Plasschaert, thanked the parties for their participation, and urged continued and intensified efforts to address the multiple challenges facing the Kurdistan Region.
The meeting was attended by Bafel Talabani from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Ali Babir from the Kurdistan Justice Group, Omar Saeed Ali from the Gorran movement, Fadel Mirani from the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Salah al-Din Babiker from the Kurdistan Islamic Union, and Badria Rashid from the New Generation Movement. Ended 29/R77 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=194510
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