Iraqi News Monday Afternoon 5-2-22

Iraqi News Monday Afternoon 5-2-22

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UNAMI Calls For An End To Political Differences And The Formation Of A Government

political| 04:13 - 02/05/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News   The United Nations mission in Iraq called on "UNAMI", on Monday, to expedite the end of political differences and the formation of the government.

"We extend our best wishes to you and your loved ones on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr," UNAMI said in a statement received by Mawazine News.

And the statement continued, "On this blessed holiday, we stress the importance of overcoming the political stalemate for the benefit of all Iraqis."

The statement indicated that as significant weaknesses at the local level are exacerbated by the ongoing effects of the pandemic and global geopolitical tensions, a sincere collective will to resolve political differences must now prevail in order for the country to move forward and meet the needs of its citizens.

He added, that the United Nations remains a partner for all Iraqis, we urge the political leaders in Iraq to assume their responsibilities, expedite the process of forming a government, and observe constitutional time frames, and thus agree - without further delay - on a government capable, quickly and decisively, to address the list Iraq's long-standing domestic priorities.

UNAMI concluded the statement, "we wish you and your loved ones peace, stability, prosperity and wellness." Ended 29/R77    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=191935

Al-Kazemi And Barzani Exchange Eid Greetings And Discuss The Overall Situation In The Country

Monday 02 May 2022 01:59 | political Number of readings: 464  Baghdad / NINA / - Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi exchanged, in a phone call, congratulations with the President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr.

Al-Kazemi expressed, according to a statement by his media office, his sincerest wishes that our Iraqi people in every part of the land of Iraq will overcome their challenges, strong and victorious, and that Al-Bari may perpetuate his blessing with stability and security throughout the Kurdistan region, our Kurdish people, and the rest of Mesopotamia with its mountains and plains, and with all its fraternal spectrums.

The call discussed the security situation and the terrorist and crime gangs that targeted one of the refineries in the Khabat district of the Erbil governorate.

The Prime Minister affirmed: "Our heroic armed forces will pursue the perpetrators of the cowardly attack, and that our Iraqi people everywhere will increase their unity, strength and determination to defeat terrorism and adhere to the law."/ End 2     https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=973642

The US Embassy In Baghdad: Targeting Erbil Is An Attack On Iraq's Sovereignty

political| 01:41 - 02/05/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News, on Monday, the US Embassy in Baghdad considered the missile attack on Erbil last night an attack on Iraq's sovereignty.

"The United States condemns last night's attack in Iraq, which resulted in damage to an oil refinery in the Kurdistan region of Iraq," the embassy said in a statement received by Mawazine News.

She added, "Attacks in Iraq, including on the energy sector, are an assault on Iraq's sovereignty and harm Iraqi citizens."

"The United States stands with the people of Iraq, and we will continue to work with our Iraqi partners to ensure the security, stability, and sovereignty of the Iraqi state," she added. Ended 29/N33

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=191924

The Ministry Of Oil: Last Month's Revenues Amounted To More Than 10 Billion Dollars

Economie| 04:54 - 01/05/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the Ministry of Oil announced, on Sunday, revenues and exports for the month of April.

And the ministry stated in a statement that Mawazine News received a copy of it, that "the total amount of exports and revenues achieved for the month of last April, according to the preliminary statistic issued by the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company "SOMO", the total amount of exports of crude oil amounted to (101) million and (390). One thousand and (662) barrels, with revenues amounting to (10.55) billion dollars."

She added, "The statistics indicated that the total quantities exported of crude oil for the month of April from oil fields in central and southern Iraq amounted to (98) million (100) thousand and (42) barrels, while from Kirkuk fields through the port of Ceyhan, the quantities reached Exporting two million and (991) thousand and (60) barrels.

She pointed out that "the average daily quantities amounted to (3) million and (380) thousand barrels per day, and that the average price of one barrel amounted to more than (104).

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=191855

Global Oil Prices Fall Amid Fears Of Slowing Economic Growth In China

Monday 02, May 2022 10:03 | economic Number of readings: 228  Baghdad / NINA / - Oil prices fell on Monday, as trade faltered in Asia due to the holiday amid fears of slowing economic growth in China, the world's largest oil importer, which outweighed fears of possible supply disruptions from the imminent European Union ban on Russian crude.

Brent crude futures fell, according to Reuters: 0.85 cents, or 0.97%, to $106.28 a barrel by this morning, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 0.75 cents, or 0.73%, to $103.93 a barrel.

Prices fell after China released data showing that factory activity in the world's second largest economy shrank for the second month to its lowest level since February 2020 due to the closures.

https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=973660

Iraq's Oil Exports Rise More Than 4% In April

Posted On2022-05-02 By Sotaliraq   Iraq's oil exports rose to 3.380 million barrels per day during the month of April, at a rate of more than 4%, compared to 3.244 million barrels per day in March.

According to data reported by the Ministry of Oil, Iraq's federal oil exports, excluding flows from the Kurdistan Region, rose 4.19% month-on-month in April, amid an increase in the share of OPEC+.

Exports from the southern oil ports amounted to 3.270 million barrels per day in April, up 2.28% from the previous month.

Kirkuk crude exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan amounted to 100,000 barrels per day, an increase of 112.77% over the month of March, in which exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan amounted to 47,000 barrels per day.

Iraq's share of OPEC + rose to 4.414 million barrels per day in April from 4.370 million barrels per day in March, as the group continued to ease oil production restrictions.

On April 19, the Ministry of Oil confirmed Iraq's commitment to the decision of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC and its allies, regarding increasing oil production, which is distributed to all countries and according to the production of each country.   LINK

Dollar Exchange Rates In Local Markets

Economie| 11:23 - 02/05/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News  The dollar exchange rates witnessed stability, today, Monday, in the local market.

The selling prices of the dollar were 147,850 dinars per $100, while the purchase prices of the dollar were 147,750 dinars per $100. Ended 29/N33    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=191913

 

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