Iraqi News Tuesday Afternoon  1-25-22

Iraqi News Tuesday Afternoon  1-25-22

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Al-Sadr: We Are Moving Forward With Forming A National Majority Government

Today, Tuesday, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, praised the integrity and independence of the Iraqi judiciary.  Al-Sadr said in a tweet on Twitter, "Once again, the Iraqi judiciary proves its integrity and independence and does not succumb to political pressures."

He stressed, "We are proceeding with the formation of a national majority government, and our door is still open to those we still have good faith in," noting that "everyone will remain our brothers, even if they adopt the opposition or boycott as long as they strive for reform and the prestige of Iraq is working."

Al-Sadr continued, "nothing to subordination, no to violence, no to breaking the law, and peace be upon the people of peace."   https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=27713

The Government Agrees To Start Building A Security Fence On The Border With Syria

Cabinet spokesman Hassan Nazim announced, today, Tuesday, the initiation of government measures to secure the common border with Syria.

Nazim said in the weekly press conference of the Council of Ministers, "The government continues to pursue terrorist groups," noting that "the Council of Ministers listened to the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations and the Commander of the Border Guards to see the security situation."

He added, "We discussed a decision related to the security system of the borders with Syria, and we issued several decisions to secure it," noting that "the Council of Ministers agreed to finance the Ministry of the Interior to start building a (concrete) security fence on the border with Syria."

He added, "The Council of Ministers decided to continue to meet the needs of the displaced and returning families," explaining that "the Council of Ministers discussed the electricity situation and asked the Ministry to resubmit its plan to improve it."   https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=27719

The Volume Of Trade Exchange In 2020 Increased By 15% Between Iraq And Saudi Arabia

Reports  Economy News – Baghdad   While the activities of the Saudi-Iraqi Joint Business Forum were launched in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a wide participation of Saudi and Iraqi ministers, officials and business owners, Saudi and Iraqi ministers stressed opening a new page in the history of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries at all levels, pledging to overcome all problems that stand in the way Trade and investments between the two countries, expecting an increase in new land outlets to maximize the strategic partnership between Riyadh and Baghdad .

On the sidelines of the Saudi-Iraqi forum, the ministers announced the imminent signing of a memorandum of electrical interconnection between the two countries, which would enhance the regional market for electricity trade in addition to renewable energy projects, and provide an enhanced opportunity for joint investments in the oil and gas sectors, agriculture, petrochemicals and smart cities .

Tangible Achievements

Dr. Hamid Al-Ghazi, Secretary-General of the Iraqi Council of Ministers, affirmed the Iraqi government’s support for the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council to open a new page in the historical relations between the two countries, noting the tangible achievements of the Council, most notably the establishment of the Saudi-Iraqi Business Council and the reopening of the new port of Arar, which represents the main commercial gateway between the two countries. The two countries, referring to an upcoming visit next week by the Iraqi Minister of Agriculture to maximize agricultural investment between the two countries .

Al-Ghazi pointed to the opening of the Saudi commercial attaché in Iraq, as well as the signing of many agreements and memoranda of understanding, noting that the technical committees of the council are working on a number of important files such as electrical interconnection and promoting joint investment in the fields of oil, gas, agriculture, petrochemicals and smart industrial cities, where the connection memorandum will be signed. Electricity between the two countries in a way that enhances the regional market for electricity trade in addition to renewable energy projects .

The Secretary-General of the Iraqi Council of Ministers stressed that the pillars of Vision 2030 are a major starting point for the strategic partnership between the two countries, and the Green Middle East Initiative, the Green Saudi Arabia and the Green Belt Project in Iraq constitute one of the important areas of cooperation, as the delegation of the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture will arrive next week to the Kingdom to discuss opportunities for cooperation and partnership between the two countries. The two countries are involved in the fields of agriculture, irrigation systems and manufacturing industries, including dates .

He said, "The Iraqi government worked to correct the paths to bring about a real economic transformation in a way that supports economic and human development and the creation of job opportunities for Iraqi citizens," stressing that the political will in the two countries is real and serious towards developing economic relations and interests, indicating that this is confirmed by the growth in the volume of trade exchange by 15 percent last year, which is considered a step in the right direction, noting at the same time that Iraqi laws are enough to protect the Saudi investor and that negative cases are addressed and resolved, calling for the next forum to be held in Baghdad .

Fundamentals Of Growth And Prosperity

For his part, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, Saudi Minister of Commerce, touched on the availability of the elements for growth and prosperity for Saudi-Iraqi economic relations, pointing out that the political will is supportive and the opportunities and possibilities are great, stressing the need to launch an annual joint business forum, with the importance of establishing a huge information store to increase the definition of investment opportunities available in Both countries and the development of a joint action plan to translate aspirations and hopes for real opportunities that contribute to strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries .

Investment Opportunities

The participants in the Saudi-Iraqi Forum, organized by the Federation of Saudi Chambers, reviewed investment opportunities in both the Kingdom and Iraq in a number of promising economic sectors, while the forum witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding between Saudi government and private agencies, in several vital areas .

Ajlan Al-Ajlan, President of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, said that deepening bilateral relations by becoming a distinguished model of trade and investment partnership relations that are characterized by strength, stability and stability .

According to Al-Ajlan, Iraq is ranked 11th among Arab countries in the volume of trade exchange with Saudi Arabia, noting that these numbers are to some extent motivating and good, but they are not commensurate with the historical relationship between the two countries, and do not reflect the aspirations of both sides .

He pointed out that the statistics indicate that the volume of trade exchange in 2020 increased by 15 percent, while in 2019 it amounted to about 3.4 billion riyals (906.6 million dollars), distributed between 3.3 billion riyals (800 million dollars) Saudi exports and 41.6 million Riyals (3.7 million dollars) Iraqi exports .

For his part, Abdul Razzaq Al-Zuhairi, head of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, said that Saudi Arabia represents a strategic depth for Iraq with its great potential as an active country in the global economy and within the G-20 countries, adding that the changes that the global economy is going through after Corona requires the formation of an economic bloc between Iraq The Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries .

On the other hand, according to Al-Zuhairi, Iraq possesses fresh water, resources and capabilities, while the Kingdom possesses energy, financial capacity and high expertise, stressing the importance of strengthening communication between the Saudi and Iraqi private sectors through the Joint Business Council to keep pace with the development and interest in relations between the two countries.

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Al-Kazemi Affirms Iraq's Keenness To Strengthen Cooperation With The United States In The Diplomatic, Economic And Security Fields

Monday 24 January 2022 15:36 | political Number of readings: 41  Baghdad / NINA / - Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi affirmed Iraq's keenness to enhance cooperation with the United States in the diplomatic, economic and security fields.

The media office of the Prime Minister stated: "Al-Kazemi met with the American ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Tueller, and during the meeting, they discussed relations between Iraq and the United States, and prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries in various fields."

During the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed Iraq's keenness to enhance cooperation with the United States in the diplomatic and economic fields, in addition to security cooperation within the frameworks of advice, empowerment and intelligence support, and to preserve Iraq's sovereignty.

For his part, Ambassador Tueller affirmed the United States' support for Iraq's efforts to enhance security and stability locally and regionally, as well as its support for the Iraqi government's pursuit of financial and economic reform, which would reflect positively on sustainable development opportunities and the prosperity of the Iraqi economy./End    https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=952466

Al-Halbousi Addresses The Iraqi Judiciary

Political | 05:33 - 25/01/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News  The Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, addressed the Iraqi judiciary after rejecting the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the first session of Parliament.

Al-Halbousi said in a tweet via Twitter, followed by Mawazine News, "Thank you to the independent Iraqi judiciary and its professional role in preserving state institutions and constitutional contexts."

The Federal Court had issued, earlier today, Tuesday, a decision to reject the challenge to the constitutionality of the first session of Parliament, while noting that MP Khaled Al-Daraji presided over the first session of Parliament does not contradict the provisions of the constitution.

The court also decided, in its session, which was held today, to cancel the state order regarding the temporary suspension of the Presidency of the Parliament, stressing that Al-Mashhadani cannot continue to run the Parliament session after announcing his candidacy for the presidency of Parliament. Ended 29/R77 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=182669

Customs Announces The Launch Of The Customs Electronic Inquiry Service For Wheels

Economie| 02:46 - 25/01/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News  The General Authority of Customs announced today, Tuesday, the launch of its first electronic services.

The Director-General of the authority, Shaker Mahmoud Al-Zubaidi, stated in a statement received by Mawazine News, that "the electronic customs inquiry service for wheels has been launched on the authority's official website," noting that "this new service will allow citizens to inquire about customs transactions procedures for wheels, without the need to to the trouble of reviewing the authority.

He added, "The launch of this new service comes within the framework of the Iraqi government's direction towards strengthening e-governance and reducing instances of momentum when citizens review official departments and bodies."

He pointed out that "the new service is in line with the standards and scope of the World Customs Organization 2022." Ended 29/N33    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=182647

 

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