More Iraqi News Saturday PM 4-24-21
More Iraqi News Saturday PM 4-24-21
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The Stability Of The Dollar Price For The Second Day Of The Stock Market Halt
Time: 04/24/2021 11:42:29 Read: 4,771 times {Economic: Al Furat New} The main stock exchange in Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya market in Baghdad stopped trading due to the implementation of the comprehensive ban.
The selling and buying prices have stabilized in the exchange shops in the local markets, some of which have opened their doors in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 148,500 Iraqi dinars, while the purchase prices reached 147,500 dinars per 100 US dollars. LINK
Barzani And The US Secretary Of State Are Discussing By Phone 6 Files ... These Are Their Details
Time: 04/23/2021 21:14:02 Read: 5,161 times {Politics: Euphrates News} The President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, received today, Friday, April 23, 2021, a lengthy phone call from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, in which a number of issues and concerns of common concern were discussed.
A statement of the Kurdistan Regional Government, a copy of which was received by the Al Furat News Agency today, stated that "Concerning the security developments, the two sides strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks against the Kurdistan region, Iraqi bases and the international coalition forces, and it was agreed on the continuing need for the international coalition forces in the country and the support of the Peshmerga and forces." Iraqi security in the war against Daesh.
" the meeting included the internal situation, where he briefed the prime minister Blenkn on firm reforms carried out by the Kurdistan Regional government, which has already contributed to increased revenue through greater transparency in public finances, urging the minister Blenkn on Expanding technical assistance and economic support to the Kurdistan Regional Government, and encouraging American investment in the banking sector. With regard to political developments, the two sides agreed on the need to close ranks and strengthen unity between the Kurdish political forces.
He added, "During the telephone conversations, the two sides welcomed the approval of the Federal Budget Law, and the Prime Minister said in this regard that the Kurdistan Regional Government expects Baghdad to start sending financial dues as soon as possible, again the Kurdistan Regional Government's commitment to the budget law."
He added, "The prime minister encouraged the US Secretary of State to help provide the appropriate political climate for both Erbil and Baghdad to implement the budget law and solve other outstanding problems. He also urged the minister to personally intervene to ensure that the Kurdistan Region obtains a (fair and equitable) share of international loans to Iraq."
He stated, "The Prime Minister and Minister Blinken discussed the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections, and expressed their concern over the attempts of unruly groups to undermine a common goal of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq and the international community, which is to hold free and fair elections, in addition to their attempts to undermine the partnership between the Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq and the United States."
He pointed out that, "Returning to Sinjar, the prime minister touched on his continuous dialogue with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and other Iraqi leaders after the agreement. He agreed with the US Secretary of State on the importance of its full implementation, and at the end of the phone call, it was agreed to continue to remain in close contact and work." With partners who have the same subscribers in Iraq. LINK
Parliamentary Energy Resolves The Controversy Over The Questioning Of The Minister Of Electricity ... And Comments On The Oil And Gas Law
Time: 04/24/2021 16:53:14 Read: 13 times {Politics: Al Furat News} The Parliamentary Energy Committee settled, on Saturday, the controversy over the issue of the questioning of the Minister of Electricity, Majid Hantoush, under the dome of the House of Representatives in its next sessions.
A member of the committee, Amjad Al-Oqabi, told Al-Furat News that "there is no such thing as an interrogation of the Minister of Electricity, and it is not completely presented and there is nothing to be questioned by the minister."
It is noteworthy that Parliament is heading to question the Minister of Electricity, Majid Mahdi Hantoush, in light of fears of a possible collapse of the system, after the aggravation of the crisis of declining hours of supplying national electricity in Baghdad and the provinces of the Middle Euphrates again, in conjunction with high temperatures and the outbreak of the Corona virus.
Al-Uqabi added, "As for the oil and gas law, it will be transferred to the next parliamentary session for controversy over its provisions. It also needs many and many sessions to approve it."
Al-Oqabi indicated, "But if Hayat, the presidency of Parliament, insists on going ahead with it, we will have 5 months before he dissolves himself to run for the early elections to be held on October 10, 2021," hopefully.
The Parliamentary Oil and Energy Committee approached the Cabinet and the Ministry of Oil for the purpose of expediting amendments to the oil and gas law and sending it to Parliament.
Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail stressed the importance of expediting the passage of the federal oil and gas law, and its importance in regulating the management of oil and gas wealth in Iraq. LINK
Demanding To Stop Disastrous Economic Decisions .. Wisdom: Forces That Foiled The Interrogation Session Of The Central Governor To Protect Him
Political| 04/24/2021 BAGHDAD - Mawazine News The National Wisdom Movement revealed, on Saturday, that political forces had broken the quorum of the Central Governor's interrogation session to protect him.
A member of the Political Bureau of the National Wisdom Movement, Fadi Al-Shammari, said, "The government and the Minister of Finance say that changing the exchange rate has stopped foreign currency smuggling and that the myth of the auction is gone forever !!".
He pointed out that "sales at the currency auction have become daily averages above 200 million dollars {higher than before} and the exchange rate is above 1480 dinars."
Al-Shammari noted that "yesterday the Ministry of Planning announces an increase in inflation to 5 percent with high rates of poverty ... Where does Parliament stand to be held accountable for these disastrous decisions for the country !!".
He asked, "When will the Presidency of Parliament set the date for the questioning of the central bank governor, who was postponed due to the well-known political forces breaking the quorum and protecting the new governor ?!" Ended 29 / A43 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=150847
US Defense Secretary: The Iraqi Government Wants Us To Stay In The Country
Political Saturday 24 April 2021 | 09:23 am| Views: 79 A report by the American Military Times newspaper said, Saturday, that while the United States is preparing to withdraw its last 2,500 military personnel from Afghanistan, the commander of the US Central Command stated that there are no current plans to start a similar withdrawal to the last 2,500 American soldiers in Iraq .
The report stated, "There are discussions between the Secretary of Defense and the Commander of Central Command, General in the US Navy, Frank McKenzie, who indicated that the efforts of Operation Inherent Resolve have not ended yet, indicating," We will be there (in Iraq) we and our NATO partners to end the battle and we will remain in Iraq . "
The report added, "Despite the defeat of the actual caliphate of ISIS, reports indicate that there are up to 10 thousand fighters loyal to ISIS still active in Iraq and Syria, but McKinsey indicated that there is pressure by the resistance factions on the United States to leave Iraq ."
For his part, the US Secretary of Defense said in a previous statement at NATO headquarters in Belgium that “our forces have accomplished the mission they were sent to Afghanistan to accomplish. However, there was a brief moment of tension early last year, when the Iraqi parliament voted to expel US forces. “.
He added, “It is very important that we realize that the government of Iraq wants us to stay,” explaining that “although they had the opportunity last year to cancel their invitation, but they want us to stay, they need us to continue the fight against ISIS,” according to his claim .
The report indicated that, "However, McKinsey indicated that the Biden administration is reviewing the American presence in Iraq, and Biden and McKinsey are in regular contact with his boss about the levels of force there." . https://aynaliraqnews.com/index.php?aa=news&id22=146650
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