Thursday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-14-22
Thursday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-14-22
Al-Kazemi: I Hope Biden Realizes That I Am Personally Determined To Solve Iraq's Problems With Iraqi Solutions
Baghdad - IQ The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, said, on Wednesday (July 13, 2022), that "I hope that US President Joe Biden realizes that I am personally determined to solve Iraq's problems through Iraqi solutions," noting that he is drawing his own path at the local, regional and international levels. .
Al-Kazemi said in an article he published in the American “Foreign Policy” magazine, and his media office circulated to the media, “When US President Joe Biden arrives in the Middle East this week, he will reach a region facing many challenges, such as terrorism, food security, and climate change. But the Middle East today is a region facing these challenges with a group of leaders seeking to bring about positive change.”
And he added, He continued, "The United States has played a major role in supporting Iraq over many years, and we are grateful for the help and sacrifices the Americans made to support us," explaining that "Iraq is drawing its own footsteps today, locally, regionally and internationally."
The Prime Minister indicated, "What I hope Biden realizes after our meeting in Saudi Arabia on Friday is my personal determination, and the determination of the Iraqi people to solve Iraq's problems through Iraqi solutions."
He explained, "Iraq is now a multi-party and multi-ethnic constitutional democracy. Yes, we are still in the protracted process of forming a new government after the elections last fall. The formation of the government took a long time, which has really frustrated many inside and outside Iraq."
Al-Kadhimi added, "I share that sentiment, but I am also proud of the state's ability to continue to serve Iraqi citizens, protect our natural resources, and play a leadership role in regional initiatives that enhance prosperity and security."
He went on to say, "Nearly two decades have passed since the elections, which is a great evidence of the extent to which democracy has been consolidated in Iraq after more than three decades of Saddam's brutal dictatorship. This is a success story that cannot be overlooked."
He pointed out that "the political difficulties that result from the elections are an example of the confused conditions that democracy sometimes produces, and confirm the need to consolidate the principles of democracy in Iraqi public life, and to ensure its sustainability in a way that is not limited to the ballot boxes."
He pointed out that "the path towards a successful democracy requires time, will and leadership, and as we stand on our two feet after the expulsion of ISIS from our land, we are able today to look towards better prospects, as our country is no longer a passive member of the international community; we are now active at the regional and international levels, including This includes the initiative to host a multilateral summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and stability.
Al-Kadhimi continued, "Last year, Iraq hosted the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership with the leaders of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, France, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt, with the participation of ministers from Turkey, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."
And he indicated that "the conference discussed security, economic, and environmental issues whose solutions require goodwill, sincere participation, and cooperation between countries, through these and other initiatives, we were able to play a positive role in the region," stressing that "this is evidence of my government's commitment to spare no Efforts to achieve stability in our country and the region.
He concluded by saying, "While we seek to calm tensions by bringing the various parties together, we also strongly support respect for the sovereignty of each country and the need for non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries," explaining that "our relationship with the United States has witnessed a change for the better, and while our historical cooperation was going on On security and combating terrorism, the relationship is now expanding to include other equally important societal challenges, such as: economy, energy, climate change, environment, health, education, and culture.
Away From Al-Maliki And His Coalition.. Coordinating Committee Sets New Nomination Mechanisms For The Next Prime Minister
Shafaq News/ The Shiite coordination framework set, today, Tuesday, new nomination mechanisms for the position of the next Iraqi prime minister.
This came during a meeting that was limited only to the “Wisdom” parties headed by Ammar al-Hakim, Badr led by Hadi al-Amiri and Nasr led by Haider al-Abadi, as well as the Supreme Council.
The meeting was not attended by Nuri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law coalition, or any of the coalition members, according to an informed source.
The source told Shafaq News Agency, "The leaders of the first line in the coordination framework held a meeting this evening at Ammar al-Hakim's house, with the exception of the State of Law coalition."
He explained, "The meeting discussed the political situation and the formation of the government as soon as possible," noting that "the agreement became a mechanism for the nomination and selection of the candidate for the position of Prime Minister."
And he indicated, "The selection of the candidate for the Prime Minister was decided, according to the meeting, to be either by consensus between the coordination framework and allied with them, or by voting within the general body, the coordination framework."
He explained, "The coordination framework is moving towards producing a national government," stressing that "the features of forming a government will be at the end of July through voting on the candidate for the post of President of the Republic assigning the framework candidate to form a government."
And earlier today, Tuesday, an informed political source said that the rule of law is discussing the names of three deputies, for the position of the first deputy speaker of parliament, after Hakim al-Zamili resigned from the position following the withdrawal of the Sadrist movement from the political process.
He pointed out that the State of Law is considering the nomination of one of the names, Atwan Al-Atwani, Muhammad Al-Sayoud, and Muhannad Al-Khazraji.
And yesterday, Monday, a source in the coordination framework that includes all Shiite forces except for the Sadrist movement, which seeks to form the next government, revealed that the competition is limited to three candidates for prime minister, and indicated that the leader of the state of law, Nuri al-Maliki, will withdraw from the nomination for the position, along with the imminent nomination of a candidate for the position of first deputy. to the Speaker of Parliament. LINK
The Framework: Parliament Will Be The Arbiter Between The Kurdish Parties To Decide The Presidency
Politician Last Update 07/14/2022 | 12:09 PM Information/Baghdad.. The deputy of the coordination framework, Rafiq Al-Salihi, suggested, on Thursday, that the framework and other political forces would resort to the parliament sessions and vote on the president of the republic without Kurdish consensus, indicating that the parliament will be the arbiter between the Union and the Kurdistan Democratic Party to settle the position.
Al-Salihi said in a statement to "Al-Maalouma", that "the coordination framework will end the dispute through political means in the event of Kurdish disagreement over the presidency of the republic."
He added, "The contenders for the presidency will enter Parliament, provided that a quorum of two-thirds of the parliament's members is achieved, to vote on everyone, and whoever is entitled to win."
Al-Salihi indicated that "the Kurdish dispute must end as soon as possible in order to go into the details of forming the government and announcing it next month." https://almaalomah.me/2022/07/14/608356/
Deputy: Al-Kazemi’s Sitting At The Same Table With The Zionist Delegation Gives Legitimacy To The Entity
Politician Last Update 07/14/2022 | 11:42 AM Information / Baghdad. On Wednesday, the representative of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Rafiq Al-Salihi, warned the caretaker prime minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, not to sit at one table that includes the delegation of the Zionist entity, noting that just sitting will give legitimacy to the entity and will expose Al-Kazemi to accountability.
Al-Salihi said in a statement to / the information /, that “any Iraqi government whose relationship with the countries is in accordance with the controls and strategy of the Iraqi state, and sitting at one table with the delegation of the Zionist entity in the Riyadh conference is contrary to those controls because it contradicts the law criminalizing the Zionist entity.”
He added, "Just sitting at a table that includes the delegation of the Zionist entity will grant legitimacy to the Zionist entity, and therefore Al-Kazemi will be subjected to legal accountability," noting that "the caretaker prime minister is not constitutionally allowed to sign any agreement or treaty."
It is worth noting the increasing popular, political and parliamentary refusal to attend the caretaker prime minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, at the Riyadh conference, around which there are suspicions of normalization with the Zionist entity. finished/25pm https://almaalomah.me/2022/07/14/608342/
Next Monday... The Leaders Of The Framework Will Hold An "Important" Meeting To Decide The Formation Of The Government
Politician Last Update 07/14/2022 | 12:41 PM Next Monday... Information/ Diyala…The leader in the coordination framework, Turki Al-Atbi, revealed, on Thursday, that an important meeting will be held to resolve the formation of the government next Monday.
Al-Otbi said in an interview with "Information", "Next Monday or after that, a very important meeting will be held for the leaders of the coordination framework on forming the next government, stressing that the meeting will issue a series of important decisions according to his expectations."
Al-Otbi added, "The high flexibility is the advantage that accompanies the coordination framework consultations in the file of forming the government and resolving all outstanding points," stressing that "3 candidates will be presented for the position of prime minister, and agreement will be made on one of them in order to present it to the rest of the political parties."
He pointed out that "all political forces realize the importance of resolving the formation of the government, especially since the country is in a difficult situation due to the overlapping crises." Finished/ 25 F https://almaalomah.me/2022/07/14/608357/
Al-Kazemi: Iraq Is Not Part Of Any Axis Or Alliance In The Region
Iraq 20:45 - 07-14-2022 Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed that Iraq is not among any axis or alliance in the region, while indicating that the Saudi conference will address the files of economic cooperation and the updates produced by the Corona pandemic and the two crises of food security and climate change.
Al-Kazemi said during his meeting with a number of journalists and media professionals: "I put you in the atmosphere of the invitation that we received to participate in the Saudi conference, in the presence of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Egypt and Jordan, in addition to the United States of America, the conference agenda will discuss cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, and the challenges it has produced The Corona pandemic, the food security crisis, as well as climate change.”
He added, "The other talks about the summit's goals are an attempt to confuse, and are absolutely untrue, and they are an attempt to distance Iraq from the prominent role it plays in the region, and for this government to carry out its tasks in serving the people, and attracting investments and support for the benefit of Iraq."
He explained, "We are going to the conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we focus on the file of water and climate changes, and partnership in the issue of energy and electrical connectivity, as well as economic partnerships, and joint investments, and all of this is good for the Iraqi people, and great support for investment projects in Iraq."
He continued, "It is this role that gives Iraq an opportunity for investment, cultural exchange, education, and health. The world has changed many of its concepts after Corona, and the security and defense strategy has become health, education, and industry. It is unreasonable for our strategies to remain based on illusions and mistrust." And stay away from cultural commons.
He said: "Iraq has found itself in cooperation and coordination, and in projects that concern the citizen's service; for this we brought a group of large investments in Iraq, and as a result, we were able to bring in large sums of investment, which was reflected in huge projects."
He stressed that "Iraq is first, this is our policy and our slogan, and some try to point to false fears, and prevent us from building our relations with our brothers, as if Iraq is not at the heart of history nor is it the meeting point of civilizations for thousands of years. Iraq is in a strategic position that only allows it to be effective and in integration with others, and that he has good relations with his brothers, neighbors and friends, for the sake of the Iraqis.
Al-Kazemi pointed out that "Iraq's position on the Palestinian issue is consistent and clear, and we are not part of any axis or alliance in the region, and Iraq maintains its balanced policy with its neighbors and surroundings, based on its national and humanitarian principles."
He continued, "This government came in a difficult economic circumstance and we crossed it, and the economic indicators from the World Bank confirm that Iraq succeeded in a very short time in crossing this crisis, and we presented a vision for economic reform represented by the white paper."
He pointed out that "there was a clear isolation of Iraq in its foreign relations, and it has suffered from it for a long time, and because of wrong policies, Iraq isolated itself from the world. After 2003, the policy of isolation continued for several reasons, and thank God, Iraq succeeded in ending the isolation and taking its natural role in its relations with the countries of the region and the world.
The Prime Minister said: "Today we live in a different world, not only at the level of technological developments, but also at the level of the nature of the administration and politics of governments.
It is the relations and common interests that present projects to address unemployment, desertification, and the environment, and such projects need cooperation with others; therefore, The trend was to open up to the world, so that Iraq would quickly turn from a member isolated from the world to an active element in relations, and from this point we held conferences in Baghdad, and mediations between more than one country in Iraq, most of which succeeded.
He stressed that "Iraq today is one of the countries most affected by climate change, and we need the help of others, and for this we have taken a decision to cooperate with our brothers and friends in overcoming these challenges." https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7491
Al-Kazemi Hints At Iraq's Position On The Idea Of An "Arab NATO" And Talks About "Disruption" Targeting Baghdad
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi spoke on Thursday (July 14, 2022) about Iraq's position on the "Arab NATO", before he went to Saudi Arabia to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council conference in the presence of US President Biden.
Al-Kazemi said to a number of journalists and media professionals, in a statement to his media office that was received by IQ News, "I put you in the atmosphere of the invitation we received to participate in the Saudi conference, in the presence of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, in addition to the United States of America."
He added, "The conference agenda will discuss cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, and the challenges brought about by the Corona pandemic, the food security crisis, as well as climate changes."
He indicated, that " The Prime Minister stressed that "Iraq's position on the Palestinian issue is consistent and clear, and we are not part of any axis or alliance in the region, and Iraq maintains its balanced policy with its neighbors and its surroundings, based on its national and humanitarian principles."
He continued: "This government came in a difficult economic circumstance and we crossed it, and the economic indicators from the World Bank confirm that Iraq succeeded in a very short time in crossing this crisis, and we presented a vision for economic reform represented by the white paper."
And he added, "There was a clear isolation of Iraq in its foreign relations, and it has suffered from it for a long time, and because of wrong policies, Iraq isolated itself from the world. In 2003, the policy of isolation continued for several reasons, and thank God, Iraq succeeded in ending the isolation, and for Iraq to take its natural role in its relations with the countries of the region and the world.
Al-Kazemi continued, by saying: "Today we live in a different world, not only at the level of technological developments, but also at the level of the nature of management and politics of governments. It is the relations and common interests that present projects to address unemployment, desertification, and the environment, and such projects need cooperation with others;
Therefore, the trend was to open up to the world, so that Iraq would quickly turn from a member isolated from the world into an active element in relations, and from this point of view we held conferences in Baghdad, and mediations between more than one country in Iraq, most of which succeeded.
He pointed out that "Iraq today is one of the countries most affected by climate change, and we need the help of others, and for this we have taken a decision to cooperate with our brothers and friends in overcoming these challenges."
He explained, "We are going to the conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we focus on the file of water and climate changes, and partnership in the issue of energy and electrical connectivity, as well as economic partnerships, and joint investments, and all of this is good for the Iraqi people, and great support for investment projects in Iraq," noting It is this role that gives Iraq an opportunity for investment, cultural exchange, education, and health.
The world has changed many of its concepts after Corona, and the security and defense strategy has become health, education, and industry. It is unreasonable for our strategies to remain based on illusions, mistrust and distancing On cultural commons.
Al-Kazemi indicated, "Iraq found itself in cooperation and coordination, and in projects that pertain to serving the citizen, for this we brought a group of large investments in Iraq, and as a result, we were able to bring in large sums of investment that was reflected in huge projects."
He continued by saying: "Iraq first, this is our policy and our motto, and some try to point to false fears and prevent us from building our relations with our brothers, as if Iraq is not at the heart of history nor is it the meeting point of civilizations for thousands of years. Iraq is in a strategic position that only allows it to be Effectively and in integration with others, and to have good relations with his brothers, neighbors and friends, for the benefit of the Iraqis. https://www.iqiraq.news/political/40270--.html