Wednesday Early AM Iraq Parliament News Highlights 11-2-22
Wednesday Early AM Iraq Parliament News Highlights 11-2-22
Parliamentary Finance: The 2023 budget will be around $150 billion
Money and business Economy News-Baghdad The Parliamentary Finance Committee announced that the budget for the year 2023 will differ from its predecessors by the presence of an investment component that is commensurate with the new government program to provide services, while clarifying the possibility that the budget includes new appointments.
A member of the Finance Committee, Jamal Kougar, said in a statement reported by the official newspaper that “the 2023 budget will approach from 130 to 150 billion dollars, at a fixed exchange rate based on the price of crude between 70 to 75,” adding, “What distinguishes it is that it will be a different investment budget to provide services.” Meaning, it will be a real balance."
Cougar added, "The presence of loans in the budget is not excluded, and it is not a defect, as is the case with the budgets of the largest countries in the world, and that some loans may be grants or loans proposed by some countries for specific strategic projects," considering the inclusion of loans that "it does not mean bankruptcy." Rather, it depends on the form of the budget, if it sponsors many strategic and vital projects that are comprehensive for all governorates, then the budget may not be sufficient to cover expenses, and for this, loans are resorted to.”
And about adding new resources to the budget, he said: “This is supposed to happen in the next budget if the prime minister’s words about reforms are true, because corruption steals some of the existing resources,” noting that “there are resources that the government can invest, in religious tourism that the state spends on, At a time when it is said that there are 40 million annual visitors to religious shrines.
Cougar indicated the inclusion of the petrodollar clause in the 2023 budget, explaining that "next year will witness the disbursement of petrodollars to the concerned governorates, despite its presence in all budgets, but governments did not spend it."
Regarding employment, Cougar said: “So far, it is not known that the budget includes appointments, perhaps those covered by the Food Security Law will be included in it, to prepare new appointments,” noting that “the Finance Committee can amend the budget without adding financial paragraphs, because It has the power to reduce spending, not increase it."
The deputy added that “the deadline for preparing the budget is normal, and the government is able to send it in the second half of November or its end, and there will be forty days to legislate it, and thus there will be enough time for the government to launch it in the second half of January 2023, in line with the government’s investment service program, Because the operational side is almost fixed.
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Blackshart During The Sudanese Meeting: The Iraqi Government Is Serious About Fighting Corruption
Political | 12:28 - 02/11/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani stressed today, Wednesday, the need for Iraq to support the international community to recover its money, especially in the issue of tax insurances, while the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Plasschaert, referred to the efforts of the Sudanese government and its seriousness in combating corruption.
The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement that Mawazine News received a copy of it, that "Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani received, today, Wednesday, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert and her accompanying delegation," noting that "the efforts of the United Nations Secretary-General in Iraq were discussed." The current government aims to promote stability and consolidate the democratic path.
He added that "the meeting witnessed a review of the government's plans to address the file of the displaced, by working to secure their return to their areas after providing them with a decent life and stability." for the current stage.
Al-Sudani stressed that "the government will activate the laws in force and benefit from the experiences of successful countries in this field," noting "Iraq's need to support the international community in order to recover its smuggled money, as well as to recover those wanted by the judiciary from those convicted and involved in corruption cases, especially in the tax insurance issue."
For its part, Plasschaert offered assistance through United Nations programs to provide training and logistical support, noting "the efforts of the Sudanese government and its seriousness in combating corruption and its emphasis on curbing its practices." Ended 29 / M 99
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Khashan accuses the Integrity Commission of stealing tax money[/size]
Political | 11:15 - 02/11/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News, today, Wednesday, the Iraqi parliament member, Basem Khashan, accused the Federal Integrity Commission of involvement in the theft of tax trust funds. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=209978
Al-Sudani draws the lines of the Iraqi foreign policy and calls the term “corruption pandemic”
Posted On2022-11-02 By Sotaliraq On Tuesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani launched the term “corruption pandemic” and considered it a “serious threat” to the Iraqi state.
Al-Sudani said in his speech after the cabinet session held under his presidency that “the corruption pandemic is a serious threat to the Iraqi state,” explaining that “the procedures for recovering the stolen amounts from the tax trusts are continuing and are being followed up daily.”
[size=45]He continued, "We will not remain silent about the looted funds, and we will not repeat the contexts of previous governments regarding the fight against corruption," adding that "citizens want the perpetrators of corruption to be held accountable and to recover the stolen money."
It is clear that "the cabinet session confirmed the government's vision in its work for the next stage, and everyone is concerned with the success of the government's mission." Al-Sudani added, "We have set three weeks for the ministries to prepare the government program, and there will be a committee that will coordinate with the ministries in the matter of writing the program."
He added, "The fourth week will discuss the government program and its approval in the Council of Ministers, and there will be an evaluation of the ministries and governorates, and setting goals and programs according to the priorities of the ministerial curriculum."
The Prime Minister said, "We will go in the government program to the priorities," noting that "the government's priorities are addressing poverty and unemployment, combating corruption, economic reforms and providing services."
He continued, "Directs were issued to the ministries that we visited related to specific topics that are being pursued by a team of advisors, as well as directives related to strengthening the strategic storage of the ration card items."
Al-Sudani added, "We will go towards implementing the health insurance law, and we will agree with specialized companies to operate hospitals according to their regulations."
He stressed, "The security establishment must be kept away from any political investment," explaining that "the security services are concerned with preserving the prestige of the state."[/size]
Regarding the upcoming elections, Al-Sudani said, “The early elections are not only a government decision, and when Parliament dissolves itself, the government is ready to implement the elections.”
He also announced that "local elections (provincial councils) will be held in October of the year 2023."
Regarding Iraqi foreign policy, Al-Sudani said, "Our approach is to establish balanced relations with all countries, and there is international support for Iraq, and our compass is the interest of Iraq."
With regard to canceling the decisions of the previous government, Al-Sudani said that “the caretaker government does not have the authority to issue appointment orders and agreements,” explaining that “the cancellation of decisions to appoint heads of agencies and advisors is not within the calculations of politics or the exclusion of certain parties.”
He stressed that "the decisions of the Federal Court are applicable and the approach of this government's work will be towards implementing the law and judicial decisions."
With regard to the agricultural plan for the winter season, Al-Sudani indicated that it is “late,” and said that “the recommendations of the committee concerned with preparing the winter agricultural plan have been approved.”
He explained that "the winter plan will be in the range of five million five hundred thousand dunams," stressing that "the government is obligated to secure all the farmers' requirements."
Al-Sudani also announced the approval of the recommendations to compensate the farmers affected by not planting the yoghurt crop. LINK
Al-Sudani: The Government Will Activate The Applicable Laws And Benefit From The Experiences Of Successful Countries
02/11/2022 Earth News/ Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani confirmed today, Wednesday, that the government will activate the applicable laws and benefit from the successful experiences of countries.
The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement received by Earth News, that "Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani received, today, Wednesday, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert and her accompanying delegation," noting that "the efforts of the current government to strengthen stability and consolidation of the democratic path.”
He added that "the meeting witnessed a review of the government's plans to address the file of the displaced, by working to secure their return to their areas after providing them with a decent life and stability," noting that "the government's efforts to combat corruption through measures taken by the Prime Minister will be the first starting point for work in state institutions." for the current stage.
Al-Sudani stressed that “the government will activate the laws in force and benefit from the successful experiences of countries in this field,” noting “Iraq’s need to support the international community in order to recover its smuggled money, as well as to recover those wanted by the judiciary from those convicted and involved in corruption cases, especially in the case of tax insurance.”
For her part, Plasschaert offered assistance through United Nations programs to provide training and logistical support, noting "the efforts of the Sudanese government and its seriousness in combating corruption and its emphasis on curbing its practices." https://earthiq.news/archives/160106
Sabeans Send A Message To The Three Presidencies Regarding "Marginalization And Deprivation" Of State Administration
Shafaq News/ The head of the Sabean-Mandaean bloc in the Iraqi parliament, Osama Al-Badri, sent on Wednesday a message to the three presidencies and public opinion, regarding the marginalization of the Mandaean component and their deprivation of participation in the state administration, like the people of the other components.
Al-Badri said, in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that it was confirmed to us and to the Iraqi and international public opinion, that "the principle of balance that all influential political forces are talking about is nothing but ink on paper, and it is not true, and the evidence for this is that the Mandaean component is deprived of the simplest ( Citizenship rights); we have no representation in the government, nor in the presidency, nor in the diplomatic corps.
He added that "the Mandaeans, who have academic and professional qualifications and cadres in various disciplines, with well-known distinction, honesty, sincerity and dedication - were not assigned a minister, nor an undersecretary, nor a director general in the Iraqi ministries, nor an ambassador, nor an advisor to the President of the Republic, or the Prime Minister, although the Prime Minister The late Republic, Jalal Talabani, stressed the need for an advisor from the Mandaean component, but his order has not been implemented for this moment.
Al-Badri pointed out that "the parliamentary seat of the Sabean-Mandaean bloc in the Iraqi parliament is representative of all Iraqis; Under the pretext that the component has one seat in Parliament, while the number of its sons deserves more than three seats.
He continued: "We direct this message and our hearts are wracked with pain, to impose a fait accompli policy against the people of the component, many of whose competencies migrated outside the country for reasons known to you."
The head of the Sabean-Mandaean bloc in Parliament concluded by saying: “Our message is to the three presidencies, and the political forces to be fair to us. spectra of the people, by exploiting their energies, and not by a policy of exclusion and marginalization. LINK
The Turkmen Complain About The Marginalization Of The Sudanese.. The Kurdistan Experience Is The Best Option
Shafaq News/ The Turkmen component complained of the ministerial marginalization in the government formation of the Federal Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, while they called for the implementation of the Kurdistan Region's experience in real political partnership.
The head of the Turkmen People's Party and former Kirkuk council member Irfan Kirkuli told Shafaq News Agency, "There is a clear digestion of the national entitlement of the component, and a real attempt to remove the Turkmen from the center of the decision and marginalize it as previous governments have been working since the establishment of the Iraqi state."
He added, "Many of the people have the ability and high potential to occupy any government position to confirm that the Turkmen citizen is also loyal to the Iraqi soil and works for it," expressing his hope that "the Sudanese government will include all Iraqi components and that the real picture of democracy in Iraq will be completed through the inclusion of Everyone is in the prospective government scene, so that there is real competition, not for positions, but over who provides the largest and best service to the citizen.”
He pointed out that "the Turkmen component suffered a lot from terrorism and acts of violence and made many sacrifices in its regions for the sake of Iraq and confronting the terrorists. It offered thousands of martyrs in order to liberate the regions of the country that still suffer from the devastation inflicted on them."
Kirkuli appealed to people of good conscience to "deal with the Turkmen people and give them a ministry in your cabinet formation, as the Turkmens have proven over the decades that they work hard when they assume positions and work with high efficiency and testify to them for their sincerity in work."
The head of the Turkmen People's Party called for implementing the experience of real political partnership in Kurdistan, saying, "We hope the federal government in Baghdad will follow the example of the Kurdistan Regional Government, as the Turkmen enjoy their full national rights and have real participation in Parliament and the regional government."
He added: "The Turkmen people, who is the third nationalist in Iraq, were and still are loyal to their Iraqi affiliation despite all the injustice they are experiencing and the unfair treatment of the federal government in Baghdad towards it."
The Turkmen component occupies about 5% (6%) of the population in Iraq, and they are divided nationally and sectarianly between political parties and forces. National cleansing and systematic policy of persecution have been practiced against the Turkmen, but many of them still preserve their language, customs and traditions.
"Unofficial" estimates indicate that the number of Turkmen in Iraq exceeds 2.5 million, while Turkmen sources estimate their number at 3.5 million, and there is no impartial statistics on their number in Iraq, which is the case with all nationalities and religions in the country.
The Turkmen live in the "Turkmen Eli" region, which is in the form of a dividing line between the Kurdish region in the far north of Iraq and the Arab regions in the center and south, passing through "Ninawa" Governorate, and the city of Erbil, which is one of the oldest settlement centers for Turkmen.
Kirkuk is considered the historical city of the Turkmen, and in Tuz Khurmatu, Amerli, Yinkija Suleiman Bey and the Bayat villages in Salah al-Din Governorate, and the districts of Kifri and Khanaqin, and the districts of Qara Tabeh, Jalawla (Qarah Gan), Saadiya (Qizl Rabat), Mandali, Qazaniyah and Mansouriya in Diyala Governorate, and in Wasit Governorate, in addition to the presence of a number of A large number of Turkmens in the capital, Baghdad. LINK