Iraqi News Tuesday Afternoon 9-20-22

Iraqi News Tuesday Afternoon 9-20-22

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Bank Of America: Average Oil Prices In 2023 Will Reach $100 Per Barrel

Energy   Economy News – Baghdad   Bank of America expects that the average oil price will reach $100 per barrel next year 2023, indicating that this rate of prices comes with the recovery in demand in China and the decline in Russian production, which keeps global supplies scarce .

The bank said, oil will average $100 a barrel in 2023 as demand returns in Asia and Russian production declines, and further disruptions to Russian supplies may push prices up, but the global recession may limit them .

In a note on global oil demand, Bank of America strategists said the Asian region is expected to achieve 86% of the 1.7 million barrels per day of oil consumption growth we expect for next year, compared to just 19% of the 2 million barrels per day we expect. 2022 _

For 2023, the Bank expects oil demand to grow at an average of 1.7 million barrels per day, which is lower than what the International Energy Agency, the Energy Information Administration and OPEC expect.

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Slight Increase In Global Oil Prices

Economie| 08:52 - 09/20/2022  Follow-up - Mawazine News:  Oil prices rose slightly, after declining at the beginning of this morning due to the lack of supply and the lifting of closures on some Chinese cities, which pushes the second largest oil consumer to import more oil.

Brent crude futures for November settlement rose 14 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $92.14 a barrel by 04:20 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude for October delivery was $85.59 a barrel, up 3 cents.

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Baghdad And Washington Are Discussing The Lawsuits Of Oil Companies In The Commercial Court

Political | 11:49 - 09/20/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, discussed with the US Ambassador to Iraq, on Tuesday, the claims of oil companies in the Commercial Court.

A statement by the Supreme Judicial Council stated, "Zidane received the US ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, and discussed with her the follow-up to the claims of oil companies in the Commercial Court." Ended 29/N33    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205967

The Stock Market Announces The Creation Of An Electronic Portfolio To Regulate Trading And Encourage Investment

Economie| 12:33 - 09/20/2022    Baghdad - Mawazine News   The Iraq Stock Exchange announced, today, Tuesday, the creation of an electronic portfolio to organize trading and encourage investment.

A statement to the market stated, "Based on the work plans of the Securities Commission and the Iraq Stock Exchange - for the year 2022, the Iraq Stock Exchange and Elaf Islamic Bank signed a license contract (Al-Hafiz Al-Amin) after the bank completed the requirements of the instructions of the Custodian, the most important of which is obtaining the approval of the Central Bank of Iraq and obtaining the approval of the Securities Commission.

The Ministry of Finance and the Board of Governors of the Iraq Stock Exchange, preparing the headquarters and staff of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, passing training, and creating a back office system to manage the tasks set forth in the instructions from the outputs of market and bank systems.”

The statement explained, "The tasks of (the Custodian) include contracting with investors wishing to receive the following services: opening an account for securities for each investor, keeping the securities, notifying the investor of all decisions and actions taken by joint stock companies related to the rights associated with his securities, and notifying the investor of all The operations and transfers that took place on his account within a working day, in accordance with the notification method agreed upon between them, and providing the investor with a detailed monthly account statement showing all the transactions and transfers that took place in his account, with a statement of his current balance of securities or cash.

He added, "This step is considered positive, as it works to attract Iraqi, Arab and foreign investors from outside Iraq, organize the mechanisms of capital movement in accordance with the mechanisms and rules of the banking system, organize the affairs of Iraqi and foreign investors who desire the type of services provided by the trustworthy custodian that is recognized in the Arab and international financial markets, and organize the The relationship with foreign banks in directing the funds prepared for investment in the shares of Iraqi joint stock companies,” noting that “there will be licenses for other Iraqi banks very soon to expand the required structure for the base of services required – for the trustworthy custodian – for the same goals and tasks that it performs – set out in the instructions above.” Ended 29/N33 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205972

A Government Plan To Prevent The Migration Of Marsh Dwellers And Preserve Livestock

Local | 01:08 - 09/20/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News   The Ministry of Water Resources warned, today, Tuesday, of the continuing impact of drought on the marshes, while addressing the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture to preserve livestock.

The Director of the Marshlands and Wetlands Revitalization Center at the Ministry of Water Resources, Hussain Ali Al-Kinani, told the official news agency, followed by Mawazine News, that "the Ministry of Water Resources has started implementing the work of a plan in order to prevent the migration of the local marsh residents, especially fishermen, livestock breeders and buffaloes, to preserve wealth. The fauna that has unfortunately declined due to drought,” he said, noting that “the plan includes deepening and expanding the right and left Euphrates feeders to have a new area longer and larger than the previous one.”

He added, "These nutrients will become large rivers that feed from the left and right Euphrates to cover a large proportion of the water for what the indigenous and local residents of the marshes need, represented by fishermen who have the freedom to move while practicing their profession within these nutrients."

He added that "the drought led to the migration of very large numbers of marsh fishermen, especially livestock and buffalo breeders, and a significant decline in livestock," explaining that "livestock farmers shifted their settlement from places where water was scarce to the banks of rivers and nutrients."

Al-Kinani called "the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture to work to confront the drought crisis, support buffalo and livestock breeders and provide them with existing feed and veterinary vaccines in order to preserve livestock," explaining that "this wealth has a great role and a positive impact in reviving the marshes and the economic movement."      https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205976

Low Dollar Exchange Rates In Local Markets

Economie| 09:37 - 09/20/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the dollar exchange rates fell, today, Tuesday, on the Iraqi Stock Exchange.  Selling price: 147.700 dinars per $100   purchase price: 147.600 dinars per $100 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205950

Baghdad And Ankara Are Discussing Facilitating The Work Of Turkish Banks In Iraq

Banks   Economy News _ Baghdad   The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mustafa Ghaleb Makheef, received the Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Ali Reza Konay, and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, according to a statement by the Central Bank, they "discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation and strengthening them between Baghdad and Ankara, developing banking and economic relations between the two neighboring countries, and facilitating the work of Turkish banks in Iraq."

He stressed, "Our previous visit to Ankara and our meeting with the Governor of the Turkish Central Bank came with the aim of developing the bilateral relations that the bank aims to achieve through its openness to its counterparts in the countries of the world in a way that enhances its foreign relations."

He added, "The Central Bank of Iraq deals reciprocally through its policy, which focuses on the interest of Iraq." 22 . views  Added 09/20/2022 - 3:43 PM   Update 09/20/2022 - 4:14 PM

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The Industrial Bank Of Nina: We Continue To Provide Project Loans And We Expect The National Industry To Flourish In The Future

Tuesday 20 September 2022 16:27 | Economic Number of readings: 13   Baghdad / NINA / - The Industrial Bank disclosed the details of the mechanism of loans for industrial projects that it provides to investors and businessmen, stressing the increase in the rate of industrial growth in the country.

The director of the bank, Bilal Sabah Hussein, said, in a statement to the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ), that "the industrial bank finances industrial sector projects, which have exceeded 20 projects and factories so far, but there is an increase in the size of the national industry and the demand for industrial loans has increased significantly."

He explained, "Most of these projects have reached a high completion rate and others are under financing, within the framework of the Central Bank's initiative to loans medium and large projects, with a period of 15 years and an interest rate of 2%-3%, as we seek to provide loans to hundreds of factories."

He added, "The loans are continuing according to the maximum limit of 20 billion dinars within the initiative of the Central Bank, where we finance 80% of the project, and financing begins after the completion percentage reaches 20%, the real estate guarantee is 20%, and the production line guarantees itself 80%. As for the existing projects that want to buy Raw materials must have a 100% real estate guarantee.

He continued, "The demand for factory loans is currently good, so we expect the national industry to thrive in the future, especially after the exchange rate rise and competition with the importer enters, where the local product is cheaper and more expensive, which made businessmen, traders and importers resort to establishing factories inside Iraq." , stressing that "most of the factories began to rise at the growth rate of the industrial sector."/   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1001404

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Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Economic News Highlights 9-20-22

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Economic News Highlights 9-20-22

Zidane And The American Ambassador Discuss The Claims Of Oil Companies In The Commercial Court

2022-09-20 | 04:43   663 views   Today, Tuesday, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zeidan, discussed during his meeting with the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowsky, the follow-up of the lawsuits of oil companies in the Commercial Court.

And the judiciary’s media stated, in a statement received by Alsumaria News, that “the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faeq Zaidan, received the US ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, and discussed with her the follow-up of the lawsuits of oil companies in the Commercial Court.”   LINK

In The Document, The Minister Of Finance Assigns A Person Brought From The Judiciary The Duties Of A General Manager!

Policy  2022-09-20 | 04:51   2,399 views   Today, Tuesday, the Minister of Finance, Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar, assigned one of the personalities recruited by the Supreme Judicial Council with the tasks of a director general in the ministry.

According to a document received by Alsumaria News, Abdul-Jabbar decided to "assign the so-called "Muhammad Hamza Mustafa" to the position of Director General of the Legal Department to run the work of the General Authority for Taxes, in addition to his work tasks."

Yesterday, the Baghdad / Al-Karkh Appeal Court decided to bring in the named Muhammad Hamza Mustafa and others, on charges of committing functional violations.   LINK

The Minister of Interior grants officers a forward period of six months and associates two years

2022-09-20 | 04:52   714 views   Alsumaria News – Security Minister of Interior Othman Al-Ghanimi granted, today, Tuesday, a presentation to the officers and employees of the ministry.

In a statement received by Alsumaria News, the ministry stated, "Al-Ghanimi granted the officers a period of six months, and two years for the ministry's employees."

He added, "The grants came for their efforts to secure the forty-year visit."   LINK

Parliamentary Finance: Food Security Allocations Will Remain In The Ministries And Can Be Disbursed After The End Of The Fiscal Year

Economie   14:51 - 09-19-20-20   The Parliamentary Finance Committee indicated, on Monday, that the food security allocations will remain in the ministries, pointing out that they can be spent even after the end of the fiscal year.

Jamal Cougar, a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, said, "The control of the ministries over obtaining their own financial allocations within the Emergency Food Security Support Law depends on their procedures and speed in withdrawing the amounts allocated to them and placing them in their accounts until all procedures are completed, or as a project in progress, these amounts were not It rotates, meaning that it will remain in the ministry and can be spent even after the end of the fiscal year.

He added, "But if the ministry did not take such measures, the allocated amount will be revolved and returned to the state treasury."    https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/9016

Al-Kazemi's Advisor: The Growth Rate Expected To Be Achieved During The Current Year Is Unprecedented

Economie   12:43 - 09-19-20-20   The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, described, on Monday, the rate of growth expected to be achieved during the current year as "unprecedented", expecting the rates to continue to increase during the next year.

Saleh said in a statement to the official newspaper, that "the World Bank estimated that growth rates in Iraq's GDP would reach 9 percent during 2022, according to a report it launched during the current year."

Salih considered, "the expected unprecedented growth rate in Iraq," attributing the reasons for achieving it to "the increase in the quantities produced of oil and their reaching broader production capacities after removing the restrictions imposed by the (OPEC +) agreement in the year 2020, which provides for reducing the quantities of oil produced by about an increase One million barrels to remove the glut in the oil market during the Corona crisis.

He explained, "Economic growth in Iraq decreased to (minus 11) percent during the Corona pandemic, after the sectors of the economy stopped working for about six months," adding that "the operation of the economic sectors made the economic cycle of Iraq reach its peak, according to World Bank estimates. , as reinforced by the high growth figure in GDP.

Salih expected that "the estimates of growth during the year 2023 range between 5-4%, a percentage that we find reasonable after the stability of the economic cycle, especially since the growth rate exceeds the growth rate of the population in all cases, which should be reflected on the relative economic well-being." https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/9009

The Stock Market Announces The Creation Of An Electronic Portfolio To Regulate Trading And Encourage Investment

Economie| 12:33 - 09/20/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News  The Iraq Stock Exchange announced, today, Tuesday, the creation of an electronic portfolio to organize trading and encourage investment.

A statement to the market stated, "Based on the work plans of the Securities Commission and the Iraq Stock Exchange - for the year 2022, the Iraq Stock Exchange and Elaf Islamic Bank signed a license contract (Al-Hafiz Al-Amin) after the bank completed the requirements of the instructions of the Custodian, the most important of which is obtaining the approval of the Central Bank of Iraq and obtaining the approval of the Securities Commission.

The Ministry of Finance and the Board of Governors of the Iraq Stock Exchange, preparing the headquarters and staff of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, passing training, and creating a back office system to manage the tasks set forth in the instructions from the outputs of market and bank systems.”

The statement explained, "The tasks of (the Custodian) include contracting with investors wishing to receive the following services: opening an account for securities for each investor, keeping the securities, notifying the investor of all decisions and actions taken by joint stock companies related to the rights associated with his securities, and notifying the investor of all The operations and transfers that took place on his account within a working day, in accordance with the notification method agreed upon between them, and providing the investor with a detailed monthly account statement showing all the transactions and transfers that took place in his account, with a statement of his current balance of securities or cash.

He added, "This step is considered positive, as it works to attract Iraqi, Arab and foreign investors from outside Iraq, organize the mechanisms of capital movement in accordance with the mechanisms and rules of the banking system, organize the affairs of Iraqi and foreign investors who desire the type of services provided by the trustworthy custodian that is recognized in the Arab and international financial markets, and organize the relationship with foreign banks in directing the funds prepared for investment in the shares of Iraqi joint stock companies,” noting that “there will be licenses for other Iraqi banks very soon to expand the required structure for the base of services required – for the trustworthy custodian – for the same goals and tasks that it performs – set out in the instructions above.” https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205972

Gold Prices Rise In Local Markets

Economie| 12:10 - 09/20/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, "Foreign and Iraqi" gold prices rose slightly in the local markets in the capital, Baghdad, and in the markets of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, today, Tuesday (September 20, 2022).

And recorded gold prices in the wholesale markets on River Street in the capital, Baghdad, the selling price of one weight of 21 caliber of Gulf, Turkish and European gold is 343 thousand dinars, and the purchase price is 339 thousand, while the selling prices for yesterday were 342 thousand dinars per weight.

And that the selling price of one 21-carat weight of Iraqi gold also increased at 313,000 dinars, and the purchase price reached 309 thousand.

With regard to gold prices in the goldsmiths’ shops, the price of selling a weight of Gulf 21-carat gold ranges between 345 thousand and 355 thousand dinars, while the selling price ranged from the weight of Iraqi gold between 315 thousand and 325 thousand dinars.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205969

Low Dollar Exchange Rates In Local Markets

Economie| 09:37 - 09/20/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the dollar exchange rates fell, today, Tuesday, on the Iraqi Stock Exchange.   Selling price: 147.700 dinars per $100    purchase price: 147.600 dinars per $100 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205950

Slight Increase In Global Oil Prices

Economie| 08:52 - 09/20/2022  Follow-up - Mawazine News:  Oil prices rose slightly, after declining at the beginning of this morning due to the lack of supply and the lifting of closures on some Chinese cities, which pushes the second largest oil consumer to import more oil.

Brent crude futures for November settlement rose 14 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $92.14 a barrel by 04:20 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude for October delivery was $85.59 a barrel, up 3 cents.

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Oil Denies Smuggling Of Crude In Southern Iraq

Economie| 05:41 - 09/19/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News   On Monday, the Ministry of Oil issued a statement denying the occurrence of smuggling of crude from its export outlets in southern Iraq.

According to a statement received by "Mawazine News", "The Oil Ministry affirms once again its respect for freedom of publication, expression, opinion and other opinion, and its high appreciation for the ethical and professional approach pursued by many sober national media and satellite channels, and at the same time rejects cases of extortion, misinformation, lies and cheap methods practiced by them. Some satellite channels affiliated with the local media for narrow accounts and interests.

The statement continued, that at a time when the Ministry of Oil refused to respond to the lies, slanders, allegations, fabricated news, and abusive programs - paid for - that were published and broadcast daily by some channels known for extortion and suspicious of the crumbs of some suspicious local and foreign parties or financed by illegal money or by The pockets of the chorus of the corrupt and plundering the wealth of the people whose interests have been damaged by the procedures of the ministry and the government for many topics and issues that serve the public interest, as well as the great financial revenues and achievements in the oil sector, as these satellite channels have been busy distorting and falsifying facts on the public, throughout the past period.

According to the statement, the ministry stresses an important fact that it was aware that it would face a cheap and paid media campaign by some satellite channels known for this disgraceful behavior, and also by some of those affiliated with the political class, especially after the decision of the Federal Court assigning the Ministry of Oil the responsibility of protecting the oil wealth.

Implementation of the court’s decisions, and its officials confronting this task with patriotism, courage and professionalism in a precedent that is the first of its kind and with vigorous and responsible follow-up to protect public money, in addition to the bold reform measures taken by the Minister of Oil and the Deputy Minister of Finance in both ministries.

In response to the claim of one of these channels that oil smuggling operations take place from export outlets in southern Iraq, and with the knowledge of the ministry, and this is inaccurate, the ministry calls on the concerned authorities and the just judiciary to investigate the allegations and allegations of this satellite channel and take legal action against them, and the Ministry of Oil will soon By revealing some documents that explain the parties behind the extortion of the ministry, and the motives that make these satellite channels carry out these unprofessional and ethical practices.

The statement called on the Media and Communications Commission to take appropriate measures against some satellite channels that practice the process of extortion, misinformation and falsification of facts to the public, and broadcast fabricated and inaccurate reports and news, for cheap goals, motives and goals, and to take its real and strict role by putting an end to these practices that harm the public interest and stress The Ministry of Oil does not give in to the blackmail of these suspicious channels, no matter how high they are.

The Ministry of Oil appealed to the esteemed Supreme Judicial Council, to kindly instruct the competent courts to resolve the cases brought by the Ministry of Oil against the above channels and to take legal measures against anyone who begs himself to offend government institutions and harm the public interest, while it appealed to the national media to be careful in the circulation of information about the oil sector.

And to put the interest of Iraq above all considerations, and to adopt transparency in the circulation of information, and to derive it from its reliable sources.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205903

Al-Kazemi's Advisor: The Growth Rate Expected To Be Achieved During The Current Year Is Unprecedented

Economie| 11:39 - 09/19/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, described, on Monday, the rate of growth expected to be achieved during the current year as "unprecedented", expecting the rates to continue to increase during the next year.

Saleh said in a statement to the official newspaper and followed by / Mawazine News /, that "the World Bank estimated that the growth rates in Iraq's gross domestic product would reach 9 percent during 2022, according to a report it launched during the current year."

Salih considered, "the expected unprecedented growth rate in Iraq," attributing the reasons for achieving it to "the increase in the quantities produced of oil and their reaching broader production capacities after removing the restrictions imposed by the (OPEC +) agreement in the year 2020, which provides for reducing the quantities of oil produced by about an increase One million barrels to remove the glut in the oil market during the Corona crisis.

He explained, "Economic growth in Iraq decreased to (minus 11) percent during the Corona pandemic, after the sectors of the economy stopped working for about six months," adding that "the operation of the economic sectors made the economic cycle of Iraq reach its peak, according to World Bank estimates. , as reinforced by the high growth figure in GDP.

Salih expected that "the estimates of growth during the year 2023 range between 5-4%, a percentage that we find reasonable after the stability of the economic cycle, especially since the growth rate exceeds the growth rate of the population in all cases, which should be reflected on the relative economic well-being." Ended 29/N33     https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=205863

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 9-20-22

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 9-20-22

The Large Blocs Agree To Grant The Position Of Deputy Speaker Of Parliament To The Independents

Posted On2022-09-20 By Sotaliraq   Baghdad / bright news    Major forces within the coordination framework are talking about ceding the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to the independents after securing the position of Prime Minister, and calling on them to choose the appropriate candidate in order to present him to a vote when the sessions resume.

A member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Ali Al-Fatlawi, said in a statement to Al-Mada that "the coordinating framework does not want to exclude or marginalize any party in the political process, especially the independents."

Al-Fatlawi added, "The agreement has been granted to grant the position of the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives after the resignation of Hakim Al-Zamili, to independents who have a voice and opinion that should not be absent or marginalized."

He pointed out, "Talking that independents are affiliated with political parties is incorrect, as a large part of them have independence, entity and special ideas and were elected to the parliament."

Al-Fatlawi pointed out that "the coordination framework's relinquishment of the position comes from altruism and partnership, and the lack of unipolarity."

He stressed, "What encouraged us to relinquish the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives also is that the position of Prime Minister has today become part of the coordinating framework's share, which is still adherent to the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani until the present time."

Al-Fatlawi went on to say that "the independents have their right to nominate the person they find suitable for the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, and he will be presented to the vote in order to gain confidence."

For his part, the representative of the State of Law coalition, Thaer fearful, said in a statement to (Al-Mada), that "our position is with any measure that would open new horizons to end the political blockage."

He added scary, that «granting the independents the position of deputy speaker of the House of Representatives will contribute to moving away from the quotas that led Iraq to what it has reached now».

He pointed out that "the coordination framework, from the beginning, did not adhere to this position, and the State of Law coalition did not demand it, but finds it a gateway to resolving the political crisis."

And between scary, that «the independents had previously had a chance to form a government, but they did not succeed in that, and today we are trying to preserve their presence by giving them this position».

He continues, "The coordinating framework has no problem in relinquishing the position that some may think of as a spoil that must be adhered to."

And it ended frighteningly, that “everyone is waiting for what the negotiations will reach and the resumption of parliament sessions in order to vote on a candidate for the position, and then proceed with the rest of the benefits, whether the election of the president of the republic or the formation of the government.”

Earlier, some media sources revealed that there was an agreement to nominate independent MP Hassan Al-Mandalawi for the position of First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The position of the first deputy speaker of parliament has been devoid of a certain personality, for more than three months after the resignation of Deputy Hakim al-Zamili, who is affiliated with the resigned Sadrist bloc, and whose resignation Muhammad al-Halbousi agreed to in mid-June.   LINK

Representative Of The Kurdistan Regional Government In Britain: The British Council Of Ministers Confirmed The Invitation Of Nechirvan Barzani

Posted On2022-09-20 By Sotaliraq    The representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Britain, Karwan Jamal Taher, stated that "the British Cabinet confirmed the invitation of the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani" to participate in the funeral ceremony of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Taher said in an exclusive interview with the correspondent of the Rudaw Media Network, Sunday (18 September 2022), that "two figures from Iraq were invited to participate in the farewell ceremony of the late British Queen, one of whom is Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region," adding that "this is of great importance, because The British Council of Ministers confirmed the participation of the representative of the Kurdistan Region.

The representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Britain described the ceremony as a "very big event" for Britain and the world, noting that "a global gathering in which leaders of 150 countries in the world will participate, the leaders will meet there and are expected to discuss some political issues."

Taher added, "The presence of the representative of the Kurdistan Region shows the depth of the relationship between the two parties, which has developed further over the past years."

After arriving in Britain to participate in the farewell ceremony of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, this evening, Sunday evening, accepted an official invitation to King Charles III of Britain, along with leaders and leaders of world countries, accompanied by the Iraqi ambassador to Britain, to participate in the reception ceremony Guests at Buckingham Palace in London.

According to a statement issued by the Kurdistan Region Presidency, this evening, "Nechirvan Barzani offered his condolences and those of the people and government of the Kurdistan Region to His Majesty King Charles III, the royal family and the people and government of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, once again expressing his sympathy and sharing his grief with them."

For his part, King Charles III expressed his thanks and appreciation to President Nechirvan Barzani for his participation in the funeral and farewell ceremonies for Queen Elizabeth II.

Official funeral ceremonies

First, write a sympathy note

Second: The condolences of King Charles III

Third: The late Queen's memorial and farewell

Fourth: Holding the official funeral and burying the body of the Queen to his final resting place

Participants will attend the ceremonies at 11:00 London time and 13:00 Erbil time, beginning with two minutes of silence across the country and then chanting the name of the King.

After that, the Queen's coffin will be carried on a march through the streets of the British capital to Windsor, where the Queen's body will be taken to St George's Chapel, passing through the magnificent "Long Walk" lane leading to Windsor Castle.

Britain declared Tuesday (September 19, 2022) an official holiday in the country, so that the British could participate or watch the funeral.

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Bankin Rikani: Bafel Talabani Assured Us Of Participating In The Parliament Session With One Candidate For The Presidency

Posted On2022-09-20 By Sotaliraq   A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party's negotiating delegation, Bankin Rekani, confirmed that the atmosphere between the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is "very good", and there is a possibility to reach an agreement on one candidate for the presidency.

Bankin Rekani said, in an interview with Sankar Abdul Rahman in one of the Rawoud Media Network's bulletins, on Monday (September 19, 2022), that the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, told them that "we will agree on one candidate, and we will participate in the parliament session with one candidate."

Regarding the draft reached by political parties on the next government, he indicated that it is not related to the formation of the new government only, but also to its tasks, and the way in which it will be able to solve the problems facing Iraq.

He described the draft as "very good" as it deals with the executive and legislative aspects, and it may be signed next week, if all parties agree to it.

On the most important Kurdish demands, he pointed out, without going into details, that they; The file of oil, the budget, the Kurdish regions outside the administration of the Kurdistan Region, noting that President Barzani had emphasized the desire to participate and support the demands of other regions in Iraq.

He revealed that there is an agreement, because this time the matter is different from the previous times, saying that "President Barzani decided not to participate in any government without a written agreement, which includes ways to solve the current problems and manage governance in Iraq."

A member of the negotiating delegation of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, indicated that the draft that was reached deals with these problems and the way to solve them in detail, and all parties agree to them, stressing that it is the first time since 2005 that “an agreement is reached in this way, between the parties that want to form the government".

In response to a question about the possibility of forming a government, at a time when there is talk of renewed demonstrations after the Arbaeen visit, two Rikani banks saw that “there is no other option, as the draft budget has not yet been approved in Parliament, and a government must be formed” to approve it, pointing to The Kurdistan Democratic Party, the Sovereignty Alliance and some parties to the coordination framework are in contact with the Sadrist movement to reach a solution.

Bankin Rikani, explained that the draft includes holding early elections, and there are efforts to persuade the Sadrist movement to join the agreement directly or implicitly, and to agree to the so-called “transitional” phase, which will extend for a period of one year to a year and a half, and then hold early elections.

Regarding sending a delegation to Al-Hanana, he indicated that there is a dialogue with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr, indicating that President Masoud Barzani urges this in particular, but matters have not reached the point of sending a delegation so far, noting that the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, President The Sovereignty Alliance, Khamis al-Khanjar, and the head of the Conquest Alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, have expressed their willingness to go to Al-Hanana, but they basically want to agree on it first.

In response to a question about Muqtada al-Sadr's willingness to receive the delegation, two banks of Rekani said that there are conditions for Muqtada al-Sadr, but he does not talk about them directly. Rather, parties affiliated with the Sadrist movement refer to a paper that Muqtada al-Sadr supposedly submitted to the coordinating framework, which includes 12 points.

In it, he referred to the need to pledge to hold early elections and form the government and its members, noting that the delegation's visit will take place if an agreement is reached.

Bankin Rekani confirmed that the Kurdistan Democratic Party made great efforts to have the Sadrist movement participate in the government, or to accept it in the event of its non-participation, stressing the difficulty of achieving stability in Iraq without that.

On whether the next government will be a caretaker government, or a government with full powers, a member of the KDP's negotiating delegation stated that the next government should have full powers, and that preparations should be made for early elections, adding that early elections face two obstacles, the first is the expiration of a working period The current commission, where a new commission must set the date of the elections, and the second is to amend the election law, and there may be different opinions of the political forces regarding it.

He concluded that the Kurdistan Democratic Party believes that early elections should be held within a year to a year and a half, and that the budget law be passed before that, because holding the elections requires money. Disclaimer: All published articles represent the opinion of its authors only   LINK

The Leaders Of The Coordination Framework Meet Today To Discuss The Parliament Session And The Nomination Of Al-Mandalawi To Succeed Al-Zamili

Posted On2022-09-20 By Sotaliraq   The leaders of the coordination framework will be held today, Monday (September 19, 2022) to discuss several matters, including the holding of the Iraqi Parliament session, according to a member of the Al-Fateh Alliance.

A member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Mahmoud Al-Hayani, said that “the coordination framework will hold a meeting on Monday evening to deliberate on the session of the Iraqi parliament and its convening, and to elect the first deputy speaker of parliament,” noting that “the choice fell on Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, to be the first deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament, to succeed Hakim Al-Zamili.” He resigned after the Sadrist movement withdrew from parliament.

Al-Hayani pointed out that "MP Mohsen Al-Mandalawi is one of the independent representatives, and the goal of his nomination is to give them a role to be before their audience in participating in the legislative authority."

It is noteworthy that the Federal Supreme Court decided on Wednesday (September 7, 2022) to reject the case for dissolving the Iraqi parliament, submitted by more than one political party, especially from the Sadrist movement, which demands the dissolution of the current Iraqi parliament and the holding of new elections.

Member of the Al-Fateh Alliance Mahmoud Al-Hayani stressed that “there is no solution other than completing the presidency and holding the parliament session to achieve the public’s demands to dissolve parliament and re-elections,” adding that “the Federal Court made it clear that Parliament is a reason for disrupting the interests of the Iraqi people and threatening their safety and security of the country, due to the lack of Parliament sessions.

He pointed out that “Parliament is a supervisory authority, not only a legislative authority, and it has to carry out its supervisory duties in light of the high rate of corruption in ministries, official departments and in the governorates, where new corruption files are revealed daily in all state facilities, so Parliament should monitor, while The prime minister is holding the accountable.”

The coordinating framework, in a recent statement, renewed its full adherence to its candidate for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, noting that "there are no early elections in Iraq until after the parliament resumes its sessions and forms the new Iraqi government."

This insistence by the coordination framework on its candidate, Muhammad Shi`a al-Sudani, may worsen the political impasse in the country further, especially since the Sadrist movement openly declared its rejection of Muhammad Shi`a al-Sudani, and staged major protests inside and outside the Green Zone, which later resulted in security clashes between “Saraya Brigades.”

Peace” affiliated with the Sadrist movement, and some of the armed factions affiliated with the coordination framework under the name of the Popular Mobilization, before al-Sadr later directed the withdrawal of all protesters, even from inside the Green Zone, and to end their sit-in, which was nearly a month old.

As for the Kurdish-Sunni-Shiite delegation that is expected to meet with the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf, Al-Hayani stated that “there is a delegation that will go to Al-Hanana consisting of the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani and the delegation of the Sovereignty Alliance, which includes Khamis Al-Khanjar and Muhammad Al-Halbousi, in addition to the head of Al-Fath coalition Hadi Al-Amiri to meet Muqtada Al-Sadr,” noting that “there may be acceptance and response on the issue of resolving the political crisis, because Al-Sadr does not want Saddam or problems to happen.”

Member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Mahmoud Al-Hayani, called on “the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement to sit down, accept and make concessions to resolve the political crisis in the country.”

It is noteworthy that the revival of the ceremonies of the fortieth anniversary of Imam Hussein contributed to calming the situation whose fire almost spread to most regions of Iraq, but the failure to satisfy the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr will lead to a weak and confused rule on the part of the coordinating framework, according to observers of political affairs.

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Tuesday AM Iraq Parliament News Highlights 9-20-22

Tuesday AM Iraq Parliament News Highlights 9-20-22

Al-Kazemi Arrives In New York To Participate In The Work Of The United Nations General Assembly

Iraq   10:50 - 09-20-2022   This morning, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi arrived in New York to participate in the work and meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, which will start tomorrow, Wednesday.

A statement by his media office stated that the Prime Minister will deliver Iraq's speech at the General Assembly meeting, and he will meet on the sidelines of the Assembly's work - with a number of kings and heads of brotherly and friendly countries participating in the meetings, as well as a meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The statement added that, on the sidelines of the participation, Al-Kazemi will meet with a number of officials of international and regional organizations; To discuss the most important files for cooperation at various levels, in order to address the economic and political challenges facing Iraq and the region.

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Deputy: The Caretaker Government Does Not Have The Right To Hold Early Elections

Iraq   12:32 - 09-19-20-20   The Al-Fateh Alliance announced its refusal to hold any early electoral entitlement before forming a new government with full powers, noting the need to carry out political reforms and then to organize early elections.

Member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Suhaila Al-Sultani, said that the caretaker government does not have the right to hold early elections.

She added that all political parties support the holding of early elections by forming a new government, reviewing the electoral law and working on the structure of the Electoral Commission.

The representative of the Al-Fateh Alliance indicated that holding early elections under the current government is impossible and she does not have the right to hold early elections because it is an expired government. https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/9008

Al-Abadi's Coalition Confirms Its Support For Any Rapprochement Between Political Forces To End The Political Impasse

Iraq   12:05 - 09-19-20-20   Today, Monday, the Al-Nasr coalition confirmed its support for any dialogue and rapprochement between the political forces to end the political impasse.

The coalition said in a statement: “We have no new positions regarding the candidate for prime minister, and the rumored counter-positions led by “electronic armies” come to pass agendas and special interests that have nothing to do with resolving the crisis and avoiding blockage and chaos.”

The coalition confirmed that "the initiatives of its leader Haider al-Abadi always emphasize the need to adopt the correct path to resolve the crisis, regardless of the name of the candidate for prime minister," noting that "the most important is the agreement of the political parties on a road map that ends the political blockage, and brings the country out of the neck of the crisis." This is what we always work on, whether within the coordination framework or with others.”

He explained that "the differences between the political forces should not center on the best candidate for the interests of these or that forces, but rather how to be judged and according to any valid and possible criteria to manage the current stage and the foreseeable future." This is what the public expects from its national forces.” https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/9002

Integrity Commission: Lifting The Immunity Of A Member Of Parliament

Iraq   10:29 - 09-19-20-20   Today, Monday, the Integrity Commission revealed a decision to lift the immunity of a member of Parliament for the current session, on charges of deliberately causing damage to public funds.

The Commission's Investigation Department stated, in a statement, that "the second Karkh investigation court in Baghdad issued a decision to lift the immunity of a member of Parliament for the current session, who was holding the position of the former governor of Salah al-Din, on the grounds of harming the governorate health department."

She added, "The lifting of immunity came as a result of the information proven in the audit report issued by the Ministry of Health, which includes the Salah al-Din Governorate using the job grades of the Health Department in the governorate without its approval."

She explained, "The Second Karkh Investigation Court in Baghdad based the decision to lift immunity on Article (340) of the amended Iraqi Penal Code No. (111 of 1969).     https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/8999

The Prime Minister Directs To Strengthen Coordination Between The Various Security Institutions

Iraq   21:00 - 2022-09-18   Today, Sunday, the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed the strengthening of coordination between the various security institutions.

The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement, "The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security, in which the developments of the security situation in the country and the most prominent security and military files were discussed."

He added, "The meeting witnessed a discussion of the security situation, and the strengthening of security plans to confront various challenges, and Al-Kazemi directed to strengthen security coordination between the various security institutions to preserve and enhance security gains."

And he added, "The Prime Minister thanked and praised the security forces of all kinds on the occasion of the success of the security plan prepared to protect the forty-day visit and the visitors traveling from different parts of Iraq and other countries, and to enable them to secure them in the best way."

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A Deputy Calls On The Presidency Of The House Of Representatives To Announce The Date Of The Expected Parliamentary Session

Iraq   20:57 - 09-18-2022   Member of Parliament Zahra Al-Bajari demanded, on Sunday, the Presidency of the House of Representatives to announce the date of the expected parliamentary session in the coming days, while stressing that the political differences led to the continuation of the caretaker government "without accountability or supervision."

Al-Bajari said in a press statement, "We demand the Presidency of the Parliament to call for a parliamentary session, considering that many laws and decisions are late and need legislation, and the oversight and legislative work of Parliament is suspended."

She added, "We cannot summon or host officials who are being pursued by corruption files," renewing her request that "the Presidency of the House of Representatives, during these days, announce the date of a session to ensure the continuation of its work."

And on the political differences, the deputy explained that it "delayed work in the Iraqi state, and the work became in the hands of the expired caretaker government, which specializes in facilitating daily matters only, at a time when we note that large projects and money are stolen and wasted without supervision and without accountability."     https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/8993

The Night Of The "Frame" Disputes: Al-Kazemi's Support And Fears Of Arrests Against The Background Of The Al-Khadra Clashes

Posted On2022-09-20 By Sotaliraq     Baghdad / Tamim Al-Hassan

Once again, the wing of Nuri al-Maliki (the leader of the state of law) dominates the opposition movement within the framework on the penultimate night, which witnessed the most severe differences within the Shiite group since the last elections, due to the identity of the next prime minister.

It seems that the recent dispute left major cracks this time in the Shiite bloc, with which patchwork may be difficult, especially with Haider al-Abadi's (leader of the victory coalition) admitting that what happened that night was to advance "special agendas."

The coordinating framework is under great pressure, but there are fears of renewed protests, and the involvement of leaders in the firing orders that took place in the Green Zone at the end of last month, and which are expected to be issued soon against their affiliated factions.

These pressures prompted parties within the "Coordination Council" to adopt options close to the demands of Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the Sadrist movement, who seeks the survival of Mustafa al-Kazemi's current government, or at least against al-Maliki's ambition.

Disagreements took place that night over the name of the next prime minister, as the name of Jaafar al-Sadr was raised again, the form of the government and the distribution of ministries to the political forces.

Disagreements began to escalate within the Shiite group after the Karbala meeting that took place during the Arba'een visit last week, and a proposal was made to go to Al-Hanana, where Al-Sadr is based in the city of Najaf, and try to persuade him to form a new government.

During this meeting, which took place amid warnings of the possibility of renewed clashes between the "current" and "the framework", there were two clear teams, the first represented by Hadi al-Amiri, the leader of the Badr Organization, with support for the settlement with al-Sadr, and the other represented by al-Maliki, who seeks to hold a parliament session before any negotiation.

According to the latest information, the leader of the Sadrist movement told both the Democratic Party and the Alliance of Sovereignty (allies of Sadr) that he would not receive any party from the coordinating framework, not even al-Amiri because he represents a weak link now within the Shiite group.

Efforts to hold the parliament session had been postponed due to what was known as the “forty-year armistice,” which followed the armed clashes inside the Green Zone at the end of last August, as the coordination framework retreated from the intentions of resuming parliament sessions until after the visit.

Al-Sadr, in turn, adhered to the unwritten truce with his opponents and stopped tweeting, along with his minister, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, while al-Maliki had returned in the middle of the truce to talk about forming a new government during the statement of al-Sadr's allies (the Democratic and Sovereignty Alliance), which the leader of the rule of law believed came in his favor.

With a careful reading of the statement of the members of the Triple Alliance, which announced that it did not object to the return of Parliament, and after that messages arrived to the "Coordination Committee" that the allies of the current leader require the approval of al-Sadr in return, the short euphoria of victory that leaders in the framework felt has disappeared.

An informed politician said in an interview with (Al-Mada) that "on Sunday night, the coordinating framework was increasingly fragmented, yet a group of frameworks had united to stop al-Maliki's ambition to control the next government, despite the different intentions of each party."

And he continues, saying: "The team that includes Al-Amiri and Al-Abadi was more realistic in dealing with the crisis, and they found that there is no solution except by concession and acceptance of Al-Sadr's conditions and the renewal of confidence in the current Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi."

Although the politician close to the events indicates that Haider al-Abadi may not be very enthusiastic about restoring confidence in Al-Kazemi, but it is in his interest in all cases to prevent Al-Maliki from obtaining the government in the hope that he will be chosen for the position (and he means Al-Abadi).

On the other hand, Hadi al-Amiri wanted the position to go to the leader of the Badr Organization and National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji, who abdicated hours before the selection of al-Maliki's candidate to head the next government, Muhammad al-Sudani, last July.

Al-Amiri had put forward Al-Araji's name again during the past two days, within the requirements of the settlement with Al-Sadr.

But in the end, according to what the politician who was acquainted with the recent discussions says, "Nuri al-Maliki's wing, along with Asa'ib, and with the reservation of Ammar al-Hakim, the leader of the Wisdom Movement, took control of the opposition movement within the coordination and imposed his opinion once again."

Al-Maliki's team had previously controlled the opposition of a group within the "coordinating body" to naming Al-Sudani because it might provoke Al-Sadr before the supporters of the current stormed the Green Zone and held a sit-in in front of Parliament for about a month.

Al-Abadi appeared angry about what happened on Sunday night, when he published a statement in the name of the Victory Coalition, in which he exposed part of what happened, and distanced himself from any position regarding the candidate for prime minister, calling for action to produce a “constitutional political settlement.”

The victory statement said, "We have nothing new regarding the candidate for prime minister, and the rumored counter-positions and positions that come to pass agendas and special interests that have nothing to do with resolving the crisis and avoiding blockage and chaos."

The statement considered that "the differences between the political forces should not focus on the best candidate for the interests of these or that forces, but rather on how to be judged."

He stressed that "the duty of the concerned forces in the state today is to work to produce a constitutional political settlement that creates the appropriate conditions for early elections."

On the other hand, the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement, led by Qais Khazali, confirmed that there is no renewal of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

A spokesman for the political office of the Sadiqoun bloc, which represents the Asaib Asaib, Mahmoud Al-Rubaie, said in a tweet via Twitter: “No, no, and no renewal of Al-Mabkhout (referring to Al-Kazemi), and everyone who publishes something like this is either delusional or a liar, so do not believe him.”

These developments came with Cabinet spokesman Hassan Nazim announcing yesterday that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi will go to the United States to participate in the work of the United Nations General Assembly.

Nazim said during a press conference in Baghdad that followed the cabinet session that "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi will travel to the United States to participate in the work of the United Nations General Assembly in its 77th session," noting that "Al-Kazemi will meet high-ranking figures in New York."[/size]

On Sunday night, leaders in the framework had reviewed warnings of the possibility of renewed demonstrations expected during the next two weeks, and talked about the existence of "evidences of the involvement of factions affiliated with leaders in the framework with orders to fire in the Green Zone."

The politician familiar with these discussions says that "there is information about the possibility of issuing arrest warrants against some of the leaders of the factions against the background of the killing of at least 30 people in the events of al-Khadra more than two weeks ago, which increases pressure on the leaders of the framework."

The politician also revealed that the penultimate night had circulated other proposals besides renewing confidence in Al-Kazemi related to the re-introduction of the cousin of the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr and his former candidate for the next government, Jaafar al-Sadr, as one of the compromise solutions.

In addition, the leaders of the framework discussed giving 6 ministries out of 12 supposed Shiite ministries in the new government to the Sadrist movement, despite the latter’s assertion not to participate in the government, as some forces suggested giving them to close to al-Sadr if the latter refused to take over the ministries. LINK

King Charles III Leaves Note On Coffin Of His Mom, Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles III Leaves Note On Coffin Of His Mom, Queen Elizabeth II

Katie Kindelan  Mon, September 19, 2022

George VI  King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, Emperor of India from 1936 to 1948 (1895-1952)

King Charles III paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II with a note on her coffin as she was laid to rest Monday. In a note that was tucked into a wreath of flowers and foliage chosen by Charles, the new king wrote, "In loving and devoted memory."

Charles signed the note with his first name, Charles, followed by the letter R, which stands for Rex, the Latin word for king. The king, the eldest of the queen's four children, has led members of the royal family and the public through more than one week of mourning for the queen, who died on Sept. 8 at age 96 while at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Charles was by his mother's side when she died and walked directly behind the queen's coffin as it was escorted into Westminster Abbey Monday for her funeral.

PHOTO: Britain's King Charles III walks beside The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre as it leaves Westminster Abbey in London, on Sept. 19, 2022. 

The floral wreath that held the note written by Charles was full of bright flowers cut from the gardens of the royal family's residences, as well as foliage of rosemary and English oak.

In a sentimental touch that came at the request of Charles, as did all the flowers chosen, the foliage in the wreath also included myrtle that was cut from a plant grown from myrtle that used in the queen’s wedding bouquet when she wed her beloved husband Prince Philip in 1947.

PHOTO: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre resting on top is carried into Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 in London.

The queen will be buried next to Philip at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The burial service will be private, attended only by members of the royal family. 

PHOTO: Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex arrive at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022, for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Before the queen is buried, items on her coffin will be removed.

In addition to the wreath, the coffin is adorned with the Imperial State Crown, the crown that monarchs wear as they leave Westminster Abbey after the coronation.

The crown -- which contains 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and four rubies -- was made in 1937 for the coronation of the queen's father, King George VI, according to Historic Royal Palaces, the organization that oversees the Tower of London, where the crown jewels are held.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, is adorned with the Imperial State Crown. (ABC News Photo Illustration)

The queen's coffin is also adorned with the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross and the Sovereign's Orb, both part of the coronation regalia.

The queen's coffin is draped with the Royal Standard, the flag representing the sovereign and the U.K. During her reign, the Royal Standard was flown on her car and aircraft on official journeys and at royal palaces when the queen was in residence.

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Samson:  Putin: The world order is currently changing and the world is moving towards pluralism

20th September, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had not received any response to its offer to provide countries in need with grain for free.

In his speech, while receiving the credentials of a number of new foreign ambassadors, Putin added that "the European Union's refusal to respond to Russia's proposal to transfer Russian fertilizers from European ports to developing countries for free is the height of ridicule."

In a separate context, the Russian President stated that "the world order is currently changing and the world is moving towards pluralism," adding that "the hegemony in world affairs cannot last forever." 

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Samson:  The World Bank expresses its concerns about the recession in the global economy

20th September, 2022

The President of the World Bank, David Malpass, today expressed his concerns about a worsening global economic recession.

Malpass said during a press statement that the global recession may continue beyond 2023, adding that a strong dollar is one of the main components that support the US financial markets.

Earlier, World Bank President David Malpass said today that the lack of progress by the world's largest economies in relieving the debt burden of the poorest countries while increasing borrowing costs will exacerbate poverty and instability rates.

Malpass added in a TV interview that debt relief is of great importance to the world because interest rates are rising. The head of the World Bank Group explained that debt was already very stressful, and now countries are suffering from currency devaluation, which is causing inflation.”   LINK

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Samson:  Bank of America: Average oil prices in 2023 will reach $100 per barrel

20th September, 2022

Bank of America expects that the average oil price will reach $100 per barrel next year 2023, indicating that this rate of prices comes with the recovery in demand in China and the decline in Russian production, which keeps global supplies scarce 

The bank said, oil will average $100 a barrel in 2023 as demand returns in Asia and Russian production declines, and further disruptions to Russian supplies may push prices up, but the global recession may limit them 

In a note on global oil demand, Bank of America strategists said the Asian region is expected to achieve 86% of the 1.7 million barrels per day of oil consumption growth we expect for next year, compared to just 19% of the 2 million barrels per day we expect. 2022 

For 2023, the Bank expects oil demand to grow at an average of 1.7 million barrels per day, which is lower than what the International Energy Agency, the Energy Information Administration and OPEC expect.  LINK

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Samson:  Parliamentary Oil: Iraq recorded the largest financial abundance in its history this year

9/20/2022 18:30:00

The Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee announced today, Tuesday, that Iraq recorded the largest financial abundance in its history this year.

 Committee member Durgham al-Maliki told Al-Furat News: "Iraq has a great opportunity to benefit from the financial surplus and the escalation of the export rate."

He added, "It has a great opportunity to prepare infrastructure and improve living conditions from the escalation of oil exports, as Iraq recorded the largest financial abundance in its history this year."

Al-Maliki indicated, "The political problems and the survival of the caretaker government devoid of authority negatively affected the investment of these funds, as well as the lack of authority to approve a budget to take advantage of this abundance."   LINK

Samson:  Iraq will meet with 3 Arab countries next week to discuss the file of economic integration

20th September, 2022

Representatives from Iraq will meet next week with their counterparts in 3 Arab countries to discuss the file of economic integration, while the Iraqi and Lebanese sides agreed to export surplus agricultural products in both countries.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), said that the Minister of Agriculture, Muhammad al-Khafaji, held a joint meeting at the center of the ministry this morning, Tuesday, with his Lebanese counterpart, Abbas Hajj Hassan, in the presence of the Lebanese ambassador to Iraq, the president and members of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce, and senior traders and importers to discuss ways Joint cooperation in the field of commodity exchange between the two brotherly countries and ways to create an integrated economic environment between brotherly countries, including Lebanon, as well as overcoming the obstacles facing the export and import of agricultural products.

 The statement quoted the official spokesman of the ministry, Hamid Al-Nayef, as saying that "Minister Al-Khafaji stressed the keenness of the Iraqi government represented by the Ministry of Agriculture to increase cooperation and agricultural trade exchange between Iraq and the brotherly Arab countries in all fields and in a manner that serves common interests, in addition to facilitating procedures for the export and import processes and supporting exporters and importers
 

According to the statement, Al-Khafaji agreed to a proposal to establish a joint Iraqi-Lebanese transport company that works to transport goods and agricultural products between the two countries and deliver them to consumers at the lowest prices and costs, noting that "this process is carried out through the private sector and that the ministry will be supportive of it

." Al-Khafaji explained that "the ministry protects the local product on the one hand and protects the consumer on the other hand, and this partnership does not affect the locally supplied products, as all imported products are not provided locally and according to the agricultural calendar that controls the import and export process

According to the statement, the Minister of Agriculture stressed the need to work hard to build a real partnership for economic integration between the two countries, announcing the holding of a four-way meeting between Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan early next week in Amman in order to continue searching for possible means to make the process of economic integration between the four countries succeed

For his part, the Lebanese minister affirmed the depth of the brotherly relations between the two countries in all fields, noting that "Lebanon has many agricultural crops that are surplus to need and it is possible to export them to Iraq, in addition to allowing the export of Iraqi agricultural products that are surplus to need, including dates, to Lebanon within the framework of the commodity exchange policy. agricultural products between the two countries  LINK

Tuesday AM CBI News Highlights 9-20-22

Tuesday AM CBI News Highlights 9-20-22

A New Parliamentary Speech Regarding Changing The Dollar Exchange Rate

Political | 10:38 - 09/20/2022   Special- Mawazine News   The Parliamentary Finance Committee resolved, on Tuesday, the controversy over returning the dollar exchange rate to its previous era or changing it.

Committee member Jamal Cougar told Mawazine News, "The issue of changing or restoring the dollar exchange rate is not within the competence of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, nor its powers."

And he continued, "The issue is only related to the state's financial policy, represented by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank, and any talk about this is to win over the street only." Ended 29/N33

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Recruiting An Official In The Central Bank Of Iraq To Purchase Currency-Counting Machines For $15 Million

2022-09-20 05:29   Shafaq News/ The Federal Integrity Commission announced on Tuesday the issuance of a summons order against a former director general in the Central Bank; Accused of deliberately causing harm to the funds and interests of the entity in which he works.

The Commission’s Investigation Department confirmed in a statement today that the Rusafa Investigation Court, which specializes in integrity issues, issued an order to bring in the former Director General of the Administrative and Financial Department of the Central Bank of Iraq, against the background of purchasing (10) machines known as “comprehensive machines” used for counting and sorting currency, referring to The value of purchasing the machines amounted to (15,000,000) million US dollars.

The department added that the Rusafa Investigation Court, which is specialized in integrity issues, decided to bring in the Director-General, in accordance with the provisions of Article (340) of the Penal Code.   LINK

The Decrease In The Sales Of The Iraqi Bank Of The Dollar In The Currency Auction By 10%

2022-09-20 05:28  Shafaq News/ The Central Bank's dollar sales during the auction that it conducted today, Tuesday, decreased by 10% to reach 235 million dollars.

Shafak News Agency correspondent stated, "The Central Bank sold today, during its auction to buy and sell US dollars, 235 million and 474 thousand and 750 US dollars, which were covered by the bank at a base exchange rate of 1460 dinars per dollar, down by 10% from yesterday, Monday, in which sales amounted to 261 million And 21 thousand and 884 US dollars.

Our correspondent added that most of the sales, amounting to 191,924 thousand and 750 dollars, went to enhance balances abroad in the form of remittances and credits, while the remaining 43 million and 550 thousand dollars went in the form of cash sales.

Our correspondent indicated that 32 banks have responded to requests to enhance balances abroad, and 21 banks have responded to cash requests, in addition to 221 mediation companies.   LINK

With These Accusations...The Recruitment Of A Former General Manager In The Central Bank - Urgent

2022-09-20 | 04:03   2,244 views   Alsumaria News – Localities The Federal Integrity Commission announced, today, Tuesday, the issuance of a summons order against a former general manager of the Central Bank; Accused of deliberately causing harm to the funds and interests of the entity in which he works.

The Authority's Investigation Department stated in a statement received by Alsumaria news, that "the Rusafa Investigation Court, which is specialized in integrity issues, issued an order to bring in the Director-General of the Administrative and Financial Department in Central Bank of Iraq Previously, against the background of the purchase of (10) machines known as "comprehensive machines" used for counting and sorting currency, noting that the value of purchasing the machines amounted to (15,000,000) million US dollars."

The department added, "The Rusafa Investigation Court, which is specialized in integrity issues, decided to bring in the Director General, in accordance with the provisions of Article (340) of the Penal Code."  LINK

The Central Bank Of Iraq Has Three Reserves To Serve The Requirements Of Monetary Stability And Development

Economist for / Nina / :  Baghdad /Nina/ Economist Jalil Al-Lami confirmed that the Central Bank of Iraq has three reserves to serve the requirements of monetary stability and development. He told the Iraqi National News Agency (

The Central Bank is responsible for managing the country's foreign monetary reserves, where the Central Bank within the framework of this task influences credit by controlling the movement of capital flow in and out and providing foreign exchange to serve the requirements of monetary stability and economic development.

Al-Lami added: This reserve consists of: Foreign exchange securities: represented in current and fixed deposits in the main international currencies and government bonds held by the country residing in foreign currencies for the benefit of the country over other countries, which is estimated at more than (85) billion dollars.

Gold: It is the state reserve, which is in the form of bullion or coins in the coffers of the International Monetary Fund.

He: The third reserve is the rights of the private draw: it is the new reserve and is used to face the deficit in the traditional reserves of the state and the rights of the withdrawal are granted to each of the member states of the International Monetary Fund. So that the share of the state is proportional to the size of that country in the International Monetary Fund.

These rights are used to settle payments between IMF member states. Central banks, including Iraq, seek to buy quantities of gold from time to time. The latest of which was Iraq's purchase of a new amount of gold with approximately (34) tons, raising Iraq's balance to (134.4) and thus achieving an increase of (35%) on the Iraqi treasury, which made its classification become the fourth Arab and thirty-third globally, and this increase is within the framework of the Central Bank's strategy to manage its assets in order to achieve the highest levels of stability and ability to face local and international economic changes.

Gold Promise: One of the most important assets held by central banks and international financial institutions. And a refuge from in conditions of uncertainty. Because of its international acceptability.

The central bank announced that foreign reserves had risen to more than 85 billion US dollars.

The bank said in a statement that its foreign reserves reached more than 85 billion US dollars, the highest level achieved by the central bank since 2003.

He added that gold reserves also exceeded (130.4) tons worth (7) billion dollars, to reach Iraq to the thirtieth place in the world and the fourth in the Arab world.

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Iraq Ranks 47th Among The Largest Economies In The World

Shafaq News/ An American economic report revealed today, Saturday, that Iraq ranked 47th globally and fourth in the Arab world in the largest economies in 2022, while the United States ranked first in the world and Saudi Arabia at the Arab level.

The American (CEOWORLD) magazine, which covers a wide range of topics from banking and finance to management and investment, said in a report seen by Shafak News Agency that "Iraq ranked 47th in the largest economies in 2022."

The magazine added that "the United States is by far the largest economy in the world for 2022 out of the 100 countries included in the table with a total output of 25.346 trillion US dollars, followed by China in second place with a total GDP of 19.919 trillion US dollars, and then Japan with a gross domestic product." It amounts to 4.912 trillion US dollars, then Germany came fourth with a total GDP of 4.256 trillion US dollars, while India came fifth with a total GDP of 3.534 trillion US dollars.

And in the Arab world, according to the magazine, "Saudi Arabia came first in the 18th place globally with the largest GDP, amounting to 1.040 trillion US dollars, followed by the United Arab Emirates second and 32nd globally, with a total GDP of 501.354 million US dollars, followed by Egypt third and 35th globally with a total GDP of 435,621 One million US dollars, followed by Iraq fourth and 47th globally, with a gross domestic product of 297.341 million US dollars, and then Qatar ranked fifth and 225.716 million US dollars.

The magazine noted that "the global gross domestic product is nearly 94 trillion US dollars, and the United States accounts for more than one-fifth of this number alone," noting that "the world's fastest growing major economies are China, India and Brazil."   LINK

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Tishwash:  Al-Kazemi arrives in New York: He will meet kings and heads of state and give a speech on Iraq

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is holding meetings with a number of kings and heads of state in New York on the sidelines of the work and meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, which will start tomorrow, Wednesday.

A statement by Al-Kazemi's office received by Shafaq News said that the latter "will deliver Iraq's speech at the General Assembly meeting, and he will meet - on the sidelines of the Assembly's work - with a number of kings and heads of brotherly and friendly countries participating in the meetings, as well as meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations."

On the sidelines of the participation, the Iraqi Prime Minister will meet with a number of officials of international and regional organizations; To discuss the most important files for cooperation at various levels, in order to address the economic and political challenges facing Iraq and the region, according to the statement.   link

Annie68:  I have a question for the room....What is the significance of Sepy.24th to Iraq and us?

Yada:  I will take a stab annie68,,,,,its is a Saturday I'm of the mind that the details of the eventual, "Kazimi/Silah" administraiton with the final resolution of dissolution along with the terms of resetting the voting laws and election date.

Yada:  Interesting post from Candykisses "The Renewal Controversy taking shape,,," stating, "The Iraqi academic, Nadim Al-Jabri, had expected the framework's chances of choosing a prime minister to decline, and he would accept the fait accompli and accept the renewal of Al-Kazemi's mandate." Looked up "fait accompli" it stated the Framework will be left with option but to accept Kazimi. Yep, no moves left for Maliki.

Ivantulafitov:  Yada spot on, just running the clock out at this point 4D Chess moves

Skinman:  Yada, do you think Iraq will get their act together and put the government together or do you think the international community will have to step in and save Iraq from itself?

Yada:  LOL skinman. They see the wolf coming to take away their life style. The one they think is dear for them. Believe they really will get it done and the only obstruction is the one using the constitution against them (Maliki) As long as Maliki and the Framework doesn't dictate things, Sadr may go along with the proposed endgame. Do you remember the three stage process that was proposed?

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CandyKisses:  Al-Kazemi addresses politicians before leaving for New York: Be patient and calm

Shafaq News/ On Monday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, invited all political forces, before heading to the American city of New York, to represent Iraq at the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

Al-Kazemi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency: "We are now leaving for New York City in the United States of America, to participate in the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of Iraq."

He added, "Over the past two years, we have worked to establish the best relations with our neighbors and with the international community, and we have raised the level of Iraq's presence in international forums, and we have strengthened cooperation and partnership with everyone, which will reflect positively on the interests of our people at all levels."

Al-Kazemi explained, "The government's experience confirmed Iraq's ability to play an important role in stabilizing the region, and to be an arena for bringing everyone's views closer, and this is an approach that must take its extent at all levels."

He pointed out that "the current political crisis is difficult, but the doors to a solution are still open, and this requires a calm and frank dialogue that puts the interest of Iraq and its people above all."

The Prime Minister called on the national and political forces to "remain calm and patient, rely on the language of dialogue and reason, and arm themselves with a solid will and a high patriotic spirit."

Al-Kazemi concluded his speech by saying: "Let us cross our country from this stage to safety at this historical moment, through a national dialogue capable of producing solutions that end the current crisis."

An informed government source told Shafaq News Agency that during this visit, Al-Kazemi will hold meetings with a number of world leaders, led by US President Joe Biden.

An informed political source told the agency that Al-Kazemi went to New York, as an alternative to Iraqi President, Barham Salih, for the purpose of discussing political developments and their repercussions on the security and economic levels, and the opinion of the international community on this crisis, during his meeting with senior officials in the world.

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Tishwash:  Iraq, Jordan and France are discussing holding the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in its second edition

Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein discussed with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna today, Monday, the holding of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in its second edition.

In a statement received by Al-Oula News, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that "Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein discussed with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna the holding of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in its second edition, to be held in the Jordanian capital, Amman."

She added, "The joint tripartite meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the work of the United Nations General Assembly at its 77th session in New York, discussed preparations related to the agenda and objectives of the conference, which aim to sustain dialogue between the concerned countries, create a state of cooperation and stability in the region, build economic partnerships, and protect Iraq from threats." external.”

And she added, "At the end of the meeting, Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein suggested to his Jordanian and French counterparts that the conference secretariat be jointly run by an Iraqi administration, within its next session.  link

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Iraqi News Early Tuesday AM 9-20-22

Iraqi News Early Tuesday AM 9-20-22

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80 Billion Dollars In Its Treasury.. Iraq Is Living The "Worst Case Scenario" Between The Energy And Political Crises

Reports & Analytics    Iraq    breaking    Politics and climate crisis  2022-09-19 08:58
Shafaq News / A press report revealed today, Monday, that
Iraq fell into the "worst scenario" in light of the global climate crisis and the current political stalemate, and

while officials revealed that $80 billion in revenues entered the country without actually benefiting from it, economists confirmed that
"Iraq is losing on many fronts.

"Reuters" agency said in a report translated by Shafak News Agency;
"The exacerbation of the climate crisis in Iraq, and the continuation of the political stalemate negatively affect the government's ability to deal with climatic and environmental challenges."

According to estimates by political analysts,
"the ongoing political stalemate has left Iraq without a functioning government and with little hope of taking effective measures to adapt to climate challenges, despite the flow of tens of billions of dollars in oil revenues to the country's coffers."  

The report quoted Zainab Shukr, a professor of Iraqi sociology at the American University of Sam Houston, as saying that
"the political crisis adds a layer of complexity to the climate crisis,"

adding that
"the worst scenario is what is happening now."  

The report indicated that
"Iraq is mired in a political quagmire that has left it without a functioning government for nearly a year, the worst since 2003,"

adding that
"Parliament has failed to agree on a new president or a new prime minister since the elections last October, while The struggle for power has turned into bloody street clashes."  

Meanwhile,
Iraqis "are facing an uphill struggle with the effects of global warming, knowing that temperatures in Baghdad increased by 1.7 degrees Celsius between 1960 and 2021, according to studies by the American organization "Berkeley Earth" specialized in environmental data sciences.

While Iraq is the fifth most vulnerable country to the effects of climate change in the world, the report stated that
"the scarcity of water resources is increasing in light of the decline in supplies, while the dams built by Turkey and Iran lead to less water reaching the riverbeds into Iraq."

According to the International Organization for Migration,
"20,000 people were displaced in Iraq by the end of 2021 due to water scarcity and moved from rural areas to urban cities."  

After the report pointed out that
"Iraq achieves large financial revenues of more than 80 billion dollars within eight months due to the effects of high prices globally in light of the Ukrainian war,"

Yasar al-Maliki, an analyst at the Middle East Economic Survey, which specializes in energy news, was quoted as saying that
"Some of this revenue could be harnessed towards climate initiatives."  

The report stated that
"despite these unexpected financial gains, policy makers do not have access to the bulk of these funds until the new budget is passed, and

government agencies must now rely on emergency financing mechanisms,
which means that the government cannot Negotiating water with neighboring governments such as Turkey.

The report quoted al-Maliki and other political analysts that
"the absence of a government and stable public spending, prevents the achievement of a long-term strategy aimed at dealing with the climate crisis and other issues,"

while experts expressed their belief that
"even in the event of a new government being formed, it may fall prey to political conspiracies driven by corruption and nepotism."

An Iraqi economic official, who asked not to be identified, said that
instead of tackling climate problems,
Iraqi politicians would be more interested in "sharing the cake."

According to al-Maliki,
"Iraq is losing on many fronts."

In addition, the report pointed out that political paralysis poses a threat to major infrastructure projects that can support water supplies and launch green energy projects.

For example, the report indicated that
“in September 2021, Iraq signed a deal with the giant (Total) company to develop infrastructure, including in the areas of solar energy, worth 27 billion dollars, and also included financing projects in Basra. This is where the bulk of Iraq's oil is located.

According to Al-Maliki,
"increasing salinity, construction of dams and drought have destroyed the water resources in the region, which has caused an increase in competition for water resources between the oil industry, farmers and citizens."

The deal with Total included
“investment in a project to use sea water instead of fresh water to pump it into oil fields in order to extract crude oil, in addition to setting up a solar power plant,”

while “Reuters” quoted sources earlier this year, That
"the deal is faltering and is now threatened with cancellation."

The report said that
"the final touches require the approval of the various government ministries and its signature by the two new oil and finance ministers, and

they are among the positions that have not been filled so far due to political tension."

According to the former Iraqi official,
"the tense political situation may lead to the erosion of the collected oil wealth, as
its value has declined due to inflation,

indicating that this may mean the loss of billions."

"We're like a car stuck in the mud, our tires are spinning, but we're not getting anywhere," the former official said.

Translation: Shafak News Agency

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The Queen’s Relationship With Each US President

The Queen’s Relationship With Each US President

Oliver O'Connell Sun, September 18, 2022

Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand - Over her 70 years as monarch, Queen Elizabeth II met every sitting US president, with the notable exception of President Lyndon Johnson.

Even before she ascended to the throne, she met President Harry Truman when she was heir and also met President Herbert Hoover when she was monarch, 20 years after he had left office.

Against the backdrop of the Cold War, the economic crises, societal changes, scientific breakthroughs, and military campaigns that have shaped the bond between the US and the UK, the Queen has been a constant and friendly soft power figure that was an important part of the special relationship.

Here are some of the notable moments of her meetings with US presidents.

Harry Truman

In late 1951, while heir to the throne, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited Washington DC. The royal couple were on a tour of Canada at the time and took a side-trip to see President Truman, gifting him a candelabra, an oil painting, and an ornate mirror.

Mr Truman is said to have told the princess that he hoped “when you leave, you will like us even better than when you came”. The visit occurred as British and US troops were fighting communist insurgents in Korea at the dawn of the Cold War, just six years after the end of the Second World War.

Dwight D Eisenhower

The Queen made her first state visit to the US in 1957, attending a dinner at the White House on 20 October hosted by President Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie. Mr Eisenhower wore a British Order of Merit that was awarded to him by the Queen’s late father, King George VI, following the war.

At the time, relations between Britain and America were in a poor state following the Suez crisis in Egypt, during which the UK had kept the US in the dark about collusion with the French and Israelis.

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan asked the Queen to visit Washington to generate some goodwill between the two nations.

John F Kennedy

President John Kennedy (right) and his wife Jacqueline (second left) pictured with Queen Elizabeth II (second right) and the Duke of Edinburgh (left) at Buckingham Palace (PA)

The Kennedys attended a banquet in their honour at Buckingham Palace during a tour of Europe in the first year of his presidency, meeting the Queen on 5 June 1961.

It is said that the young monarch was intimidated by the glamorous Jackie Kennedy.

After returning to Washington, President Kennedy sent the Queen a birthday message, adding at the end of his letter: “May I also at the same time say how grateful my wife and I are for the cordial hospitality offered to us by your Majesty and Prince Philip during our visit to London last Monday. We shall always cherish the memory of that delightful evening.”

Mr Kennedy’s father had been US ambassador to the UK, and as something of an anglophile, the relationship between Britain and America was restored after the upset over Suez, with the Americans agreeing to share nuclear technology as the Cold War intensified.

Following President Kennedy’s assassination, the Queen sent a letter of condolence but did not attend the funeral as she was heavily pregnant, with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh representing the royal family.

The Queen did not meet President Kennedy’s successor President Lyndon Johnson.

Richard Nixon

President Nixon and first lady Pat Nixon came to Buckingham Palace in 1969 and returned to the UK again on 3 October 1970 when the monarch hosted them at Chequers, the country home of the British prime minister, then Edward Heath.

There was gossip that Mr Nixon had tried to set up his daughter Tricia with a then-bachelor Prince of Wales. The meetings between the Queen and the president came as the US was deeply mired in the war in Vietnam and successive prime ministers had refused to send British troops in support.

Gerald Ford

Following the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, President Ford took office as preparations were underway for the 1976 bicentennial, and a royal visit to Washington was on the cards.

Mr Ford threw a gala state dinner at the White House on 7 July to mark 200 years since the American Revolution. At the dinner, the Queen danced with Mr Ford to an unfortunately-timed rendition of “The Lady is a Tramp”, in an evening that was fondly recalled by first lady Betty Ford in her memoirs.

Jimmy Carter

The Queen hosted President Carter in May 1977 on his first overseas trip at a dinner for Nato leaders at Buckingham Palace. It was also the Queen’s silver jubilee year.

Reportedly, as Mr Carter stood with the Queen and other guests, he noticed the arrival of Queen Elizabeth, the queen mother, and ever the Southern gentleman, he broke away, took her by the hand, and escorted her to the assembled line of guests.

Famous for his informality, the president nevertheless ate chicken mousse off a gold plate and seemed excited by his dinner seating between the Queen and her sister, Princess Margaret, and across from Prince Charles, Prince Philip, and the queen mother.

Ronald Reagan

The Queen and President Reagan are said to have bonded over their mutual love of horseback riding when they met at Windsor Castle in June 1982, riding side by side on an eight-mile, hour long tour of the grounds. Mr Reagan was the first president to stay at the 11th-century castle.

Mr Reagan and his wife Nancy became the only presidential couple to host the Queen at their own home when they had the monarch and Prince Phillip stay at their ranch near Santa Barbara, California, in 1983. Poor weather meant there was no horse riding, but the Reagans served a lunch of regional staples, including enchiladas and tacos.

On the same trip, the royals were treated to a state dinner in San Francisco at the MH de Young Memorial Museum. The bad weather continued and during her remarks, the Queen joked: “I knew before we came that we had exported many of our traditions to the United States. But I had not realised before that weather was one of them.”

Over the president’s laughter, she added: “But, Mr President, if the climate has been cool, your welcome and that of the American people have been wonderfully warm.”

The Queen made Mr Reagan an honourary knight in recognition of America’s covert assistance to the UK during the Falklands War. Their meetings came at a time when the bond between Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Mr Reagan was one of the strongest of any transatlantic parings of the special relationship, and at the height of the Cold War.

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Without The Queen At Its Heart, Commonwealth Faces Uncertain Future

Without The Queen At Its Heart, Commonwealth Faces Uncertain Future

By Sarah Mills and Estelle Shirbon  Fri, September 16, 2022

LONDON (Reuters) - When she was a child growing up in Nigeria, Timie Ogunmola's father used to show her black-and-white pictures of his trip to London in 1953 to attend Queen Elizabeth's coronation as an official in what was then his country's colonial administration.

Now a resident of Edinburgh in her 60s, Ogunmola was among thousands of mourners who filed past the queen's coffin this week as it lay at rest in the city's cathedral, eager to pay her respects to a monarch who has been a fixture in her life.

"We are from the Commonwealth countries, she is the queen of the Commonwealth for us," said an emotional Ogunmola, shortly after exiting the cathedral. "We grew up seeing her."

The Commonwealth, a club of 56 countries that evolved out of the British Empire after World War Two and which presents itself as a partnership of equals, mattered hugely to the late queen, who as its head made numerous visits to member states and cultivated friendly ties with their leaders.

Her dedication and longevity meant that many Commonwealth citizens, like Ogunmola, grew up seeing her and felt genuine warmth towards her, a reservoir of goodwill that gave meaning to the organisation. Her presence at Commonwealth events attracted heads of state and government, giving it diplomatic clout.

Now that she is gone, the baton passes to her son King Charles, as she had hoped and as was agreed by Commonwealth leaders in 2018, but stepping into her shoes will not be straightforward for the new monarch, who is far less popular.

Some Caribbean ministers have questioned why he should succeed her as head of the Commonwealth, noting the British monarch is not automatically its figurehead and suggesting that this was redolent of the days of Empire, when British colonies were expected to transfer allegiance from one monarch to the next.

The question of colonial legacies, hotly debated in the Caribbean and among some sections of British society, is an underlying tension in the Commonwealth, some observers say.

"Yes, the queen is a powerful symbol," said Nicole Aljoe, a professor of English and Africana Studies at Northeastern University in Boston in the United States.

"She's also a powerful symbol not only of the good stuff, but also of the very negative outcomes that have occurred because of Empire," said Aljoe, who was born in Jamaica.

Some voices within the Commonwealth have called for a reckoning with that history, and Charles surprised many at its most recent summit of heads of state and government, in Rwanda in June, by raising the issue of slavery.

"I want to acknowledge that the roots of our contemporary association run deep into the most painful period of our history," he said, expressing personal sorrow at the pain caused by the slave trade.

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