Sunday, December 21, 2025
Iraq And Jordan Are Developing A Roadmap For Economic Cooperation And Integration
Iraq And Jordan Are Developing A Roadmap For Economic Cooperation And Integration
Amman – Rand Al-Hashemi Baghdad – Qusay Munther Iraq and Jordan agreed to launch a roadmap for economic cooperation and integration between the two countries, which includes opening new investment opportunities and developing trade relations, within the framework of pushing joint development to broader horizons.
Meanwhile, an independent economic observatory warned of the danger of manipulating gold reserves to cover the budget deficit, stressing that such a step could threaten the stability of public finances and weaken confidence in the local economy.
A statement received by Al-Zaman yesterday said that, “Following up on the initiative launched after the meeting between Prince Hassan bin Talal and both the Iraqi Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Omar Al-Barzanji, and the Iraqi Commercial Attaché, Mustafa Thamer Al-Alam, the second meeting of the Iraqi-Jordanian Economic Cooperation and Integration Forum was held, with the participation of a select group of senior business leaders and representatives of the private sector from both countries.”
The statement added that, “This meeting comes within the framework of following up on the directions agreed upon during that meeting, and the resulting formation of a joint working group concerned with exploring mechanisms to enhance economic cooperation, studying opportunities for integration between Iraq and Jordan, and developing projects of common priority.”
It continued, “The participants discussed setting general strategic guidelines for the forum’s work, and defining the executive frameworks for the next phase, including supporting mutual investment, activating the joint industrial zone, and strengthening cooperation in the productive and service sectors. The outcomes of the first meeting were also reviewed, and follow-up mechanisms were updated.”
The statement concluded by saying that, “The forum concluded its meeting by affirming the continuation of holding periodic sessions, expanding participation, and working to develop a practical plan that opens new horizons for cooperation.” (Economic partnership between the two countries).
For his part, Barzanji affirmed that (the forum represents a practical step towards consolidating the economic partnership between the two countries), noting that (all outputs and recommendations will be presented to Prince Talal for final approval and implementation, in a way that supports the path of bilateral economic integration).
On the other hand, an observatory calling itself Eco Iraq warned of the dangers of tampering with Iraq's gold reserves, valued at approximately $23.64 billion, to address the country's financial deficit. The observatory stated in a report yesterday that Iraq purchased approximately 8.2 tons of gold this year, raising its total reserves to 170.9 tons. It noted that this increase was distributed as follows: one ton in March, 1.6 tons in June, 3.1 tons in July, and 2.5 tons in August.
The observatory explained that Iraq's total reserves of 170.9 tons are currently equivalent to $23.064 billion, the highest level ever recorded for gold reserves. It attributed the significant increase in the reserve's value to the rise in global gold prices, not to the volume of purchases made in recent months, which constituted 64 percent of the total reserves since the beginning of the year.
The observatory warned against any manipulation of the gold reserves to cover deficits, whether by selling a portion of them or subjecting them to high-risk investments, emphasizing that gold is a sovereign asset allocated for financial stability, not for generating immediate revenue. In a related development, an economic expert identified key pillars for strengthening the Iraqi economy.Salah Nouri stated yesterday that “economic strength lies in local production that competes with imported goods, especially agricultural and livestock production,” emphasizing that “Iraq is historically an agricultural country and the elements of agricultural production can be provided, provided the water problem is solved at present.”
Nouri explained that “the second pillar depends on strengthening industrial production through public-private partnership contracts, as well as encouraging small and medium enterprises by supporting them with soft loans while ensuring monitoring and regulation of these projects,” stressing “the importance of accelerating the completion of the electricity infrastructure and utilizing the natural gas associated with oil extraction,” calling for “reconsidering the size of the operational budget and streamlining spending, especially unjustified privileges in light of the financial crisis.”
He added that “the success of these pillars, in addition to the International Development Road project, depends on combating corruption in contracting and implementation processes.” LINK
Mnt Goat: CBI Zero Removal, January Options & Why Early 2026 Points to Dinar Normalization
As Iraq enters a critical political and financial window, respected analyst Mnt Goat has shared new insights suggesting that the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) may be closer than ever to executing long-awaited monetary reforms.
With growing alignment between political milestones and economic objectives, the evidence increasingly points toward early 2026 as a key period for dinar normalization and a return to FOREX trading.
CBI and the Removal of the Zeros: Timing Flexibility Matters
According to Mnt Goat, the removal of the zeros—a long-discussed monetary reform—does not need to occur on a single, fixed date.
“The CBI may still go ahead with removing the zeros in time for a January release or in January.”
This clarification is crucial because many investors assume such reforms must happen precisely on January 1st. In reality, January has 31 days, and the CBI retains flexibility.
January Scenarios: Multiple Paths Forward
Mnt Goat outlined several realistic options the CBI could take:
Remove the zeros in late December, with a January rollout
Remove the zeros in early January, followed by a release later in the month
Adjust the timeline while staying within the early 2026 target window
“They could also change the plan and remove the zeros in early January and release in late January. There are options.”
This flexibility reinforces the idea that timing precision is less important than readiness.
Mounting Evidence for Early 2026 Dinar Normalization
Mnt Goat emphasized that the data overwhelmingly supports a move toward early 2026:
“There is much more evidence than not that everything is pointing to early 2026 for them to normalize the dinar and place it back on FOREX to trade.”
Key factors include:
Political stabilization
Institutional readiness
International banking alignment
Completion of legislative milestones
Normalization is not a single event—it is a process, and Iraq appears to be approaching its final stages.
Breaking News: Parliament to Convene December 29th
One of the most significant confirmations came from a recent article titled:
“A Presidential Decree Sets the 29th of This Month as the Date for the First Parliamentary Session”
Mnt Goat reacted strongly to this development:
“WOW! That is very close…”
The Iraqi parliament beginning its first session on December 29th places it squarely within the CBI’s early January target window.
Why Parliamentary Timing Is Critical
The sequence now becomes extremely important:
Parliament convenes (Dec. 29)
New President of Iraq is announced
President introduces the new Prime Minister
Government formation enables economic reform
CBI executes monetary normalization steps
Each step is interconnected. Monetary reform cannot proceed without political legitimacy and stability.
CBI Independence Meets Political Readiness
While the CBI operates independently, Mnt Goat reminds readers that:
Political leadership provides the legal and sovereign framework
A seated government enables international confidence
Monetary reform requires coordination, not isolation
The current alignment suggests Iraq is checking all remaining boxes.
Featured Snippet: Key Insight
Mnt Goat explains that the CBI does not need to remove the zeros on January 1st, noting multiple January options and strong evidence pointing to early 2026 for dinar normalization and a return to FOREX.
Q&A: Key Questions Answered
Q: Does the CBI have to remove the zeros on January 1st?
A: No. Mnt Goat confirms the CBI has the entire month of January and multiple timing options.
Q: What does “normalize the dinar” mean?
A: It refers to restoring the dinar to international trading status, including FOREX participation.
Q: Why is early 2026 so important?
A: Political, economic, and institutional milestones all converge in this timeframe.
Q: Why does parliament starting on December 29th matter?
A: It aligns perfectly with the CBI’s early January reform window.
Final Thoughts: Momentum Is Building
Mnt Goat’s analysis highlights a reality many investors are beginning to recognize: this is no longer speculation without structure.
With:
Parliament convening
Leadership transitions imminent
CBI timing flexibility
Strong signals for early 2026
Iraq appears closer than ever to completing its long-awaited monetary reset.
Patience, preparation, and awareness remain essential—but the window is clearly narrowing.
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...the CBI may still go ahead with removing the zeros in time for a January release or in January.
Oh… but remember it does not have to happen exactly on January 1st as there are thirty-one days in the month. They could also change the plan and remove the zeros in early January and release in late January. There are options. There is much more evidence than not that everything is pointing to early 2026 for them to normalize the dinar and place it back on FOREX to trade.
Article: “A PRESIDENTIAL DECREE SETS THE 29TH OF THIS MONTH AS THE DATE FOR THE FIRST
PARLIAMENTARY SESSION”
We are told today that parliament will begin its first session on December 29th. WOW! That is very close...So, we see parliament will begin within the window for the early January CBI target. We also know that the new president of Iraq must then be announced and he will eventually introduce the new prime minister.
Economic Observatory: Iraq's Gold Reserves At Their Highest Levels
Warning Against Using It To Address The Financial Deficit... Economic Observatory: Iraq's Gold Reserves At Their Highest Levels
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:28 AM | Economy Number of views: 220 Baghdad ( NINA ) – An economic observatory announced on Saturday that Iraq's gold reserves have reached a record high of approximately $23.064 billion, while simultaneously warning against using or disposing of them to address the country's financial deficit.
The observatory stated in a report that "Iraq purchased approximately 8.2 tons of gold during 2025, bringing the total reserve to 170.9 tons." The report further explained that "this increase was distributed as follows: one ton in March, 1.6 tons in June, 3.1 tons in July, and 2.5 tons in August."
The report indicated that "the total reserve of 170.9 tons is currently equivalent to $23.064 billion, the highest level of gold reserves in Iraq's history."
The observatory attributed "this significant increase to the rise in global gold prices, and not to the volume of purchases made during 2025," explaining that "recent purchases represent approximately 6.4% of the total reserves since the beginning of this year."
The observatory warned against "any manipulation or misuse of gold reserves to cover financial deficits, whether through selling a portion of them or investing them in high-risk ventures," emphasizing that "gold is a sovereign asset dedicated to supporting financial stability, not to generating immediate revenue." /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1267601
Government Advisor: Iraq's Debt Does Not Pose A Burden On Financial Stability
Government Advisor: Iraq's Debt Does Not Pose A Burden On Financial Stability
Economy | 20/12/2025 Mawazin News - Baghdad: The Prime Minister's Financial Advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that
Iraq's external debt is 4%, which is within safe limits. He also indicated that both internal and external debt are within internationally accepted safe limits.
Salih stated, "Iraq's external public debt constitutes only about 4% of its GDP, a very low percentage compared to internationally recognized safe limits, which allow external debt to reach up to 60% of GDP." He added, "This means that Iraq is outside the circle of external debt overburden, which is clearly reflected in its stable credit rating at level B over the past years and up to the present."
He continued, "As for domestic public debt, the accumulated amount during the current government's term does not exceed 34 trillion dinars, a figure significantly lower than the hypothetical ceilings anticipated in the three-year budget."
He added, "The financial planning for that budget assumed annual borrowing levels nearly double what was actually achieved over the three years, meaning that the ratio of actual domestic debt to the planned amount did not exceed 15% during the implementation period of the three-year budget, as stipulated by Law No. (13) of 2023."
He pointed out that "the 2026 budget planning takes into account that the outstanding debt balance, particularly the inherited domestic debt accumulated over more than a decade, along with the remaining external debt, collectively constitutes only 31% of the total annual GDP. This percentage also falls within the globally safe range for financial stability and does not represent a structural burden on public finances."
He added, "The 2026 budget's reliance on a hypothetical borrowing ceiling is not a cause for concern; rather, it falls within the framework of sound risk management, particularly regarding the risks of global oil market volatility and its potential impact on planned revenue levels."
He pointed out that "this approach is reinforced by adopting a high level of fiscal discipline, the foundations of which are being laid in the draft federal budget law for next year, through controlling expenditures, enhancing non-oil revenues, and implementing high-level financial governance, while taking into account external shocks, especially those related to energy markets." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271809
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