Thursday, November 2, 2023

At an official invitation, the President of the Kurdistan Region visits France , 2 NOV

  At an official invitation, the President of the Kurdistan Region visits France

11/2/2023

The President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, is scheduled to make an official visit to Paris tomorrow, Friday, in response to an official invitation sent to him by French President Emmanuel Macron.

According to a statement issued by the French presidency, President Macron will meet tomorrow with President Nechirvan at the Elysee Palace.

In turn, the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region explained in a statement that President Nechirvan Barzani will discuss tomorrow, during his meeting with President Macron at the Elysee Palace, French relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the development of joint cooperation, and the situation in Iraq and the region in general.

It is noteworthy that this is the fourth official visit conducted by Nechirvan Barzani since he assumed the presidency of the Kurdistan Regional Government in its previous session, and the presidency of the region in its current session.

The French President was scheduled to pay a visit to Iraq to attend the “Third Baghdad Conference,” which was scheduled to be held at the end of October, but the postponement of its holding until further notice prevented that.

Earlier today, an informed Iraqi government source told Shafaq News Agency that the countries participating in the “Third Baghdad Conference” demanded that the conference be postponed due to the unstable conditions Iraq is witnessing due to the escalation of attacks against American forces, and with a fear of an escalation of these attacks and the American response. And with warnings from some countries against traveling to Iraq.”

The government source added that the “Third Baghdad Conference” has been postponed until further notice, and no new date has been set for it. The date will be linked to stabilizing the situation and stopping the escalation of the armed factions against the American forces present with a number of Iraqi military forces.

The "Baghdad 2" conference was held on December 22, 2022, at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center on the coast of the Dead Sea, after a first session held in the Iraqi capital in August 2021 at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraq.

The conference was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, European Union foreign policy official Josep Borrell, who coordinates the Vienna negotiations on the Iranian nuclear file, and Enrique Mora, the European Union coordinator for these talks. In addition to the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and a number of other Arab foreign ministers. LINK

The American Ambassador: We Are In Iraq To Ensure Its Stability, 3 NOV

The American Ambassador: We Are In Iraq To Ensure Its Stability

Political | 06:40 - 02/11/2023  Mawazine News – Baghdad  US Ambassador Alina Romanski confirmed that the presence of the United States in Iraq will help it defeat terrorism and ensure its stability.

The media office of the head of the Victory Coalition, Haider Al-Abadi, said in a statement received by Mawazine News, “Today, Thursday, Al-Abadi received the Ambassador of the United States of America to Iraq, Alina Romanski, to discuss the overall situation in Iraq and the region, and the recent attacks of the Zionist aggression against the Palestinian people.”

The statement added, "Al-Abadi condemned the clear bias in favor of the Israeli entity and condoning the crimes taking place against civilians in Gaza, calling on the international community to play its supposed humanitarian role and help the people."

For her part, Ambassador Romanski stressed that "the presence of the United States is focused on helping Iraq against terrorism and ensuring its stability."

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=237200

Evening News with MarkZ. 11/02/2023

Thursday Evening News with MarkZ 

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Welcome to Thursday night …Hope everyone enjoyed your day. 

Member: Hearing anything good today Mark?

MZ: I am hearing some very fun and interesting stuff that is telling me things are well underway, and we will see the manifestation of it very soon. 

MZ: I continue to get news from the middle east that things are already done  and we are waiting for it to implement.  Back in the days when Kuwait went –they kept it under wraps for about 10 days. I don’t know if they can hide it that long in today’s world. But they continue to tell me they expect notifications soon


MZ: I am not getting a response from my Group leaders over here ( and many had traveled over the weekend)  and Historic Bond  folks are still very quiet. They still have expectations of paydays on Nov. 4th.

MZ: We have a lot to look forward to and hopefully it comes to fruition. 

Member: What does your gut say right now. 

MZ: My gut is still screaming that sometimes in the next few days or week we will be across the finish line. …my analytical mind looking at documents , governments and articles say we will have it by Jan 1st. 

Member: TNT Tony just posted that he just bought a couple of bottles of champagne for tonight/morning and hopes we're ready!! 


Member: Mt. Goat My contact from the CBI has told me…that January 2024 is their target and is the best most opportune time to reinstate the dinar.

Member: Mark, did you come back to the states to exchange?

MZ: Every time I come back I am hopeful that it will RV. 

Member: Mark, If the petrodollar is dead or dying ,how can we get a higher exchange rate? Most countries are running from our fiat dollars.  

MZ: Yes, but with the reset they will go to asset backed dollars. So when fiat dies we go to our asset backed dollars .

Member: MarkZ a family member used to work for HSBC confirmed QFS…. It’s just a matter of time


Member: Will the Zim be only for humanity or can we split it?


MZ: I have been told the amount you get to keep personally is between 40-50 million dollars per 100T note. If you have a project you can more for the project. That is my expectation for the Zim

Member: any news about the Iranian Rial?

MZ: I still hear it will be in the first basket, and should be about 20-30% less than the rate the Iraqi Dinar comes out at. 

Member: how will I exchange if I have to go in for open heart surgery which is due in a couple days

MZ: Don’t Panic.  I am told you will have at least 10 days to set an appointment …Then you will have a month or two to exchange. I am also told that if you are in a bad way and cannot get to them….they will come to you…..but don’t abuse this folks. 

Member: Did you hear that Sherlock Holmes got audited by the IRS? He had too many deductions.


MZ: Normal podcast tomorrow morning….no podcast tomorrow night. 

Member: Thank you everyone and God bless

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"RV UPDATE" BY PIMPY, 2 NOV

  Pimpy 

  Article:   "As othe beginning of next month, Kurdistan will adopt the Iraqi dinar in crossings and airport transactions"  This is what I was talking about - Steps towards straightening the Iraqi dinar...This is a major move.  This is awesome.  This is great for the Iraqi dinar.  This helps strengthen the Iraqi dinar..

 In all fairness Iraq has managed to stay out of the crap that's going on over there despite calls by Sadr to get involved...

As I watch the markets and read more and more about what's going on in Iraq it's really starting to look inevitable that Iraq has to do something with the exchange rate.  This gap between the parallel market and the fixed market is starting to get really out of control.  We know Al-Sudani made an announcement that he was going to take some steps to close this gap

 Now Al-Sudani is coming over here to the White House to speak to Biden....I'm curious to see if the Biden Administration is going to do anything to help Iraq in their situation.  He could help flood their country with US dollars and the dollar would lose value and the Iraqi dinar would gain value.  Or they could just turn around and increase the exchange rate.

Iraq-Kurdistan Tensions Expose Fragile State of Nation’s Economy, 2 NOV

Iraq-Kurdistan Tensions Expose Fragile State of Nation’s Economy

In the heartland of Mesopotamia, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to some of the world’s first civilizations, modern-day governance continues its fragile dance. Amidst the economic and political tensions that have become the leitmotif of Iraq’s post-Saddam era, the latest act unfolds between the Federal Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The plot: a delayed payment of 450 billion dinars to the Kurdistan Region’s bank account for the salaries of government employees.

A Dissonant Interlude

The KRG, which shoulders the responsibility of reimbursing public sector employees in the region, has long awaited a package of 700 billion Iraqi dinars from Baghdad. This recurrent delay in payments strikes a discordant note, undermining previous agreements crafted between the regional and central governments. The frustration is palpable, echoing through the corridors of power in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.

In a previous attempt at harmony, the central government had dispatched 700 billion dinars to Erbil in September to cover salary payments. But, disputes between Erbil and Baghdad disrupted the financial symphony, halting the transfer. The encore: an agreement by the Iraqi government to transfer 2.1 trillion dinars to the Kurdistan Region to cover three months’ worth of unpaid salaries.

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Declining Dinar: A Crescendo of Concern

Superimposed on the salary delay discord is the concern over the depreciating value of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar. The implications reverberate beyond the government and employees, affecting everyday life. Pensions are dwindling, the Iraqi market is trembling, and the public’s faith in the government and the central bank is eroding.

Some parliamentarians have sounded the alarm, calling for novel measures to stabilize the currency. A rapid decline in the value of the dinar in recent days has provoked criticism of the government and the central bank’s lackluster response to control the exchange rate.

The Banking System: A Fugue of Mistrust

A crucial element in resolving the currency crisis is restoring public confidence in the banking system. An estimated 85% of the issued monetary mass in Iraq currently resides outside the banking system, with people hoarding money outside of banks. The impact is profound: it hampers the role of banks in driving economic development through their lending policies.

(Read Also: Rafah Border Crossing Reopens: A Ray of Hope Amid Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis)

The Central Bank has issued a circular urging banks to simplify procedures and create incentives to attract depositors. However, this initiative faces a formidable obstacle – the overarching lack of trust in the banking system. Overcoming this skepticism is fundamental to encouraging people to deposit their money in banks.

One potential solution lies with the Deposit Insurance Company, established to guarantee public deposits in the event of a bank collapse. The company needs to enhance its performance, actively market its activity, provide guarantees to depositors, and distribute official papers explaining the deposit insurance policy.

Simultaneously, the fluctuation of the dollar exchange rate needs to be addressed. Stability is key to reducing chaos and mistrust.

Long-term Harmonics: Local Production and Twin Policies

For a long-term resolution, experts recommend supporting local production to reduce the demand for the dollar for import purposes. They also suggest creating a clear map of the relationship between the demand for hard currency and the capacity for increasing local production to cover these demands. This involves understanding import destinations and harnessing opportunities for local growth. Furthermore, aligning monetary policy with fiscal policy can control commodity prices and financial transfers, providing a stable rhythm to Iraq’s economic symphony.

In conclusion, the ongoing economic and political tensions between Baghdad and Erbil have resulted in delays in salary payments for government employees in the Kurdistan Region. The declining value of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar further complicates the economic landscape. Stabilizing the economy and improving the value of the currency requires a symphony of measures, from restoring public confidence in the banking system to implementing long-term strategies that support local production.

https://bnn.network/breaking-news/economy/iraq-kurdistan-tensions-expose-fragile-state-of-nations-economy/

Economist: Government Should Exploit Rising Oil Prices And Implement Sound Financial Management, 24 NOV

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