Iraqi, French anti-corruption agencies activate MoU on exchanging intelligence, expertise
Shafaq News/ Iraq and France have agreed to activate a memorandum of understanding on exchanging intelligence and expertise in an effort to combat trans-border corruption, according to an official statement.
The agreement came following a meeting between Judge Haider Hanoun and Isabelle Jegouzo, which took place on the sidelines of the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Judge Hanoun emphasized the importance of upholding the UNCAC's provisions and fostering cooperation among member countries in tackling corruption. He also called for adopting effective legal mechanisms to prevent and combat this pervasive issue.
The meeting saw both parties commit to activating a memorandum of understanding signed in January 2023 during Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani's visit to France.
The MoU outlines a framework for joint efforts in intelligence cooperation, expertise exchange, and training.
Iraq's PM to Blinken: Iraqi security forces can pursue diplomatic mission attackers independently
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani stressed the government's commitment to protecting the diplomatic missions in the country.
Al-Sudani's media office said that the Prime Minister received, on Tuesday, a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
Both sides discussed various topics of common interest, including ways to strengthen relations between Iraq and the United States, and regional and international developments.
Al-Sudani stressed Iraq's "keenness to fostering partnerships and collaboration with brotherly and friendly nations, aiming to address economic, security, and climate challenges collectively."
The Iraqi Prime Minister pointed out that Iraq is committed to protecting diplomatic missions and advisors, emphasizing the capability of Iraqi security forces to fulfill their responsibilities in pursuing those responsible for attacks on diplomatic missions without any external interference.
For his part, the U.S. Secretary of State welcomed the Iraqi government's measures to secure diplomatic missions and embassies operating in Iraq and to those behind the attacks.
The call between the two countries came after the U.S. embassy in Baghdad was attacked last week.
The U.S. Embassy spokesperson issued a statement saying that the "indications are the attacks were initiated by Iran-aligned militias, which operate freely in Iraq."
The Embassy said two missiles struck the embassy complex, and no casualties were reported until the moment.
The statement affirmed the U.S. right to self-defense and "to protect our personnel anywhere in the world."
The attacks on the U.S. interests in Iraq and Syria escalated after the clear Amercian support of Washington to Israel in its aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, where more than 18,500 were killed, most are children and women.
The United States keeps providing Tel Aviv with weapons and ammunition and using the veto power to block a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
In contrast, the "Axis of Resistance" (including Iraqi factions, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Ansarallah of Yemen) expressed full support to the Hamas Movement in confronting the Israeli operations in Gaza.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq launched more than 70 attacks against the US-led Coalition forces in Syria and Iraq. The Ansarallah fired rockets and drones toward Israel despite being more than 1,000 miles away from Sanaa, the Yemeni capital.
The Houthis are also utilizing their control of Yemen's western seaboard, encompassing ports like Hodeidah, to launch attacks on shipping they perceive as linked to Israel.
On the Lebanese front, Israel is facing another "enemy," Hezbollah, the most potent Iran-aligned group in the Middle East.
More than 120 people have been killed on the Lebanese side, mostly Hezbollah fighters with one Lebanese soldier.
Israel also lost tens of soldiers in the military operations on the Lebanese-Palestinian borders.
Hezbollah's strategy started with attacking the Israeli telecommunication towers, which blocked the connection among the Israeli forces, then attacked with drones and rockets the Israeli army gatherings, killing dozens.
Coming In Hot – So let me ask you. If the oil is crashing what else is in conjunction with it?
And if that is collapsing what else in tandem is falling alongside that answer from the 1st question?
And if you answer both of those questions what does that say about the stock market around the world in general? Is this going to be our Christmas to remember for the wrong & right reasons?
Remember the Basel 3 session on Capitol Hill? I wonder if those Capital Requirements are biting some banks in the a$$? Can you say Mortgage-Backed Securities? Can you say derivatives? Can you say fiat USD?
Now do you understand why we had to wait until this happened in order for the IQD reinstatement to occur as a result of the value reducing in the USD in order for countries to trade with America in the new economy?
Iraqi PM praises economic ties with Turkey as strategic
Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Wednesday praised Iraq's decision to develop its economic ties with Turkey a "sovereign and strategic decision".
The remarks came during a meeting with a delegation from the Turkish company Triaki Agro, in the presence of the director-general of the Iraq Development Fund, Mohammed al-Najjar, and the Turkish ambassador to Iraq, Ali Riza Guney.
According to a statement from the prime minister's office, al-Sudani congratulated the company on signing a contract with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to establish the first-of-its-kind agricultural processing complex in Iraq at Umm Qasr port.
The Turkish delegation, according to the statement, expressed interest in taking in other projects in the agricultural sector, modern irrigation technologies, and clean energy.
Al-Sudani reiterated the government's support for these investment initiatives, highlighting their importance in boosting food security, creating local jobs, and investing in water resources and modern technology. He also pledged to remove all obstacles to investors and invited other Turkish companies to enter the Iraqi investment market.
Al-Sudani told the Turkish delegation that "developing economic ties between Iraq and Turkey in a mutually beneficial manner is a sovereign and strategic decision that will enhance regional security and stability."
Shafaq News / The Chinese Customs Administration reported on Wednesday a surge in Iraq's oil exports to 32 independent Chinese refineries during November 2023.
As per statistics revealed by the Administration, Iraq's oil exports to Chinese refineries saw a 17.06% increase in November, reaching 8.35 thousand metric tons or approximately 6.95 million barrels, compared to October 2023, which stood at 710 thousand tons (5.183 million barrels), marking a 60.3% decrease from the same month in 2022 when oil exports to China reached 2.104 million tons (15.359 million barrels).
The report highlighted Iraq's rank as the fifth among the top ten oil-exporting countries to Chinese refineries. It indicated, "Iraq follows Malaysia, exporting 6.6 million tons, mainly sourced from Iranian barrels, Russia in second place with 3.011 million tons, Saudi Arabia in third with exports of 2.235 million tons, and subsequently the UAE in fourth place with 1.635 million tons." V
Furthermore, it noted the US in sixth place with exports of 555 thousand tons, followed by Brazil in seventh with 404 thousand tons, Oman in eighth with exports totaling 266 thousand tons, while Angola ranked ninth with exports of 136 thousand tons.
Moreover, independent refinery imports declined by 12.2% on a monthly basis to 15.1 million metric tons, or 3.69 million barrels per day, marking the lowest level since 14.6 million tons, according to the Chinese Customs Administration.
“I received a call that Zurich went liquid on Sun. 10 Dec. A lot of things are happening, especially with the Admiral. It started Fri. night 8 Dec. and it’s rolling out. A huge platform that has more than 1 MIL members was to start on Mon. 11 Dec. and be paid by the end of this year. Everything is now in the payment phase through authorized banks. All escrow accounts of the people who will receive have been opened.
Only the account holder will be able to access the account and can do so through their cell phone or computer. Now the phase of sending the CALLS to all the people called planned or contributed will begin via email to make an appointment. Everything will be done in the utmost secrecy. If the person starts to talk, to tell, especially through social networks, whoever it is, their values will be blocked with no possibility of reversing the process. The World Bank codes have been received and entered into the system so we can say IT’S REALLY OVER!!! We are ready. Thank you God for leading us.”
I just had a meeting with two friends who work within the payment program. 1- Nothing is left in the hands of the managers. 2- Everything is now in the payment phase through authorized banks. 3- Since yesterday, very important changes and adaptations have been made to make everything more precise, faster and safer. 4- All the escrow accounts of all the people who will receive have already been opened.
These are accounts that no administrator has access to. Only the account holder will be able to access it. 5- An Escrow account is as if each person owned a private bank, since it works as a financial platform. (People usually don’t know what this is like yet and will need to learn. However, it is simple and easy and you can do it using your cell phone or computer at home). 6- Now the phase of sending the CALLS to all the people called planned or contributed will begin. This will be done via email and SMS.
This is an appointment for the person to appear at a specific bank branch to speak with the manager. There he will sign contracts, receive a credit card and can download a certain amount to his usual account for immediate use in a conventional way. Finally, you will receive all the instructions on what you can or cannot do with your securities. 7- All this will happen from now on. 8- But everything will be done in the utmost secrecy, if the person starts to talk, to tell, especially through social networks, whoever it is, their values will be blocked with no possibility of reversing the process. For now, that’s basically it.
In reality, everything is published; the World Bank codes have been received and entered into the system. So we can say IT’S REALLY OVER!!! Now it’s just a matter of a little more patience and that’s it. Now you can open your champagne, change your life drastically, and prepare to help your neighbor. JUST REMEMBER THAT ALL THIS IS NOT BUSINESS, IT IS A 100% HUMANITARIAN PROJECT! Let’s go! May the CONSCIOUSNESS OF LIGHT BE WITH EVERYONE!!!
“I just received a call and Zurich has gone liquid. A lot of things are happening, especially with the Admiral. … It startedFri. night 8 Dec.and it’s rolling out. A huge platform that has more than 1 MIL members will start onMon. 11 Dec.and be paid by the end of this year. The big meeting in Dubai is finished now – everything is ready. Iraq is ready. They should be ready to celebrate. Then so should we. My Whale said it all looks good, everything is moving. ByMon. 11 Dec. they will be celebrating in Iraq and it is my opinion that so should we.”