Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Kurdistan Region delegation lands in Washington to discuss several files, 6 feb
The Kurdistan Region delegation lands in Washington to discuss several files
Shafaq News/ A delegation from the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region, headed by Fawzi Hariri, Head of the Presidential Office, visited the United States of America on Monday.
According to a statement issued by the region’s presidency, received by Shafaq News Agency, the delegation will hold several meetings with American officials in Washington.
During its visit with officials and Congress, the Kurdish delegation will discuss American relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the situation in the region in general, and many issues of common interest and exchange of opinions.
According to the statement, the delegation includes Falah Mustafa, Assistant to the President of the Region for Foreign Policy Affairs, and Niyaz Saleh Mustafa, Head of Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy for the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region, with the Chief of Staff in the Presidency.
shafaq.com
"RV UPDATE" BY MILITIAMAN, 6 FEB
Militia Man
Article: "Postponing Electronic Application for Housing Funds"
They told us they were going to build hundreds of thousands of homes. They were going to have loans ready for them but they decided to postpone it.
Quote "...until new mechanisms for getting loans is approved...'
What's that about?
You were going to open up for loans for hundreds of thousands of housing units but you posted it for a 'mechanism'. What's their definition of mechanism? They don't say but we have to think - Writing up a mortgage at 1310 exchange rate and that changing the next day creates a problem...They need to know how much.
Iraq is doing a phenomenal job...Thinking that this is never going to get done? And we have issues?When we say non-oil economy - Iraq's currency back in the day during Saddam Hussein was $3.22...I think everybody can agree with that...it's public information. That was on oil only. You didn't add in tourism...gold...reserves..natural gas...hydrogen... lithium...taxes and tariffs at the borders...Everybody that is invested in the Iraqi dinar...should know...these things to be evident and true...
We all know the progress is amazing ... Article quote: "Central Bank Governor says, we prevented banks and companies from obtaining the dollar and the work on the electronic platform will end during the current year." He didn't say at the end of the year. He said it's going to end during the currency year ...The electronic platform is where you get the dollar that goes to the parallel market which is smuggled out of the country... He's going to cease that. Could that come any time? That very well could come at any time because tomorrow is during the current year...I believe Alaq is on a mission.Iraqi PM Calls on China to address ongoing Gaza conflict, 6 FEB
Iraqi PM Calls on China to address ongoing Gaza conflict
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Monday urged the major powers in the world to step forward and help address the conflict in Gaza during a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Iraq, Ciu Wei, on Monday.
According to a readout issued by his bureau, Prime Minister al-Sudani discussed with his guest the bilateral ties between their respective countries and the contribution of Chinese companies to the strategic development project known as the "Development Road."
Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of supporting stability and ensuring sustained security in the region, calling for an end to the aggression against Gaza.
The premier said that major powers, international organizations, and entities must acknowledge their responsibility in the face of the ongoing conflict and what he referred to as the "genocidal war" against Palestinians on their own land.
The Chinese Ambassador conveyed the Chinese government's greetings to al-Sudani, expressing commitment to advancing bilateral relations and promoting sustainable partnerships, peace, and development.
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq-News/Iraqi-PM-Calls-on-China-to-address-ongoing-Gaza-conflict
"RV UPDATE" BY MARKZ, 6 FEB
MarkZ
[via PDK] A lot of news coming out of Iraq this weekend. A lot of it about Iraq’s economic prowess. They are now ranked the 7th central bank in buying metals. Think about that. They are not in the G7 or the G20…but they are the 7th largest purchaser of gold bullion. This is amazing. They also point out that their oil revenues are now surpassing Saudi Arabia in exports to the US. There are a number of articles pointing out how financially secure is Iraq. To me this is a precursor to a change of value in their currency.
...coming out of Iraq: “Contract signed for new residential city near Baghdad” Will include more than 100,000 units. They are busy working on housing for their people. This is a large scale project worth big bucks…. How are they going to pay for it???EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ, 26 NOV
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Frank26 [Bank story] This time we didn't go down, we just called [the bank]... We said we want to see if we can exchange some cu...
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Walkingstick All these meetings that the CBI had with all these agencies that were helping them with their monetary reform are done. Al...