Al-Khazali praises efforts of new government, 16 FEB

Al-Khazali praises efforts of new government

Shafaq News/ The leader of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement, Qais Khazali, on Wednesday praised the efforts of the Iraqi government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

In a statement, al-Khazali's office said that the two men met in Baghdad and discussed the political and security situation in the country. 

The two leaders concurred on the importance of stability as a catalyst for the success of the government's program, the statement said. 

Al-Khazali commended the government's efforts to implement financial and economic reforms, combat corruption, and increase the pace of urban development. 

He reiterated his support for the government in its quest to meet the aspirations of the Iraqi people, "who are counting on this government to overcome the neglect and suffering of the previous period." 

Prime Minister al-Sudani's "thanked Khazali for his national positions, his clear support for the government's efforts, and his high interest in everything that affects the lives of the Iraqi people."

"RV UPDATE" BY MARKZ, 16 FEB

  MarkZ  

 [via PDK] 

 ”The Central Bank of Iraq decides to restore the mechanism of financing foreign trade to Iraq starting next March”When they say “Next March” They mean this March of 2024. What does this mean ? 

This is all about foreign currencies and International Acceptance!   We have been looking for some of these announcements and now we are getting them. They want to strengthen the dinar…This is really great. This is all about international Trade and movement of money.

Comment:  I hear they are moving forward wihin 10 days. MarkZ:  I was told that their goal is by the 20th…but I could live with 10 days…by the end of February...My gut is screaming we will see this in the month of February based on the number of requests to keep us quiet and  the banking anticipation …And, a number of sources say we could get it by the 20th now...I think everything is done and we are just waiting on them to release it...My contacts in Iraq are telling me this…as well as bankers and government contacts. …Things are screaming at us that we are close.

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Iraqi parliament to summon CBI governor to discuss US sanctions on domestic banks, 16 FEB

Iraqi parliament to summon CBI governor to discuss US sanctions on domestic banks

Shafaq News/ Iraqi lawmaker will meet with the governor of the central bank and other senior officials to discuss US sanctions on several Iraqi banks, a committee member said on Thursday. 

The sanctions, imposed by the US Treasury Department in July 2023, are part of a campaign to crack down on Iran's use of the dollar. 

The 14 banks affected by the sanctions are accused of facilitating financial transactions for Iran-backed groups. 

The Iraqi parliamentary committee of finance will meet with the central bank officials to discuss the impact of the sanctions on the Iraqi economy and to find ways to mitigate the damage, said committee member Moein al-Kazemi. 

The lawmaker said the meeting will discuss measures taken by the central bank to stabilize the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar, which has come under pressure since the sanctions were imposed.

"RV UPDATE" BY FRANK26, 16 FEB

  Frank26 

  The CBI is not calling them 'lower denoms', they are calling them 'Lower notes'.  They also explain the need for fractional banking through the coins they will be giving them.  They are not using the word fractional banking with the citizens but they are telling them they will be able to get change so they will not lose money.

 I don't plan to go to a bank.  Can you imagine?

 ...I got 10 million dinars, here...Personally I  don't plan to go into a bank to exchange my currency.  I will have a team...I'm going to have my lawyer get a hold of the bank and  say, 'I represent Mr. [Frank26] and Mrs. [Frank26] and they want to make an appointment for you to come to their house and collect  a large amount of foreign currency...My lawyer will already know exactly what the bank is going to offer me...The less contact I  have with the bank the better...If you have a small amount then you're going probably go into the bank...    
 

FRANK26….2-15-24……DID YOU MISS ME?!

Shell withdraws from petrochemical project, expresses interest in gas sector in Iraq, 16 FEB

 Shell withdraws from petrochemical project, expresses interest in gas sector in Iraq

Shafaq News/ On Thursday, John Crocker, Shell Global Executive Vice President (Government Relations), explained to the Iraqi Prime Minister the main reason behind Shell's withdrawal from a petrochemical project in Iraq.

During his visit to the Netherlands, Al-Sudani met with Crocker, Mammoet CEO Paul van Gelder, and Saybolt's Government Affairs Manager, Marnix Koets. 

Shell representative explained that "a change occurred in the company's plans regarding petrochemical projects around the world, which was the reason for withdrawing from the Nebras project in Iraq." 

Crocker highlighted, "The company is currently focusing its investments and projects, in all its locations, on the gas sectors, investment, and development technologies." Confirming the company's "strong commitment" to continuing its operations in Iraq, initiated a decade ago, and expressed a serious desire to expand its activities in the gas investment sector. 

In response, Al-Sudani stressed Iraq's eagerness to strengthen cooperation with Dutch companies possessing significant experience in various energy sectors, especially clean and renewable energy. Additionally, he pointed out that Iraq offers numerous investment opportunities for these companies alongside their ongoing projects in the country. 

In parallel, Gelder and Koets expressed their appreciation for the facilities provided by the Iraqi government to foreign companies.