Saturday, February 24, 2024
PM’s security advisor criticizes US approach to Iraq's arms deals and dialogue delay, 24 FEB
PM’s security advisor criticizes US approach to Iraq's arms deals and dialogue delay
Shafaq News / Khalid Al-Yaqobi, the security advisor to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, asserted on Saturday that Iraq has significant arms contracts with the United States, mentioning that Washington deals with this issue “selfishly” and according to political agenda.
This statement was made during his participation in a panel discussion on the sidelines of the Sixth International Baghdad Conference under the theme of "Regional Communication.. Iraq's Centrality."
Al-Yaqobi stated, "We are bound by significant arms contracts with the United States, which displays a certain selfishness in this regard. They always handle military equipment files according to political calculations. If the situation does not align significantly with their policy, they may hold accountabilities, as they did with Nouri al-Maliki's government during his second term."
Regarding the bilateral dialogue between Iraq and the United States to end the mission of the Global Coalition, Al-Yaqobi mentioned that the US "unfortunately delayed the dialogue for five months, citing that they do not negotiate under fire."
He added, "We always advised them that the opportunity to sit at the dialogue table would provide flexibility and a wider space for the Iraqi government and political forces to exert greater pressure on the armed factions, thus reducing escalation to prove credibility."
He emphasized that Al-Sudani managed to convince the American side to engage in dialogue, and the second round of talks has now concluded.
Last month, the media office of PM Al-Sudani briefly announced that the PM had overseen the start of the first round of bilateral dialogue between Iraq and the United States to end the mission of the Global Coalition in the country.
Al-Sudani has reiterated on several occasions the initiation of dialogue with the US-led Coalition against ISIS to end its mission in the country.
Notably, in January 2020, the Iraqi parliament passed a non-binding resolution calling for the government to end the presence of all foreign troops.
Currently, there are 2500 US troops in Iraq for advisory and training missions upon the demand of the Iraqi government.
"JUST STAY GROUNDED AND CALM TODAY AS WE WAIT TO FIND OUT" BY MARKZ, 24 FEB
MarkZ
[via PDK]
Plenty of RV rumors running around today about Reno and Europe that we could get an announcement today. But, I think it could be a bit premature...
But there are a ton of bankers and group leaders that swear I will be proven wrong and they will get notices today. ...I can tell you the chatter is off the hook...
We have certainly heard this before but have never been in this same spot where this many things are completed… which does make hearing this something we need to pay attention too. Just stay grounded and calm today as we wait to find out.
PM Al-Sudani and Zidan stress the two authorities’ cooperation for rule of law, 24 FEB
PM Al-Sudani and Zidan stress the two authorities’ cooperation for rule of law
Shafaq News/ Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed, on Saturday, during his meeting with the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zidan, the need to strengthen collaboration and coordination between the executive and judicial authorities, in order to upholding the rule of law.
The media office of the Prime Minister stated that Al-Sudani and Zidan talked about the country's overall situation, and reviewed the main steps to fight administrative and financial corruption, and the need to cooperate in combating crime, in all its manifestations.
Furthermore, the two affirmed the need to enhance cooperation and coordination between the executive and judicial authorities, to uphold the rule of law, and to support the judicial processes, to help create security and stability across the country, and improve the government's implementation of its executive program and its service, development and social goals.
"RV UPDATE" BY FRANK26, 24 FEB
Frank26
You know the qualifications to be part of the WTO. Is it to have value to their currency?
No. It is to have a currency with no restrictions. Therefor if there are no restrictions on their currency, Hey, CBI, go crazy!
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