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Important Update For IQD Holders: A General Overview
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Parliamentary Committee Blames Kurdistan for Oil and Gas Law Stalemate
In a recent turn of events, the Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee has levied strong accusations against the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), holding them accountable for the ongoing impasse in the approval of the crucial Oil and Gas Law.
The Kurdistan Region has long been grappling with several challenges, including budget shortfalls and an economic crisis exacerbated by a dispute over oil revenues with federal Iraqi authorities. In March 2023, a critical oil pipeline was shut down, leading to a significant loss of revenue for the KRG and a crisis of confidence among international investors.
Member of the Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee, Alaa Al-Haidari, has criticized the KRG for its role in the deadlock surrounding the Oil and Gas Law. The law is seen as a critical step towards resolving the conflict over oil production and revenue sharing between Baghdad and Erbil.
In an attempt to address the issue, delegates from the KRG and Invest Kurdistan have been actively seeking to attract foreign investment, emphasizing the region's potential as a premier investment destination in the Middle East. Moreover, officials from Baghdad and Erbil have met to discuss the drafting of the Oil and Gas Law, aiming to find a solution to the dispute.
The dispute has led to the suspension of northern Iraqi oil exports via Turkey since March 2023, affecting more than 450,000 barrels per day of oil that would typically be exported to the Mediterranean.
The federal Iraqi government has taken steps to pressure the KRG, including an ultimatum to reduce crude oil output to the minimum required for local refineries. The new Iraqi budget law also strengthens Baghdad's hand over the Kurdistan region's oil sector, potentially complicating plans to revive shuttered crude production.
The ongoing standoff over the Oil and Gas Law highlights the complex relationship between the federal government and the KRG.
Resolving this dispute is crucial for the economic stability and development of the Kurdistan Region, as well as for the broader Iraqi economy.
Both parties are urged to prioritize dialogue and cooperation to find a mutually beneficial solution.
Parliamentary Committee Holds Kurdistan Responsible for Obstructing the Approval of the Oil and Gas Law
Member of the Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee, Alaa Al-Haidari, strongly criticized the Kurdistan Regional Government, holding it responsible for obstructing the approval of the Oil and Gas Law.
Al-Haidari said in an interview followed by “Al-Eqtisad News” that “there is difficulty in passing the law due to the lack of a political agreement and the regional government’s failure to implement the concluded agreements.”
Al-Haidari pointed out that “several meetings were held in the presence of officials in the Ministry of Oil and government advisors, with the aim of reaching an agreement on the law, but those efforts have not borne fruit so far.”
He added, "The Oil and Gas Law is one of the laws that has been stalled in the House of Representatives, as it has remained on the shelves for more than five parliamentary sessions."
Al-Haidari explained that “the government program included voting on the law in the House of Representatives, and if approved, it will contribute to ending the controversy between the region and the center, and provide fair direction for wealth within the framework of the constitution.”
Al-Haidari concluded his statement by stressing that “the approval of the law will ensure the fair regulation of oil exports and oil and non-oil revenues, which will spare the country further problems and obstacles between the region and the center.” link
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Iraq Takes the Helm: Elected to Chair the Group of 77 and China at the United Nations
In a significant development, Iraq has been elected to chair the Group of 77 and China (G77) at the United Nations for the year 2025. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The Group of 77 and China is a coalition of developing countries that aims to promote collective economic interests and enhance cooperation among its member states.
The Group of 77 and China was established in 1964, with the signing of the "Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Countries" at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. The group's primary objective is to articulate and promote the collective economic interests of its member countries, as well as to enhance their negotiating capacity within the United Nations.
Iraq's election to chair the G77 is a testament to the country's growing influence and commitment to international cooperation. As the chair, Iraq will play a crucial role in shaping the group's agenda and policies, and in promoting the interests of its member states.
As the chair of the G77, Iraq will be responsible for:
Iraq will also face several challenges in its role as chair, including:
Iraq's election to chair the Group of 77 and China is a significant development that reflects the country's growing influence and commitment to international cooperation. As the chair, Iraq will play a crucial role in shaping the group's agenda and policies, and in promoting the interests of its member states.
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