Shafaq News / The US Undersecretary Of State For Middle East Affairs, John Bass, Confirmed On Wednesday That Washington Considers Iraq A Key Partner In The Middle East, And Consults With It On Developments In The Region, Stressing The Commitment Of The International Coalition To Protect Iraq’s Security And Sovereignty From Any External Threat.
Al-Hurra website stated that the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, received today a delegation from the US Department of State, headed by the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Political Affairs John Bass, and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Middle East Affairs Barbara Leif. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, and ways to strengthen and develop them.
It also stressed joint coordination regarding the situation in Syria, and the importance of a transitional phase that includes all parties, and preserves the rights of all components, in order to consolidate stability inside Syria.
The Prime Minister stressed that Iraq plays its role in communicating with brothers and friends to consult on the Syrian situation, and the importance of respecting the will of the Syrian people in determining their future.
For his part, Bass said that Iraq is a key partner in the region, stressing the importance of consulting with him on the developments of events, and expressed the commitment of the international coalition to protect Iraq’s security and sovereignty from any external threat.
Remember that the CBI tries to stay out of politics and adhere to a neutral stand to govern the monetary policy. We can only pray that this new process to begin at the end of 2024 will bring success for Iraq. But let me add also a question.
Why did the CBI decide to wait until the end of their fiscal year to do it? Hint,,,, Hint,,,, could it be under the direction of Dr Shabibi they also told us the most opportune time to conduct a substantial revaluation is at the beginning of a fiscal year?
Their fiscal year begins January 1st. Just saying. We have to put the pieces together to see why they are doing what they are doing. Also I then back up with my conversation I had just yesterday with my CBI contact that told me her committee to switch out the notes still intends to go forward with the process of deleting the zeros at this same time period also. Coincidental?
😊 Oh, but now let me bring you one more article today titled “AL-SUDANI: IRAQ IS A KEY MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COALITION” You definitely want to read this one. Now a member of an international coalition? Really? Do you realize just how amazing this news is?
In it Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, received today, Tuesday, Commander of the US Central Command, General Michael Kurilla, and his accompanying delegation.
In the meeting witnessed discussions on cooperation and coordination between Iraq and the international coalition in combating terrorism and confronting extremism.
The Prime Minister stressed that Iraq is a key member of this coalition and is committed to cooperating with the international coalition to confront and monitor terrorist groups in a way that preserves security and stability in the region.
So, what is this article telling us. It tells me that Iraq just jumped for a timid country hopeful for it’s survival through Chapter VII sanctions to a more powerful force in the middle east that just joined a military coalition NOW to help preserve security and stability in the region.
Opps there that security and stability once again. But this time to preserve it. Well, well you can preserve it if you don’t have it in the first place, right? Get it?
Do you see my point? Does this sound like a country that is going to stay with 1/6 of a penny dinar? For how much longer can they delay this next move? So once again I am saying to the CBI please don’t try to snow-job us investors any longer.
We must keep praying. So, if you never prayed before, please try to pray this time for Iraq and the sovereignty of their country and to overcome any obstacle preventing them from moving forward with their monetary policy. I include some help in how to pray too but you can pray in your own way.
Simply just talk to God and tell Him what you desire. Pray in the name of Jesus. Folks, even if you don’t believe in prayer or even God, what harm would it do to pray.
Folks, it could only help. Please give it a try. So far it is working and this has been the secret all along to the sudden progress we have seen in just the last 2 years. Some say but, but or but….and they go on to why the changes in policy have happened. But we must remember that God works through the physical world as this is where we live. He is not going to send down chariots pulled by four white stallions full of gold bullion and give it to us. This would be wonderful by it is not how He works.
With the participation of 80 companies.. Opening of the Iraq International Exhibition for Building and Construction
12/12/2024 Baghdad - WAA - Hassan Al-Fawaz
Baghdad Governor Abdul Mutalib Al-Alawi opened the Iraq International Exhibition for Construction, Building and Infrastructure today, Thursday, while pointing out that most of the participating companies are from the private sector, which is the main partner in the process of construction, reconstruction and development.
Baghdad Governor Abdul Mutalib Al-Alawi said during the opening of the Iraq International Exhibition for Construction, Building and Infrastructure to the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Todaywe opened this exhibition, which contains materials involved in thefield of construction and reconstruction taking place in Iraq in generaland especially in the capital, Baghdad.
He added, "The products of these companies on display are made with the latest technologies and we are in dire need of them as Iraq is witnessing a major urban renaissance, in addition to the market's need for such products," noting that "most of the companies participating today are from the private sector, which is the main partner in the process of construction, reconstruction and development in general."
He explained that "these companies come to Baghdad and display their products, and they will have a share in the Iraqi market and contribute to development in all governorates."
For his part, the Assistant Director General of the Private Sector Development Department at the Ministry of Trade, Mohammed Hanoun, confirmed to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Iraq is witnessing a major urban renaissance that requires international, Arab and Iraqi companies to participate in the process of construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction, as well as strengthening partnerships between the Iraqi and international private sectors and giving a realistic picture of what Iraq is witnessing in terms of reconstruction and building."
He pointed out that "international companies provide many construction materials that will in turn contribute to the construction process that Iraq is witnessing, noting that "this exhibition, in its third edition, is the largest in terms of the participating companies and the quality of the materials on display."
He added, "We aspire to achieve a partnership between the Iraqi and international private sectors, and for state institutions to benefit from this exhibition in a way that enhances development, construction, reconstruction and investment in Iraq." LINK
MZ: I have had many of my contacts let me know they cannot speak. A couple bond contacts told me the same thing after several meetings and phone calls they just had .
MZ: Today I had a contractor just do the same thing….which is very unusual. He did have a meeting about a new rate but cannot say anything. That made me feel good. I was waiting for that to happen. It doesn’t give me an idea on timing…but know it’s closer rather than further.
The Iraqi Parliament... Frustrates Iraqis and Causes Huge Financial Losses
The Iraqi parliament ended its second legislative session without being able to pass any of the pending controversial laws, despite extending its sessions for an additional month to try to resolve these sensitive issues.
At the forefront of these laws are the general amnesty, personal status, state real estate, and the vital amendment to the general budget law, which is seen as a renewed dilemma affecting the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region.
These issues reflect the deep-rooted differences between political parties, where factional, sectarian and national interests appear to be a solid barrier to any common understanding.
According to an informed political source speaking from Baghdad, “the delay in passing the laws was not due to the complexity of the texts as much as it was a direct result of party directives that prompted some representatives to deliberately miss sessions in order to disrupt the legal quorum.”
The source added that these directives are linked to what he called “rearranging political alliances” that precede any influential vote.
Citizen Ahmed Al-Saadi, an activist from Basra, commented in a Facebook post saying: “The House of Representatives lives in a parallel world; it discusses matters that concern its interests while the citizen suffers from crises in services and the economy. The budget is faltering, oil exports have stopped, and millions are being lost every day.”
A similar tweet on the X platform described the situation as “legislative chaos that reflects the collapse of the concept of the state in favor of the concept of class and party.”
The election of Mahmoud al-Mashhadani as the new speaker of parliament has sparked great controversy. Analysts have suggested that this change reflects an attempt to restore the image of the legislative institution, but the same analyses have not ruled out that the issue could turn into a mere change in names without achieving a fundamental change in performance.
Social researcher Ali Al-Jubouri said: “This election is like trying to treat a deep wound with a simple bandage. The problem lies in the quota structure that turns positions into fixed shares for parties and sects.”
On the other hand, obstructing the amendment related to the budget law will cause the state huge losses.
According to economic information published by a local financial institution, stopping oil exports from the Kurdistan Region costs Iraq more than $8 million per day, deepening the financial crisis for both the federal state and the region.
Kurdish citizen Saman Abdullah from Erbil spoke in a video clip he posted on Facebook, saying: “Political differences do not only harm Baghdad, but we in the region are paying the price directly. Employee salaries are delayed, and prices are rising without control.”
An analysis by economic expert Fadhel Al-Dulaimi explained that the crisis could become more complicated if it is not resolved in the coming months.
Al-Dulaimi said: “Without an agreement on the budget law and oil exports, the economic situation may explode, especially with the increase in debts and the decrease in cash reserves.”
The atmosphere inside the parliament is described as gloomy, according to what a citizen named Iman Al-Taie said on her X account, where she said: “The representatives are exchanging accusations via media platforms, while we have not seen any practical steps yet. Everyone blames everyone else, but it is the people who pay the price.”
Thus, the Iraqi parliament remains stuck in a vicious circle of disagreements, as its sessions turn into an arena for settling political scores instead of resolving crises. Analysts expect that this situation will continue as long as sectarian and nationalist quotas govern the state’s scene. link