Al-Sudani's Advisor: Iraq Will Soon Go From Debtor To Creditor - "Only 9 Billion Foreign Dollars Left"
Mazhar Mohammed Salih, the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, announced that Iraq has emerged from the dangers of foreign debts, and has gotten rid of this burden for the first time, indicating that the remaining debts to international parties constitute only less than 9 billion dollars and will be paid until 2028.
Iraq within safe range to pay off $20 billion in foreign debt - Financial Advisor
Saleh explained in a statement to the official newspaper, which was followed by the 964 network , that “Iraq, after getting rid of the heavy burden of its debts, has transformed from a country indebted to others to a country that can be a creditor to others,” noting that the country is called the “young creditor” because it possesses a degree of youth in the economic aspect, which raised its credit rating, despite the problems of the region.
He added that "Iraq has gotten rid of the burden of foreign debts for the first time, which had shackled it economically," noting that "what remains of its debts to international parties constitutes only less than 9 billion dollars that will be paid between now and the year 2028."
He stressed that "Al-Sudani placed reforming the country's financial system among the priorities of the government program, which resulted in achieving important steps during the past two years."
He explained that “debts are paid off through allocations in the federal general budget,” noting that “the ratio of debt to GDP does not constitute a burden on the state, as it amounts to an estimated 5 percent of GDP.”
He considered Iraq “a well-fortified country, in terms of external debt, and that it is outside the risks of external debt, which gives the country high credit at the present time,” noting that “internal debts are confined within the government banking system.” https://964media.com/487617/
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Industrial Fraud Threatens The Local Economy And Undermines National Industries
Published on: December 18, 2024: Al-Mada/Follow-up Regulating the control of goods is an essential step to support local factories and limit excessive imports, which contributes to strengthening the national economy and its ability to withstand and grow. However, the phenomenon of industrial fraud represents a major challenge facing the Iraqi industrial sector, as it negatively affects the reputation of local products and undermines efforts to increase local production.
Industrial Fraud And Its Consequences
Counterfeit products are increasingly prevalent in local markets, where low-cost goods are imported from neighboring countries and then repackaged and sold as local products. These goods are often of lower quality, eroding consumer confidence and causing significant damage to national industries.
Mohammed Hassan Jabr, a local shop owner, explained that the weak production capacity of Iraqi factories is pushing many traders to import counterfeit goods. He added that this embarrasses traders in front of customers who notice a clear difference in price and quality.
For his part, economic expert Mustafa Akram confirmed that industrial fraud appears largely in products such as cigarettes, chicken, and table eggs, where imported products are repackaged to appear as Iraqi. He pointed out that these practices lead to the deterioration of the local market and increased reliance on imports instead of enhancing local production.
Legal And Regulatory Challenges
Despite the existence of Consumer Protection Law No. 1 of 2010, its implementation faces major challenges, according to legal expert Jamal Al-Asadi.
Al-Asadi explained that the penalties imposed on industrial fraud, such as imprisonment and financial fines, are difficult to implement due to the lack of effective oversight in the markets.
Recommendations To Combat Industrial Fraud
To address this phenomenon, Hussein Abbas, from the Economic Crime Directorate, recommended taking firm measures, including:
1. Strengthening oversight: Increasing cooperation between relevant ministries to ensure the application of Iraqi specifications to local and imported products.
2. Reissuing import licenses: Imposing strict control over all imported goods by issuing new import licenses.
3. Activating border testing laboratories: Approving testing laboratories at border crossings to ensure the quality of imported products.
4. Implementing a goods tracking system: Adopting a goods tracking system to ensure their compliance with standards.
5. Organizing follow-up teams: Forming field teams to reduce market manipulation and control violations.
The phenomenon of industrial fraud poses a major challenge to the Iraqi economy, as it negatively affects the confidence of consumers and local industries. While oversight and enforcement of laws are essential tools to combat this phenomenon, current efforts need to be intensified and coordinated more among the relevant authorities to ensure the provision of high-quality products that enhance the status of national industries. Source: Agencies https://almadapaper.net/389139/#hathalyoum
The oil-backed Iraqi Dinar has been revalued in the country, with exchange rates confirmed at USD$3.49 DOLLARS x 1 IQD in IRAQ 🇮🇶 and USD$3.28 DOLLARS x 1 IQD in KURDISTAN.
The VIETNAM DONG 🇻🇳 is rumored to have followed suit, with classified exchange rates already circulating.
Note: IQD AND DONG exchanges, for the moment inform us that they are classified and only in the countries corresponding to the currency.
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El dinar iraquí, respaldado por el petróleo, se ha revaluado en el país, con tipos de cambio confirmados en USD$3,49 DÓLARES x 1 IQD en IRAQ
y USD$3,28 DÓLARES x 1 IQD en KURDISTÁN.
Se rumorea que el DONG DE VIETNAM ha seguido su ejemplo, y ya circulan tipos de cambio clasificados.
Nota: Los intercambios de IQD Y DONG, por el momento nos informan que son clasificados y solo en los países correspondientes a la moneda.
