Kurdistan Region, Turkey Move Toward Resuming Oil Exports via Ceyhan, 19 APRIL

 Kurdistan Region, Turkey Move Toward Resuming Oil Exports via Ceyhan

The discussion also touched on regional stability and peace efforts, with both parties exchanging views on the peace process in Turkey.

15 minutes agoKurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nuh Yılmaz, April 18, 2025. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

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ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nuh Yılmaz to discuss a range of strategic issues, including the highly anticipated resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through the port of Ceyhan.

According to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), both sides reaffirmed the importance of revitalizing oil exports—a move that would mark a significant milestone in regional energy collaboration and bring mutual economic benefits to both sides.

The meeting highlighted shared interests in expanding bilateral relations, not only in the energy sector but also in broader economic and infrastructure initiatives. Among the key topics was the implementation of a strategic development project aimed at connecting the Gulf countries, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region to Turkey and Europe via rail. Leaders on both sides expressed strong support for this initiative, recognizing its potential to transform trade and connectivity across the region.

The discussion also touched on regional stability and peace efforts, with both parties exchanging views on the peace process in Turkey. Deputy Minister Yılmaz expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Barzani for his continued support for peace and regional cooperation.

This high-level engagement signals a renewed commitment to economic integration and political dialogue, paving the way for a stronger partnership between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey. The expected resumption of oil exports through Ceyhan is poised to play a key role in stabilizing and boosting the regional economy.Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (top right) during his meeting with Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nuh Yılmaz, April 18, 2025. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

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MNT GOAT: IF THE IRANIAN ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED, IRAQ WILL PROCEEDS WITH THE PROJECT OF DELETE ZEROS, 19 APRIL

 Mnt Goat   

...Based on my recent conversation with my CBI contact in Iraq...

she also agrees with the rest of the citizens that if the Iranian issue can be resolved, they are going to move ahead with the currency reform effort and complete it...

BANK STORY FROM MARKZ: "IQD values are going kooky…!! " @DINARREVALUATION #iraqidinarinvestor

 

Oman Offers Iraq Cooperation In Ports And Airports Through Investment., 19 APRIL

 Oman Offers Iraq Cooperation In Ports And Airports Through Investment.

Buratha News Agency1442025-04-17   Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Said bin Hamoud al-Maawali on Thursday, with the latter offering cooperation in the ports and airports sectors through investment.

A statement from his office stated that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Thursday, the Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Said bin Hamoud al-Maawali."

According to the statement, Al-Sudani expressed his "welcome to the Omani minister, sending his greetings to the Sultan of Oman," noting "the progress and advancement of the level of development, the labor sector, and investments in Iraq, including the communications sector, thanks to the political, security, and social stability and economic renaissance the country is witnessing."

The Prime Minister stressed that "the many commonalities between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman provide an opportunity to develop economic and investment cooperation between the two countries."

For his part, Al-Maawali praised "what has been achieved in Iraq on various fronts and reviewed the results of his discussions in Baghdad, affirming the readiness of his country's public and private sectors to cooperate with Iraq in the field of the digital economy and digital government. He also expressed his country's willingness to cooperate in the ports and airports sectors by investing in projects related to various Iraqi airports."   https://burathanews.com/arabic/news/458947

A NEW IQD RATE PROBABLY EXIST IN THE BUDGET!!, 19 APRIL

A NEW IQD RATE PROBABLY EXIST IN THE BUDGET

The new IQD rate must be live before the KRG Oil meeting on 4/19 but as long as there is no dispute over payments, the meeting will be a success and oil will flow.

The fact that the budget law was amended yesterday in order to resolve KRG payment disputes is REAL evidence that a new IQD rate probably exists right now.

The dispute over payments may not necessarily require a reveal of the new rate, as long as the KRG knows they're getting paid.

MNT GOAT: "Things are moving quickly now.!!" @DINARREVALUATION #iqd #iraq #iraqidinar

 

Reconstruction: World Bank Financing Of Projects Will Create Jobs And Support The Private Sector, 19 APRIL

 Reconstruction: World Bank Financing Of Projects Will Create Jobs And Support The Private Sector

Reconstruction and construction   Economy News – Baghdad   The Ministry of Construction and Housing confirmed on Thursday that the World Bank's facilities will contribute to improving public services in remote and deprived areas, while explaining that the World Bank's financing of projects will create job opportunities and support the private sector.

“The World Bank’s provision of project financing facilities will contribute to expanding the scope of reconstruction with infrastructure services, such as the construction and rehabilitation of water purification plants and sewage treatment plants, as well as road projects, especially in areas that have not been previously implemented and that need these services,” said ministry spokesman Nabil Al-Saffar in an interview followed by “Al-Eqtisad News.”

 He pointed out that “they contribute to improving public services, especially in remote and deprived areas or those affected by wars and terrorist operations.”

He added, "These projects contribute to creating job opportunities and supporting the private sector by providing financing and supporting economic reforms in the country." He noted that "an agreement was previously concluded between the Iraqi government and the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development in 2015 to reconstruct areas affected by terrorist operations."

He explained that, "according to this agreement, 20 projects were completed, distributed among 20 districts and sub-districts within three governorates (Salah al-Din, Diyala, and Anbar), including the rehabilitation of water and sewage stations, with the number of beneficiaries reaching approximately 3 million people, in addition to a number of projects to equip specialized equipment for the municipal, water, and sewage sectors."   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=54542