FROM ARMS TO PROSPERITY: A EUROPEAN REPORT INDICATES THAT IRAQ IS VERTHE SEAS BECOMING A TOURIST DESTINATION.
23 new cruise ships to activate the "river taxi project", in conjunction with the ministry's plan to develop the Corniche dock in Basra governorate
"Neue Zürcher Zeitung" (NZZ) published a report on Wednesday on the improvement of tourism in Iraq, confirming that the country has regained its health and transformed into a center of prosperity after being rife with chaos and scenes of violence and weapons. This oil-rich country was widely seen as hell on earth, a place where fanatical militias fought, car bombs exploded daily, and foreign Islamist militants were dressed in orange jumpsuits before being beheaded on camera. Now, all that is changing. After years of utter chaos, Baghdad today enjoys a sense of stability".
INFORMED SOURCES: US-IRAN TALKS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MOVED TO ROME
Informed sources revealed on Wednesday that an agreement has been reached to move the US-Iran talks scheduled for Saturday to Rome.
Sources reported that the Italian Foreign Ministry informed its European partners and the Gulf states of Rome’s continued readiness to provide any kind of support to the mediation process between Tehran and Washington. Following the first round of talks held in Muscat, Iran announced that upcoming talks with the United States would remain “indirect,” mediated by Oman, and would focus exclusively on the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.
This is another one we were told is big news: “Parliamentary Security
: Restructuring of controls has hit its final stage” they are removing some checkpoints at borders…and adding others.
They have to control their borders. Especially their financial borders. Controlling the borders is important before releasing the RV.
SALEH: THINGS BETWEEN BAGHDAD AND ERBIL ARE MOVING TOWARD A BREAKTHROUGH, AND EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT A SOLUTION
Former Iraqi President Barham Salih affirmed on Wednesday that the relationship between Baghdad and Erbil remains below the desired level, but that the steps currently underway give cause for optimism about the possibility of reaching serious solutions.
“The situation is heading toward a thaw, in light of the ongoing meetings and discussions between the federal government and the regional government, in the presence of the federal prime minister, his counterpart in the region, and the oil minister,” Saleh said during a press conference attended by Shafaq News Agency.
He pointed out that “what is reassuring is that everyone is speaking the language of resolution, and that there is consensus on the need to overcome outstanding differences,” noting that “resorting to the constitution must be the first and final authority in resolving outstanding issues,
with the interests of citizens being placed above all other considerations.”
Regarding the legislative elections, Saleh explained that “the decision to hold the elections was approved and announced by the Prime Minister, who affirmed the government’s commitment to holding them on the scheduled date.” He considered this step necessary to consolidate political stability in the country.
Regarding the Kurds’ position in light of regional and international changes, he highlighted “the importance of unifying Kurdish ranks and seriously addressing the major transformations taking place in the region and the world, ensuring the preservation of Kurdish rights and gains within the national framework.”
(Could they finally get the Oil and Gas Law passed?)
Beyond excited...This news simply could not wait, it's pretty astonishing. It was hidden on a trusted Arabic news blog Westerners know little about.
According to Mudhher Muhammed Salih, who is the prime minister's financial advisor, Iraq ranks first globally in the concentration of natural resources per square kilometer, while Iraq comes
in 9th worldwide in total natural resource wealth - estimated at over $16 Trillion...
What this means is the Babylon area down in the southern Iraq is worth billions of dollars...We knew Iraq was floating on oil that hadn't even been discovered yet but honestly we were not aware of all the additional natural resources. This is beyond good news...Iraq is wealthier than we realized
