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Today, Tuesday, Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi received the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Tueller. A statement by Al-Halbousi’s office stated that during the meeting, bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States were discussed, strengthening the continuation of security cooperation, continuing the strategic dialogue between the two countries, and supporting Iraq in all fields, in a way that contributes to achieving development and stability. The meeting also discussed early elections, the necessity of ensuring their integrity and providing electoral security to create a safe and stable environment, in order to protect the will of voters in choosing their representatives, as well as the importance of the decision to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and its role in monitoring elections, to enhance confidence in the electoral process from for wide participation in the elections.
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Mubasher: The Iraqi Council of Ministers issued a decision for the Ministries of Finance and Trade to automate the tax and customs system and import licenses.
This came during the twenty-first session of the Council of Ministers headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi, today, Tuesday, the twenty-first regular session of the Council of Ministers, during which the latest developments in the country were discussed, and the topics on the agenda were discussed, according to a statement by the Prime Minister’s media office.
The decision stipulated linking all units subject to tax and customs to an electronic system and collecting customs duties for imported goods on the basis of what was sold in foreign currency through the currency sale window and documentary credits to importers of goods, provided that the differences are settled after entering the imported and audited goods from the concerned authorities.
The Council also decided to activate the work of the General Authority for Monitoring the Allocation of Federal Revenues stipulated in Article (106) of the Constitution, approved in Law (55) of 2017, and entrusting the task of chairing the aforementioned authority to Minister of State Hiam Nemat, based on the provisions of Article (54) of the Law The federal general budget of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year/2021.
Mubasher: The Iraqi Council of Ministers issued a decision obligating the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional amount of 5 billion dinars, to support the ration card allocations, improve its vocabulary, and provide it throughout the year.
This came during the twenty-first session of the Council of Ministers headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi, today, Tuesday, the twenty-first regular session of the Council of Ministers, during which the latest developments in the country were discussed, and the topics on the agenda were discussed, according to a statement by the Prime Minister’s media office.
This decision came based on the provisions of Article (50/b) of the Federal General Budget Law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year/2021.
The head of the World Bank office in Iraq, Ramzi Noman, confirmed that the bank’s plans in Iraq aim to implement many projects in various sectors, indicating that the bank’s portfolio in Iraq includes two billion dollars.
Noman said in a statement to state television, seen by “Economy News”, that “the World Bank has in Iraq a portfolio of $2 billion that covers different sectors.”
He added, “Therefore, we consider ourselves essential partners” with Iraq in achieving economic development.
The head of the World Bank office in Iraq indicated that “the bank’s policy is not limited to consulting and financing, but includes the implementation of various projects in the sectors of electricity, transportation, health” and other projects.
The World Bank held a conference in Baghdad with the participation of Iraqi officials from various sectors to discuss ways to develop the Iraqi economy and support groups of society.
Baghdad / Obelisk: The Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce revealed, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, expected memoranda of understanding with Greece, while talking about the effects of the Corona pandemic and changing the dollar exchange rate.
The head of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Abdul Razzaq Al-Zuhairi, said in a televised interview that Al-Masala watched, that the union is coordinating with the state through the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, and it participates with the ministries of Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Labor, Foreign Affairs and other ministries in its work.
He added that the communications come from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the desire of Pakistan, Germany or any other country to sign memoranda of understanding, and in light of these communications we send them our desire as well, and then there will be reciprocal visits between delegations.
He went on to say that working between the private and public sectors needs a vision, including solving many issues with regard to industrial cities, amending their laws, participating with the Federation of Industries, and amending the Labor and Security Law, because it is one of the worst existing laws.
He added that in the month of July, there will be an invitation from the Prime Minister, to his Greek counterpart, to visit Baghdad and sign several memoranda of understanding, including taking more than 40 Greek businessmen to Iraq.
Regarding raising the exchange rate of the dollar, he said that in the beginning there were big losses because the decision came as a surprise and there was no consultation between the public and private sectors, pointing out that the government saw the decision as a surprise so that there would be no political interference.
He pointed out that raising the dollar by more than 30 points causes a kind of competition, adding: We lost, but as long as this decision serves trade, industry and agriculture, there is nothing wrong with that and we will bear it.
Baghdad – Mawazine News The office of the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, revealed, on Tuesday, the details of the latter’s discussions with the President of the World Bank Group, Farid Belhaj. And the office stated, in a statement that Mawazine News received a copy of it, that “Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi received, today, the Vice President of the World Bank Group for the Middle East and North Africa, Farid Belhaj and his accompanying delegation.” The statement added, “The meeting during which they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank in various programs and fields, and with regard to mechanisms to combat corruption and rebuild the structure of the public service in a way that increases efficiency, establishes sustainable development and optimal investment of human capital, and some were discussed.” The World Bank’s lagging projects in Iraq and agreement on ways to reactivate it.” The Prime Minister stressed, during the meeting, “Iraq’s determination, despite all challenges, to proceed on the path of economic reform, according to long-term visions that depend on effective solutions.” And he indicated that “the government puts in mind the interests of Iraq first and the needs of the Iraqi people, in addition to benefiting from the advice provided by discreet financial institutions such as the World Bank.” For his part, Belhaj praised the Bank’s “historical and strategic relations with Iraq.” He pointed out, “The sobriety of the white reform paper presented by the government, which includes a coherent vision for ambitious economic development in a way that enhances the goals of good governance.” Ended 29/A43
SULAIMANI — Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani welcomed Chair of the Political Bureau of the Sadrist Movement Nassar al-Rubaiee and several Sairoon lawmakers to Erbil on Tuesday (June 1).
The party’s official media outlet said that the meeting between Barzani and the delegation was to discuss the political situation in Iraq and the upcoming parliamentary elections in October.
The delegation also met with Kurdistan Region President Nehirvan Barzani and the KDP Political Bureau and a separate meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani during its visit to the Kurdistan Region’s capital.
Sairoon currently has a plurality in the Council of Representatives and is the largest Shia party, while the KDP is the largest party in the Kurdish bloc.
Outward campaigning for the elections has not begun in earnest, but the various parties have begun negotiations and coordination behind the scenes.
The President of the Republic receives the delegation of the Kurdistan Region
Today, Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, the President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, received a delegation of the Kurdistan Region headed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Regional Government, Qubad Talabani.
The meeting dealt with the importance of strengthening constructive cooperation between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government in all fields in order to consolidate the security and stability of the country, resolve financial issues in accordance with the constitution, implement the obligations contained in the general budget law, secure the rights of citizens, meet their needs and ensure decent living conditions.
The President said that the solutions come through understanding, serious dialogue and a common desire to achieve the interests of citizens, pointing to the importance of resolving outstanding issues, including the issue of the budget in accordance with the constitution and in a manner that preserves the rights of the Iraqi people, including the rights of citizens of employees and retirees in the Kurdistan region.
During the meeting, they discussed the political and economic developments, coordinating efforts to confront the remnants of ISIS and blocking the way for its cells to target some towns and villages.
Shafaq News/ Within the framework of the meetings and meetings conducted by the high delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government headed by Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister on the visit to Baghdad, the delegation held a joint meeting today, Tuesday, between the Federal Financial Supervision Bureau and the Office of Financial Supervision in the region.
During the meeting, which was attended by the Minister of Finance and Economy Awat Sheikh Janab, the Chief of the Cabinet of the Kurdistan Region Council of Ministers Omid Sabah, the Secretary of the Council of Ministers of the Region Amanj Rahim, the Head of the Financial Supervision Bureau of Kurdistan Khaled Jawishli, and the representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Baghdad Faris Issa, the formal signing of the agreement was signed. A joint mechanism for coordination between the Federal and Regional Office of Financial Supervision.
During the meeting, the two sides confirmed that they are working hard and are preparing to send a report to the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Kurdistan Region to facilitate the implementation of the Iraqi budget law for the year 2021 to spend the region’s financial rights and entitlements.
In turn, the delegation of the regional government expressed its readiness to provide all facilities and preparations, in order for the Federal Financial Supervision Bureau and the Board of Supervision in the Kurdistan Region to carry out their duties within the framework of that mechanism that they agreed upon, and to give priority to the implementation of the Iraqi budget law according to Article 11 of the law, which concerns Kurdistan Region.
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi affirmed Iraq’s determination to proceed on the path of economic reform, according to long-term visions that depend on viable solutions despite all challenges.
A statement by Al-Kazemi’s office, received by Shafak News Agency, said, “The latter received the Vice President of the World Bank Group for the Middle East and North Africa, Farid Belhaj, and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, according to the statement, “they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank in various programs and fields, and with regard to mechanisms to combat corruption and rebuild the structure of the public service in a way that raises efficiency, establishes sustainable development and optimal investment of human capital. Some Bank projects were also discussed, according to the statement. The international lag in Iraq and agreement on ways to reactivate it.”
The Prime Minister affirmed, “Iraq’s determination, despite all challenges, to proceed on the path of economic reform, according to long-term visions based on effective solutions.”
And Al-Kazemi indicated that “the government puts in mind the interests of Iraq first and the needs of the Iraqi people, in addition to benefiting from the advice provided by discreet financial institutions such as the World Bank.”
For his part, Belhaj, for his part, praised the bank’s historical and strategic relations with Iraq, pointing to “the sobriety of the reform white paper presented by the government, which includes a coherent vision for ambitious economic development in a way that enhances the goals of good governance.”
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