Turkey’s Foreign Minister meets Barzani again.. Dinner at the end of intensive talks in Iraq

Turkey's Foreign Minister meets Barzani again.. Dinner at the end of intensive talks in Iraq

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Erbil – 964

An official source confirmed a while ago that the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, for the second time in one day, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

the details:

The Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, arrived Thursday morning in Erbil, and was received by the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Nechirvan Barzani, after which he began a busy schedule of discussions, where Fidan met with the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, and then the Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, and after that he met with the Vice President Kurdistan Ministers, Qubad Talabani.

So that the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Nechirvan Barzani, would return and receive him again at the guest house in Erbil.

A source from the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region to Network 964 :

The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, received the Turkish Foreign Minister a while ago, not with the aim of holding another meeting, but rather a dinner.

https://964media.com/204573/

The Prime Minister and the Republic affirm the prevention of encroachments on Iraqi lands and national sovereignty

political | 10:12 – 08/24/2023

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Baghdad – Mawazine News

Today, Thursday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani, and the President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed the prevention of encroachments on Iraqi lands and national sovereignty.
The media office of the Prime Minister stated, in a statement received by Mawazine News, that “the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, met this evening, Thursday, the President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, and during the meeting they discussed the political, security, economic and environmental conditions in the country, and emphasized support for the government’s efforts.” In implementing its program, in accordance with the priorities of consolidating security and stability and meeting the needs of citizens, in order to achieve sustainable development.
The statement added: “The preparations for holding provincial elections at the end of this year were also discussed, and the importance of Iraqi participation in this democratic practice, and work to ensure its transparency and integrity.”
The statement continued, “The Presidents of the Republic and the Council of Ministers discussed border security, as it was confirmed to prevent transgression on Iraqi lands and national sovereignty, in addition to discussing the water crisis in the country and its repercussions on the lives of citizens.” He indicated that “the meeting reviewed the latest developments and developments at the regional and international levels.

” And the role of Iraq in bringing points of view closer and enhancing security and peace among the countries of the region.

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Rashid and Sudanese discuss a number of files, most notably the elections and the repercussions of the water crisis

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Rashid and Sudanese discuss a number of files, most notably the elections and the repercussions of the water crisis

  

{Political: Al-Furat News} President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received, on Thursday in Baghdad, Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani.

A statement by the Presidency of the Republic, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News} said that “during the meeting, they discussed the political, security, economic and environmental conditions in the country, and stressed the need to support the government’s efforts in implementing its program in accordance with the priorities of consolidating security and stability and meeting the needs of citizens and achieving sustainable development.”
“Preparations for the holding of provincial council elections at the end of this year, and the importance of Iraqis’ participation in this democratic practice, and work to ensure its transparency and integrity,” he added.
The Presidents of the Republic and the Council of Ministers discussed “border security, where it was emphasized to prevent abuses on Iraqi territory and national sovereignty, in addition to the water crisis in the country and its repercussions on the lives of citizens.”
The meeting reviewed the latest developments and developments at the regional and international levels and Iraq’s role in bringing views closer and promoting security and peace among the countries of the region.

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Al-Alaq and the World Bank delegation discuss “banking reform”

  • Time: 08/24/2023 18:16:17
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Al-Alaq and the World Bank delegation discuss "banking reform"

{Economic: Al Furat News} The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, received today, Thursday, a World Bank delegation headed by Mr. Farid Belhaj, Vice President of the Bank for the Middle East and North Africa.

A statement by the Central Bank stated, “The meeting discussed the efforts of the Central Bank of Iraq to organize and consolidate external transfers in accordance with compliance requirements and international standards, and to encourage merchants to enter the electronic platform to buy dollars by providing facilities and simplifying tax and customs procedures that the government is making anticipated amendments to.”
The statement added, “The meeting also discussed granting small loans through the Riyada Bank, which will be responsible for providing various loans with the support of the Central Bank of Iraq and private banks, and working to establish a loan guarantee company, as well as paying attention to compliance standards and risks to develop the banking sector.”

The statement concluded that “the World Bank delegation praised the efforts and procedures of the Central Bank of Iraq at all levels,” expressing “its readiness to provide any advice or technical expertise in these areas, and to continue implementing the programs it is working on with the Central Bank.”
 

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Including 3 Arab countries. Media reveals names of new BRICS members

The world| 09:11 – 24/08/2023

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Baghdad – Mawazine News

The correspondent of the Brazilian website UOL in Geneva, Jamil Chad, revealed the names of the countries that will accept their membership in the BRICS group, according to a draft closing statement of the group seen.

The statement, according to Chad, listed the names of Argentina, Egypt, Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia as new members of the group. He added that the selection of these countries for membership of the group took into account geographical balance.

Many countries expressed interest in joining the BRICS group, with the 15th Emerging Economies Summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).

More than 20 countries have applied to join the group, including Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and Vietnam. Others such as Mexico, Pakistan and Turkey expressed interest in membership.

BRICS countries account for 23% of global GDP and 42% of the world’s population, but the group is heterogeneous: the five countries, distributed on 4 continents, have economies with uneven growth.

Given the diversity of countries aspiring to join the group, “it’s hard to see what criteria for potential expansion are,” explained John Strimlow, a specialist in international relations at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.
The entry of new countries into the group could change the group’s geopolitical balances, observers say. BRICS countries share a demand for a multipolar global economic and political balance.

Among the countries vying for membership are traditionally unbiased countries, such as Indonesia and Ethiopia. But there are also countries that are openly hostile to the United States and its allies, such as Iran and Venezuela.

“If Iran joins BRICS, that will significantly change the political scope of the group,” said Cobos van Staden, a South African researcher specializing in China-African relations just as it would be if Saudi Arabia joined it.

The new development bank set up by BRICS Group in 2015 with the aim of offering an option other than the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, before new members, was Bangladesh, the UAE and Egypt. Uruguay is supposed to soon become part of it.

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US envoy hails KDP President Barzani’s role in combatting terrorism

The US envoy hailed Barzani’s role in deepening “the historic relations” between the Kurdistan Region and the US.

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Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani (right) is pictured during his meeting with US Consul General in Erbil Mark Stroh in Erbil, August 24, 2023. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani (right) is pictured during his meeting with US Consul General in Erbil Mark Stroh in Erbil, August 24, 2023. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

Kurdistan Mark Stroh Masoud BarzaniUS Consul General to Erbil US Consul

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The US envoy in Erbil on Thursday hailed the role of the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and former Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani for his role in combatting terrorism.

President Masoud Barzani received the new US Consul General Mark Stroh in Erbil, where they discussed the bilateral relations between the two nations.

The US envoy hailed Barzani’s role in deepening “the historic relations” between the Kurdistan Region and the US as well as his role in combatting terrorism, a statement from the Kurdish leader’s office, Barzani Headquarters, read.

Consul General Stroh reiterated on continuing cooperation and partnership between the two nations, the statement added.

President Barzani wished the new envoy success in his new endeavor and highlighted the latest political developments in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the Middle East. The Kurdish leader also spoke about the ongoing threat of terrorism in the area.
Barzani stressed the importance of continuing cooperation and partnership between the two sides in the fight against terrorism.

The new envoy met with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani earlier Thursday and talked about enhancing bilateral ties.

The US envoy similarly met with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday and discussed enhancing bilateral ties.
The envoy was officially inaugurated in the position on Sunday, replacing his predecessor Irvin Hicks Jr.

Prior to his new position, the diplomat served as the US Consul General in Pakistan’s Karachi.

Stroh completed his undergraduate studies in History and Political Science at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia, according to his profile on the US Department of State.

He later received a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University. Before becoming a career diplomat, he worked as a journalist for several years at the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in late July appointed Treefa Aziz as its representative to Washington, DC, replacing Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman.

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The US ambassador discusses with representatives of the World Bank ways to support Sudanese efforts to build Iraq’s economy

Political| 12:11 – 24/08/2023

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Baghdad – Mawazine News
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Alenya Romansky discussed with World Bank representatives supporting Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s efforts to build Iraq’s economy.
“Yesterday I met with representatives from the World Bank and discussed ways to provide technical assistance and other ways in which the bank can support Sudani’s efforts to build Iraq’s economy and provide world-class infrastructure to ensure a better future for Iraqis,” Romansky said in a tweet.

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