Chat Room Excerpts & Highlights
jd says):What was the talk about earlier on rates. Was that from yesterday or this morning?
Shedguy says to jd():That was from last night just before the room closed.
Cricket22 says():Did you all see this?
Cricket22 says(): http://www.isx-iq.net/isxportal/portal/homePage.html?currLanguage=en
Cricket22 says():It’s LIVEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cricket22 says to LLN65():I am hoping this means something
LLN65 says to Cricket22():oh gosh yes me too!!
larrykn says to Cricket22():that went live today
Cricket22 says to LLN65():Wed
Cricket22 says to larrykn():Wed
LLN65 says to larrykn():check out the link tell us what it means 😀
clay says to dovi():Im giving it to the end of June
LLN65 says to clay):yep
larrykn says to LLN65():that has todays date on it
larrykn says to LLN65():so its up
clay says to Cricket22():hey cous :-*
larrykn says to LLN65():what I don’t know are they trading just in country or out of country
Cricket22 says to larrykn():It went live Wednesday
Cricket22 says to larrykn():It came in Wednesday at .86
Then Thursday it was at 4.79
Right now it’s at 2.51
It’s floating all over the place.
They must be dialing it in or something
Cricket22 says to larrykn():Oops
Cricket22 says to larrykn():That was from a friend last night
Shedguy says to Cricket22():I don’t understand where you are seeing those numbers?
larrykn says to LLN65():Listing New Shares of Mouta For Remittance,and launch trading on Wednesday Mar,23 2016
Cricket22 says to Shedguy():It was sent to me last night
LLN65 says to larrykn():yay!! thanks (y)
larrykn says():for money transfers
Cricket22 says():Actually, it says March 22nd is when it started
larrykn says to clay():I saw this morning that the isx is up and running
rcookie says():SYRIAN CITY OF PALMYRA RETAKEN BY SRIAN FORCES…….
Cricket22 says to clay():Did you see it?
Cricket22 says to clay():http://www.isx-iq.net/isxportal/portal/homePage.html?currLanguage=en
Cricket22 says to clay():It’s LIVE! and running since Wednesday 🙂
rcookie says):PARLIAMENT GIVES ABADI UNTIL THURSDAY TO NAME HIS TECHNOCRATIC GOV’T
Cricket22 says to rcookie():GM… Can youtake a look at it?
clay says to rcookie():saw that thanks the problem is ISIS already destroyed all artifacts which used to be Syrias #1 tourist attraction
topgun says():”I Hope my Ship comes in before my dock rots” … :@
rcookie says to clay():TRUE…BUT IS STILL MAJOR STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT….
larrykn says():the news is telling us they are moving forward very quickly, I can’t see this going on much longer
Cricket22 says to rcookie():Are you there?
rcookie says to Cricket22():I SEE THAT CRICKET…..VERY INTERESTING…
Cricket22 says to rcookie():Is therea rate in there?
magnetlady says():Cricket22 you off today?
da58 says():auction – 84 mill, 19 banks.. about 3.4 mill each bank..
jtank says():Listing New Shares of Al-Motmn For Money Transfer, and launch trading on Wednesday Mar,23 2016—-this was on cbi site crickett
jtank says():also this company —Listing New Shares of AI-Manafaa For Money Transfer, and launch trading on Wednesday Mar,23 2016
rcookie says():SOME MINOR LAWS LOOKED AT IN PARLIAMENT TODAY….
2 VOTES…1 READING…VOTE DRAFT CODE OF MILITARY CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW….VOTE Arab Convention for the Regulatory Act passenger traffic on the roads between the Arab states and others. “…first reading of the draft Social Welfare Act, and report and discuss the draft law on ratification air services agreement between the Government of the Republic of Iraq and Kuwait with the law, and quarterly activity report of the Commission of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.”…..
clay01 says():so was there any news on art 8 from this weekend, I did not see any articles on it directly
rcookie says():SHARASTANI AND JAAFARI REFUSING TO LEAVE OFFICE…REPORTEDLY CAUSE OF ABADI CABINET RESHUFFLE DELAYS….
clay01 says():has any one noticed that some of the articles brought into chat are not on the news forum
jeffjane says to rcookie():Are either of them good guys?
jeffjane says to rcookie():or do we want them gone?
clay01 says to rcookie():bunch of slackers, lol
jtank says():rcookie- sounds like a Maliki trick
larrykn says():sounds like they know what will happen to them after the reshuffle lol
jeffjane says to rcookie():reason I ask, the names all run together
jtank says():no gov job no imunity
clay01 says to larrykn():if they don’t, they should look out there window at the crowds outside,lol
Cricket22 says():This is from Loop>>>>>Parliament gives Abadi until next Thursday to submit his new cabinet
Read More :http://www.dinarupdates.com/showthread.php?32542-Parliament-gives-Abadi-until-next-Thursday-to-submit-his-new-cabinet-3-28
larrykn says to clay01():yes an sadr gave them till thursday to do it
Cricket22 says():http://www.almadapress.com/ar/news/6…8A%D8%AF%D8%A9 LINK
clay01 says to larrykn():Sadr’s “DEADline” is up, controling the people at this point will get hairy,lol
larrykn says to clay01():its all getting hairy at this point, but I believe Adabi will win 🙂
rcookie says():SHARASTANI IS EDUCATION MINISTER….MUCH MONEY MISSING FROM MINISTRY…NOT TO MENTION…HUGR SCANDALS ON FAKE DEGREES ISSUED FOR HIGHER SALARY GRADES…..
larrykn says to rcookie():like I said he knows what is coming his way
RickeyT says():same story, different day
rcookie says():For refusing to leave the office .. Shahristani and Jaafari are two reason for delaying reforms Abadi (Details)28-03-2016 02:30 PM
http://translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ar&u=http://www.faceiraq.com/
larrykn says to rcookie():can Adabi just have them removed?
clay01 says():They don’t have any trees over there with good limbs on them? lol
Woodywoodpecker says():well……I aint going over there for sure
jtank says):larry u would think so–
rcookie says to larrykn():POLITICAL BLOCS ARE OBSTRUCTING……
dale says():sick Sadr and the mob on em …..
larrykn says to rcookie():so the political blocs have to agree to remove them, that could be a problem
Loop says():Iraq start talks with the International Monetary Fund in Amman to get a financial loan
Monday 28-03-2016 | 12:38:58 Twilight News / began on Sunday since, in Amman financial and economic talks between Iraq and the experts of the International Monetary Fund.
And chaired the finance minister, Hoshyar Zebari, the Iraqi delegation, who is also on the Keywords annexation of the central bank governor and the chancellor Economic Prime Minister appearance of Mohammed Saleh, representatives of the Ministry of Oil and planning, electricity and directors-general in the Ministry of Finance of the budget, accounting and public debt.
Participants in the talks alongside senior IMF staff representatives from the World Bank and representatives of the United States and JICA Japanese International Development.
The discussions focused on the review of the Fund’s staff monitor the policies of economic and financial program for Iraq and the spending review policies and to maximize revenue and reduce overhead and unnecessary measures the fiscal deficit.
They also discussed Iraq, the entry with the Fund in Alotmanah policy arrangements (SBA), which qualifies Iraq to get financial loans from the Fund’s financial and Almaossat to support the Iraqi economy, as a result of declining costs and requirements of confrontation prices with terrorism Daash and the need for Iraq to economic reforms to achieve a balance between expenditure and income and the fulfillment of the obligations of vital social state. Source
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Loop says():Iraqi delegation being economic and financial talks in Amman
Economy Since 28/03/2016 14:25 pm (Baghdad time)BAGHDAD – balances News
Iraqi delegation headed by the Minister of Finance Hocheara and the Governor of the Central Bank and economic advisor to Prime Minister Mohammed Saleh appearance of a set of economic and financial talks in Jordan with a number of International Monetary Fund experts participated.
He said Iraq’s ambassador to Jordan descriptive on its front page on “Facebook”, and followed up / scales News /, she was “involved with the Iraqi delegation, headed by Finance Minister Hoshyar Zebari and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq on the Keywords economic adviser to the prime minister appearance of Mohammed Saleh financial and economic Bembagesat between Iraq and experts Fund IMF “.
She added, “The Iraqi delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Oil and planning, electricity and general managers in the Ministry of Finance of the budget, accounting and public debt, along with senior IMF staff representatives from the World Bank and representatives of the United States and JICA Japanese International Development, came to the talks.”
She noted that “the talks focused on a review monitor the Fund’s staff policy of economic and financial program for Iraq, as well as a review of spending policies and to maximize revenue and reduce overhead unnecessary and measures the fiscal deficit was discuss the issue of entering Iraq with the Fund in Alotmanah policy arrangements (SBA), which qualifies Iraq to get financial loans from the Fund and financial institutions to support the Iraqi economy,
as a result of declining costs and prices of the requirements of the confrontation with terrorism Daash and the need for Iraq to conduct economic reforms to achieve a balance between expenditure and income and the fulfillment of the obligations of vital social state. ” Ended 29/42 g Source
http://www.dinarupdates.com/showthread.php?32543-Iraqi-delegation-being-economic-and-financial-talks-in-Amman-3-28&p=148906#post148906
Loop says():the talks focused on a review monitor the Fund’s staff policy of economic and financial program for Iraq,
Loop says():senior IMF staff, representatives from the World Bank and representatives of the United States and JICA Japanese International Development, came to the talks.
Loop says():Why are the World Bank, US and JICA there… hmmmm?
clay says to Loop():Thats what we all want to know
R&R says to Loop():”…was discuss the issue of entering Iraq with the Fund in Alotmanah policy arrangements (SBA), which qualifies Iraq to get financial loans from the Fund and financial institutions to support the Iraqi economy..”
larrykn says to Loop():times are getting interesting 🙂
clay says to R&R():thanks
R&R says to Loop):In that one article, they mention the Staff Monitored Program (SMP), the Stand-By Agreement (SBA), the need to obtain a loan to bridge the gap between revenues and expenditures, “to fulfill obligations of vital social state.” great stuff loop
jtank says():thx loop- great news
Loop says():Central bank sales fall auction today
Economy Since 28/03/2016 16:39 pm (Baghdad time) BAGHDAD – balances News Central bank sales recorded, Monday, Bmzadeh to sell foreign currency to sell a decrease of $ 84 million.
According to a statement of the bank it received / balances News /, a copy of which, “The size of the amount sold today reached 84 million, 669 thousand, and $ 310, priced at 1182 dinars exchange rate to the dollar and with the participation of 25 banks and 19 financial transfer company.”
He added, that “the amount of remittances and credits amounted to 51 million, 822 thousand, and $ 478, in what was the quantity sold four million in cash and 464 thousand dollars.”
And the statement, that “the amounts transferred to the accounts of banks selling abroad is priced at 1190 dinars per dollar, and the cash sales price shall be the price of 1182 dinars per dollar,” .anthy 29/9 PSource
http://www.dinarupdates.com/showthread.php?32544-Central-bank-sales-fall-auction-today-3-28&p=148907#post148907
David212 says():Good morning all, leaving to drive from NJ8-)to Bostonto see me oldest daughter:-*I love wmawhites statement of the facts on the IQD-IMF. I know this is a stupid question but given the fact the IMF is this huge organization is it likely the currency adjustment will happen on June 30. because they can, does anyone in this process have a real incentive to make this change sooner than latter? What driving the decision? Thanks and thanks . Hi MODs
subgirl says():Hello David212 🙂 and Gm Please be safe while you are driving!! 🙂 Be Blessed as you visit your daughter!! 🙂 Imo it is going to be sooner than June 30, as they need this done ASAP…
rcookie says():Iraqi delegation holds talks in Oman economic and financial
Economy Since 2016-03-28 at 14:25 (GMT) Baghdad — the balance of news
Iraqi delegation headed by Finance Minister hoshiari and the Governor of the Central Bank and economic advisor to Prime Minister Mohammad Saleh appearance with a series of economic and financial talks in Jordan with a number of experts of the International Monetary Fund.
He said Iraq’s Ambassador to Jordan, Safia on Facebook, courses/balance of news, she “participated with the Iraqi delegation led by Finance Minister Hoshyar Zebari and Iraqi Central Bank Governor on relationship and economic advisor to Prime Minister Mohammad Saleh appearance financial and economic talks between Iraq and the IMF.”
Read More :http://www.dinarupdates.com/showthread.php?32545-Iraqi-delegation-holds-talks-in-Oman-economic-and-financial-3-28&p=148909#post148909
rcookie says():She added, “the Iraqi delegation included representatives from the Ministry of oil and electricity and planning directors of the Ministry of finance and accounting, budget and public debt, the IMF senior representatives from the World Bank and the representatives of the United States Agency for international development’s Japanese JICA attended the talks.
The talks focused on the review of the UNFPA staff monitoring program of economic and financial policies for Iraq, as well as review and expenditure policies to maximize revenue and reduce unnecessary public expenditure, fiscal deficit and measures were discussed with Iraq entry on credit policy arrangements (SBA) which populated Iraq in obtaining loans from financial institutions Fund to support Iraqi economy, as a result of declining prices and expenditure requirements of confrontation with terrorism and Iraq need daash to economic reforms to balance expenditure and income and meet commitments Vital social State “. Ended 29/42 g
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/b…258A%25D8%25A9 LINK
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rcookie says():1ST OFF…INTERESTING THET THE STORY AND PHOTO SHOWS ZEBARI STILL PERFORMING IN ROLE OF FINANCE MINISTER….ALONG WITH ALAK AND SALEH AND REPS FROM OIL AND ELECTRICITY MINISTRIES….
rcookie says():SECONDLY….DO YOU SEE WHO THEY ARE MEETING WITH AND WHY…..
clay says to rcookie():IMF why’
larrykn says to rcookie():well because of those 2 not resigning yet put a halt to them reshufle in cabinet?
R&R says to rcookie):IMF, WB, US, and Japan … IMO? It sounds like Article 8 talk to me
clay says to R&R():we can only hope
R&R says to rcookie():Or at least they are going over the SMP and SBA to see how much they’ve completed which gets them closer to compliance, i.e., Art 8
rcookie says():IMF SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES…WORLD BANK SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES….US DEVELOPMENT AGENCA…AND JICA…IN REVIEW OF IRAQS UNFPA (UNITED NATIONS FUND POPOULATIONS ACTIVITIES)….SMP (STAF MONITORED PROGRAM) OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL POLICIES…..
rcookie says():SOUND FAMILIAR….
cookie says():THEY ARE CHOMPING AT THE BIT TO MEET WITH THEM…BECAUSE THEY ARE BUTTONED UP AS THIS IS THE progress REPORT CArd for 2016 imf loi/mefp/tech mou….the mefp (memorandum economic & financial policies) is exactly what they are meeting about….they have complied with all the requisite actions…review expenditure policies…maximize revenues…reduce public expenditures…reduce fiscal deficit…
rcookie says():its like the excitement of showing your parents straight a’s on your report card…..
rcookie says():especially if you have been a screw up in the past…..
Loop says():Another curious thing about the IMF meeting going on in OMAN is that there was zero news yesterday regarding this meeting. We usually here about them prior to the event or the day that the meetings begins. Deffinately has the feeling that more is going on then what is being reported. Of couse that is just speculation on my part.
Loop says():course..
Loop says():The Washington Institute: Abadi is stuck between the chest and the status quo
Political Since 28/03/2016 16:49 pm (Baghdad time)Translation balances News
Back again the leader of the Sadrist movement to the front of the political scene for a serious challenge for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and his plans to reform the government.
Says the Washington Institute for Near East Policy that no one denies that Ebadi’s efforts to fight corruption and replace the minister incompetent government of technocrats and faced resistance several months ago by the representatives of the vested interests of various parties, sectarian ones, and ethnic, that want to maintain their influence and privileges. As-Sadr, who showed himself at first as an ally of Ebadi, shall be paid now toward more radical changes in the government and threatens to get rid of them completely.
Perhaps the next few weeks are critical, but if Sadr insisted on continuing his ambitions to take control of the Iraqi political arena, there may be serious consequences.
In contrast, a possible failure of the uprising by al-Sadr to bloodshed between large numbers of his followers and government forces will, but if successful such uprising, Vstzbb in a complete breakdown of the political process under way in Iraq.
Sadr and reflect divisions among Iraq’s Shiites, which are now beginning to show, where revolves mainly conflict about the relative costs and benefits associated with the impending ministerial amendment would play Abadi positions.
The face of the latter now resistance from political actors familiar that benefit from maintaining the status quo, in addition to at least put the chest predictable and more extreme.
Pressure mounted against the reforms proposed by Abadi rapidly since February that. In the fifth of February, Ayatollah Ali Sistani, who had authorized the Abadi last summer decided to suspend political sermon on Friday, making a strong reforms.
This step indicates a partial withdrawal from the political scene and left a vacuum filled rushed to the chest. In less than a week, al-Sadr moved and replaced with support for Ebadi deadline ominous, Abadi Giving 45 days to implement reforms under the guidance of the chest, but the latter will seek to find a replacement for him.
Since then, al-Sadr began mobilizing his movement, and led a massive demonstration in Baghdad on Friday, February 26, during which he delivered a speech flagrant front of thousands of his followers, echoing what is usually posed as a representative in its criticism of the government from the inside.
Sadr’s speech revealed his desire to take advantage of the current wave of public frustration due to the unstable situation in Iraq, accusing the entire political class of corruption. This included a charge assistants who have become MPs and ministers thanks to his movement.
Sadr asked his followers to carry out a demonstration following Friday, and appealed to the protesters to be more closer to the borders of the Green Zone, where the seat of government and most of the foreign embassies.
Sadr said that the protest will be entirely peaceful, but the threat had existed, perhaps breaking into supporters of the Sadrist movement, the Green Zone if Abadi failed to achieve satisfactory results of the chest.
If Abadi not carried out these obligations, the plan requires the chest dismissal of the current government and replace it Baltknuaqrat who are selected by a committee of his aides rapporteurs and elected through a vote in parliament. However, al-Sadr said that the people will deal with parliamentarians who do not vote in favor of the plan, transforming the parliament into an instrument to legitimize the new government.
Loop says():Another indication that chest again trying to show himself as a leader at the national level, that is, verbal praise on the grievances of the Sunni Arabs in his speech on February 26. Sadr, this tactic has been used for the first time in 2012, when former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki addresses the attempt to oust him by Sunnis, Kurds and secular parties.
Since chest hair weak Maliki joined the opposition in the hope that presents itself to the Sunnis and the Kurds as a partner an alternative by Shiites.
And realize the other main Shiite Sadr’s intentions and other parties; including Abadi’s rivals in the “Dawa Party,” and “Supreme Islamic Council” ( “Supreme Council”).
They do not want to deliver strong positions for “independent technocrats” nominated chest. He insists, “the Iraqi Islamic Supreme Council,” and “the Dawa Party,” and representatives of the Kurds, the government modified the composition must maintain a basic balance in the system, but will have to leave office Abadi also is forming a new government from the beginning.
Also try some Shiite figures, including Nuri al-Maliki and Transport Minister Bayan Jabr, building new bridges with policy makers in the United States to show their names as an alternative reasonable Ebadi.
But the difference between al-Sadr and his competitors is that they are actors within the organization and are not interested repeal the existing system.
Not yet clear whether Iran has involved itself directly in the conflict between al-Abadi and chest. It is unlikely that Tehran be satisfied with the government dominated by al-Sadr, given the history of the struggle for power between the chest and the agents close to them, “League of the Righteous” and “Badr Brigade”, and contempt for the chest to shed Iran in general.
Loop says():Valebadi stuck between al-Sadr’s desire to make a doll, and among other Shiite forces that seek to maintain the status quo. But Abadi did not give up, but resisted pressure cleric in a speech on March 9 / March, which criticized Damaguiguh chest. Abadi also confirmed that reform must come by working together, not like imposing a fait accompli, stressing his intention to implement the reforms of the Council of Ministers soon, according to the Constitution.
However, Abadi’s ability to successfully implement these reforms is another matter. If the obstruction has Abadi ministerial plan amendment or approval in parliament fails to risk an open confrontation with al-Sadr. In the most extreme scenarios, it may cause it do thousands of al-Sadr’s followers broke into the Green Zone, but in any case, it will lead to the loss of credibility and overall increase in popular anger.
Instead, the move Abadi forward Baslahath and his changes of ministerial, if the situation remains as it is, it will have to appease the “Supreme Council” and “Dawa Party,” and at the same time prevent the chest from infiltrating into the process, and his claim that he played a larger than life role in Baghdad.
It will be the way forward turbulent and unexpected. This dangerous situation highlights the fragility of the inter-relations between the Shiite parties and the role of senior clerics in Najaf, which encourages stability.
It would be better now to accelerate reform and or persuade Sistani to engage again in the political discourse rather than wait to see if the chest is already serious about imposing his views by force. Would not be the first time that al-Sadr and his followers to drag the country into confrontation is Gamh.anthy 29 / m n h By: Bushra full Source
http://www.dinarupdates.com/showthread.php?32546-The-Washington-Institute-Abadi-is-stuck-between-the-chest-and-the-status-quo-3-28
Loop says():Sadr is dressing in green in the green zone.
clay says to Loop():too funny
Loop says():He’s a cameleon! Now where did he go? Where’s Sadr?? Anybody see Sadr?
Loop says():Oh there he is!!
clay says to Loop():hes a snake
rcookie says():Parliamentary Economic: World Bank grant conditional to fight corruption
101 Show Last update: Monday , March 28, 2016 – 9:07
Parliamentary Economic: World Bank grant conditional to fight corruption
BAGHDAD – Shaima Rashid alerted the Economic Committee in the House of Representatives that the World Bank on condition of good governance, participation and cooperation between the legislative and executive branches and the fight against corruption in submitting a grant for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the liberated areas of “Daash.”
Said committee member Najiba Najib, told the “morning”: that the World Bank has granted Iraq $ 350 million for the reconstruction of areas that have been liberated from the Daash through its branches located here, “pointing out that” the amount allocated to support the electric power, water and health projects projects which will be under the direct supervision of the bank. ”
Najib explained that “this amount will be provided by the reconstruction of liberated areas Fund and the ministries of planning and finance,” indicating that “These funds will contribute to accelerate the return of families to inhabit the liberated areas after the reconstruction and rehabilitation of its infrastructure.”
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rcookie says():She said the Finance Committee member, said “The secretary-general did not identify Iraq’s share of the $ 20 allocated to the strategy of sustainable development for the Middle East and North Africa billion.” The Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has welcomed the international initiative for the reconstruction of areas that expelled Daash, saying:
“The visit of the Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon to the country aimed at helping Iraq in the field of reforms announced by the government to meet popular demands, while stressing Ban Ki-moon to support United Nations for Iraq in its war against terrorism, the call is directed to the international community to help him in the face and attributed the organization Daash.
Read More …http://www.imn.iq/?p=25063
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R&R says to rcookie():Sounds like they got the WB loan, albeit it’s “conditional.” That didn’t take long (y)
rcookie says():world bank conditions to iraqs share of $20 billion me regional development funds…..good governance…participation & cooperation between legislative & executive branches…fight against corruption…after granting $350 million for reconstruction for liberated areas….and are meant to expedite the repatriating of iraqi citizens….
R&R says to rcookie():And they are stating they’re case for IMF loans as we speak….
jarhead says():i still dont understand the loans…..if they’d revalue the currency they wouldnt need loans it would seem to me…..but…IDK
rcookie says to R&R():exactly……thats why the imf loi/mefp/tech mou is so vital & transparent to what is going on……
clay says to jarhead():its the use of other peoples money
_firefly_ says():Statement by IMF Managing Director at the Conclusion of her Visit to Vietnam
Press Release No. 16/119 March 18, 2016
jarhead says():i guess
clay says to jarhead():first line of business
clay says to _firefly_():hey brother Iraq now Vietnam?
clay says to _firefly_():whats up
_firefly_ says():IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde today concluded a three-day visit to Vietnam and issued the following statement:
“It has been a great pleasure to visit Vietnam to see first-hand the vibrancy and achievements of this beautiful country.
_firefly_ says():“I wish to thank the Government of Vietnam and the officials I met during my visit for their hospitality and productive discussions. In particular, I wish to thank General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Truong Tan Sang, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, State Bank of Vietnam Governor Nguyen Van Binh and Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung for their warm welcome and very productive exchange of views.
_firefly_ says():“I commended the government for its achievements over recent years, including establishing macroeconomic stability with high growth rates, integration into the global economy, higher living standards, lower poverty, and excellent progress towards its Millennium Development Goals.
Our discussions focused on how to broaden and sustain these achievements through a second generation of reforms that continue macroeconomic and financial stability, accelerate structural reforms and further integrate Vietnam into the regional and global economy.
_firefly_ says():“Economic prospects for Vietnam remain favorable. Against this backdrop, I welcomed the government’s adoption of a more flexible exchange rate regime, and agreed that it would provide an enhanced external shock absorber that would help preserve macroeconomic stability and allow an accumulation of international reserves.
_firefly_ says():“Economic prospects for Vietnam remain favorable. Against this backdrop, I welcomed the government’s adoption of a more flexible exchange rate regime, and agreed that it would provide an enhanced external shock absorber that would help preserve macroeconomic stability and allow an accumulation of international reserves.
_firefly_ says():“Economic prospects for Vietnam remain favorable. Against this backdrop, I welcomed the government’s adoption of a more flexible exchange rate regime, and agreed that it would provide an enhanced external shock absorber that would help preserve macroeconomic stability and allow an accumulation of international reserves.
_firefly_ says():“I also encouraged the authorities to further strengthen the country’s fiscal position and resilience amid external volatility. A growth-friendly fiscal consolidation over the medium term would reduce the public debt-to-GDP ratio while providing increased space for important social and development expenditures. Accelerating reforms to the banking and state-owned enterprise sectors will help achieve greater economic efficiency and support higher robust medium-term growth.
_firefly_ says():Accelerating reforms to the banking and state-owned enterprise sectors will help achieve greater economic efficiency and support higher robust medium-term growth.
_firefly_ says():“I had the great pleasure of participating in an engaging discussion with students at the National Economics University in Hanoi that highlighted the vital importance of job creation, skills upgrading, youth empowerment and entrepreneurship to help Vietnam reap the full benefits of its demographic dividend. I also had an inspiring exchange of perspectives with women leaders.
Vietnam has made good progress on gender equality, and continued efforts will allow women to have a broader role in the economy, which in turn will help to raise economic growth.
“Once again, I would like to thank the authorities and the people of Vietnam for their warm hospitality and I look forward to continuing our close cooperation.”
IMF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Media Relations
clay says to _firefly_():WOW!!!
Loop says to _firefly_():Thanks for bringing that
Woodywoodpecker says():I might have to get somemore dong
_firefly_ says():Pretty interesting coming direct from CL
clay says to Woodywoodpecker():already did (lol)
_firefly_ says():Ok, I lost my fonts … everything lol
sunshinez82 says to _firefly_():Thanks Firefly!
Loop says to _firefly_():I welcomed the government’s adoption of a more flexible exchange rate regime
Loop says to _firefly_():Coming directly from her is HUGE
_firefly_ says to Loop():Nice catch my friend !
_firefly_ says():I’m not looking at Iraq media any more !
_firefly_ says():No need to
_firefly_ says():IMO of course 🙂
jarhead says():u feel that strongly firefly ?
_firefly_ says():I do
jarhead says():kool
_firefly_ says():I’m watching what the central banks are doing now globally
clay says to _firefly_():I’m watching mine 😎
_firefly_ says():Lots of moves lately
sheila3 says to _firefly_():wow thank you (F)
_firefly_ says to sheila3():Many adjustments
rcookie says():Required teams to attract foreign investment
Last update: Monday , March 28, 2016 – 8:57 BAGHDAD – Farah pumice increasing day after another need for the formation of institutions and task forces to lead a private economic activities and coordination with other countries to attract investments to implement profitable projects that contribute to the advancement of the labor market.
According to the consultant in industrial development and investment Amer Jeweler, these institutions or teams, to emanate in line with the recommendations of the strategies approved by the government, and some of the approved laws, and drafts of other laws in the way of approval. He noted that the aim of the face of economic challenges both locally and internationally, calling that is characterized by the formation of this new professionalism, transparency
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clay says to _firefly_():We know you dont do dates but with all we are seeing do you think they will wait till June as IMF stated
rcookie says():and vision and clear goals and policies without concern for the institutional and functional inflation institutions, due to their importance in the face of change and construction requirements according to the new methodology.
Currently working government to bring the quality of the Iraqi economy, which suffered concussions because of the former regime’s policies and dependence on oil revenue boom, so I started the process of a major reform to promote the sectors of production on according to prepared plan by consultants and experts, in addition to seeking to attract talent.
In this regard, the jeweler confirms that Iraq possesses great potential to coordinate with countries, especially those with diversity in the natural food resources and industrial capacity. He Advisory importance of
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clay says to _firefly_():IYO of course
rcookie says():attracting foreign and Arab investments, which is «an important gesture», as it requires different sectors in the country such as agriculture, industry, tourism and others to increase the interest in them and introducing them into joint ventures, as well as going to other countries to carry out joint projects.
He also urged the experts and specialists leads the Iraqi moves to attract and encourage two-way investment, which is a challenge and a competitive, leading to attracting major real investments to the country, combined with the interlock between Iraq and the orientations of the official and other countries, and implemented on according to government reform program, as well as strategies and previous plan
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_firefly_ says to clay():IMF stated Iraq will enter the Global Economy BY the 1st half of 2016. The IMF doesn’t lie 🙂
clay says to _firefly_():thats good for me thanks 🙂
_firefly_ says to clay()::)
_firefly_ says to clay():Many of these items most are looking at have nothing to do with the monetary reform
_firefly_ says to clay():They are very good for Iraq’s growth and grat for the citizens
_firefly_ says to clay():great
clay says to _firefly_():if they go global they need a reality rate right
clay says to _firefly_():and thats what we all want
wmawhite says to clay():The IMF never said June.
clay says to wmawhite():for going global?
_firefly_ says to clay():Does it make sense to go global with their present rate? Are they working so hard to compete in the global markets if they weren’t planning a change?
clay says to _firefly_():right
wmawhite says to clay():Never said June……..they stated that Iraq will enter the economy market during the 1st half of 2016.
jtank says():any time
rcookie says():industrial development teams will operate in line with the gov’t strategies and investment laws to overcome economic challenges local & int’l for goals of transparency…
_firefly_ says to wmawhite():Correct !
clay says to wmawhite():and to do that as I said with FF they would need a reality rate
sunshinez82 says to wmawhite():so that means anytime between NOW and the end of June 2016 🙂
wmawhite says to clay():I am splitting hairs here……..no……………..if they entered the markets at 1182, IMO…..they would be broke within weeks.
clay says to wmawhite():thats what Im saying
clay says to wmawhite():they would need a reality rate
clay says to wmawhite():lol and no your not splitting hairs
_firefly_ says to wmawhite():They IMO would need a reallity rate prior to entering the markets
wmawhite says to clay():Why pay/settle foreign remittances at 1182 for every $1 of purchase when we believe that their true value is thousands of times greater than 1182.
clay says to wmawhite():Im in agreement with ya
clay says to _firefly_():right
NWBeauty says():I’ve been thinking about the contracts with Siemens (of Germany) and another with Italian masons to do bridges. Isn’t it possible they’re writing contracts in USD?
cantwait2rv says():Video of Ba Ki Moon World Bank Prez speaking in parliament over the weekend..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-mJ…8&noredirect=1
cantwait2rv says():I’ll try that again lol… Video of Ba Ki Moon World Bank Prez speaking in parliament over the weekend..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-mJ…8&noredirect=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-mJosMcdX8&noredirect=1
rcookie says to NWBeauty():to what benefit long term would that serve them and their national currency….
NWBeauty says():it doesn’t Just a work-around to get infrastructure up to speed
clay says to NWBeauty():GM 🙂 would hope its in deenars
NWBeauty says():be interesting to read through the contracts
cantwait2rv says to clay():likewise buddy…cool new chat with the sounds…movin up in the world =)
_firefly_ says():Fact is (and I keep repeating myself), the IQD NEVER lost value, it was cut off by the UN at the request of the US
rcookie says to NWBeauty():the ge contract is written into..guaranteed and insured through the 2016 budget…..as is the boeing contract…
clay says to _firefly_():right the question is how and when will they get it back
clay says to cantwait2rv():lol
Baxter says():CLAY….. are we … R I C H….. yet?
clay says to Baxter():hey bud still not yet
Baxter says():BAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH……..
clay says to Baxter()::(
NWBeauty says():the contracts are a GREAT sign to me !!
cantwait2rv says to _firefly_():and the UM Guy that announced the easing of the Iraqi sanctions in 2013 just spoke this weekend in parliament…HMMM
cantwait2rv says to _firefly_():and he has no clout in this deal? lol
clay says to cantwait2rv():nice thanks
_firefly_ says to cantwait2rv():BINGO !!!!!!!!!!!
cantwait2rv says to _firefly_():(y)
Baxter says():Might as well go fishin….. later..
clay says():Bax you lucky dog
NWBeauty says():Jim Yong Kim is WB and Ban Ki-Moon is UN … Didn’t JYK cancel tour?
rcookie says():teams of international experts arrive in anbar to remove ied’s…….
NWBeauty says():YAY!!!!!!!! GO Navy
rcookie says():no there were statements and quotes by all except legarde…
NWBeauty says():7 years of service behind counter-proliferation after my late husband served in Al Asaad (Anbar)
R&R says to NWBeauty():Remember also that the Siemens signed a MOU with Iraq… not a contract yet… but that will come I’m sure. And Siemens will likely source materials and labor from Iraq, which will be paid in dinar and they will use the single-window to hedge their currency risk 😉
rcookie says():moon…kim…ali
NWBeauty says():hmmmmmmmmmmm
NWBeauty says():it all looks good from here get the people water, electricity a/c and passable roads
rcookie says to NWBeauty():(y)
R&R says to NWBeauty():That’s what all multi-national corporations do around the world… from Coca-Cola to Caterpillar
_firefly_ says():IMO we are at the oint of no return. Central Banks have already started adjusting. Not rumour or intel but direct US media news
_firefly_ says():point
rcookie says to NWBeauty():important for the people….and industry investment and development…
NWBeauty says():Economic hitmen step aside and help te Iraqi people !!!
cantwait2rv says to _firefly_():yep point of no return in more ways than ever before imo both internal and global
_firefly_ says to cantwait2rv():Exactly !
cantwait2rv says to _firefly_():exciting times
subgirl says to cantwait2rv():yes it sure is!!! Come on IRAQ~~~ keep it comnig IMF!!!
Loop says():More foot dragging by parliament with regards to reforms
Loop says():Text of a statement of political blocs voted by Parliament today about the cabinet reshuffle
03/28/2016 14:17 [Oan- Baghdad] issued a statement on the political blocs on Monday on the ministerial change and voted by the House of Representatives to approve during its meeting held on Monday.
The statement received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of it, “In these difficult days as being the decisive confrontation with the forces of terror to purge the land of our beloved country from the evils and sins and crimes, and where the rising voices to demand a resolute reforms, we emphasize the following:
1. The battle against the scourges of terrorism, corruption and a failure to serve the country and the people is one battle that differed squares, each of these pests eat the cliff homeland and the people and destroy and destroy what is left in it from the veins of the hopes of the constitutional state and the peaceful rotation of power and national partnership and real developmental renaissance and wetlands back on our people well and security and peace and prosperity.
2. that any reforms do not take into account the priority of maintaining Iraq ‘s cohesion and national partnership and unity of the social fabric and overcome past failures are not available on the constitutional and legal standards and the preservation of the political process will not be merely adds a new crisis to crisis that has plagued Iraq basket.
3 – the battle of the reforms on the extreme importance , should not divert attention, efforts and attention from the battle to liberate the Iraqi territory usurped by the forces of terrorism.
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the parliament is the legitimate representative of the people and confirms that next Thursday is the deadline for the government to provide ministerial cabin is considered as a first stage of the reform process and not to be initiated parliament as early as next week to question the prime minister for the delay in providing ministerial cabin.
5. the setting specific time limits for reforms reflects a desire in the marketing of those national mission to goals only proper, since the reforms mean a thorough thorough review of reservoir failure and dysfunction, treatment and promotion of reservoirs success factors developed within a specific and well – known period, and the reforms are not a desire or an attempt to evade responsibility as what is the responsibility lay on the shoulders of all important break the impasse on less sacrifices and a shorter time.
6. the Iraqi Council of Representatives, as it greets warmly brothers and sons protesters who expressed their high sense responsibility and a deep sense of their role and a clear commitment to laws and regulations,
confirms accordance with its constitutional powers and responsibilities of the national historic he would seek to consolidate any reform effort a serious and responsible and by comprehensive national, and at the same time will take the necessary measures to protect state institutions and to maintain the prestige of the state and respect at the exit of any recall effectiveness of the legal side or constitutional. Source
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cantwait2rv says to Loop():that’s allrite…they might stick that leg out a bit too far and might get bit off real soon
NWBeauty says():Any confirmation on mass exodus of officials to Jordan and UAE?
cantwait2rv says to NWBeauty():pretty wild over there right now is what I’m getting
cantwait2rv says to NWBeauty():some leavin others trying to hold on
NWBeauty says():shine a bright light, the vermin scramble !!
rcookie says to NWBeauty():i posted a report over weekend…have not seen anything today yet…..
Loop says to cantwait2rv():THey are getting close to that point. Sadr is not going to let up and smart politicians would not get in the way of what he has started.
cantwait2rv says to NWBeauty():haha
clay says to rcookie():thanks
cantwait2rv says to Loop():yup
NWBeauty says():really sounds positive for their future Bless those people
cantwait2rv says to Loop():def not his first rodeo doin this stuff
Loop says to cantwait2rv():If the politicians in Iraq were made of coal they would all be diamonds at this point. Lots of pressure.
