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Clare:  Iraq Prime Minister motorcades into Washington DC for a meeting with Biden

“the list of the delegation accompanying the Sudanese, which consists of about 130 figures.”

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Clare:  His advisor: Sudanese attention will focus on the economy during his meeting with the American President

4/15/2024  Baghdad

The financial advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed that Iraq is linked with the United States through cohesive ties and foundations, the principles of which were outlined in the strategic framework agreement signed between the two countries in 2008 and ratified by the Iraqi Parliament.

Saleh stated, in an interview followed by Mawazine News, that attention will be focused on providing a climate of promising opportunities through which major companies in the United States can contribute to major strategic development projects in Iraq, whether in the path of development or otherwise, especially in the fields of renewable energy, gas, and technology. Digital and basic federal projects in the areas of transportation, communications, agriculture, investment in natural resources and important aspects of the manufacturing industry.

According to the advisor, this is in addition to benefiting from higher education opportunities, obtaining academic seats in American universities, and accepting scholarships in fields that serve development and economic progress in Iraq.

He explained that what we see today of “positive developments” in the relationship between Iraq and the United States “will turn the page on the past and open a page based on direct economic relations and productive investment opportunities, with a first priority that precedes other priorities, including the establishment of solid banking relations between the two countries that will help them grow and prosper.” The current banking reform policy in our country will contribute to adding an element of strength to the financing relations between the two friendly countries.

Thus, Counselor Saleh believes that the economic aspect (investment, development, and financing) “will be activated for the first time in this broad form of the strategic framework agreement in order to be consistent with the data and principles of the program.” government in a way that serves the interest of stability and economic prosperity in Iraq.”   LINK

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Clarae:  Al-Sudani begins his visit to Washington by meeting with the Iraqi community: Your country is different today

4/15/2024

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani began his official visit to the United States, by meeting with the Iraqi community in Washington and other American states, on Monday. While he pointed out that the relationship with Iran and America is an advantage for Iraq that can be used to reduce tension, he stressed that “Iraq today Different from before.”

Al-Sudani announced, during his speech to the Iraqi community, the work on a study to establish a department for expatriate affairs, in order to achieve effective communication with Iraqi communities in the world, pointing out that the government is looking for competencies away from quotas.

He said that his visit to the United States is important. To clarify his government’s vision about the shape of the relationship with America, stressing that “Iraq today is different from what it was in 2014, because ISIS no longer poses a threat to Iraq… Iraq today is witnessing unprecedented recovery, stability, security, real development, and tangible services in all parts of the country.”

Al-Sudani continued: “We want to move to bilateral relations with the countries of the international coalition after the victory over ISIS, similar to the countries of the region, including security relations. The first meeting of the founding committee stipulated in the framework agreement will be held, and there will be periodic meetings of this committee.”

Regarding the tensions in the region, the Prime Minister pointed out that “Iran is a neighboring country with which we have common interests, and America is a strategic ally and our relationship with it is important,” explaining that “the relationship with Iran and the United States is an advantage for Iraq, and can be used to reduce tension, and this is what happened in every situation.” crises in the region.  LINK

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Clare:  Expert: The Sudanese visit will activate 11 items in the strategic framework agreement, one of which is security

4/14/2024

The security expert, Sarmad Al-Bayati, suggested activating 11 items in the strategic framework agreement during the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to Washington.

Al-Bayati said: For the program {Free Speech} broadcast by Al-Furat satellite channel this evening, it was stated that: “The visit has been planned for a long time and within Al-Sudani’s statement that Iraq wants the United States as a strategic partner free of wishes. The main purpose of the visit is to activate the strategic framework agreement, which includes 11 sections of… “Including the security item.”

He added, “Al-Sudani will meet with the US President, the Secretary of State, the National Security Advisor, the US Treasury Undersecretary, and others during the visit, and will sign new partnerships and contracts with American companies, including those specializing in energy.”

Al-Bayati continued, “As for the security aspect, America will be the mediator by importing weapons from foreign companies to preserve Iraqi money, and the government is determined to end the military presence on Iraqi territory.”

He added, “We have high-frequency radars, and France was contracted to import low-frequency radars. America did not force Iraq to buy weapons, but the defect in air defenses, as well as the danger of the terrorist ISIS, still exists in remote extremist areas.”

Al-Bayati concluded by saying, “The Western countries proposed to Iraq the activation of the railway between Basra and Mosul to transport goods to Europe, and Turkey is moving forward to participate in the path of development, and internal problems have hindered the activation of many agreements.”

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Clare:  Al-Sudani from Washington: The development road and Al-Faw port projects will create a new Iraq

4/15/2024   Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced today, Monday, work on a study to establish a department for expatriate affairs. While he indicated that the signing of contracts with Total, the fifth round, and the national effort will enable Iraq to achieve gas self-sufficiency, he stressed that the Development Road and Al-Faw Port projects will create a new Iraq.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, in a statement received by Al-Iqtisad News, that “Al-Sudani met with the Iraqi community in Washington and other American states, on the sidelines of his official visit to the United States of America.”

He continued, “The Prime Minister expressed his pride and appreciation for the Iraqi communities in the United States and the rest of the world,” stressing that “Iraq is for all Iraqis, and the country needs the expertise, experiences, opportunities, and initiatives of Iraqi figures in America.”

He pointed out, “Working on a study to establish a department for expatriate affairs, in order to achieve effective communication with Iraqi communities in the world, as the government is looking for competencies away from quotas.”

He added, “Our visit to the United States is important to clarify our vision about the shape of the relationship with America,” noting that “America granted Iraq preferences in customs exemption and a memorandum was signed with financing institutions worth 5 billion dollars, all of which are not activated within the strategic framework agreement.”

He explained, “Iraq today is different from what it was in 2014, because ISIS no longer poses a threat to Iraq,” pointing out that “we want to move to bilateral relations with the countries of the international coalition after the victory over ISIS, similar to the countries of the region, including security relations.” .

He stated that “the first meeting of the founding committee stipulated in the framework agreement will be held, and there will be periodic meetings of this committee,” stressing that “Iraq is witnessing today an unprecedented recovery, stability, security, real development, and tangible services in all parts of Iraq.”

The Prime Minister stated, “The government’s first step was to reform oversight institutions, and our measures in combating corruption are professional and not vindictive, as we recovered a lot of money and those wanted in corruption cases who hold other nationalities, and some of the wanted persons voluntarily surrendered themselves to the judiciary.”

He pointed out, “The signing of contracts with Total, the fifth round, and the national effort will enable Iraq to achieve gas self-sufficiency within 3-5 years, in addition to starting projects related to refineries,” explaining that “2024 will be the last year for importing oil derivatives.”

He noted, “Iran is a neighboring country with which we have common interests, and America is a strategic ally and our relationship with it is important, as the relationship with Iran and the United States is an advantage for Iraq, and can be used to reduce tension, and this is what happened in all crises in the region.”

He pointed out, “The US Treasury recorded observations on the work of banks in previous years, and not during the current government that adopted the electronic platform.”

He pointed out, “The industrial and agricultural sectors were activated, and idle factories were operated, such as fertilizer, iron and steel production factories,” stressing that “the basis of economic advancement is the belief in the role of the private sector, which was supported by the government.”

He stated that “the development road and Al-Faw port projects will create a new Iraq,” pointing out that “the development road is the least expensive and fastest project for transporting goods, and its first principles will be signed during the Turkish president’s visit soon.”   LINK

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Clare:  Kurdish MP: Sudanese success in the dollar crisis is the most important step in his visit to Washington

4/15/2024   Sulaymaniyah

Today, Monday (April 15, 2024), the representative of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Iman Abdel Razzaq, considered that the success of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani in addressing the dollar crisis is the most important step if completed with his visit to Washington.

Abdel Razzaq said in an interview with “Baghdad Today” that “the Sudanese’s success in this file, lifting the ban on Iraqi banks, and pumping the dollar naturally is the most important success for the Sudanese government if it is fully achieved.”

She added, “The citizen suffered from the dollar crisis, exhausted his pocket, and raised market prices. Therefore, the Sudanese’s success in addressing it will be important, and we believe that the visit will be able to address the crisis in agreement with US President Joe Biden.”

Officials from the Central Bank of Iraq, led by the Governor of the Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, are among the delegation accompanying the Sudanese on his visit to Washington, while the issue of lifting the ban on some banks prohibited from dealing in dollars in Iraq is on the agenda of the Sudanese visit.   LINK

CclareL Al-Sudani: We are working to move from the military relationship to a full partnership.. And Biden: We are committed to the interests of Iraq

4/15/2024

 Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met with US President Joseph Biden at the White House in Washington, DC

Al-Sudani said during the meeting:

We are working to move from a military relationship to a full partnership with the United States
. Our visit to Washington comes at a sensitive and delicate time

Our visit to Washington is important in the history of the relationship between the two countries

The war on ISIS was the basis of cooperation between Iraq and the United States

Victory over the terrorist ISIS is important and was achieved through the sacrifices of Iraqis and the support of friends

– Iraq is in the process of recovery and is witnessing development in service projects

-We will discuss sustainable partnership on the basis of the Strategic Framework Agreement

-We will adhere to the outcomes of the Supreme Coordination Committee between Iraq and the United States

My government is serious about implementing this agreement

My presence in Washington brings with it the desire to improve the situation in Iraq and provide services

We are committed to various issues, especially what is happening in the region

-We agree on the principles of international law

We reject any attack on civilians, especially children and women

We care very much about stopping the devastating war in Gaza

We hope that all parties concerned will exercise restraint

– We are committed to protecting diplomatic missions

-: We want to stop the expansion of the conflict in the region

We are working to move from a military relationship to a full partnership with the United States

US President Joe Biden said:

We are determined to avoid the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East

We are committed to protecting the interests of America and its partners in the region, including Iraq   LINK

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Clare:  Full details of the Sudanese and Biden meeting at the White House – urgent

4/15/2024   Baghdad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met this Monday evening (April 15, 2024) with US President Joseph Biden at the White House in Washington, DC.

Al-Sudani said during the meeting, “We are working to move from the military relationship to a full partnership with the United States.”

Al-Sudani added, “Our visit to America comes at a sensitive time and shows the importance of relations between the two countries.”

The Sudanese addressed Biden by saying: “We will transfer the military relationship to a comprehensive partnership with you, and my visit confirms the importance of the relationship.”

He stated, “Our visit to Washington comes at a sensitive and delicate time,” adding, “Our visit to Washington is important in the history of the relationship between the two countries.”

Al-Sudani noted, “The war against ISIS was the basis of cooperation between the two countries.”

For his part, Biden said that the United States is “committed to protecting the interests of America and its partners in the region, including Iraq.”

He added, “We are determined to avoid the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East.”   LINK