Iraqi Central intensify its efforts to delete the zeros of the Iraqi currency

Tuesday, 13/03/2012

BAGHDAD - ASHA: the Iraqi Central Bank continues to work on the project to delete the zeros of the Iraqi currency.


The bank adviser said the appearance of Mohammed Saleh - in a statement to Radio Sawa on Tuesday - "The Committee is tasked with developing the project to delete blocks of zeros of the Iraqi currency in the process of completing its work," noting that the project will be launched early next year.

He noted the benefit to the new currency that contained the categories of paper and metal, stressing the importance of the project to delete zeros in facilitating financial transactions, and pointed out that government banks are the only outlet for the process of replacing the currency that will continue over two years.
It is noteworthy that Article 36 of the Law on Central Bank of Iraq gives him the right to replace the currency
And adjusted according to the list of control governing the work of the new currency.

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Iraq's Ambassador to Kuwait: Maliki's visit was the beginning of seriousness to remove Iraq from Chapter VII

16 March, 2012

Considered the Iraqi ambassador to Kuwait, Mohammad Hussein Bahr al-Ulum, the visit of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to Kuwait, beginning seriously to remove Iraq from Chapter VII.
Uloum said in a statement that the visit culminated with positive results such as the agreement to start the maintenance of border markers, which are the most important point, "stressing that" the maintenance of border markers between the two parties marks the beginning of seriousness to remove Iraq from Chapter VII fact that it comes in the first item of its provisions. "Said Sea Science that "Iraq and Kuwait also agreed during the visit to the resumption of the meetings of the Iraqi-Kuwaiti Supreme after the end of the Arab Summit and the implementation of the record which was agreed upon," asserting that "the two countries would work to begin implementation of a new road map for the rest of the stalled issues between them."

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Qutaiba Jubouri: We want to Kuwaiti efforts to remove Iraq from Chapter VII

Friday 16/03/2012

Baghdad (news) .. The head / white Iraqi parliamentary bloc / Qutaiba Jubouri The Prime Minister's visit to Kuwait last embodied an important turning point in relations, Iraq - Kuwait, and this promises to open a new page based on mutual respect.
He said in a statement to transfer the Information Office of the mass of the day: While we welcome the positive results achieved by Maliki's visit to Kuwait, which put the main points that would address the most important outstanding issues between the two countries, we renew our call to the officials Kuwaiti to open a new page in relations between the two countries based on mutual respect and cooperation in all fields.
The Jubouri: we expect that the position is currently Kuwait is to contribute to remove Iraq from Chapter VII and extinguish the debts incurred by him since the former regime invaded Kuwait in 1990. "
He pointed out: that Maliki's visit to Kuwait must be matched by efforts Kuwait to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and strengthening of trust between the two countries to ensure the interests of both peoples, as we hope to see of Kuwait a prominent role in the reconstruction of Iraq in the coming period. / End / d. N /

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Second Session of the Supreme Iraqi - Kuwaiti next meet in April

16/03/2012

The independent Iraqi news agency / Baghdad / and. Kh. Iraq and Kuwait hold the second session of the joint higher committee in Baghdad, Iraq-Kuwait during the first half of next April under the chairmanship of the Foreign Ministers of both countries.

A statement by the Foreign Affairs received (and the Iraqi News Agency, Independent) The Iraqi delegation headed by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki during his visit yesterday to Kuwait held detailed discussions with the Emir of Kuwait on the overall issues of Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations was reached a number of understandings on the settlement of the debt of the airline Iraq and the completion of a final settlement of the Kuwaiti side and stop all lawsuits and legal claims on the company and property in Iraq.

The statement added that Iraq is committed to Balaqrart binding international to complete the process of maintaining signs of the land border between the two countries and begin the implementation of its obligations towards the UN, also discussed the issue of freedom of navigation in the Khawr Abd Allah and cooperation to ensure the rights of the parties through joint administration and not to inflict any damage to the interests of both sides.

He pointed out that the Iraqi side also expressed the importance of bilateral cooperation in Siebel to ensure Iraq would emerge fully from the provisions of Chapter VII of the way to full normalization of relations on the basis of respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, mutual respect and activation of common interests and look forward to a prosperous future for the two brotherly peoples. He pointed out that FD Iraq met with National Assembly Speaker Ahmed Abdul Aziz Al-Sadoun, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and a number of MPs was emphasized on the importance of parliamentary cooperation and to encourage interaction and cooperation between the two countries through joint activities to promote cooperation in all fields.

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Reveals his advisor for "news": Maliki will hold meetings with political leaders to resolve the crisis .. And convulsions were removed with al-Issawi

Friday 16/03/2012

Baghdad (news) .. revealed adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Abdul Halim Zuhairi for close encounters be held Wazzra President Nuri al-Maliki with the political leaders to resolve the crisis, stressing that the Finance Minister and leader of the Iraqi List, Rafie al-Issawi expressed a willingness to resolve outstanding issues.
He said Zuhairi (of the Agency news) on Friday: that al-Maliki sought to resolve the political crisis by calling for the political leaders of various political blocs reached a consensus and resolve the crisis, noting that al-Maliki awaiting President Jalal Talabani on his return to Baghdad to activate the meetings and a meeting of the three presidencies, to discuss all issues.
He said Sheikh Zhbera: that al-Maliki is the owner of the idea of ​​meeting or national conference, and tries to activate his idea in a new condition of developing the idea of ​​al-Maliki, revealing the readiness of the Iraqi leader and Finance Minister Rafie al-Issawi to solve political problems.
He said, took place between Maliki and al-Issawi talk quickly about the crisis, and the need to be resolved during accompany him to Kuwait, where he expressed his willingness to solve problems Issawi by holding bilateral meetings Awajtmaat, and promised that he would speak to Iraqi leaders to reach a solution satisfactory to both parties.
The Adviser to the Prime Minister: that al-Maliki Badawah welcomed the dialogue and the holding of bilateral meetings hospitality, indicating the following: that the atmosphere between Maliki and al-Issawi has become more positive, and removed most of the tensions between the two parties.
He expected Zuhairi: Maliki confirms that during the meetings or the upcoming meetings to resolve the crisis and the interior and defense ministers, and some of the issues resolved quickly. / End / 33. N. R /

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Iraq reaches $500 million airline debt deal with Kuwait

Wed Mar 14, 2012

(Reuters) - Iraq has reached a $500 million agreement with Kuwait to resolve a standoff over Gulf War-era debts that had prevented Iraqi Airways from flying to destinations in the West, an aide to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Wednesday.

Under the deal, Iraq will pay Kuwait $300 million in cash and will invest another $200 million in a joint Iraqi-Kuwaiti airline venture, Maliki's media adviser Ali al-Moussawi told Reuters by telephone from Kuwait where Maliki was on a visit.

In return, Kuwait would lift legal actions against Iraqi Airways, he said. In 2010 Kuwaiti lawyers tried to seize an Iraqi Airways plane on its first flight to London.

The issue of Iraqi Airways debts is one part of a long-running dispute between Iraq and Kuwait over billions of dollars of reparations dating back to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in 1990-91. (Reporting by Suadad al-Salhy; Writing by Peter Graff; Editing by David Holmes)

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