Thursday, July 26, 2012

Positive meeting between Maliki and Mutlaq .. and Barzani briefed on the reform project

07/26/2012 





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The Deputy Prime Minister Saleh al-Mutlaq his meeting with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki as "friendly" and "positive", briefed the President of Kurdistan, Massoud Barzani, the reform project.
Mutlaq said: "The meeting dealt with the situation and the tense political climate, whether internal or on the issues surrounding Iraq because of the crises experienced by the region and the gravity of Iraq."
"The meeting stressed the need to overcome all differences and to go one project to preserve the unity of Iraq," adding, "It has been emphasized on the need for comprehensive national reconciliation in the country and a general amnesty for all Iraqis with the exception of proven stained his hands with the blood of Iraqis."
He also noted in a press statement that "the meeting stressed the importance of resolving the political crisis in the country through understanding and dialogue through the development of strategic public management of the country." In turn, described the Iraqi List, visit al-Mutlaq to the Prime Minister was positive by all standards. A member of the list Qais Cdhir in a statement singled out by the (Center Brief for the Iraqi Media Network): that "the issues of courtesy convictions can not be it," adding, "We believe that any move towards dialogue and consensus and to reach a common vision for the management of the country, it is positive."
He Cdhir that "such a move should not only implement, but payment at them and force all the leaders of all political convergence and dialogue among themselves and put forward requirements to reach a common vision of the problems and try to dismantle them and solve them."
And knowledge "Centre Brief for the Iraqi Media Network," a source familiar with the occurrence of sharp divisions within the Iraqi List, after most of its leaders to support the reform process called for by the National Alliance. A source close to the list: "A number of existing leaders supported the reform process," stressing that "the existing Iraqi President Iyad Allawi refused Paper reforms, however, that other leaders backed the creation of this division."
The National Alliance has formed a small committee to arrive at universal principles of reform after the meetings of the political blocs, where A member of the National Alliance Abbas al-Bayati, a member of the Reform Committee: "The committee will not neglect the Convention on the Arbil first or the papers that came out of the social Erbil, Najaf," noting in a statement singled out by the (Center Brief for the Iraqi Media Network) "The committee will work on the extraction of the national common of all these papers, making them among the priorities of the reform project that was initiated during this month."
In the meantime, called the National Alliance for Reform Commission meetings with the political blocs to "positive."
The alliance said in a statement issued yesterday: "The political body of the National Alliance was held yesterday evening the first regular meeting in the presence of all components in the Office of President of the Alliance, Ibrahim al-Jaafari," noting that "During the meeting, review the results of interviews conducted by the Reform Commission with the rest of the blocs and political forces which were positive. "
He said the coalition that "the meetings were supportive of the draft reform, which should support the observations of the political partners," stressing the need for "adoption of a mechanism resolved a number of files in record time as well as the need to fortify national unity and the protection of the political process and the system from the consequences of State." And called on the coalition to "benefit from the atmosphere of the month of Ramadan in the promotion of mutual relations between the parties and to further calm the media committed by the political parties and reflected positively on the whole process," stressing the importance of "supporting the security forces in dealing decisively to the forces of terrorism and the remnants of the Baath, who shed the blood pure in this the holy month. "
He also stressed that it "is committed to the completion of local elections for provincial councils in a timely manner through the legal speed up the formation of the Electoral Commission," explaining that "the debates which severed the advanced stages and can be resolved in the coming days."
For his part, said a member of the House of Representatives from a coalition of state law, Ihsan Al-Awadi said in a statement singled out by the (Center Brief for the Iraqi Media Network): "It was agreed on the need to reform and to proceed with this project, which is adopted by the National Alliance."
He said Al-Awadi, "The second phase of this project will begin next week on finding solutions to problems, classified to three levels of perspective, medium and long term," and expressed his belief that this stage will result in solutions to many of the problems at hand and will work to resolve dilemmas Mini to be a base for two levels of others.
Awadi explained that the third phase of this project will be entered in the application stage, describing the atmosphere with the end of the first phase of the reform project as good, and the signals were positive and encouraging to proceed with this project. In turn, said the Iraqi List, she has not seen yet on the contents of the Terms and paper reform. The MP said the list Hamid Zobaie's "Center Brief for the Iraqi Media Network": that "the Iraqi List, confirmed on a permanent basis that the paper of reform starting from the application of the Arbil," noting that those who wish to reform, he should proceed with it because the agreement still exist. As the leader of the Alliance Kurdistan, Mahmoud Othman, has said that the President of Kurdistan region Masoud Barzani confirmed no objection to conduct the reform. Osman said the "Centre Brief for the Iraqi Media Network": that the Deputy Prime Minister Ruz Nuri Shaways transfer of what was discussed with Dr. Ibrahim al-Jaafari to the president of the region to brief him on the reform project, which adopted by the National Alliance and the discussions led by the President of the Alliance and the bargaining that led. He continued: "The Kurdistan Alliance, expressed his view and clearly for non-objection to conduct reforms in accordance with the mechanism of action of substance to the success of the project and an end to the problems for the return and restore the political process stability." Othman predicted that Immediately after the return of President Jalal Talabani, he will lead the tour dialogue and movements between the political blocs in preparation for a national meeting and the emphasis on strengthening national unity and provide public interest to factional interests, announcing intensive meetings in Baghdad and Erbil will be held soon in preparation for a national meeting.

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Sadrists: I will not vote on the supplementary budget the government for not honoring its promises to distribute surplus oil revenue to citizens

July 26, 2012

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Baghdad {: News} Euphrates said the head of the Liberal parliamentary Bahaa al-Araji said his bloc will not vote to approve the supplementary budget because it will negatively impact on the abolishment of the paragraph on the distribution of 25% of the surplus oil imports to the Iraqi people.

They said in a press statement received by the Euphrates {News} a copy of it today, "the Liberal parliamentary bloc will not vote to approve the supplementary budget for the abolition of paragraph approved by the bloc to give part of their surplus oil revenues to the Iraqi people"

He added that "there are many ministries did not act according to their budgets contexts in place and therefore there will be scrutiny of all the money that was allocated to invest"

He said al-Araji, he "was discussed themes in earnest, transparent, and has taken some of the recommendations is the most important" need for cooperation and to deal seriously and in good faith with the brothers of refugees Alsuren and audit records of refugees to the Iraqi state and because of the internal security situation as is the case in Syria. "

He explained, "We do not want to take advantage of some of those terrorist countries or some of these individual intelligence and then achieve their goals."

Araji and "We reject the supplementary budget provided by the Government to the House of Representatives because it will adversely affect even eliminate the paragraph that Oorteurnaha a distribution of 25% of the surplus oil imports to the Iraqi people.

He pointed out that "there are a lot of ministries, as in the previous budget did not happen, a lot of its budget and therefore there will be a checkpoint for all funds, is also possible for a supplementary budget to make a deficit situation in Iraq."

He continued that "the law of the mandate of the three presidencies Presidency of the Council has the approval of episodes to read the first reading during the coming days."

The mass of the Liberal parliamentary headed by Bahaa al-Araji met the meeting of the League weekly meeting included promised axes of the most important situation, the Syrian and Iraqi stance of it, and the Electoral Commission and the selection of its members, as well as amend the law on provincial elections and supplementary budget and the political file in general and mass communication and also the subject of the problem of electricity. Ended m

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Supporter good question breakthroughs political crisis

July 26, 2012

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Baghdad {: News} Euphrates counting the spokesman of the Kurdistan Alliance supporter of good resolve the political crisis out of reach in the current period due to the continuing convulsive attitudes of some of the political blocs in the parliament.

And Al-Tayyib told {Euphrates News} today, "who believes that the political crisis on its way to the solution optimistic too much because the positions are still tense and is still difference of opinion exists which makes the way to eradicate the crisis at the moment is not possible ".

He added that "In spite of all the initiatives put to the dialogue is still the central government has accused the Kurdistan region and some companies oil smuggling and violation of the terms of the Iraqi Constitution and in light of such accusations is not so easy to get to a radical solution to the political crisis list."

The political process in Iraq is facing a deepening crisis due to mutual accusations between the blocks to participate in political action and in particular between the State of Law Coalition led by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and the Iraqi List led by Iyad Allawi, because of some files, including the security ministries and the issue of Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi and extended differences shortly before to the Kurdistan Regional Government, which announced stiff stance of the Maliki government because of the disputed areas and the financing of the Peshmerga, and some outstanding issues between the center and the region. "is over 2:00 p.m.

Economic analyst: to raise the ceiling to the instruments of private banks (25) million dinars a good decision after it was neglect hangs over private banks

 7/26/2012

Baghdad (news) .. Praised the economic analyst Abdul Latif Salem Ugaili, the decision of the Economic Commission, which raise the ceiling of the instruments certified by the private banks to (25) million dinars, and promise to step to the success of the private banking sector.
He said Ugaili (of the Agency for news news) on Thursday: The management of the private banking sector contemplate the emergence of new to his support after the success of the Committee on Economic Affairs parliamentary decision on ratification of the increased ceiling of the instruments accepted and certified by the private banks to (25) million Iraqi dinars after they did not exceed the (5) million dinars, in addition to allowing them to deal with government departments and the general market joints.

He added: This step procedure successful at developing the work of private banks and support in order to enhance the confidence of customers the mechanics work and facilitate financial transactions, is also the result of the interaction of the Economic Commission with the various sectors of the country's economic, as well as its understanding of the reality of the Iraqi market and the requirements of its development, after it was negligence looms the work of the sector of private banks operating in the country.

He explained: that this resolution constitutes a practical support to the banking sector in the country and ensure the transparency of contracts and provisions for short documentary based in a clear and accurate, which enhances confidence among private banks and citizens.

He called Ugaili: Economic Commission to provide support that is supportive of domestic banks by the Central Bank of Iraq and the adoption of important research legislation legal governing the work of private banks to direct its activities towards the process of economic and social development instead of "dwarfing" events, especially since the country needs to step up efforts for construction, reconstruction . / Finished / d. Q /
 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Disclose the substance of Obama's message to the owners: free in our decisions and we invite you to pass a law for the oil and gas

 July 25, 2012

Twilight News / Kurdish newspaper, Wednesday, pleading for the content of the message sent by U.S. President Barack Obama to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
The newspaper reported that the letter included the signals is addressed by the Iraqi officials, noting that Obama stressed to Maliki that U.S. companies free in its decisions, and urged him and other parties to seek a law to approve the oil and gas investment oil codified.
The newspaper "dress" the Kurdish text of the letter seen by the "Twilight News", which states, citing Obama's "I appreciate the importance of the role of oil in the well-being of Iraq and its people, and the most valuable steps that pace Iraq to increase oil production, which is a source of security of world energy."
Obama said that "the Government of the United States happy with the participation of Iraqis in solving these problems through the Commission for joint cooperation in the field of energy to communicate with the Iraqis to achieve prosperity and solving problems," stressing that "the United States supports the ongoing peaceful solution and the constitutional problems specific to the joint management of natural resources in Iraq. "
Obama noted that "Our administration will continue to encourage all parties to the dialogue on this issue, is not this only through the good will as you suggest you are in your letter," noting that "he had informed U.S. companies and will continue to inform it that the signing of contracts for the exploration and production of oil with the territory of Iraq without approval of the federal authority of these companies presents a risk of illegality is expected. "
Obama said "We understand also the nature of the constitutionality of existing problems, as Ttrguetm to in your letter, concerning contracts for the disputed areas are working on the Kurdistan Regional Government," stressing that "these contracts will be through the ranges wider cause of instability in political terms."
He said Obama "We put forward our point of view on the Iraqi officials and neighboring countries, and also will put it on the companies engaged in this trade," stressing that "the private sector companies in the United States free in its decisions are generally beyond the control of the U.S. government."
He went Obama saying "the business carried out by U.S. companies is not necessarily a reflection of U.S. policy, so that was not compatible with the policy of our Government in certain cases."
Obama called the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to "make more efforts to reach for the formulation of the law of oil and gas allows an investment legal and integrated approach to energy sources in the province of Kurdistan," and expressed his belief that "the solution to this problem will provide a better atmosphere for investment and stable it will be useful for all Iraqis in all across the country, and also will cause the improvement of the political situation in Iraq and strengthen its unity. "
He noted Obama said that "my Government and my colleagues at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad are making utmost efforts to cooperate on access to the law of oil and gas," calling at the same time, "all parties that are in my time management appropriate to the current problems that resulted from the agreement of companies with the Kurdistan Regional Government."
Obama concluded his letter by emphasizing that "this is what it will make it easier for the Kurdistan Regional Government to be able to access the level of the best in the business that achieve benefits for all in the future and create the confidence to reach a broader agreement."
The Iraqi government has announced, last week, for receipt of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, a letter from U.S. President Barack Obama on the activity of Exxon Mobil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, describing the letter as "positive and convincing," while stressing the importance of company's commitment to its obligations and the recommendations of the Iraqi government and the American administration to them., according to a government statement.
The statement added that the letter of response emphasizes respect for the Constitution and laws of Iraq and in the same direction sought by the Iraqi government, reiterating the need for the company's commitment to their obligations and the recommendations of the Iraqi government as well as the recommendations of the U.S. administration in this regard have to take a decent role in the Iraqi oil industry.
The statement pointed out that otherwise the government will take all necessary measures to enforce the law and prevent the company from the implementation of those contracts.
And conflict going on for a long time between the central government in Baghdad and Erbil on oil fields in the Northern Territory, where Baghdad is a contract signed between the KRG and international oil companies illegal.

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Deputy Governor of Central Bank: the project (split national) is important and does not need to legislate a special law by the

 25/07/2012

Baghdad (news) .. The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of the appearance of Mohammed, that the draft (National divider) between the banks do not need to enact a law, likely implemented early next year after completing the procedures relating to it.
Saleh said (of the Agency news) on Wednesday: The law of the Central Bank allowed the central issue regulations and regulations concerning the payments system and their own projects as a divided national linking all government banks and private communications network standard, therefore, divided the national does not require new legislation of its own.

He added that the implementation of the project is very important because it will facilitate the work done by the banking period and will promote the system of credit cards, for confirming the agreement between the banks linked to a unified communications network, and will be contracted with an international company specializing in project management and follow-up under the supervision of the Central Bank.

The central bank announced earlier in the negotiation with the Association of private banks to start establishing new electronic system called (split national) banks or telephone where the link all banks Iraqi government and private network unified communications are managed by a specialized international company to facilitate banking operations. / Finished / 8 . d. Q /
 

Expert: closing banking offices are contrary to the instructions for making Salem to deter money laundering and the smuggling of currency

 25/07/2012

Baghdad (news) .. Praised the economic expert, Ibrahim al-Mashhadani, the procedures for the closure of the Central Bank (190) Office of banking irregularities result in the transfer of hard currency.
He said al-Mashhadani (of the Agency news) on Wednesday: The holding of the Central Bank made a sound, well-to deter the smuggling of hard currency and the reduction of the process of money laundering, adding that these offices have become channels of serious requiring her attention because they affect the amount of the dollar in the market and raise the value of in front of the dinar.

He added the central bank should identify and monitor ports are limited to take out the dollar in order to maintain its value against the dinar, and the development of severe penalties for perpetrators of violations of the law.

He pointed out: that the granting of leave to open banking offices must be preceded by harsh conditions by the central bank and include penalties if it violates these terms and give them freedom to act in foreign currency because it is an important factor in the economy of Iraq.

He explained: banking offices make it easier for citizens financial matters away from the routine, but that the legal work does not harm the economy of the State. / End / 21. D. Q /