Home
Supreme Coordinating Committee: Iraq's role is vital to the security and prosperity of the region
Iraq 04/18/2024
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
The Supreme Coordination Committee between Iraq and the United States praised the importance of the bilateral partnership and Iraq's vital role in the security and prosperity of the region, stressing the need to commit to continuing financial reform efforts to encourage foreign investment in Iraq.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement, “The delegation of the Republic of Iraq, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Muhammad Tamim, and the delegation of the United States government, led by Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken chaired the meeting of the Supreme Coordinating Committee (HCC) yesterday, Monday, in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between Iraq and the United States.
According to the statement, the two sides stressed “the importance of the bilateral partnership and Iraq’s vital role in the security and prosperity of the region, expressing their desire” to expand the depth and scope of the relationship between the two countries, including in the areas of energy independence, financial reform, providing services to the Iraqi people, strengthening democracy and the rule of law, and enhancing Educational and cultural relations, and representatives of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq also participated in the meeting.”
The statement added, “The two Iraqi-American delegations expressed a common opinion that Iraq has the ability to exploit its vast natural gas resources, invest in new energy infrastructure and renewable energy sources, and achieve energy self-sufficiency by 2030.”
The United States praised Iraq for the progress it has made in reducing gas emissions and working to market associated gas, and the great gas potential in the Kurdistan region of Iraq is a major component of energy security in Iraq, as is increasing private sector investment and allowing Iraq to benefit from leading technology and expertise. for the American private sector.”
To allow Iraq to benefit from the leading technology and experience of the American private sector, the statement explained that “Iraq and the United States announced the signing of new memorandums of understanding to process burned gas and convert it into usable electricity for the Iraqi people. The two sides also stressed the importance of resuming oil exports through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.”
The United States praised Iraq for its great efforts to increase regional connectivity, especially with regard to electrical interconnection with Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. After years of work to build its interconnection with Jordan, Iraq began receiving 40 megawatts of electricity for its people. The capacity is scheduled to increase in the future stages to 900 megawatts, as Iraq stressed that “strengthening ties, which are based on common interests with neighbors, is the basis for local prosperity.”
He continued, "Iraq and the United States also discussed Iraq's interest in using peaceful nuclear energy, including emerging nuclear technologies. They also discussed the significant progress Iraq has made in modernizing its financial and banking sector, which led to the expansion of correspondent relationships with banks in the United States and Europe, and committed to Iraq and the United States continue cooperative financial reform efforts, which will enable Iraq to encourage foreign investment and continue to expand international banking relations,” explaining that “these reforms will work to combat corruption and prevent illicit use of the Iraqi financial sector, allowing local banks to be engines of comprehensive economic growth.” “.
The two sides decided to “enhance cooperation through an enhanced engagement plan between the main actors in the Government of Iraq and the US Department of the Treasury.”
Iraq and the United States noted “the importance of improving the investment climate in Iraq and combating corruption, which are the basic pillars of the Prime Minister’s reform efforts.”
To support the development of private businesses in Iraq, the statement confirmed that “the United States International Development Finance Corporation will provide a loan worth $50 million, facilitated by the United States Agency for International Development, to the National Bank of Iraq; “In order to provide loans to small and medium enterprises, with a focus on previously unbanked businesses and women-led businesses.”
Iraq renewed its commitment to its ongoing efforts to join the World Trade Organization and protect intellectual property rights. The United States also committed to supporting a series of International Visitor Leadership Program projects for Iraqis to develop expertise in these fields. The two parties acknowledged the importance of strategic and infrastructure projects in Iraq, which will support integration. regional and enhance international trade.”
The United States expressed “its concern about the effects of climate change felt by the Iraqi people, and pledged to continue its support to resolve the water crisis in Iraq and improve public health,” praising “the work of the Supreme Water Committee to improve the management of water resources in Iraq, and the two countries intend to work closely together to address climate change.” Climate and water scarcity in Iraq, and ending gas burning to reduce methane emissions.”
The United States praised “Iraq’s imminent issuance of the National Action Plan,” expressing its support for Iraq to prepare more ambitious national contributions under the Paris Agreement ahead of the twenty-ninth United Nations Climate Change Conference.
She stated that “the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed to working with Iraq at the local government level; To improve water and waste management services, the United States has also committed to the International Visitor Leadership Program and the Water Expert Ambassador Program; To share technical expertise in water management and other needs.”
The Iraqi delegation expressed its interest in “cooperating with American companies.” To exchange experiences in health insurance programs, hospital management, and cancer research.”
The United States Government welcomed “the Government of Iraq’s commitment to respect freedom of expression, in accordance with Iraqi law and as guaranteed by the Iraqi Constitution.”
The two delegations discussed how the United States can best support the Iraqi government to advance justice for survivors and victims of the genocide, which ISIS committed in 2014 in accordance with the rule of law, and also discussed the importance of stabilizing Sinjar.
The United States renewed its determination “to continue to support Iraq in strengthening its strategy to combat trafficking in persons,” praising “the recent positive developments in support of minorities.”
The two delegations noted “the impressive progress achieved by Iraq in returning more than 8,000 of its citizens from Al-Hawl camp for displaced people in northeastern Syria.”
The United States thanked Iraq for its commitment to accelerating the pace of returning citizens.
With regard to higher education and culture, the two governments affirmed “the United States’ support for the scholarship program, which was restored by the Prime Minister with the aim of increasing the number of Iraqi students studying abroad.”
The Iraqi delegation confirmed “the government’s intention to send 3,000 male and female students to study in the United States, out of the 5,000 male and female students it plans to send to study abroad.”
The two countries welcomed initiatives aimed at expanding English language education and providing guidance to Iraqi students who are interested in studying in the United States, or who intend to travel to it.
The two delegations reviewed the progress made in their joint efforts to preserve Iraq's rich cultural heritage and religious diversity.
They affirmed their determination “to continue to facilitate the return of Iraqi cultural property to its rightful place in Iraq.”
Accordingly, during the Supreme Coordinating Committee meeting, the US State Department coordinated the transfer of an ancient Sumerian artifact returned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to Iraq, where it committed to returning more Iraqi artifacts in the future.
The importance of the steps taken by Iraq in enhancing its security, stability and sovereignty was stressed, and the mutual determination to deepen the strong relations between their peoples was stressed.
The United States welcomed the opportunity to reaffirm and strengthen its partnership with Iraq.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
» In just two weeks, the Sudanese is awaiting an action plan from the relevant ministries in agreement
» A thousand dinars every month.. An expert predicts the shape of the final journey of dollar prices
» Parliamentary Oil: The budget deficit is under control
» Parliamentary proposals to impose an economic blockade on Iraq
» His advisor: Al-Sudani succeeded in digital transfer in banks
» Economist reassures: Financial liquidity is available and there are no risks to the Iraqi dinar
» Iraq is preparing to bid farewell to the blonde old woman and end the UNAMI mission
» utube MM&C 4/30/24 Projects - Confidence Building - National Bank of Iraq
» Al-Sudani: The government is serious about moving to a diversified economy and supporting the indust
» Deputy: The dollar exchange rate is still high
» The Finance Committee reveals the total transfers today in Iraq
» Minister of Industry: Iraq does not have iron ores suitable for production and we depend on imports
» “The Dilemma of Economic Decisions”... Implementing a gasoline price increase despite opposition fro
» Ukrainian trade explodes with a “surprise”: Iraq has contracted with a “fake” Ukrainian company to d
» Iraq is preparing to invest in the largest gas field
» An economic expert for Nina: The World Bank’s expectations that Iraq will achieve a high growth rate
» The UAE buys cheaper Iraqi oil to increase its exports of “more expensive crude”
» The largest gas field in Iraq is close to seeing the light: a wealth that will reduce the import bil
» Minister of Resources: Water storage in dams is at its best
» Sadiqoun demands that Taqadum give up all positions in exchange for the presidency of Parliament
» Al-Sudani inaugurates the continuous casting factory at the General Company for Steel Industries in
» Iraq exports to America more than 4 million barrels of crude oil and its derivatives in a month
» Al-Sudani: We are committed to workers’ rights and reconstruction projects will not stop
» The Parliamentary Development Institute organizes a workshop on the right to information law
» Parliamentary Integrity: The judiciary is making a great effort to resolve the theft of the century
» Parliamentary Finance: The government holds responsible for the delay in sending the budget schedule
» Economist: Iraq faces a shortage of 3.5 million housing units
» Obelisk Hour: Sudanese’s visit to Washington did not address the “American exit”
» Planning clarifies the position on contracts and wages from the job number platform
» New country legalizes cryptocurrencies
» The UAE's Dana Gas announces the resumption of work in the "Kormor" field
» The International Comprehensive Shopping Festival kicks off in an Iraqi governorate
» The Minister of Labor gives good news to the workers: Wait for next week
» Iraq's water storage is at its best... Will it address the agricultural situation?
» The government takes a number of new decisions
» The Minister of Labor announces an increase in the salary of retired workers by 100 thousand dinars
» Al-Sudani: Service projects in Iraq “will not stop”
» 90 percent of it comes from across the border. Parliament unveils a new strategy to limit currency s
» Iraq is implementing a "modern strategy" to get rid of a "Sumerian custom" that depleted the waters
» The Minister of Transport announces the opening of 48 collective lines in six governorates
» The Federal Integrity Commission announced the arrest of waste of public money, violations and manip
» Government Media: 3 million citizens have registered so far on the Ur electronic portal
» Labor Day in Iraq.. 6 million workers with an unknown future and stolen rights, and 90% of them “wit
» Iranian Chamber of Commerce: Iraq's investment budget is 150 billion dollars, and our share in it mu
» On International Workers’ Day... The President of the Republic: We stress the necessity of working t
» Prime Minister: We affirm our commitment to all Iraqi workers, men and women, to provide a work envi
» Progress threatens to withdraw from the political process in the event of infringement on its quota
» Bloomberg: Iraq violated its oil export quota and did not adhere to OPEC+ decisions
» Al-Sudani stresses the importance of following up on the understandings reached between Iraq and Ame
» From "everything is imported" to "food made by one's own hands"... Parliamentary reference to Iraq's
» The government hires an external auditor for the Trade Bank of Iraq
» Among them relates to the path of development...the full decisions of the Council of Ministers sessi
» Al-Maliki warns of the Washington Embassy's plans to threaten Iraqi society
» utube MM&C 4/28/24 Iraq Dinar - IQD - Banks - Merge Regionally - Water - Labor -Jobs - Dinar Value
» Iraqi Business: There are no financial fears in Iraq for three years, and fear regarding the path of
» Parliament is discussing with the Finance and Retirement Law amending the Landlords Law
» Customs and taxes... Parliamentary Finance talks about huge sums of money that do not enter the stat
» Parliamentary Oil threatens to sue the Ministry of Oil over raising gasoline prices
» Iraq begins installing radiation screening gates at border crossings
» Hong Kong launches Asia's first Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
» Al-Mandalawi discusses with the delegation of the Jordanian Senate the achievement of economic integ
» Parliament draws attention to the work of security companies in Iraq and identifies the party concer
» How does a Sudanese choose the countries he visits and what are his messages?
» Baghdad alerts Erbil of a “defect” related to agriculture and requests coordination regarding areas
» State real estate... between Parliament's movements and a new door to corruption
» Economist: The Central Bank committed a massacre against private banks at the expense of foreign one
» Without discussing the agenda, the House of Representatives adjourns its session
» Parliament reveals details of the “Law to replace custodial sentences in exchange for financial sums
» The Sudanese and his battle against corruption.. Where is the fault with the government or with the
» Parliamentary Planning: The Federal Service Law will regulate the work of the public service
» A representative calls for amendments to the 2024 budget tables
» Al-Badri: America bears responsibility for restricting the security services and not providing monit
» State of Law: Sudanese’s recent discussions will impose another reality in relations with Washington
» Parliamentary warning about the delay in sending budget schedules
» Deputy: We will not allow the American ambassador to install herself as President of the Republic of
» The government and Parliament are discussing completing the 2024 budget and sending it to a vote
» "Finance" reveals the reason for the delay in disbursing the Kurdistan Region's salaries for the mon
» With "more than" one billion dollars.. Iraq is "fourth" on the list of "largest" importers from Turk
» The Interior Ministry discovers properties and houses that were usurped and seized in “Al-Bataween”
» “No province is devoid of it.” Shafaq News opens the file of a disease that “has no cure” in Iraq
» Parliamentary Finance: The Council of Ministers will vote today on the 2024 budget schedules
» Al-Halbousi party threatens to withdraw from the entire political process because of the “Sunni mino
» For the first time... adopting an “automation” system for transporting goods at the ports of the Kur
» Qatar.. The Iraqi Stock Exchange obtains the shield of the Arab Capital Markets Union
» An Iraqi court activates the electronic legal evidence and division systems
» What are the reasons for the Emirati-Turkish interest in the path of “development”?.. A British repo
» The Council of Ministers votes today on the 2024 budget schedules
» At a cost of 73 billion...exposing cases of fraud and suspicions of corruption in implementing a pro
» Labor announces the release of the salaries of retired insured workers for the month of May with an
» A parliamentary committee discusses a draft government program evaluation report
» Parliamentary Finance: We are keen to mature the amendment to the Landlords Law in preparation for i
» Al-Mandalawi and Al-Sudani discuss political efforts to complete constitutional entitlements and res
» Resources are taking action to conserve water
» Early 2025.. a date for the start of implementation of the “Development Road”
» Budget schedules postpone the House of Representatives' recess
» Next May 12.. is the date for opening bids for the Baghdad and Najaf-Karbala metro projects
» Tourism in the region is expected to grow by 60%.
» Najaf administrators and engineers are demanding appointments and job opportunities