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    Joint statement issued by the Iraqi and American governments

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    Joint statement issued by the Iraqi and American governments Empty Joint statement issued by the Iraqi and American governments

    Post by Rocky Thu 16 Feb 2023, 4:51 am

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    The US-Iraqi Higher Coordination Committee on the Strategic Framework Agreement issued a joint statement after the Iraqi and US delegations met in Washington.
    The joint statement, obtained by (Baghdad Today), a copy of it, stated that "the Iraqi and American delegations held a meeting of the Higher Coordination Committee in accordance with the strategic framework agreement," noting that "the two delegations renewed their determination to deepen the strategic relationship between the two countries."
    He added, "The meeting focused on economic cooperation, energy sector development and climate change," noting that "the two sides discussed the challenges facing the Iraqi economy, including the parallel exchange rate markets."
    He pointed out that "the United States welcomed the efforts of the Iraqi government to enact economic reforms," ​​stressing that "the American delegation renewed its support for Iraq's continuous efforts to protect the banking system."
    And between, "the two sides affirmed the determination to continue working together to modernize the financial system in Iraq," noting that "the two delegations confirmed the convergence of views that seek an ambitious agenda for energy independence."
    He pointed out that "the two delegations expressed their agreement that Iraq has a historic opportunity to invest in energy infrastructure initiatives," stressing that "the two sides decided to accelerate efforts to capture the flared gas."
    He explained, "The American delegation praised Iraq's commitment to regional electrical interconnection projects," noting that "Iraq will soon publish a comprehensive government strategy to confront climate change."
    He stressed that "the discussions emphasized the importance of the need for ambitious projects related to solar energy farms," ​​noting that "the two sides discussed the water crisis in Iraq."
    He continued, "The United States expressed its intention to provide technical assistance to improve water management practices in Iraq, and welcomed the positive developments in relations between the Iraqi federal government and the regional government," noting that "the United States confirmed that the American private sector is the best in the field of technology."
    He pointed out that "the American delegation announced that the US embassy in Baghdad has gradually begun to provide services for granting visas to non-immigrants," explaining that "the United States and Iraq are planning to hold meetings of the joint coordination committees under the strategic framework agreement."
    Below is the text of the joint statement:
    The Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Fuad Hussein, headed the delegation of the Republic of Iraq, and the US Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken, the delegation of the United States, held a meeting of the Higher Coordination Committee, in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for the relationship of friendship and cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq. The two delegations renewed their determination to deepen the strategic relationship between the two countries across a full range of bilateral issues for the sake of the national interests of both countries, and their common interests in regional stability. 
    This meeting is the first meeting of the Supreme Coordination Committee focusing on economic cooperation, energy sector development, and climate change, which is a sign of a mature strategic partnership under the Strategic Framework Agreement. The Iraqi delegation included high-level representatives from the House of Representatives, the Central Bank, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Oil, the Ministry of Planning, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Electricity, the Prime Minister's Office, Iraq's Climate Envoy, and the Kurdistan Regional Government. 
    In addition to the US State Department, the US delegation included the President of the US Agency for International Development, Ms. Samantha Power, the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change, Mr. John Kerry, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyo, the Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Energy and Infrastructure Amos Ho-Schstein, and the Coordinator for Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew, and National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk, and senior officials from the Department of State, Treasury, Energy, and Commerce.
    The two sides discussed the challenges facing the Iraqi economy, including the parallel exchange rate markets. The United States welcomed the Iraqi government's efforts to enact economic reforms, as well as reforms in the field of monetary policy, modernizing the banking and financial sector, combating corruption, and preventing manipulation of the financial system—measures that would help enhance Iraq's economic prospects, including strengthening financial and financial markets. Exchange. 
    The US delegation renewed its support for Iraq's continuous efforts to build technical capabilities and implement international standards to protect the banking system from financial crimes, money laundering and terrorist financing. 
    The two sides also affirmed their determination to continue working together to modernize the financial system in Iraq in order to improve the conditions of the Iraqi people. The US and Iraqi delegations confirmed the convergence of views that pursuing an ambitious agenda for energy independence is essential to maximizing Iraq's economic prosperity and protecting its sovereignty. 
    The two delegations expressed their agreement that Iraq has a historic opportunity to invest in energy infrastructure initiatives designed to improve electricity services for the Iraqi people, secure energy self-sufficiency for Iraq, and mitigate environmental damage to both the global climate and Iraqi public health. To this end, the two sides decided to accelerate efforts to capture the flared gas, Modernizing the natural gas distribution infrastructure, reducing methane leakage, regional connectivity to the Iraqi electricity grid, modernizing the electricity infrastructure in Iraq, and exploring renewable energy opportunities. 
    The American delegation praised Iraq's commitment to regional electrical interconnection projects with Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and the GCC Interconnection Authority. The two countries stressed the importance of combating climate change and adapting to it, and the Iraqi delegation stated that Iraq will soon publish a comprehensive government strategy to confront climate change. 
    The two sides also affirmed their commitment to accelerating the implementation of flared gas capture projects to achieve the disposal of traditional gas burning by 2030, to achieve the global pledge on methane, and the United States reviewed its plan to expand climate change programs in Iraq, after it provided Iraq with more than $ 1.2 billion in development aid over the past five years. The discussions also emphasized the need for ambitious solar farm projects, and the establishment of a regulatory framework to attract investment in renewable energy. 
    The two sides also discussed the water crisis in Iraq, and the United States expressed its intention to continue its technical assistance to improve water management practices in Iraq. The United States called on Iraq to nominate experts in water management to participate in exchange programs with US leaders in this field, and the two delegations stressed the importance of benefiting from modern technologies in groundwater management and irrigation efficiency. The United States welcomed the positive developments in relations between the Iraqi federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government and the ongoing negotiations regarding the 2023 federal budget and hydrocarbons law.
    The United States assured the Iraqi delegation that the American private sector is the best in the field of technology and its unique ability to meet the energy challenges in Iraq. The Iraqi-American Business Council in the American Chamber of Commerce also hosted a round table for the Iraqi delegation with 40 American companies and industry leaders who are experts in the field of gas capture, modernization of electricity infrastructure, and renewable energy sources. After this event, the Chamber of Commerce announced that it would lead two US trade missions to Iraq in June to explore investment opportunities. In addition, the two delegations indicated the intention of the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Iraqi Ministry of Trade to begin planning for the meeting of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council in 2023. This agreement between the United States and Iraq serves as a forum for resolving trade obstacles, and promoting investment and bilateral trade opportunities between the two countries. .
     The United States and Iraq confirmed that they plan to hold meetings of the Joint Coordination Committees under the Strategic Framework Agreement, and additional meetings of the Higher Coordination Committee, to follow up on investments in the field of energy, economy, and climate-related discussions held during the meetings of this Higher Coordination Committee. The American and Iraqi delegations affirmed their determination to strengthen the strategic relationship between the two countries.
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