Today, Iraq chairs the 152nd session of the Arab League Council

by **claud39** Sun Sep 08, 2019 2:53 pm

Today, Iraq chairs the 152nd session of the Arab League Council
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BAGHDAD: Iraq will
preside on Sunday the 152nd regular session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent delegates in preparation for the meeting of Arab foreign ministers scheduled for Tuesday also chaired by Iraq . The meeting will discuss a number of important items

In addition to other items, especially the Palestinian issue and the Arab-Israeli conflict, this item includes following up the political developments of the Palestinian cause and the Arab-Israeli conflict, activating the Arab peace initiative, Israeli developments and violations in the occupied city of Jerusalem, as well as following the developments (settlement, wall, intifada, prisoners, refugees, UNRWA, Development) and supporting the budget of the State of Palestine and the steadfastness of the Palestinian people. Done / 25

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by **claud39** Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:07 pm

Hakim stresses to Aboul Gheit the importance of urging countries to fulfill what they announced at the Kuwait conference

11-09-2019

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, (SANA) - Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim on Tuesday stressed the importance of urging countries to fulfill their commitments made at the conference on the reconstruction of Iraq in Kuwait.

A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry received 'orbit', a copy of it, that 'Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim discussed with Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, the overall political and security situation in Iraq and the region'.

The statement added, 'Hakim called for joint action to resolve regional problems in the region to achieve peace in the region, and stability,' adding that 'Iraq strengthens the directions of the Arab League to coordinate efforts, and unify views to ease tensions, and to meet the challenges, and provide opportunities for security, and combat Terrorism.

Hakim stressed that 'the Arab League to urge countries to fulfill the pledges announced at the Conference on the reconstruction of Iraq in Kuwait'.

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by **claud39** Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:37 pm

Hakim to his Jordanian counterpart: activate the investment of Jordanian companies in the field of reconstruction

10-09-2019

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Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al-Hakim on Tuesday met with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman al-Safadi on the importance of activating the investment of Jordanian companies in the field of infrastructure reconstruction.

A statement by the Foreign Ministry received a 'copy', that 'Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on the sidelines of the Arab League Council's 152nd ordinary meetings at the ministerial level,' noting that 'the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Baghdad and Amman in the fields Economic, developmental and other sectors'.

Al-Hakim called on Jordanian companies to invest in Iraq in the field of infrastructure reconstruction.

He added, 'The meeting reviewed regional developments and the importance of security coordination and combating terrorism, and agreed to continue meetings and consultation to strengthen mechanisms of joint action to meet the current challenges, and to ensure the preservation of security and stability in the Arab region.'

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by **claud39** Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:35 pm

The League of Arab States adopts a resolution establishing the Arab Council for Population and Development

12 September 2019 06:54 PM

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Cairo - Mubasher: The Council of the League of Arab States, at its 152nd Ordinary Session, held in Cairo yesterday, adopted a resolution establishing the Arab Council for Population and Development and adopting its statute.

The Arab League said in a statement issued on Thursday that the decision comes in support of joint Arab action in the field of population to respond to the challenges witnessed by Arab countries and the unprecedented living and demographic conditions experienced by many Arab countries, which has a significant impact on the dynamics of the population and thus necessarily affect Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, Head of the Social Affairs Sector, Ambassador Haifa Abu-Ghazaleh, said that the newly created Council would follow the Economic and Social Council.

Haifa Abu-Ghazaleh said that it aims to institutionalize Arab action on population issues to conform to the international context and corresponds to the United Nations Commission on Population and Development and unify the Arab position on population issues at the regional and international levels.

She added that the council aims to support Arab countries to establish national councils and committees for population, as well as assist them in formulating national population strategies commensurate with their national needs. .

It is noteworthy that this proposal for the establishment of the Council was submitted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during the deliberations of the eighteenth meeting of the heads of national councils and committees in the Arab countries, which was held under the auspices of Princess Basma Bint Talal in November 2017 in Amman.

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by **claud39** Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:51 am

[size=36][rtl]Foreign Minister: We are keen to promote the reality of joint Arab action[/rtl][/size]

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Today, Iraq chairs the 152nd session of the Arab League Council Alsabaah-18799

Today, Iraq chairs the 152nd session of the Arab League Council Alsabaah-18799

Cairo / Isra Khalifa Baghdad / Al- Sabah

called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al - Hakim, on Wednesday, the Arab League to urge States to fulfill its commitments that were announced during the Iraq reconstruction conference , which was held in Kuwait, stressing the importance of finding solutions to the crises faced by our Arab region and to restore Syria Iraq expressed its keenness during the presidency of the Council of the League of Arab States to promote the reality of joint Arab action through communication and constant consultation with Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.

This comes at a time when the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, praised the management of Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali al-Hakim for the meeting of the League Council in its 152nd session, indicating that the meeting unanimously voted, for the first time, on all decisions issued by the League Council, including condemnation Israeli assaults on Arab countries and its declaration of annexation of part of the West Bank to the sovereignty of the Zionist occupation, declaring satisfaction for the presidency of Iraq for the current session, while stressing that he saw a "new Iraq" during his last visit and that security is stable and removed barriers and citizens are satisfied and there is a political consensus between the presidencies three.

The rights of the Palestinian people

The speech of the Foreign Minister, at the opening of the first session of the Ministerial Council's 152nd ordinary session at the level of foreign ministers, according to a statement received by the Ministry, "morning", to address the latest developments in the Arab region, including: Iraq urged Arab and regional countries and the international community to support the government The new Sudanese to stabilize and maintain the unity of Sudan.

Al-Hakim stressed the continuation of support for the Palestinian cause, lifting the momentum of demanding the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and stopping the violations against it, pointing out Iraq's position on the issue of waterways security and freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf region. Tension in the region, we believe that the countries bordering the Arabian Gulf can protect the security of navigation, and secure the flow of energy supplies from this vital region.

Al-Hakim stressed the importance of finding solutions to the crises facing our Arab region.

The Foreign Minister pointed out that the Iraqi people endured the scourge of wars that led to the waste of financial and human resources for more than four decades, and then confronted the wave of Daesh terrorism, and eliminated it alone and with the support of brothers and friends, pointing out that Iraq needs the support of its brothers and friends to eradicate this scourge From their roots, confront all the currents of extremism and violence that threaten our countries.

Minister Hakim affirmed Iraq 's rejection of the Turkish military presence on Iraqi soil and is working to end it by all means. Supporting international and regional efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability, preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Arab countries, and returning the displaced and displaced persons to their homes.

Membership of Syria

Al-Hakim called on Syria to regain its membership in the Arab League.

In his speech, al-Hakim condemned the Israeli occupation attacks on some Arab countries and affirmed their right to self-defense against these blatant attacks, in the belief of the principles of the Arab League and the Arab solidarity charter, which stressed the opposition to conspiracies that threaten the security and stability of Arab countries.

Al-Hakim expressed Iraq's keenness during his presidency of the Council of the League of Arab States to promote the reality of joint Arab action through communication and constant consultation with Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, to work to advance the pace of Arab action, in a manner that contributes to alleviate the effects of crises in our region And to achieve the aspirations of our peoples towards progress and prosperity.

In a statement singled out by Al-Sabah, the Foreign Minister explained Iraq's call for Syria's return to the Arab League. He said that Iraq did not agree to suspend Syria's membership from the outset, pointing out that Syria is not only a founding state of the Arab League, but an axis of the Arab world. Essential in the Arab world, he stressed that weakening Syria is a weakening of the Arab world.

"We expect in the next six months to strengthen the Iraqi position to return Syria to its seat," Hakim said, adding that there are countries that support this position. "We believe in the unity of Syria and its territorial integrity and the departure of all foreign forces from Syria and that the Syrians govern themselves."

Al-Hakim pointed out that the meeting discussed developments in a number of Arab countries, including Syria, Yemen and Libya, and took appropriate decisions on them, pointing out that the meeting dealt with the security of navigation and energy supplies in the Arabian Gulf and stressed the need to protect the security of this vital region and the need not to stop and supply energy.

Eliminating terrorism

The foreign minister said Iraq is grateful for helping Arab countries eliminate ISIS, especially militarily, but intellectually still exists and needs to be confronted at the intellectual level.

He added that Iraq today is different from Iraq yesterday, pointing out that during the recent visit of the Secretary-General of the Arab League to Baghdad and put it in the image of Iraq, which is advancing for the future.

He pointed out that Iraq has suffered wars since the Iran-Iraq war and the invasion of Kuwait, the siege and the 2003 war, but today Iraq is breathing a sigh of relief and Baghdad is living a normal life, but “we are still working to rebuild the liberated cities and shelter the families in the camps, which numbered about 4.5 million people, Now they are 1.2 million. ”

Hakim said: Iraq needs a period of stability to restore normal life, noting that it has become the focus of attracting investment and foreign policy, and the government encourages the Iraqi citizen to invest in his country instead of abroad.

As for the position on Turkey, the Foreign Minister pointed out that Baghdad is in constant contact with Turkey, about the presence of its troops in Iraqi territory, noting that the Turks are aware of the sensitivity of this matter.

In fact, we are in constant contact, at the level of foreign ministers, defense and intelligence in this area, and the Turkish brothers know the sensitivity of the region and its importance, we also know the seriousness and positions of the organization (PKKA), and we also have a fruitful Iraqi effort in this aspect with the Turks.

He added that Iraq fought terrorism on behalf of everyone, and defeated it, but it is still on our border with Syria, adding that we will help our Syrian brothers to seize the terrorist gangs there.

On the sidelines of the meeting, Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met with his Arab counterparts, including Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. The meeting witnessed an agreement to hold a meeting of the Iraqi-Egyptian committee in Baghdad under the chairmanship of the prime ministers of the two countries. He praised the consensus of both countries' visions and positions on all regional issues, especially the latest developments, and the importance of exerting great efforts to solve the problems of Baghdad and Cairo in all its political, economic, security and cultural dimensions. Matt suffered by some Arab countries, and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation including hurt in maintaining stability, and to spare the region any crisis, stressing Iraq's desire to strengthen consultation with Egypt; belief in the active role played in the region.

During his meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, al-Hakim discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Baghdad and Amman in the economic, developmental and other sectors, calling on Jordanian companies to "invest in Iraq in the field of infrastructure reconstruction."

The Arab League Council in its 152 at the ministerial level has decided unanimously, the adoption of an Iraqi resolution condemning the attacks of the Zionist entity by drones on some Arab countries.

"The resolution supports all its steps and measures to preserve its national sovereignty," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed al-Sahaf said.

Tribute to the presidency of Iraq

For his part, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, in a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim, President of the current session 152 and attended by "morning": During the consultative meeting talked about the financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees and UNRWA, noting that he met with The Agency's General Pierre Krähenbühl briefed him on the very difficult financial situation as a result of the withholding of US contributions to UNRWA.

Abul-Gheit added, “It was evident during the meeting that there is clear support from the Arab countries and their intention to continue to support the Agency's budget in order to fill this financial gap,” adding that he drew the ministers' attention to the importance of mobilizing international support for the renewal of UNRWA's mandate for three years. In November in the UN General Assembly.

He stressed that there will be a unified Arab position in support of the IAEA and appeal to various countries to renew their mandate. On the Arab position on the candidates for non-permanent membership of the Security Council, Aboul Gheit said it was agreed that the Arabs would stand next to the membership of countries that have positions in support of Arab issues In particular, the Palestinian issue, while those who do not support Palestinian rights, the Arabs will not stand with them.

He added that it was agreed at the closed consultative meeting held before the start of the regular session of the Ministerial Council to lift an item submitted by the Kingdom of Bahrain criticizing the actions of the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera station as well as an item submitted by Qatar on informing the four countries Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt to the Council of Arab Information Ministers to discuss the items The Arab Media Code of Ethics approved at the Ministerial Meeting.

Condemn Israeli violations

He said that the Republic of Iraq has submitted a resolution condemning the Israeli attacks on Arab countries, pointing out that if the implementation of Israeli intentions to annex part of the West Bank to Israeli sovereignty, the Arabs can resort to the Security Council.

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