An American-Iraqi strategic dialogue: a matter of interests and expectations
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Iraq ... prospective investments led by 5 American energy companies
by claud39 Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:24 pm
Iraq ... prospective investments led by 5 American energy companies
21/08/2020
Five American companies, including Chevron, signed agreements with the Iraqi government yesterday, Wednesday, aimed at strengthening Iraq's energy independence from Iran, as Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi prepares to make his first visit to the White House, today, Thursday.
And the US Energy Department said in a statement that Honeywell International, Baker Hughes, General Electric, Steller Energy and Chevron have signed trade agreements worth up to eight billion dollars with the Iraqi ministers of oil and electricity.
The Iraqi economy was affected due to the general closure measures to limit the spread of the new Corona virus and due to the decline in oil prices.
"These agreements are important for the future of energy in Iraq, and I am confident that the same companies that enabled the United States to achieve energy independence will use their vast experience to help Iraq achieve its full potential in the energy sector," US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillet said in a statement.
The agreements were signed after the Iraqi ministers of oil and electricity met with Brouillette, and after a round-table meeting in Washington on Wednesday with the Prime Minister of Iraq and the US energy industry.
In a separate interview with reporters before the Energy Department statement, a senior US administration official said that officials would also discuss national security issues in addition to economic cooperation.
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Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America
by claud39 Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:02 pm
[size=32]Joint Statement by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America[/size]
20 Aug 2020
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The following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America:
Begin text:
The Government of Iraq, led by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and the Government of United States, led by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, held a meeting of the Higher Coordinating Committee today in Washington, D.C. as described in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq (SFA). The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to a robust and productive bilateral relationship. Separate sessions covered economics, energy, health and environment, political and diplomatic issues, security and counterterrorism, and education and cultural relations.
In the economic session, Iraq outlined its ideas for economic reform plans that would unleash faster growth and a more vibrant private sector. The United States reiterated its support for Iraq’s economic reforms and identified areas of cooperation that could help Iraq implement its plans.
Both countries discussed coordination with international financial institutions to help Iraq recover from low oil prices and COVID-19 and put the country on a more sustainable fiscal path. Both nations plan to cooperate on e-government, financial sector reforms, and private sector partnerships to boost U.S.-Iraq trade and investment. The two governments look forward to holding a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting later this year to follow up on the June 2019 meeting.
In the energy session, the United States and Iraq discussed the Government of Iraq’s efforts to increase domestic electricity and gas production, reduce wasteful gas flaring, and implement energy market reforms. The two governments plan to hold an Energy Joint Coordination Committee meeting soon to discuss these topics in more detail.
On the sidelines of today’s meeting, the Government of Iraq signed substantial energy agreements with U.S. companies, including General Electric, Honeywell UOP, and Stellar Energy, as well as Memoranda of Understanding with Chevron and Baker Hughes, as concrete examples of the U.S.-Iraq energy partnership. Iraq and the United States noted ongoing cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to develop plans for electricity tariff reform in Iraq. The two governments plan to continue cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member-states and Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority on Iraq/GCC electricity connections and energy investment. The United States welcomed the progress in the talks between the Iraqi Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government with regard to budgetary and energy issues.
In the health and environmental session, the United States and Iraq noted their ongoing partnership to combat COVID-19 and their intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand bilateral health trade. The two governments also discussed ongoing cooperation on environmental, water, and scientific issues and plan to hold a separate Joint Coordination Committee meeting on those topics.
In the political and diplomatic session, the United States reaffirmed its respect for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities. The two sides discussed how the United States could best support the Iraqi government as it prepares for parliamentary elections, including by increasing support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. Both nations reiterated their support for freedom of expression and media freedom, and the necessity to hold accountable the perpetrators of violence against peaceful protesters.
The United States supports Iraq’s efforts to improve relations with its neighboring states and plans to assist the Iraqi Government in this endeavor. The United States reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Iraq in advancing durable solutions for internally displaced persons that are voluntary, safe, and dignified, and to help those communities that have been targeted for genocide by ISIS. The two sides recognized the need to improve access for humanitarian organizations.
In the security and counterterrorism session, the United States and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to achieving common objectives through bilateral security coordination and continued cooperation between the Iraqi Security Forces and the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The two delegations praised the growing capabilities of the Iraqi Security Forces and their joint success in the fight against ISIS, which has enabled the Global Coalition to transition to a new phase focused on training, equipping, and supporting the Iraqi Security Forces.
The Iraqi government expressed its gratitude to the Global Coalition and asserted its willingness to facilitate this transition and confirmed its obligation as host country to provide protection for the Coalition’s personnel and diplomatic facilities in Iraq. Adapting to the requirements of this new phase, the Global Coalition has been able to depart from some Iraqi military bases and reduce combat forces in Iraq.
The two sides plan on separate technical talks to manage the timing and transition to the new phase, including any associated redeployments from Iraq. The U.S. and Iraqi delegations recognized the progress of the Iraqi Federal Security Institutions and the Kurdistan Regional Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in coordinating their efforts to combat ISIS remnants and discussed ways to further this cooperation.
In the education and culture session, the two governments discussed both past and current U.S. support for Iraq’s efforts to strengthen higher education in cooperation with American universities in Iraq, through the Fulbright program, and through the U.S. Embassy’s Higher Education Partnership initiative.
The United States and Iraq identified additional ways to support Iraq’s plans to address higher education reform priorities and strengthen U.S.-Iraqi university partnerships. The two sides also reviewed progress in the return of the Baath Party Archives to Iraq as an important artifact of Iraq’s history.
The two delegations discussed their mutual efforts to preserve Iraq’s rich cultural heritage and religious diversity and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperating in the return of Iraqi cultural property illegally imported into the United States to their rightful place in Iraq.
https://gds.gov.iq/joint-statement-by-the-governments-of-the-republic-of-iraq-and-the-united-states-of-america/
20 Aug 2020
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The following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America:
Begin text:
The Government of Iraq, led by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and the Government of United States, led by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, held a meeting of the Higher Coordinating Committee today in Washington, D.C. as described in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq (SFA). The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to a robust and productive bilateral relationship. Separate sessions covered economics, energy, health and environment, political and diplomatic issues, security and counterterrorism, and education and cultural relations.
In the economic session, Iraq outlined its ideas for economic reform plans that would unleash faster growth and a more vibrant private sector. The United States reiterated its support for Iraq’s economic reforms and identified areas of cooperation that could help Iraq implement its plans.
Both countries discussed coordination with international financial institutions to help Iraq recover from low oil prices and COVID-19 and put the country on a more sustainable fiscal path. Both nations plan to cooperate on e-government, financial sector reforms, and private sector partnerships to boost U.S.-Iraq trade and investment. The two governments look forward to holding a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting later this year to follow up on the June 2019 meeting.
In the energy session, the United States and Iraq discussed the Government of Iraq’s efforts to increase domestic electricity and gas production, reduce wasteful gas flaring, and implement energy market reforms. The two governments plan to hold an Energy Joint Coordination Committee meeting soon to discuss these topics in more detail.
On the sidelines of today’s meeting, the Government of Iraq signed substantial energy agreements with U.S. companies, including General Electric, Honeywell UOP, and Stellar Energy, as well as Memoranda of Understanding with Chevron and Baker Hughes, as concrete examples of the U.S.-Iraq energy partnership. Iraq and the United States noted ongoing cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to develop plans for electricity tariff reform in Iraq. The two governments plan to continue cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member-states and Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority on Iraq/GCC electricity connections and energy investment. The United States welcomed the progress in the talks between the Iraqi Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government with regard to budgetary and energy issues.
In the health and environmental session, the United States and Iraq noted their ongoing partnership to combat COVID-19 and their intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand bilateral health trade. The two governments also discussed ongoing cooperation on environmental, water, and scientific issues and plan to hold a separate Joint Coordination Committee meeting on those topics.
In the political and diplomatic session, the United States reaffirmed its respect for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities. The two sides discussed how the United States could best support the Iraqi government as it prepares for parliamentary elections, including by increasing support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. Both nations reiterated their support for freedom of expression and media freedom, and the necessity to hold accountable the perpetrators of violence against peaceful protesters.
The United States supports Iraq’s efforts to improve relations with its neighboring states and plans to assist the Iraqi Government in this endeavor. The United States reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Iraq in advancing durable solutions for internally displaced persons that are voluntary, safe, and dignified, and to help those communities that have been targeted for genocide by ISIS. The two sides recognized the need to improve access for humanitarian organizations.
In the security and counterterrorism session, the United States and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to achieving common objectives through bilateral security coordination and continued cooperation between the Iraqi Security Forces and the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The two delegations praised the growing capabilities of the Iraqi Security Forces and their joint success in the fight against ISIS, which has enabled the Global Coalition to transition to a new phase focused on training, equipping, and supporting the Iraqi Security Forces.
The Iraqi government expressed its gratitude to the Global Coalition and asserted its willingness to facilitate this transition and confirmed its obligation as host country to provide protection for the Coalition’s personnel and diplomatic facilities in Iraq. Adapting to the requirements of this new phase, the Global Coalition has been able to depart from some Iraqi military bases and reduce combat forces in Iraq.
The two sides plan on separate technical talks to manage the timing and transition to the new phase, including any associated redeployments from Iraq. The U.S. and Iraqi delegations recognized the progress of the Iraqi Federal Security Institutions and the Kurdistan Regional Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in coordinating their efforts to combat ISIS remnants and discussed ways to further this cooperation.
In the education and culture session, the two governments discussed both past and current U.S. support for Iraq’s efforts to strengthen higher education in cooperation with American universities in Iraq, through the Fulbright program, and through the U.S. Embassy’s Higher Education Partnership initiative.
The United States and Iraq identified additional ways to support Iraq’s plans to address higher education reform priorities and strengthen U.S.-Iraqi university partnerships. The two sides also reviewed progress in the return of the Baath Party Archives to Iraq as an important artifact of Iraq’s history.
The two delegations discussed their mutual efforts to preserve Iraq’s rich cultural heritage and religious diversity and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperating in the return of Iraqi cultural property illegally imported into the United States to their rightful place in Iraq.
https://gds.gov.iq/joint-statement-by-the-governments-of-the-republic-of-iraq-and-the-united-states-of-america/
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Joint Statement of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and President Donald Trump
by claud39 Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:05 pm
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21 Aug 2020
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The following is a Joint Statement issued by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, following a bilateral meeting at the White House on Thursday 20 August 2020:
The strategic partnership between Iraq and the United States is based on a mutual desire for security and prosperity.
Together, the United States-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and the Iraqi Security Forces destroyed the ISIS physical caliphate, and we continue to work in close coordination to ensure that ISIS is rendered incapable of posing a threat to Iraq and every other nation. We reaffirm our commitment to long-term security cooperation to build Iraq’s military capability and address threats to our shared interests.
Our security collaboration strengthens the foundation of our efforts to expand economic, humanitarian, political, and cultural cooperation. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscores the importance of working together to build a prosperous and stable Iraq that provides jobs and services to the Iraqi people and serves as a stabilizing force for the Middle East.
https://gds.gov.iq/joint-statement-of-prime-minister-mustafa-al-kadhimi-and-president-donald-trump/
21 Aug 2020
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The following is a Joint Statement issued by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, following a bilateral meeting at the White House on Thursday 20 August 2020:
The strategic partnership between Iraq and the United States is based on a mutual desire for security and prosperity.
Together, the United States-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and the Iraqi Security Forces destroyed the ISIS physical caliphate, and we continue to work in close coordination to ensure that ISIS is rendered incapable of posing a threat to Iraq and every other nation. We reaffirm our commitment to long-term security cooperation to build Iraq’s military capability and address threats to our shared interests.
Our security collaboration strengthens the foundation of our efforts to expand economic, humanitarian, political, and cultural cooperation. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscores the importance of working together to build a prosperous and stable Iraq that provides jobs and services to the Iraqi people and serves as a stabilizing force for the Middle East.
https://gds.gov.iq/joint-statement-of-prime-minister-mustafa-al-kadhimi-and-president-donald-trump/
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Re: An American-Iraqi strategic dialogue: a matter of interests and expectations
by claud39 Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:13 pm
4:14 AM · 22 août 2020
Prime Minister
@MAKadhimi
He affirms that Iraq is a sovereign state, and dealing with it is in accordance with this principle, indicating the need to strengthen cooperation between Iraq and the United States of America, especially in the economic field.
https://twitter.com/IraqiPMO/status/1297084822209417218
Prime Minister
@MAKadhimi
He affirms that Iraq is a sovereign state, and dealing with it is in accordance with this principle, indicating the need to strengthen cooperation between Iraq and the United States of America, especially in the economic field.
https://twitter.com/IraqiPMO/status/1297084822209417218
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PM @MAKadhimi receives a phone call from US Senate Majority Leader, @senatemajldr , for discussions on expanding relations between Iraq and the United States across all areas, including security and economic cooperation.
by claud39 Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:28 pm
August 22, 2020
PM
@MAKadhimi
receives a phone call from US Senate Majority Leader,
@senatemajldr
, for discussions on expanding relations between Iraq and the United States across all areas, including security and economic cooperation.
https://twitter.com/IraqiGovt/status/1297134169529573377
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PM @MAKadhimi receives a phone call from US Senate Majority Leader, @senatemajldr , for discussions on expanding relations between Iraq and the United States across all areas, including security and economic cooperation.
by claud39 Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:33 pm
August 22, 2020
PM
@MAKadhimi
receives a phone call from US Senate Majority Leader,
@senatemajldr
, for discussions on expanding relations between Iraq and the United States across all areas, including security and economic cooperation.
https://twitter.com/IraqiGovt/status/1297134169529573377
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A source for "Al-Ekhbariya": Iraq signed with four American companies in the electricity sector
by claud39 Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:25 pm
A source for "Al-Ekhbariya": Iraq signed with four American companies in the electricity sector
08-20-2020
Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya
A source close to the Iraqi-American Strategic Dialogue revealed that the Baghdad government had signed with four American companies in the electricity sector.
"Yesterday was a successful day in the talks between Baghdad and Washington, as the talks culminated in the signing of 9 memoranda of understanding," the source told Al-Ikhbariya.
He explained that "the memoranda of understanding that have been agreed upon are: 4 companies in the electricity sector, 3 in the oil sector, 2 in the financial sector."
The company, "General Cartec", is the most prominent US company contracted with the Iraqi government in the field of electric energy.
https://www.ikhnews.com/index.php?page=article&id=224443
08-20-2020
Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya
A source close to the Iraqi-American Strategic Dialogue revealed that the Baghdad government had signed with four American companies in the electricity sector.
"Yesterday was a successful day in the talks between Baghdad and Washington, as the talks culminated in the signing of 9 memoranda of understanding," the source told Al-Ikhbariya.
He explained that "the memoranda of understanding that have been agreed upon are: 4 companies in the electricity sector, 3 in the oil sector, 2 in the financial sector."
The company, "General Cartec", is the most prominent US company contracted with the Iraqi government in the field of electric energy.
https://www.ikhnews.com/index.php?page=article&id=224443
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Final statement
by claud39 Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:06 pm
[size=34]Final statement[/size]
Republic of Iraq - United States
The meeting of the Supreme Coordination Committee
August 19, 2020
The delegation of the Iraqi government, headed by Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, and the delegation of the United States government, headed by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, held a meeting of the Supreme Coordination Committee today in Washington, DC, in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a relationship of friendship and cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq. The two sides affirmed their commitment to a strong and fruitful bilateral relationship. Separate sessions covered topics related to economy, energy, health, environment, political and diplomatic issues, security, counter-terrorism, educational and cultural relations.
In the economic session, Iraq outlined its ideas for economic reform plans that would unleash faster economic growth and a more vibrant private sector. The United States renewed its support for economic reforms in Iraq and identified areas for cooperation that could help Iraq achieve its plans. The two countries discussed coordination with international financial institutions to help Iraq recover from low oil prices and the Corona virus, and put the country on a more sustainable fiscal path. The two countries also plan to collaborate in the areas of e-government, financial sector reforms, and private sector partnerships to boost trade and investment between the United States and Iraq. Iraq and the United States are looking forward to holding a meeting of the TIFA Council later this year to follow up on the July 2019 meeting.
In the energy session, the United States and Iraq discussed the Iraqi government's efforts to increase domestic electricity and gas production, reduce flared gas waste, and implement energy market reforms. The two governments also plan to hold a meeting of the Joint Energy Coordination Committee soon to discuss these issues in more detail. On the sidelines of the meeting, the Government of Iraq signed sustainable energy agreements with American companies, including General Electric, Honeywell UOP, and Stellar Energy, in addition to memoranda of understanding with Chevron and Baker Hughes, as concrete examples of the energy partnership between the United States and Iraq.
The Delegations of Iraq and the United States indicated the continued cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to develop plans for electricity tariff reforms in Iraq. The two governments plan to continue cooperation with the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority on electricity connections in Iraq and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and energy investment, and the United States welcomed the progress made in the talks between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government on the topics of budget and energy.
In the Health and Environment session, the two countries indicated their ongoing partnership to combat Coronavirus and their intention to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand bilateral trade relations in the field of health. The two governments also discussed the ongoing cooperation in the fields of environment, water and scientific issues, and planning to hold a separate meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee on these issues.
In the political and diplomatic session, the United States reiterated its emphasis on respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and the relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities. The two sides also discussed how best the United States could support the Iraqi government as it prepares for the parliamentary elections, including increasing support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. The two countries reiterated their support for freedom of expression and freedom of the media, and the need to hold perpetrators of acts of violence against peaceful demonstrators accountable. The United States supports Iraq's efforts to improve its relations with neighboring countries, and plans to assist the Iraqi government in this endeavor. The United States also reaffirmed its continued commitment to support Iraq in providing durable solutions for internally displaced people that are voluntary, safe and dignified, and to assist components that have been at risk of extermination by ISIS. Both sides recognized the need to improve access to humanitarian organizations.
In the Security and Counterterrorism session, the United States and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to achieving common goals through bilateral security coordination and continued cooperation between the Iraqi Security Forces and the US-led international coalition to defeat ISIS. The two delegations praised the increased capabilities of the Iraqi security forces and their joint success in fighting ISIS, which enabled the international coalition to move to a new phase focused on training, equipping and supporting Iraqi security forces. The Iraqi government expressed its gratitude to the international coalition and affirmed its readiness to facilitate this transition and its commitment as a host country to provide protection for coalition personnel and diplomatic facilities in Iraq. In order to adapt to the requirements of this new phase, the international coalition was able to leave some Iraqi military bases and reduce the combat forces in Iraq. The two sides agreed to separate technical talks to manage the times and move to the new phase, including any related redeployments outside Iraq. The American and Iraqi delegations acknowledged the progress made by the Iraqi federal security institutions and the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in the Kurdistan Region in coordinating their efforts to fight ISIS remnants and discussed ways to enhance this cooperation.
In the education and culture session, the two governments discussed past and current US support for Iraq's efforts to promote higher education in cooperation with American universities in Iraq, through the Fulbright Program, and through the Higher Education Partnership Initiative of the US Embassy. The United States and Iraq identified additional ways to support Iraq's plans to address higher education reform priorities and strengthen US-Iraqi university partnerships. The two sides also reviewed the progress made in returning the Ba'ath Party archives to Iraq, considering it an important artifact in the history of Iraq. The two sides discussed joint efforts to preserve Iraq's rich cultural heritage and religious diversity, and reaffirmed their commitment to return Iraqi artifacts that had illegally arrived in the United States to their rightful place in Iraq.
https://www.mofa.gov.iq/2020/08/?p=16577
Republic of Iraq - United States
The meeting of the Supreme Coordination Committee
August 19, 2020
The delegation of the Iraqi government, headed by Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, and the delegation of the United States government, headed by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, held a meeting of the Supreme Coordination Committee today in Washington, DC, in accordance with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement for a relationship of friendship and cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq. The two sides affirmed their commitment to a strong and fruitful bilateral relationship. Separate sessions covered topics related to economy, energy, health, environment, political and diplomatic issues, security, counter-terrorism, educational and cultural relations.
In the economic session, Iraq outlined its ideas for economic reform plans that would unleash faster economic growth and a more vibrant private sector. The United States renewed its support for economic reforms in Iraq and identified areas for cooperation that could help Iraq achieve its plans. The two countries discussed coordination with international financial institutions to help Iraq recover from low oil prices and the Corona virus, and put the country on a more sustainable fiscal path. The two countries also plan to collaborate in the areas of e-government, financial sector reforms, and private sector partnerships to boost trade and investment between the United States and Iraq. Iraq and the United States are looking forward to holding a meeting of the TIFA Council later this year to follow up on the July 2019 meeting.
In the energy session, the United States and Iraq discussed the Iraqi government's efforts to increase domestic electricity and gas production, reduce flared gas waste, and implement energy market reforms. The two governments also plan to hold a meeting of the Joint Energy Coordination Committee soon to discuss these issues in more detail. On the sidelines of the meeting, the Government of Iraq signed sustainable energy agreements with American companies, including General Electric, Honeywell UOP, and Stellar Energy, in addition to memoranda of understanding with Chevron and Baker Hughes, as concrete examples of the energy partnership between the United States and Iraq.
The Delegations of Iraq and the United States indicated the continued cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to develop plans for electricity tariff reforms in Iraq. The two governments plan to continue cooperation with the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority on electricity connections in Iraq and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and energy investment, and the United States welcomed the progress made in the talks between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government on the topics of budget and energy.
In the Health and Environment session, the two countries indicated their ongoing partnership to combat Coronavirus and their intention to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand bilateral trade relations in the field of health. The two governments also discussed the ongoing cooperation in the fields of environment, water and scientific issues, and planning to hold a separate meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee on these issues.
In the political and diplomatic session, the United States reiterated its emphasis on respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and the relevant decisions of the Iraqi legislative and executive authorities. The two sides also discussed how best the United States could support the Iraqi government as it prepares for the parliamentary elections, including increasing support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. The two countries reiterated their support for freedom of expression and freedom of the media, and the need to hold perpetrators of acts of violence against peaceful demonstrators accountable. The United States supports Iraq's efforts to improve its relations with neighboring countries, and plans to assist the Iraqi government in this endeavor. The United States also reaffirmed its continued commitment to support Iraq in providing durable solutions for internally displaced people that are voluntary, safe and dignified, and to assist components that have been at risk of extermination by ISIS. Both sides recognized the need to improve access to humanitarian organizations.
In the Security and Counterterrorism session, the United States and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to achieving common goals through bilateral security coordination and continued cooperation between the Iraqi Security Forces and the US-led international coalition to defeat ISIS. The two delegations praised the increased capabilities of the Iraqi security forces and their joint success in fighting ISIS, which enabled the international coalition to move to a new phase focused on training, equipping and supporting Iraqi security forces. The Iraqi government expressed its gratitude to the international coalition and affirmed its readiness to facilitate this transition and its commitment as a host country to provide protection for coalition personnel and diplomatic facilities in Iraq. In order to adapt to the requirements of this new phase, the international coalition was able to leave some Iraqi military bases and reduce the combat forces in Iraq. The two sides agreed to separate technical talks to manage the times and move to the new phase, including any related redeployments outside Iraq. The American and Iraqi delegations acknowledged the progress made by the Iraqi federal security institutions and the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in the Kurdistan Region in coordinating their efforts to fight ISIS remnants and discussed ways to enhance this cooperation.
In the education and culture session, the two governments discussed past and current US support for Iraq's efforts to promote higher education in cooperation with American universities in Iraq, through the Fulbright Program, and through the Higher Education Partnership Initiative of the US Embassy. The United States and Iraq identified additional ways to support Iraq's plans to address higher education reform priorities and strengthen US-Iraqi university partnerships. The two sides also reviewed the progress made in returning the Ba'ath Party archives to Iraq, considering it an important artifact in the history of Iraq. The two sides discussed joint efforts to preserve Iraq's rich cultural heritage and religious diversity, and reaffirmed their commitment to return Iraqi artifacts that had illegally arrived in the United States to their rightful place in Iraq.
https://www.mofa.gov.iq/2020/08/?p=16577
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Foreign Minister: Iraq will sign memoranda of cooperation and understanding with Washington in various fields.
by claud39 Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:10 pm
[size=34]Foreign Minister: Iraq will sign memoranda of cooperation and understanding with Washington in various fields.[/size]
20/08/2020
Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein considered that the United States is a strong ally with regard to Iraq, and we are always working to deepen and protect this bond.
Stressing that our foreign policy is based on the interest of Iraq, indicating that Iraq's relationship with Iran is based on common interests, including: political, cultural, and economic.
Indicating: We always seek to deal with neighboring countries according to the principle of common interests, provided that they do not interfere in internal affairs.
Adding: that the Iraqi decision was made by the Iraqis themselves, and our policy stems from the Iraqi interest first.
This came in a press statement after the bilateral talks held by the Minister with his US counterpart, Mike Pompeo.
On the visit of the high-level Iraqi delegation to Washington, the Minister said: Today we launched the second round of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and America.
He revealed that: Iraq will sign an agreement with the American Chevron Oil Technologies Company.
On the axis of security cooperation between the two countries, the Minister explained: Baghdad and Washington are in one trench to fight ISIS, and this cooperation will continue.
He affirmed the continuation of dialogue in the fields of energy, health and culture, adding:
We will sign memoranda of cooperation and understanding with Washington in various fields.
For his part, US Secretary of State Pompeo expressed that his country wishes an Iraq free of corruption, and declared: We support the Iraqi government in its early elections procedures, revealing that his country has provided financial support of $ 204 million, stressing their commitment to providing support, explaining: We had good talks, and our partnership is strong very.
https://www.mofa.gov.iq/2020/08/?p=16593
20/08/2020
Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein considered that the United States is a strong ally with regard to Iraq, and we are always working to deepen and protect this bond.
Stressing that our foreign policy is based on the interest of Iraq, indicating that Iraq's relationship with Iran is based on common interests, including: political, cultural, and economic.
Indicating: We always seek to deal with neighboring countries according to the principle of common interests, provided that they do not interfere in internal affairs.
Adding: that the Iraqi decision was made by the Iraqis themselves, and our policy stems from the Iraqi interest first.
This came in a press statement after the bilateral talks held by the Minister with his US counterpart, Mike Pompeo.
On the visit of the high-level Iraqi delegation to Washington, the Minister said: Today we launched the second round of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and America.
He revealed that: Iraq will sign an agreement with the American Chevron Oil Technologies Company.
On the axis of security cooperation between the two countries, the Minister explained: Baghdad and Washington are in one trench to fight ISIS, and this cooperation will continue.
He affirmed the continuation of dialogue in the fields of energy, health and culture, adding:
We will sign memoranda of cooperation and understanding with Washington in various fields.
For his part, US Secretary of State Pompeo expressed that his country wishes an Iraq free of corruption, and declared: We support the Iraqi government in its early elections procedures, revealing that his country has provided financial support of $ 204 million, stressing their commitment to providing support, explaining: We had good talks, and our partnership is strong very.
https://www.mofa.gov.iq/2020/08/?p=16593
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The Secretary of State delivers a lecture at the symposium held by the American Institute of Peace in Washington
by claud39 Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:12 pm
[size=34]The Secretary of State delivers a lecture at the symposium held by the American Institute of Peace in Washington[/size]
21/08/2020
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed Iraq's vision in praising its relations with the countries of the world, stating: We are working to find balanced relations based on the principle of mutual interests, without allowing anyone to interfere in our internal affairs, and we will not have a relationship with one neighbor against the other, or ignore The other.
I declare: Our relations with the United States of America are strategic and are based on bilateral cooperation in various fields, and we hope that they play a role in building Iraq and its stability.
Expressing Iraq's readiness to apply the experience of the strategic dialogue that it is currently conducting its second round with Washington, in order to conduct it with neighboring countries to solve the outstanding problems; Because our policy is to establish good relations with neighboring countries.
Pointing out that a number of Iraq’s problems related to its security are due to policies and interventions from some neighboring countries, and these interventions must stop, and the problems must be solved through dialogue.
He affirmed: that security is important in achieving any directions to improve the economy, explaining: It will be difficult to protect the economic sector if there is no security.
Noting that Iraq has very important economic relations with Iran and Turkey and that they should be preserved, and that problems that may affect the consolidation of bilateral cooperation with both countries be solved.
He called for the importance of building security cooperation paths that would ensure stability in Iraq by building our security forces, and fighting the terrorist organization ISIS, which still poses a threat to the security of the region, adding: ISIS was not a threat to Iraq, but rather a threat to the region, European countries, and the international community, and we received assistance From the international coalition, from the United States of America, from Russia, and from neighboring countries.
In the economic file, the minister explained: The Iraqi economy suffers from problems in its infrastructure, and relies on oil only to build its annual budget, indicating: Iraq depends on the oil sector, and other sectors have not been built, and many sectors have been destroyed, including: Agriculture, lack of development of tourism; This contributes to creating more opportunities and jobs.
Regarding the round of strategic dialogue that the Iraqi government is conducting with the American side, and the discussions that both sides have held, the minister stated: We reached understandings with the American side, and we dealt with economic issues, investment, oil, energy, and electricity, and we signed memoranda of understanding in various fields, and we covered education. , Culture, health, and the fight against Coronavirus.
Usually, the strategic dialogue is the process of discussing major comprehensive and important topics.
With regard to the elections that Iraq intends to hold, the Minister explained: We are approaching the elections, and we need a clear program for the future and solving problems.
Adding: What we need internally is putting the final touches to the election law, which is the responsibility of the parliament, and there are some shortcomings related to organization, financial financing, building confidence in the election process, and the presence of organizations and international observers.
https://www.mofa.gov.iq/2020/08/?p=16630
21/08/2020
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed Iraq's vision in praising its relations with the countries of the world, stating: We are working to find balanced relations based on the principle of mutual interests, without allowing anyone to interfere in our internal affairs, and we will not have a relationship with one neighbor against the other, or ignore The other.
I declare: Our relations with the United States of America are strategic and are based on bilateral cooperation in various fields, and we hope that they play a role in building Iraq and its stability.
Expressing Iraq's readiness to apply the experience of the strategic dialogue that it is currently conducting its second round with Washington, in order to conduct it with neighboring countries to solve the outstanding problems; Because our policy is to establish good relations with neighboring countries.
Pointing out that a number of Iraq’s problems related to its security are due to policies and interventions from some neighboring countries, and these interventions must stop, and the problems must be solved through dialogue.
He affirmed: that security is important in achieving any directions to improve the economy, explaining: It will be difficult to protect the economic sector if there is no security.
Noting that Iraq has very important economic relations with Iran and Turkey and that they should be preserved, and that problems that may affect the consolidation of bilateral cooperation with both countries be solved.
He called for the importance of building security cooperation paths that would ensure stability in Iraq by building our security forces, and fighting the terrorist organization ISIS, which still poses a threat to the security of the region, adding: ISIS was not a threat to Iraq, but rather a threat to the region, European countries, and the international community, and we received assistance From the international coalition, from the United States of America, from Russia, and from neighboring countries.
In the economic file, the minister explained: The Iraqi economy suffers from problems in its infrastructure, and relies on oil only to build its annual budget, indicating: Iraq depends on the oil sector, and other sectors have not been built, and many sectors have been destroyed, including: Agriculture, lack of development of tourism; This contributes to creating more opportunities and jobs.
Regarding the round of strategic dialogue that the Iraqi government is conducting with the American side, and the discussions that both sides have held, the minister stated: We reached understandings with the American side, and we dealt with economic issues, investment, oil, energy, and electricity, and we signed memoranda of understanding in various fields, and we covered education. , Culture, health, and the fight against Coronavirus.
Usually, the strategic dialogue is the process of discussing major comprehensive and important topics.
With regard to the elections that Iraq intends to hold, the Minister explained: We are approaching the elections, and we need a clear program for the future and solving problems.
Adding: What we need internally is putting the final touches to the election law, which is the responsibility of the parliament, and there are some shortcomings related to organization, financial financing, building confidence in the election process, and the presence of organizations and international observers.
https://www.mofa.gov.iq/2020/08/?p=16630
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Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of the Republic of Iraq Before Bilateral Meeting
by claud39 Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:24 pm
[size=36]Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of the Republic of Iraq Before Bilateral Meeting[/size]
August 20, 2020
11:19 A.M. EDT
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s great to have the Prime Minister of Iraq, a very highly respected gentleman all over the Middle East, and respected very much by our country, too. I can say that.
And we will be discussing, today, the obvious: defense — and offense, I have to say. But we’ll be discussing military. We’re also involved in many oil projects and oil development within their country, and I think we’ve had a very, very good relationship since we started.
We’re down to a very small number of soldiers in Iraq now. We defeated the ISIS caliphate in Iraq and Syria, and it’s — that has been defeated very strongly, and it does have a different feeling to it now that you’ve got it. We had it at 98 percent, and we said, “Well, we can leave.” And then, everybody said, “Would you bring it to 100 percent?” Then we brought it 100 percent.
But the relationship is very good. We have become friends. We have become, I think, friendly. I think our relationship now is better than ever before. But we have very few soldiers in Iraq, and — but we’re there to help. And the Prime Minister knows that. We are there to help. We’re with some people that also — Mike and Mike — we — and Robert. We very much feel that if Iran should do anything, we will be there to help the Iraqi people.
So, that’s where we are. We’re doing big trade deals, we’re doing military deals, and we’re doing military purchases by them, where they’re spending a lot of money on purchasing equipment and they’re building up their military rapidly, and we like to see that.
So, thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister, for being here. I appreciate it. Please.
PRIME MINISTER KADHIMI: Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to thank you for receiving us in the White House today. I’m grateful for all the support offered by the United States to Iraq during the war against ISIS.
This support has built our partnership for the best interests for our nation. Mr. President, yesterday we signed many contact — many contracts with American companies — over (inaudible). Iraq is open for American business and investment and for a better future for Iraq and Iraqi people.
Thank you very much.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much.
PRIME MINISTER KADHIMI: Thank you.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Very much.
Q Mr. President, what’s your reaction to the indictment of your former campaign aid, Steve Bannon?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, I feel very badly. I haven’t been dealing with him for a long period of time, as most of the people in this room know. He was involved in our campaign. He worked for Goldman Sachs. He worked for a lot of companies. But he was involved, likewise, in our campaign, and for a small part of the administration, very early on. I haven’t been dealing with him at all.
I know nothing about the project, other than I didn’t like — when I read about it, I didn’t like it. I said, “This is for government. This isn’t for private people.” And it sounded, to me, like showboating. And I think I let my opinion be very strongly stated at the time. I didn’t like it. It was showboating and maybe looking for funds. But you’ll have to see what happens.
I think it’s a very sad thing for Mr. Bannon. I think it’s surprising. But this was something, as you know, just by reading social media and by reading whatever it is, and by speaking to Mike and Mike and all of them, I didn’t like that project. I thought that was a project that was being done for showboating reasons.
I don’t know that he was in charge. I didn’t know any of the other people either. But it’s sad. It’s very sad.
Q But it’s not just Steve Bannon. It’s Roger Stone. It’s Michael Flynn. It’s Rick Gates, Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen. What does it say about your judgment that these are the kind of people who you’re affiliated with —
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, I have no idea.
Q — and the culture of lawlessness —
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Yeah. Yeah.
Q — around people who are involved in the leadership of your 2016 campaign?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, no, there was great lawlessness in the Obama administration. They spied on our campaign illegally. And if you look at all of the things and all of the scandals they had, they had tremendous lawlessness.
But I know nothing about it. I was not involved in the project. I have no idea who was. But I can tell you: I didn’t know the people; the three people that were talked about were people that I did not know. I don’t believe I ever met them.
I don’t think that should be a privately financed wall. I don’t think — it’s too complex; it’s too big. And we’re now up to 300 miles, almost. In another week, week and a half, we’ll be up to 300 miles of wall at the highest level. They were even having construction problems.
I was reading — the little I know about it, I got from you. I was reading, where they were having construction problems with the wall that they were — they had a small area just to show people that they could build a wall, and they were having a lot of problems where it was toppling over and other things. And I didn’t like it because I didn’t want to be associated with that.
We built a very powerful wall. It was a wall that is virtually impossible to get through. It’s very, very tough. It’s very strong, and it’s everything the Border Patrol wanted. And I didn’t want to have a wall that was going to be an inferior wall. And I felt this was going to be an inferior wall.
Q Kris Kobach said you endorsed the wall. Is that true? The project.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: So I didn’t — I didn’t know — I didn’t know that. I didn’t know about Bannon’s involvement, but I didn’t know any — I didn’t know the other people. And I — but I do think it’s a sad event.
And, again, Steve has had a great career at Goldman Sachs. He’s had a career with a lot of other people. I haven’t dealt with him at all, over years now — literally, years. And I guess this was a project he was involved in, but it was something that — in fact, you can see I made statements about it a long time ago. It was something that I very much felt was inappropriate to be doing.
Okay. Please go ahead.
(Cross-talk.)
No, go ahead, please.
Q Mr. President, the end of the militia roles in Iraq — it’s one of the very important issues to stabilize the country in Iraq. How America is going to support ending the militia role in Iraq and —
PRESIDENT TRUMP: You know, you’re — you’re very hard to understand. Could you maybe help me with it?
Q Mr. President —
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Wait. Go ahead. Try it again.
Q (No translation provided.)
PRIME MINISTER KADHIMI: (As interpreted.) The United States helped the — helped Iraq enormously in defeating ISIS and also in toppling the Saddam Hussein regime. We are working on building a strong relationship that is based on joint interests between Iraq and the United States, that is based on economic interest for the better future of the Iraqi people and the United States people.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: When I got to — when we came into office, ISIS was running rampant all over Iraq and Syria. And we knocked out the — 100 percent of the ISIS caliphate. But the Obama administration did a very, very poor job. They were running rampant all over. And we came in and we did a real job, and we got rid of that, and that was a good thing.
And now we’re working with Iraq. They use the great American Dollar, which is the most powerful currency in the world. And they’re starting to do well. And we are with them. And this gentleman, in particular, we’ve developed a very good relationship. And hopefully, it’s going to be very strong for your country.
Please.
Q Thank you, Mr. President. There have been 32 attacks — there have been 32 attacks in the last 10 months on U.S. interests in Iraq, particularly in the Green Zone and U.S. military bases. How are you going to help Iraq to halt these attacks by pro-Iranian militia and to hold these people accountable?
And, sir, if I may also, there was some reporting that the U.S. troops will withdraw from Iraq totally in three years. Is this true?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: So, at some point, we obviously will be gone. We’ve brought it down to a very, very low level. We deal — where there are attacks, we take care of those attacks, and we take care of them very easily. Nobody has the weaponry we have. Nobody has the — anything — of what we have. We have the finest, the greatest military in the world. When somebody hits us, we hit back hard than they hit us. So we handle it.
In addition to that, Iraq has been very helpful, where necessary. But we have been taking our troops out of Iraq fairly rapidly, and we look forward to the day when we don’t have to be there. And hopefully Iraq can live their own lives and they can defend themselves, which they’ve been doing long before we got involved.
Yes, please.
Q Mr. President how do you see the role of the Kurds in Iraq?
Q Mr. President, about — about the bounties — about the bounties: You say you hit back hard, but we haven’t seen any definitive strike back for bounties upon Americans.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, you don’t know about the bounties. I mean, you’re telling me — if you know something, you can let us know, but you obviously don’t know very much about it. But if we found out, that would be true; if we found, that would be a very — it would be a fact, what you just said. We would hit them so hard your head would spin.
Go ahead.
Q Mr. President how do you see the role of the Kurds in Iraq? And how is important relationship between Baghdad and Erbil (inaudible)?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, the Kurds helped us greatly in defeating the — as you know, the ISIS, and getting the ISIS — 100 percent of the ISIS caliphate. So we have a very good relationship with the Kurds, and we’ve also treated them very well.
Q Mr. President —
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Yes, please.
Q — on the bounties —
Q Yeah. The end of the militia rules in Iraq is very important to — to stabilize the country. How America can help ending the militia rules? And how can help Iraq in the democracy process?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, what we’re doing is we’re helping where we can. But again, that’s a country — that’s a separate country. They have a prime minister, and they have people in office, and they have to run their country. We’ve been in Iraq for a long time. I won’t say whether or not I said we should be there, but frankly, I didn’t think it was a good idea. But I was a civilian, so who’s going to listen to me? But I made my point pretty clear; I guess as clear as a civilian can do it.
But we were there, and now we’re getting out. We’ll be leaving shortly. And the relationship is very good. We’re making very big oil deals. Our oil companies are making massive deals. And that’s basically the story.
I mean, we’re very — we’re very happy with the relationship that we’ve developed over the last couple of years. I thought, before that, frankly, the United States was being taken advantage of. But we’re going to be leaving, and hopefully we’re going to be leaving a country that can defend itself.
Q While you are here in the United States, there were — there were airstrikes on northern Iraq, in Kurdistan region, killing one civilian. I know — in your talks, in your meetings here, you talk a lot about the sovereignty of Iraq. Is that something that you’re looking for help from the United States?
And Mr. President, if that’s something can — if Iraq is asking for help, in terms of the interference from the neighbors — not just Iran, but other neighbors where they’re attacking northern Iraq?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, they’ll have to make a specific request, but certainly, the Prime Minister has my ear. So if he does that, we’ll take a look. They do have — it’s a very unstable part of the world. And I’m not talking about Iraq; I’m talking about the — the whole of the Middle East. It’s a very, very unstable part of the world.
But we’re there to help. And because of the relationship, we would certainly be willing to lend you the kind of support that you need.
PRIME MINISTER KADHIMI: (As interpreted.) Definitely the Turkish attacks are not accepted. On the other hand, the Iraqi constitution also does not allow Iraq to be — to become used to attack any — any neighboring — neighboring country. We are entering dialogue with Turkey to rectify this situation. And I look forward to solving this problem with Turkey and getting our neighbors, the Turks, to understand Iraq’s circumstances.
But once again, the Iraqi constitution does not allow Iraqi territory to be used to attack any neighboring country.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: I will say this: The United States, and me in particular, has a very good relationship with Turkey and with President Erdoğan, and we’ll be talking to him. But we have a very, very good relationship with Turkey and with President Erdoğan.
Q Mr. President, just to follow up on the troops question, sir: Do you have a timeframe for the full and complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from — from Iraq?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mike, what would you say to that?
SECRETARY POMPEO: As soon as we can complete the mission. The President has made very clear he wants to get our forces down to the lowest level as quickly as we possibly can. That’s the mission he’s given us, and we’re working with Iraqis to achieve that.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: We’re at the lowest level now, Jeff — we’re at the lowest level in Afghanistan that we have been in many years. We’ll be down to about 4,000 troops in Afghanistan.
SECRETARY POMPEO: In a couple months.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: And that will be when?
SECRETARY POMPEO: A couple months, sir.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Yeah, within a few months. A couple of months.
Q Mr. President — one other thing, Mr. President —
PRESIDENT TRUMP: As you know, in Syria we’re down to almost nothing, except we kept the oil. But we’ll work out some kind of a deal with the Kurds on that. But we left, but we kept the oil. And we left the border. We said Turkey and Syria can take care of their own border; we don’t have to do it. And that worked out very well. I remember when I did that, I was scorned by everybody. They said, “This is terrible.”
Well, I did it. It’s now two years ago. And we did it with — Mike Pence went over and met with the various parties and very successfully, and we removed our troops. Nobody was killed. Nobody. And now they protect their own border like they have been for hundreds of years. And we’ll — we’ve left. But we did keep a small force, and we kept the oil. And we’ll make a determination on that oil fairly soon.
Q And just one domestic question, sir: The Manhattan case about your taxes has now ruled that you do need to give your — to turn over your taxes. Do you have a reaction to that?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, the Supreme Court said, if it’s a fishing expedition, you don’t have to do it. And this is a fishing expedition.
But more importantly, this is a continuation of the witch hunt — the greatest witch hunt in history. There’s never been anything like it, where people want to examine every deal you’ve ever done to see if they can find that there’s a comma out of place. No President has ever had to go through this. The Supreme Court shouldn’t have allowed this to happen. But no President has ever had to go through this.
But what the Supreme Court did do is say if it’s a fishing expedition, you — my interpretation is essentially, you don’t have to do it. So we’ll probably end up back in the Supreme Court.
But this is just a continuation of the most hideous witch hunt in the history of our country. We beat Mueller. We won at every level in this — in Washington, in D.C. We won at every lev- — level. So, now, what they do: They send it into New York. So now we have an all-Democrat state — all Democrats. And they send it into New York. This should never be allowed to happen to another President.
This is a continuation of the most disgusting witch hunt in the history of our country — all it is. But the Supreme Court said “fishing expedition.” This is the ultimate fishing expedition. Nobody has anything. We didn’t — we don’t do things wrong.
But they’ll say, “Let’s go in and inspect every deal he’s ever done. Let’s get papers from 10 years. Every paper. Every deal he’s ever signed. Maybe we can find where some lawyer made a mistake, where they didn’t dot an “i,” where they didn’t put a comma down someplace. And then we can do something.” This is a disgrace and this should never, ever be allowed to happen again.
All right? Thank you very much.
Q Mr. President, on Navalny, the Russian opposition leader: He was hospitalized, and they think he was poisoned. Is that the U.S. government’s determination, that he was —
PRESIDENT TRUMP: We haven’t seen it yet. We’re looking at it. And Mike is going to be reporting to me soon. Okay?
Thank you very much everybody.
END
11:36 A.M. EDT
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-prime-minister-mustafa-al-kadhimi-republic-iraq-bilateral-meeting/
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Washington reduces its forces in Iraq by about a third within months
by claud39 Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:47 pm
[size=30]Washington reduces its forces in Iraq by about a third within months[/size]
28 August 2020
Washington: "Middle East Online"
A US official revealed today (Friday) that the United States will reduce its forces in Iraq by about a third in the coming months, in an expected step after President Donald Trump's administration recently pledged to do so.
The United States had deployed about 5,200 troops in Iraq to fight ISIS. Officials in the Washington-led coalition say Iraqi forces are now able to deal with the remnants of the terrorist organization on their own.
The US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the United States would reduce its presence in Iraq to about 3,500 soldiers in the next two to three months, according to Reuters news agency.
During a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi this month, President Trump confirmed his promise to withdraw the American forces that are still in Iraq.
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The United States had deployed about 5,200 troops in Iraq to fight ISIS. Officials in the Washington-led coalition say Iraqi forces are now able to deal with the remnants of the terrorist organization on their own.
The US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the United States would reduce its presence in Iraq to about 3,500 soldiers in the next two to three months, according to Reuters news agency.
During a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi this month, President Trump confirmed his promise to withdraw the American forces that are still in Iraq.
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Deputy: Iraq's relations are moving in the direction that America wants, and Al-Kazemi must stay away from the axes
by claud39 Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:50 pm
Deputy: Iraq's relations are moving in the direction that America wants, and Al-Kazemi must stay away from the axes
29/08/2020
Information / Special ...
The National Approach bloc confirmed, on Saturday, that Iraq's foreign relations are moving in the direction that the United States wants, calling on the Prime Minister to move away from the policy of axes and to make Iraq's interest first in relations.
The deputy for the national approach, Mazen Abdel-Moneim, told "the information" that " Iraq is open to all countries of the world, developing foreign relations and building relationships on the basis of common interests."
He added, "What is happening now is the orientation of Iraq's foreign relations and their course in the direction that the United States of America wants, and it is the one who is drawing that."
He explained, "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is required to deport Iraq." About the policy of axes and building balanced relationships in the interest of the country and not based on US interests. ”
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29/08/2020
Information / Special ...
The National Approach bloc confirmed, on Saturday, that Iraq's foreign relations are moving in the direction that the United States wants, calling on the Prime Minister to move away from the policy of axes and to make Iraq's interest first in relations.
The deputy for the national approach, Mazen Abdel-Moneim, told "the information" that " Iraq is open to all countries of the world, developing foreign relations and building relationships on the basis of common interests."
He added, "What is happening now is the orientation of Iraq's foreign relations and their course in the direction that the United States of America wants, and it is the one who is drawing that."
He explained, "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is required to deport Iraq." About the policy of axes and building balanced relationships in the interest of the country and not based on US interests. ”
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OFFICIALLY, THE PENTAGON ANNOUNCES A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF US FORCES IN IRAQ
by claud39 Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:38 pm
Jayzze question of the day !!
According to you !!
Are we trying to respect the sovereignty of the country by withdrawing part of the American army?
According to you !!
Was this foreseen in their discussion during their meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister, and the President of the United States ????
Claud (Moose)
Saturday, 29 August 2020
Baghdad / National News Center -
The US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) officially announced the start of reducing the number of US forces in Iraq.
According to the Pentagon announcement, no figure was set for the reduction, while it was indicated that the operation was being coordinated with Baghdad.
And a spokeswoman for the Pentagon, Jessica McNolte, said in press statements that the decision to reduce came "after the progress we have made in the war on ISIS terrorist organization."
According to what US officials said, earlier, the reduction in the number of troops will be based on President Donald Trump's repeated call to bring troops home, and his re-election campaign pledging to end what he described as "endless wars."
The "Wall Street Journal" published yesterday, a plan to reduce the number of American forces in Iraq. Officials who confirmed the plan spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing a matter that has not yet been made public.
https://nnciraq.com/40185/
According to you !!
Are we trying to respect the sovereignty of the country by withdrawing part of the American army?
According to you !!
Was this foreseen in their discussion during their meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister, and the President of the United States ????
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OFFICIALLY, THE PENTAGON ANNOUNCES A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF US FORCES IN IRAQ
Saturday, 29 August 2020
Baghdad / National News Center -
The US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) officially announced the start of reducing the number of US forces in Iraq.
According to the Pentagon announcement, no figure was set for the reduction, while it was indicated that the operation was being coordinated with Baghdad.
And a spokeswoman for the Pentagon, Jessica McNolte, said in press statements that the decision to reduce came "after the progress we have made in the war on ISIS terrorist organization."
According to what US officials said, earlier, the reduction in the number of troops will be based on President Donald Trump's repeated call to bring troops home, and his re-election campaign pledging to end what he described as "endless wars."
The "Wall Street Journal" published yesterday, a plan to reduce the number of American forces in Iraq. Officials who confirmed the plan spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing a matter that has not yet been made public.
https://nnciraq.com/40185/
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America presents a gift to Kazemi that includes 6 million classified documents
by claud39 Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:22 am
America presents a gift to Kazemi that includes 6 million classified documents
2020-09-01
Shafaq News / The United States has returned the archive of the former Iraqi Baath Party to Baghdad via an American military cargo plane, according to what was revealed by the "Wall Street Journal."
The newspaper stated that the move was a "goodwill initiative by the new prime minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi," according to US officials.
The United States reserved the Iraqi archive in order to protect it, with the escalation of violence in the Iraqi capital 15 years ago, two years after the fall of former President Saddam Hussein, a leader of the Baath Party.
This archive, which contains about 6 million documents, was shipped after it was packed well for fear of being intercepted by the armed groups backed by Iran, while the archive is now in a safe, but unknown place in the Iraqi capital.
In 2013, the United States returned a different set of documents it had preserved after the 2003 war that toppled the Baath Party, while this raised concerns among Western researchers that these documents could be politically exploited by former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
After the chaos that engulfed Baghdad in April 2003, Academician Kanan Makiya and the current Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi (who was running the Iraqi Memory Foundation) returned to Iraq from Britain, and discovered piles of documents and documents in a basement, where Makiya worked to transfer these documents to his family's home. With American blessing, to save it, according to the newspaper.
As sectarian violence increased in the capital, the documents were transferred to the United States, brutalized by the possibility of their destruction, where they were initially kept in West Virginia, before being sent to the Hoover Institution, a conservative think-tank at Stanford University in California.
The Hoover Foundation maintains a digital archive of all these documents.
In a 2008 statement, the American Archives Association and the Canadian Archives Association urged that these documents be returned to the Iraqi government, at a time when Kanan Makiya was saying that the Iraqi government had formally agreed to rearrange the archives by the Hoover Institution.
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U.S. Announces Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq
by claud39 Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:16 am
U.S. Announces Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq
August 19, 2020
U.S. Department of State
Office of the Spokesperson
Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo
August 19, 2020
Today in Washington, the United States announced nearly $204 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Iraq, Iraqi refugees in the region, and to generous communities hosting them. This funding includes nearly $133 million from the State Department’s Bureau of Population,
Refugees, and Migration and more than $71 million from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.
This funding brings the total for the U.S. humanitarian response for Iraq to more than $706 million since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2019. In addition, the United States has provided $49.5 million in COVID assistance in Iraq and more than $22.7 million to date in Fiscal Year 2020 to assist over 244,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq.
This assistance will provide critical shelter, essential healthcare, emergency food assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene services across Iraq. It will also improve access to civil documentation and legal services, the capacity of health care facilities and increase access to education and livelihoods opportunities.
The United States remains the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance in Iraq and globally, in line with our National Security Strategy. We appreciate all donors who have stepped up and continue to encourage both traditional and new donors to help meet growing needs.
https://iq.usembassy.gov/u-s-announces-humanitarian-assistance-for-iraq/
August 19, 2020
U.S. Department of State
Office of the Spokesperson
Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo
August 19, 2020
Today in Washington, the United States announced nearly $204 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Iraq, Iraqi refugees in the region, and to generous communities hosting them. This funding includes nearly $133 million from the State Department’s Bureau of Population,
Refugees, and Migration and more than $71 million from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.
This funding brings the total for the U.S. humanitarian response for Iraq to more than $706 million since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2019. In addition, the United States has provided $49.5 million in COVID assistance in Iraq and more than $22.7 million to date in Fiscal Year 2020 to assist over 244,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq.
This assistance will provide critical shelter, essential healthcare, emergency food assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene services across Iraq. It will also improve access to civil documentation and legal services, the capacity of health care facilities and increase access to education and livelihoods opportunities.
The United States remains the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance in Iraq and globally, in line with our National Security Strategy. We appreciate all donors who have stepped up and continue to encourage both traditional and new donors to help meet growing needs.
https://iq.usembassy.gov/u-s-announces-humanitarian-assistance-for-iraq/
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Statement by President Donald J. Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi
by claud39 Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:19 am
Statement by President Donald J. Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi
August 20, 2020
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
August 20, 2020
The strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq is based on a mutual desire for security and prosperity
Together, the United States-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and the Iraqi Security Forces destroyed the ISIS physical caliphate, and we continue to work in close coordination to ensure that ISIS is rendered incapable of posing a threat to Iraq and every other nation. We reaffirm our commitment to long-term security cooperation to build Iraq’s military capability and address threats to our shared interests
Our security collaboration strengthens the foundation of our efforts to expand economic, humanitarian, political, and cultural cooperation. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscores the importance of working together to build a prosperous and stable Iraq that provides jobs and services to the Iraqi people and serves as a stabilizing force for the Middle East
https://iq.usembassy.gov/stamtment-by-secretary-michael-r-pompeo-and-iraqi-prime-minister-mustafa-al-kadhimi/
August 20, 2020
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
August 20, 2020
The strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq is based on a mutual desire for security and prosperity
Together, the United States-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and the Iraqi Security Forces destroyed the ISIS physical caliphate, and we continue to work in close coordination to ensure that ISIS is rendered incapable of posing a threat to Iraq and every other nation. We reaffirm our commitment to long-term security cooperation to build Iraq’s military capability and address threats to our shared interests
Our security collaboration strengthens the foundation of our efforts to expand economic, humanitarian, political, and cultural cooperation. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscores the importance of working together to build a prosperous and stable Iraq that provides jobs and services to the Iraqi people and serves as a stabilizing force for the Middle East
https://iq.usembassy.gov/stamtment-by-secretary-michael-r-pompeo-and-iraqi-prime-minister-mustafa-al-kadhimi/
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Secretary Pompeo’s Meets with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein
by claud39 Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:22 am
Secretary Pompeo’s Meets with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein
August 19, 2020
U.S. Department of State
Readout
Office of the Spokesperson
August 19, 2020
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein today on the margins of the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Hussein reviewed the Strategic Dialogue and reaffirmed the principles agreed upon by the two sides in the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA).
The Secretary encouraged the Foreign Minister to continue efforts to address the Iraqi people’s demands for a more equitable and just nation, and he expressed support for a budget agreement between the federal and Kurdistan regional governments, as well as proposed early elections next year.
https://iq.usembassy.gov/secretary-pompeos-meets-with-iraqi-foreign-minister-hussein/
August 19, 2020
U.S. Department of State
Readout
Office of the Spokesperson
August 19, 2020
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein today on the margins of the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Hussein reviewed the Strategic Dialogue and reaffirmed the principles agreed upon by the two sides in the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA).
The Secretary encouraged the Foreign Minister to continue efforts to address the Iraqi people’s demands for a more equitable and just nation, and he expressed support for a budget agreement between the federal and Kurdistan regional governments, as well as proposed early elections next year.
https://iq.usembassy.gov/secretary-pompeos-meets-with-iraqi-foreign-minister-hussein/
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The Speaker of Parliament receives the US ambassador
by claud39 Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:24 am
[size=32]The Speaker of Parliament receives the US ambassador[/size]
09/06/2020
Today, Sunday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Muhammad al-Halbousi, received the US Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Matthew Tueller.
The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, enhancing strategic cooperation and coordination in all fields according to mutual interests. The meeting also discussed a number of issues of common interest.
For his part, the American ambassador expressed his country's commitment and keenness to consolidate frameworks for joint cooperation with Iraq, and to support it in a way that achieves the aspirations of its people for prosperity and stability.
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The Media Office
of the Speaker of Parliament,
6 September 2020
https://ar.parliament.iq/2020/09/06/%d8%b1%d8%a6%d9%8a%d8%b3-%d9%85%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%b3-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%a8%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b1-12/
09/06/2020
Today, Sunday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Muhammad al-Halbousi, received the US Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Matthew Tueller.
The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, enhancing strategic cooperation and coordination in all fields according to mutual interests. The meeting also discussed a number of issues of common interest.
For his part, the American ambassador expressed his country's commitment and keenness to consolidate frameworks for joint cooperation with Iraq, and to support it in a way that achieves the aspirations of its people for prosperity and stability.
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The Media Office
of the Speaker of Parliament,
6 September 2020
https://ar.parliament.iq/2020/09/06/%d8%b1%d8%a6%d9%8a%d8%b3-%d9%85%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%b3-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%a8%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b1-12/
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The Speaker of Parliament receives the US ambassador
by claud39 Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:26 am
[size=32]The Speaker of Parliament receives the US ambassador[/size]
09/27/2020
Today, Sunday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Muhammad al-Halbousi received the US ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Matthew Tueller.
The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and developments in the Iraqi and international arenas.
The meeting stressed the need to preserve the security of diplomatic missions from repeated attacks, and to work to extend state control, impose law and achieve stability.
For his part, the US ambassador expressed his country's support for the government and people of Iraq to face crises, stressing the continuation of cooperation between the two friendly countries in accordance with mutual interests.
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The Media Office
of the Speaker of Parliament,
September 27, 2020
https://ar.parliament.iq/2020/09/27/%d8%b1%d8%a6%d9%8a%d8%b3-%d9%85%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%b3-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%a8%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b1-13/
09/27/2020
Today, Sunday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Muhammad al-Halbousi received the US ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Matthew Tueller.
The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and developments in the Iraqi and international arenas.
The meeting stressed the need to preserve the security of diplomatic missions from repeated attacks, and to work to extend state control, impose law and achieve stability.
For his part, the US ambassador expressed his country's support for the government and people of Iraq to face crises, stressing the continuation of cooperation between the two friendly countries in accordance with mutual interests.
==========
The Media Office
of the Speaker of Parliament,
September 27, 2020
https://ar.parliament.iq/2020/09/27/%d8%b1%d8%a6%d9%8a%d8%b3-%d9%85%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%b3-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%a8%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b1-13/
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