IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER VISITS BAGHDAD SUNDAY

by **claud39** Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:50 am

Saturday, July 18, 2020

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An Iraqi government source announced today, Sunday, that the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, will visit the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Sunday.

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by **claud39** Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:02 am

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will start an official visit to Iraq on Sunday to discuss relations between the two countries.

Baghdad - Sputnik. A spokesman for the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, said in a statement with the agency " Sputnik ", "The visit of the Iranian foreign minister to Baghdad tomorrow comes in the context of efforts to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. Common interests, "noting that" the Iranian minister will meet the three presidencies (President of the Republic, Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament) and the Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs. "

In a statement, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Tomorrow, the Foreign Minister, Fouad Hussein will meet his Iranian counterpart, who will visit Baghdad tomorrow," noting that "the two ministers will hold a press conference after the meeting."

And Qassim al-Araji, the Iraqi National Security Adviser, announced last Wednesday that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi will visit Iran and Saudi Arabia next week , stressing that he is optimistic and confident that the countries of the region will work positively with Baghdad to provide a solution to the existing problems.

And the Iranian "IRNA" agency stated that Al-Kazemi intends to conduct three foreign visits during the next few days and weeks, which include Tehran, Riyadh and Washington, and official and political Arab sources announced upcoming visits by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi that would include Tehran, Riyadh and Washington, stressing that Tehran's visit will precede my Riyadh visits. And Washington.

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by **claud39** Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:14 am

[size=34]The foreign minister receives the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran[/size]

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Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, and the two sides held extensive discussions related to developing relations between the two countries, and ways to advance the tracks of bilateral cooperation.

The Minister praised the close historical relations, joint cooperation and unity of visions that bind the two countries, stressing his keenness to enhance and consolidate cooperation with Tehran in various fields, in a way that benefits the interests of the two peoples.

The two sides discussed diversification and strengthening frameworks of joint cooperation in various fields, including infrastructure projects such as railway linkage, electricity, trade, investment and confronting the viral pandemic.

Turning to the latest regional developments of mutual concern, and the importance of joining efforts to meet the challenges; This is in support of regional security and stability, and the importance of undermining external interventions.

For his part, Zarif praised the path of bilateral strategic relations between the two countries, stressing that his country supports the unity and sovereignty of Iraq, expressing his country's aspiration to develop joint cooperation at various levels, especially at the present time as the region witnesses successive challenges that require the necessity of concerted efforts to prevent external interference and intensify coordination Against the background of the weight that Iraq has in the region.
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by **claud39** Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:36 am

[size=30]Zarif talks about his discussions with Al-Hakim and Al-Amri[/size]

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On Sunday, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, expressed his satisfaction with the talks he held with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad; Stressing that Iraq has a serious will to implement the agreements with Iran.

In a statement to the Iranian News Agency, followed by "Nass" (July 19, 2020), Zarif referred to "the results of his talks today with both the President and the Prime Minister, as well as a number of senior Iraqi officials, indicating that he witnessed a serious will on the Iraqi side in the context of implementing these Agreements. "

He added that "Iran also has a serious vision to activate the agreements that serve the interests of the Iranian and Iraqi people."

He continued, "The visit of the respected Iraqi Prime Minister during the next two days to Tehran constitutes a favorable opportunity to move forward towards the implementation of previous decisions, including the agreements concluded during the visit of President of the Republic, Hajjah Islam Rouhani in March 2019 to Baghdad."

On the other hand, Zarif referred to his discussions with the head of the National Wisdom Movement "Ammar al-Hakim" and the head of the Al-Fatah coalition, "Hadi al-Amiri", as prominent political leaders in Iraq; Stressing that it was constructive and good.

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by **claud39** Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:39 am

[size=30]Al-Hakim talks with the Iranian foreign minister about the exit of foreign forces[/size]

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On Sunday, the president of the Alliance of Wisdom, Ammar al-Hakim, discussed with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the latest developments in the political situation in Iraq and the region.

The media office of Al-Hakim said in a statement that "people" received a copy of it, (July 19, 2020), that "in the presence of a number of members of the leadership body of an Iraqi alliance, we received at our office this afternoon, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Minister, and we discussed with him the developments of the political situation in Iraq and the region and the relationship between the two countries And the two neighboring and friendly nations. "

The statement added, "Zarif's visit represents a deepening of relations between the two countries, and we have indicated that the current government came after a political blockage and a series of demonstrations witnessed by several Iraqi cities."

On the alliance of Iraqis, the statement stressed, "It comes within the framework of efforts to complete the situation and the Iraqi house, and we have indicated that (Iraqis) will be a bridge to connect forces with each other to invest the general atmosphere to enhance understandings, and with regard to removing foreign forces from Iraq, we have shown a political endeavor to bring them out through dialogue, as well as We affirmed that Iraq is able to play a role in bringing regional views closer, and we stressed optimism to achieve a breakthrough in the current situation. "

For his part, the Iranian foreign minister said that "his country respects the options of the Iraqi people and its political path, and showed us that Al-Kazemi's visit will receive high attention in Iran, as he stressed the Islamic Republic's keenness to build the best relations with Iraq."

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by **claud39** Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:41 am

[size=30]Zarif discusses with Al-Amiri the assassination file of Soleimani and the engineer[/size]

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On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance in the Parliament, Hadi al-Amiri, in Baghdad.

According to the Iranian News Agency, (July 19, 2020), "Zarif and Al-Amiri discussed in the meeting various issues related to bilateral relations, following up the file of the assassination of resistance leaders, combating terrorism, and other issues of common concern."

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by **claud39** Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:45 pm

Al-Kazemi-Rouhani: Iraq stood with Iran economically, and our foreign relations depend on moving away from the axis policy

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed today, Tuesday, that Iraq stood with Iran economically, noting that Iraq’s foreign relations depend on moving away from the axis policy.

Al-Kazemi said during a joint press conference with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani after their meeting in Tehran today, "My visit today confirms the importance of the historical ties that link Iraq and Iran. Today we are facing the challenges of Corona and the drop in oil prices. Therefore, coordination between the two countries is necessary."

He added, "We discussed the conditions of the region and how to establish peace, especially in light of the challenges of Corona," stressing that "the Iraqi people are loving and eager for relations with Iran according to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs."

And between Al-Kazemi: Iran was one of the first countries that stood beside Iraq in the fight against terrorism, and the Iraqis will not forget this, stressing that "Iraq policy is based on goodwill in the relationship with neighboring countries."

"The two countries face economic challenges, our people are waiting for us a lot, and this cannot be achieved without cooperation."

Al-Kazemi pointed out that "Iraq is searching for stability and must be strong and stable to be supportive of neighboring countries and the region. We discussed with President Rouhani the activation and revitalization of the agreements between us and I hope that these consensuses will see the light soon."

In conclusion, Al-Kazemi thanked "Iran for its support in the Iraq war against terrorism and against the Corona virus."

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by **claud39** Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:47 pm

Discussions between Al-Kazemi and the Iranian side focused on respecting the sovereignty of Iraq and not interfering in its affairs

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Akhbariyah Discussions between Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and the Iranian side focused on respecting the sovereignty of Iraq.

A source familiar with "Al-Ikhbaria" stated that "the discussions that took place between the Iraqi delegation headed by Al-Kazemi and the Iranian side headed by the first vice president of Iran, Yitzhak Jahangiri. Not to interfere in internal affairs of Iraq."

The Media Office of the Prime Minister had confirmed earlier that the meeting between the two delegations discussed the files included on the agenda, which dealt with developing prospects for cooperation in various sectors between the two countries, ways of overcoming obstacles and overcoming problems that might hinder the progress of joint cooperation.

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by **claud39** Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:48 pm

An expanded meeting of the Iraqi and Iranian government delegations headed by Al-Kazemi and Jahangiri

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The Iraqi and Iranian delegations held in Tehran today, Tuesday, an expanded meeting headed by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, and the first vice-president of Iran, Ishaq Jahangiri.

A statement of the Information Office of the Prime Minister, of which Al-Ikhbaria received a copy, said that "during the meeting, the files on the agenda were discussed, which dealt with developing prospects for cooperation in various sectors between the two countries, ways of overcoming obstacles and overcoming problems that may interfere with the progress of joint cooperation" .

Al-Kazimi expressed his thanks for this invitation from the Iranian side, stressing that "Iraq looks forward to forming the best relations between the two countries on the basis of common interests, in the service of the two neighboring countries."

He added that "there are great challenges we face, and we must work together to overcome them, on top of which are the current economic and health challenges facing the two countries."

For his part, Jahangiri welcomed the visit of Al-Kazemi and the accompanying government delegation, expressing "his wishes to the Iraqi government to succeed in its tasks, and that the negotiations be constructive between the two sides, to serve the relationship between Iran and Iraq."

Jahangiri stressed, "Iran's support for the stability of Iraq and the restoration of its full role in the region," expressing "his hope that the steps of joint cooperation between the two countries will help overcome the difficulties and immediate challenges, represented by the Corona pandemic, and the economic crisis resulting from low oil prices."

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by **claud39** Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:52 pm

Khamenei during his meeting with Al-Kazemi: We will not forget the assassination of Soleimani and America will continue to receive our blows

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, the Iranian guide, Ali Khamenei, affirmed, on Tuesday, during his meeting with the Iraqi delegation headed by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi that Iran does not interfere in the internal affairs of Iraq and seeks an independent and unified Iraq, indicating that Iran does not forget to assassinate Soleimani and America will continue to receive strikes.

Khamenei said during the meeting that "Iran opposes everything that weakens the Iraqi government, pointing out that" Iran will not forget the assassination of Soleimani and the engineer and will deal a similar blow to the Americans.

"He added that" the Americans assassinated your martyr Soleimani on your land and recognized the crime and this is not a little bit. "

He noted that "Iran expects that the decision of the government, people and parliament in Iraq will be followed up to expel the Americans because their presence leads to tension."

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by **claud39** Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:00 pm

Iran: The illegal US presence is the cause of insecurity in Iraq

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The Secretary of the Iranian National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, during a meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, reiterated Tehran's rejection of the American presence in the region.

According to Russia Today, the Secretary of the Iranian National Security Council told the Prime Minister of Iraq that the illegal American presence is the reason for "destabilizing security in Iraq and the region," adding that the efforts of the countries of the region to get the American forces out of them urgently "is an imperative to enhance regional security and stability." " .

The Secretary of the Iranian National Security Council stated that Tehran's strategic policy in defense of the sovereignty of Iraq and Iran "is determined to achieve comprehensive development of relations with the government and the brotherly Iraqi people. Shamkhani also welcomed the diplomatic efforts exerted by Iraq to achieve regional security and defuse tension and disagreement between neighboring countries in the region."

He continued that "the only solution to get the region out of the cycle of destabilization of security and stability lies in cooperation between the countries of the region without the intervention of foreign forces . "

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by **claud39** Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:50 am

Iraq enters two new energy contracts and reopens its southern ports with Iran

22/07/2020

Economy News _ Baghdad

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakianian reported that they reached an agreement to conclude two contracts in the field of improving and developing the electricity industry in Iraq.

This came after his meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Majid Hantoush, who is visiting Tehran as part of the delegation accompanying the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa.

Ardakanian said that the two contracts relate to reducing damage to the electricity distribution network in the provinces of Najaf and Karbala, and repairing distribution transformers in this neighboring country, indicating that a final agreement will be reached on them.

Regarding the dues of supplying electricity to Iraq, Minister Erdakianian stated that it was agreed to pay a portion of the dues of the "Twanir" Company to generate, transport and distribute Iranian electricity starting from the end of this July.

The president of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, Yahya Al-Ishaq, announced on Tuesday that he is seeking to set a timetable for Iraq to pay off its three billion dollars in debts on importing energy from Iran.

The Iranian Energy Minister, Reza Ardakanian, had signed a two-year contract to export electricity to Iraq in June.

Tehran supplies 1,200 megawatts of electricity to Iraq via four lines; It is the Khorramshahr-Basra line, Karkhah-Al-Amara, Kermanshah-Diyala and Sarbel Zahab-Khanaqin.

The gas imported from Iran also contributes to operating Iraqi electrical stations that supply the system with approximately 3,300 megawatts.

The signing of the two-year electricity export contract comes after the United States announced last month a 120-day exemption for importing electricity from Iran to Iraq, following the formation of the government of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi.

Washington exempts Iraq from penalties for importing gas and electricity from Iran, due to Baghdad's inability to meet the domestic need for electrical energy.

According to the Ministry of Electricity, Iraq's production of electrical energy is 13,500 megawatts, and it plans to add 3,500 megawatts during the current year, by introducing new generating units into service; However, it is estimated that the country needs more than 20 thousand megawatts.

Meanwhile, Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi announced that he would soon reopen the southern crossings of his country with Iran.

This came in a meeting between the head of the Iranian Customs Authority, Mahdi Mirashrafi, with the Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi, on the sidelines of the meeting of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

Allawi reported his country's decision to reopen the southern ports (Shalamcheh and Attractive) soon, which were closed due to the outbreak of the Corona virus and were partially operated recently.

The Iraqi Minister of Finance expressed his country's desire to cooperate and benefit from the experiences of Iranian customs in the field of automating procedures, suggesting that Iraqi experts and customs officials be dispatched in this regard.

The two sides stressed the necessity of establishing joint commercial portals, while the head of the Iranian Customs Authority expressed his readiness to implement joint measures in the field of customs information exchange, qualification of Iraqi customs officials and reopening of joint crossings.

Iraq had decided at the beginning of last March to completely close its five land ports with Iran due to the outbreak of the appearance of the Corona virus, but it had recently returned and some of them were opened to commercial traffic.

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by **claud39** Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:10 am

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Economy and health issues as well as the security and stability of the region dominated the discussions of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, who launched, on Tuesday, his first official visit to the capital, Tehran, with senior Iranian officials, as Al-Kazemi stressed that the relationship with Tehran "is not limited to common borders that extend For only 1458 km, it includes cultural, religious and economic extensions.

" During his visit to the eastern neighbor, Al-Kazemi discussed "the security conditions in the region, and ways to establish peace, according to the current challenges, which are the Corona epidemic and the drop in oil prices." While the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Mr. Ali Khamenei, indicated that his country opposes everything that causes the weakening of Iraq
Pointing out that reason, religion and experience require strengthening relations with Iraq in all areas more than before, the first vice-president of the Iranian President, Ishaq Jahangiri, expressed his hope that the steps of joint cooperation between the two countries will help overcome difficulties and immediate challenges.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, for an official visit, and the official reception ceremony was held for him by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani.

In an indication of the importance of the meeting with the officials of the two neighboring countries, Al-Kazemi started his first foreign visits from Tehran since he assumed power, while the guide of the Islamic Revolution, Ali Khamenei, before his meeting with the Prime Minister, did not have any domestic or foreign meeting five months ago.

Joint press conference

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Ali Khamenei, stressed during his reception to the Prime Minister that Iran opposes everything that causes the weakening of Iraq, adding that reason, religion and experience require strengthening relations with Iraq in all fields more than before.

During a joint press conference, with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi said: “I thank President Hassan Rouhani for this invitation, and for the hospitality, and I emphasize the historical ties that link our two countries,” noting that “the bilateral relations between our two countries are facing The challenges of the Corona epidemic, the collapse of oil prices, and the relationship between us are not limited to shared borders that extend to 1458 km only, but also include cultural, religious and economic extensions. "

"We discussed the security conditions in the region, and ways to establish peace, according to the current challenges, which are the epidemic of Corona and the drop in oil prices," Al-Kazemi added, stressing, in a speech addressed to "our brothers and brothers in the Islamic Republic of Iran", that "the Iraqi people love and are eager for bilateral and distinguished cooperation, according to The specificity of each country, and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.

The Prime Minister continued, "We fought terrorism and takfiri groups, and the Islamic Republic of Iran was the first to stand with Iraq in its war, and this position will not be forgotten by Iraq, and for this reason Iraq stood with Iran to overcome its economic crisis," noting that "our policy is based on goodwill in dealing with The neighbors, the understanding to get the region out of the crisis of tensions, and comprehensive work to reach a comprehensive solution to all challenges. "

Al-Kazemi pointed out that “the two countries face economic challenges, and our people are waiting for us as much as we can, and this service will not take place without cooperation between Iraq and Iran.” Noting that “our external relationship depends on the principle of balance and avoiding any hubs, and for this reason, Iraq No threat to Iranian territory from its soil will be allowed. "

He added, "Our historical relations are hundreds of years old, and these relations must be protected and the Islamic Republic of Iran protected from any threat originating from Iraqi territories," explaining that "Iraq's philosophy is that it views Iran as a stable and important country, and Iraq must be supportive of this stability."

Regarding his consultations with the Iranian President, Al-Kazemi said: “We talked with President Rouhani about revitalizing the agreements between our two countries and revitalizing the railway from Iran to Basra, and we hope that these pledges will see the light in the near future, and that will serve the generations in our two countries,” stressing that “we will cross together.” These challenges are coming soon, the most important of which is the Coruna epidemic, and commercial and economic activity will be at the level we wish for

For our people. "

Health and economic cooperation

In turn, the Iranian President said, in a press conference held in the capital, Tehran: "We discussed with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to raise the level of trade between Iraq and Iran to 20 billion dollars annually," indicating "We have sufficient capacity to help Iraq, and we want to exchange views between health officials And I discussed that with the Iraqi prime minister. "

Rouhani added, "We discussed basic economic issues such as the Cree Shatt al-Arab, the linkage of railways between Iraq and Iran, and we discussed the issues of the region and the role that Iraq can play to stabilize it," pledging to the government and people of Iraq that "Iran stands with him in the face of the emerging Corona Virus pandemic."

After that, the Iraqi and Iranian delegations held an expanded meeting headed by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and the first vice-president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ishaq Jahangiri.

The expanded meeting discussed, according to a statement of the Prime Minister's Information Office, received by "Al-Sabah", "the files on the agenda, which dealt with developing prospects for cooperation in various sectors between the two countries, ways of overcoming obstacles and overcoming problems that may hinder the progress of joint cooperation."

Facing challenges

The Prime Minister expressed his "thanks for this invitation from the Iranian side," stressing that "Iraq looks forward to forming the best relations between the two countries on the basis of common interests, in the service of the two neighboring countries."

Al-Kazimi added, "There are great challenges we face, and we must work together to overcome them, on top of which are the current economic and health challenges facing

The two countries. "

For his part, Jahangiri welcomed "Al-Kazemi's visit and the accompanying government delegation," expressing his "wishes for the Iraqi government to succeed in its tasks, and that the negotiations be constructive between the two sides, to serve the relationship between Iran and Iraq."

Jahangiri stressed "Iran's support for the stability of Iraq and the restoration of its full role in the region," expressing "his hope that the steps of joint cooperation between the two countries will help overcome the difficulties and immediate challenges, represented by the Corona pandemic, and the economic crisis resulting from low oil prices."

On the sidelines of the visit, National Security Adviser Qassim Al-Araji, a member of the government delegation headed by the Prime Minister, met with the Iranian Minister of Intelligence, Mr.

Overhead.

During the meeting, according to the statement of the Information Office of the National Security Adviser, they discussed developing and strengthening relations between the two countries, especially on the security side, and reaffirmed their continued fight against ISIS.

In turn, the Iranian Intelligence Minister, Mr. Alawi, affirmed Tehran's support for the government of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

Yesterday, Tuesday, Health Minister Hassan Al-Tamimi announced the formation of joint scientific teams between the Iraqi and Iranian ministries of health to exchange information in the field of prevention and control of the Corona pandemic.

Al-Tamimi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "During the visit, information was exchanged regarding the treatment protocols used in the Islamic Republic in dealing with the new epidemic of Corona."

He added, "Joint scientific teams have been formed between the Iraqi Ministry of Health and the Iranian Ministry of Health to exchange information in the field of prevention and control of the Corona pandemic," stressing that meetings will be held via closed-circuit television with the team of experts

And counselors.

The limits of friendship and cooperation

And on the importance of the visit, the Iranian ambassador in the capital, Baghdad, Erg Masjidi, said in a tweet on the social networking site "Twitter": "Tehran announces its readiness to receive the Iraqi Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, and that the bilateral relations between the two countries are in the event of development and expansion at various levels." .

The Iranian ambassador added, "The borders between the Islamic Republic and Iraq are the borders of friendship and mutual cooperation for the prosperity of the two brotherly countries."

While, MP Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani, in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), considered that "the visit is important in the framework of strengthening Iraq’s relations with a neighboring country with which it is associated with religious, social, geographical, and security interests and participants," noting that "the visit is also important for the new Al-Kazemi government that awaits Including a balanced political performance away from the axis and putting Iraq’s interest, sovereignty, and security first and foremost.

Al-Sudani pointed out that "Iraq has a trade exchange with Iran and the file of electricity, and this needs coordination and joint cooperation. Moreover, Iran has a diversified and stable economy, and this represents an opportunity for Iraq to find a kind of economic integration in light of the abundance of natural and human resources," stressing that "The visit represents an opportunity for Iraq and he is qualified to be a balancing factor in the region, which is witnessing great tensions that affect stability

And security. "

Openness to the international community

For his part, member of the Kurdistan National Union, Mahmoud Khoshnaw, confirmed in a press statement, the support of the National Union for the balance of international relations, pointing out that Iraq needs Iran, as well as Iran needs to

Iraq.

Khoshnaw added that the implementation of economic agreements is very important especially under the current circumstance and the government should invest the visits, especially the last Iranian and French, and we support them if they are in the interest of the country, pointing out that we are with the international openness to support the country for the next stage.

While the deputy from the State of Law coalition, Alia Nassif, said in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Al-Kazimi's visit comes in order to make Iraq a place of satisfaction for the eastern and western poles and within the policy of creating balance and not the policy of axes that proved to be failing," indicating that " Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is able to achieve

Balance. "

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by **claud39** Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:03 pm

Iraq and Iran are on the threshold of an agreement for foreign currency

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Shafaq News / The Director of International Affairs of the Iranian Central Bank, Hamid Qanbari, revealed today, Tuesday, the conclusion of an agreement close to the foreign currency with Iraq.

Kanbari, who accompanied Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif on his visit to Baghdad (the day before yesterday Sunday), with the aim of conducting banking negotiations with the Iraqi side, said that the negotiations were useful and constructive between the two sides, and the final stage of the Iraqi Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation will reach Tehran today Tuesday.

Qanbir predicted, in an interview published by Iranian media, "In the event that this happens, a remarkable foreign cash will flow into the market, amounting to several billion, as it would cover a large part of the currency demand through it."

The Central Bank of Iran and its Iraqi counterpart signed a memorandum of cooperation related to banking and financial ties last year.

Kanbari pointed out that the negotiations yesterday, Sunday, are an extension of the memorandum concluded, and that the visit of the Central Governor Abdel Nasser Hemati to Iraq last month comes in the same framework.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi arrived today, Tuesday, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, for a two-day official visit at the head of a high-ranking government delegation.

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by **claud39** Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:55 pm

[size=34]Iran settles debts with Iraq .. with goods[/size]

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The Secretary General of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, Hamid Hosseini, announced the establishment of a company in Iraq to settle $ 5 billion in debts to Iran, but not to pay cash, due to the sanctions, but rather in exchange for Iraq to buy materials and basic commodities.

Hosseini said in an interview with the Iranian "Ferraro" website, Friday, that this amount is Iran's request to the Iraqi Bank of TBI, adding that according to the agreement between the two countries, Iran will provide the company with a list of goods and materials that it needs to be purchased and sent to Iran.

What kind of debt?

The Iranian official did not clarify the type of debt owed by Iraq, despite the temporary US exemption for Iraq that includes the import of electricity from Iran only.

However, Iraq is unable to pay for the gas and electricity imported from Iran to Tehran because of the sanctions, and for this reason, Iraqi banks find it difficult to transfer money to Iran.

Abdel Nasser Hemti, the governor of the Central Bank of Iran, had announced after his visit to Iraq on June 19 that Baghdad had agreed to pay its debts related to importing gas and electricity to Iran through the export of food and medicine.

Earlier, Iranian officials announced that Iraq's debts to Iran for electricity and gas exports amount to $ 2 billion, and it is not known what debts of the three billionaires expected.

Unclear relationships

The Iranian government says that the total trade between Iran and Iraq amounts to 12 billion dollars annually, but given that Iran has stopped publishing details of its foreign trade since March 2019 due to the sanctions, the details of the current trade between Iran and Iraq are not clear.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced during the visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to Tehran last Tuesday that trade between the two countries should reach 20 billion dollars annually.

Tehran is trying to use the Iraqi financial channel to meet its foreign purchases and circumvent US sanctions.

And Iranian Vice President, Yitzhak Jahangiri, has admitted that Tehran was unable to transfer any money due to financial and banking sanctions, saying that "the United States does not allow us to transfer one dollar even from the Iranian money that is located in various countries of the world."

Choking

Washington has tended to tighten the screws on Tehran, as more fictitious companies, fraud and entities that it has planted in the region over the years, especially in Iraq, are exposed.

And the US Treasury imposed, last April, sanctions on 20 Iraqi and Iranian entities providing support for the Quds Force forces, as well as transferring aid to pro-Iranian Iraqi militias such as the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades and Asaib Ahl al-Haq.

https://www.alarabiya.net/ar/iran/2020/07/24/%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86.html

by **claud39** Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:40 pm

Iraqi militias protest against secret Iranian-American understandings

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Views differed regarding the targeting of a number of Katyusha rockets at the Green Zone in central Baghdad, coinciding with the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his meeting with Iraqi officials in a regular attack on the Green Zone, but it rarely occurs in broad daylight .. No party has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Opinions differed on that attack, which is often carried out by sectarian armed militias loyal to Iran, and among these views there are those who say that the recent attack is a message from these militias loyal to Iran to the Iranian Foreign Minister (Javad Zarif) during that visit during the day.

The question remains: Why are these Iraqi armed militias loyal to Iran attacking the missile? .. These armed militias are financially gaining and stolen from Iranian financial support to them throughout the past years, and they feel that there are secret understandings taking place between (Iran and America) to trim the nails of these armed militias inside Iraq .. and especially that we realize that the recent military confrontations that occurred between the American forces operating in Iraq and Iran after the American assassination of Qasim Soleimani, and the Iranian missile attack on the American military bases in Iraq occurred because of the targeting of these Iraqi militias, which are instructed (Soleimani) orders, to the American embassy in the green Zone.

Iran, which suffers from many mysterious daily explosions inside Iranian cities, pressures of the American economic sanctions against it, the scarcity of Iranian oil exports, the Iranian regime’s suffering from the increasing demonstrations and popular protests that threaten the fall of the mullahs ’regime, in addition to the increasing deaths among the Iranians due to the Corona pandemic, where the number of injuries 25 million Iranians, and another 35 million are at risk of infection, according to President (Rouhani's) recent confession.

All these factors are common with Iran’s desire to conclude a deal with President Trump after the results of the upcoming elections in America, all of which makes Iran resort to temporary secret understandings with (Washington), including neutralizing the weapons of pro-Iranian Iraqi militias in Iraq .. and its recent missiles on the Green Zone During (Zarif )’s visit, it is a message: “We, the militias, are not committed to a truce between Iran and America ... and we will continue to bomb the American forces.”

That is, the terrorist militias in Iraq say to America and Iran: "cutting the throats and not cutting the livelihoods" .. this is the behavior of mercenaries everywhere.

http://www.akhbar-alkhaleej.com/news/article/1216495

by **claud39** Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:48 am

Al-Kazemi rejected Khamenei's request to transfer $ 6 billion to Chinese banks

24/07/2020

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Baghdad / Dinars / .. An Iranian website revealed that Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi rejected a request by the Iranian guide, Ali Khamenei, that includes transferring $ 6 billion of Iranian funds frozen in Iraq to Chinese banks

The report published by the Iranian opposition website "Awa Todi" stated that "Khamenei tried to influence Al-Kazemi with the aim of persuading him to transfer 6 billion dollars of Iranian frozen funds in Iraq, most of which relate to selling Iranian electricity and gas to Iraq."

He added that “Khamenei asked Al-Kazemi to pay $ 6 billion to Iran through Chinese banks, but Al-Kazemi said he could not work through Chinese banks for fear of US sanctions.”

Al-Kazemi ended his visit to Tehran on Wednesday, during which he met President Hassan Rouhani, Khamenei, Parliament Speaker Muhammad Baqer Qalibaf and Iranian National Security Council Chairman Admiral Ali Shamkhani.

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by **claud39** Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:25 am

Al-Rafidain launches the salaries of employees of the Ministry of Interior through the Master Card

28/07/2020

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The Economy News - Baghdad

Rafidain Bank announced, Tuesday, the launch of the salaries of employees of some directorates of the Ministry of Interior through the Master Card.

The media office of the bank said in a statement seen by the "Economy News", that "the salaries of employees of the federal police directorates - the Energy Police and other directorates for the month of July were paid electronically through the Master Card, whose salaries were localized to the bank."

He added, "Affiliates can receive their salaries from anywhere they are, whether from our branch network located in Baghdad and the provinces, or private outlets."

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by **claud39** Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:15 am

[size=34]Head of the Neighboring Countries Department meets the Iranian ambassador to Iraq[/size]

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Head of the Neighboring Countries Department, Ihsan Al-Awadi Agency, met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi.

During the meeting, views were exchanged on the need to build bilateral relations between neighboring countries, and ways to activate them in accordance with the principle of mutual interests and facing common risks, and the two sides stressed the importance of strengthening them between Iraq and Iran in the service of the interests of the two peoples, and they also discussed mechanisms for creating horizons of cooperation at all levels.

https://www.mofa.gov.iq/2020/08/?p=16465

by **claud39** Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:50 am

Iran announces its readiness to buy the surplus Iraqi wheat and barley

09/05/2020

Economy News - Baghdad

The Iranian ambassador to Iraq, Iraj Masjedi, announced on Saturday his country's readiness to buy the surplus of Iraqi wheat and barley.

"IRNA" agency reported that the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad met with Finance Minister Ali Abdel-Amir, on Friday, in the capital, Baghdad.

She added, "The two sides reviewed during the meeting the results and agreements reached during the recent visit of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and his accompanying delegation to Tehran."

The two sides also discussed avoiding taking double tax money, customs cooperation, an agreement to encourage and support mutual investment between the two parties, as well as paying Iran's demands for the sale of gas and electricity by the Iraqi government, according to the agency.

Also, my mosque declared during the meeting that the Islamic Republic of Iran was ready to buy the surplus production of Iraqi barley and wheat.

During the meeting, the Iranian Minister of Economy and Finance, Farhad Digibsand, was invited to his Iraqi counterpart to visit Tehran.

For his part, Iraqi Finance Minister Abdul Amir Allawi welcomed this invitation, declaring his readiness to travel to Iran in the near future.

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=21730

by **claud39** Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:23 pm

The Iranian ambassador: Economic relations with Iraq have witnessed growth despite Corona

09/09/2020

Economy News - Baghdad

The Iranian ambassador in Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi, confirmed, on Wednesday, that despite the circumstances resulting from the outbreak of the Corona virus, economic relations with Iraq have grown.

Masjedi considered, in an interview with "IRNA" agency followed by "Economy News", that "one of the tasks of the Islamic Republic of Iraq embassy is to follow up on economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries, and for that, a special committee was established in this regard."

The Iranian ambassador indicated that "one of the tasks of the committee is to follow up on investments and trade, fulfill the rights of Iranian companies, as well as facilitate commercial matters at the borders of the two countries and banking issues."

He added: "Within the framework of economic diplomacy, and despite the problems caused by the outbreak of the Corona virus and its consequences, efforts have been made to resume the activity of the border crossings in the face of commercial and economic movement with Iraq. In the beginning, trade exchange took place two days a week, but it is now four days a week."

Masjedi stated that "the conditions of trade exchange between Iraq and Iran are on their way to return to pre-Corona conditions," noting that "negotiations are continuing with the Iraqi side in this regard."

He said, "Organizing meetings between officials of the two countries on an ongoing basis to lift the obstacles that hinder trade exchanges between the two countries is one of the important measures in the field of developing economic cooperation ties."

And that: Since the stability of the new Iraqi government, dozens of meetings have been held with ministers and officials in Iraq, including the ministers of finance, oil, agriculture, transportation, planning, housing, trade and electricity.

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=21794

by **claud39** Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:25 pm

Iraq imports Iranian vegetables worth 100 million dollars within 5 months

09/12/2020

Economy News - Baghdad

The spokesman for the Iranian Customs Department, Ruhollah Latifi, said today, Saturday (September 12, 2020) that the volume of Iranian vegetable exports during the first five months of this year amounted to one million 94 thousand and 539 tons, equivalent to 241 million 16 thousand and 512 dollars, indicating that Iraq imported more than $ 100 million worth of money during that period .

Latifi explained that his country, in light of the climate diversity it enjoys, is one of the largest importers of vegetables in the world, indicating that Iran is the fifth largest country in the world in the field of vegetable exports and the first in the region. Most of the neighboring countries import Iranian vegetables .

It is noteworthy that the Director General of the Organization of Trade and Development of Iran, Hamid Zadbom, had previously announced the willingness to grant Iraqi merchants and businessmen facilities to attract them .

He stressed that given the programs that have been set up to develop exports of this product in the country, including appropriate canning and storage services as well as providing express transportation services, these plans have led to a noticeable increase in Iranian vegetable exports during the current year .

And a member of the Board of Directors of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce, Hamid Hosseini, announced on Monday (August 31, 2020) that commodity exports to Iraq had recorded 2.402 billion dollars, in just 5 months, for the period from March 20 until August 20, 2020 .

Latifi pointed out that 37 countries around the world, such as Iraq, Britain, Canada, Australia, Azerbaijan, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Qatar, Turkey, Norway, and Oman, imported all kinds of Iranian vegetables, and that Iraq was the main destination for this product by importing more than 109 million and 511 thousand and 799 dollars, followed by the UAE. And the Sultanate of Oman .

It is noteworthy that Iraq decided, with the start of the spread of the Corona virus, to close its border ports, with the exception of commercial exchanges, and the import of necessary goods and goods, but it has resumed imports from Iran recently, with an increasing pace.

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=21826