Al-Kazemi talks about his goals if he wins a new mandate as Prime Minister of Iraq

Baghdad today – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi revealed, during his interview with the American newspaper “Washington Post”, that he wants a diversified and democratic Iraq, and the newspaper described this as a “noble vision”, but it is “fraught with dangers”, as Iraq now and always stands on the fault line between Iran and the world. Arabi.

Al-Kazemi said during an interview that took place in his office in Baghdad with the American newspaper: “Our region cannot fight more wars.”

Al-Kadhimi hopes that the United States and Iran can agree on a new nuclear deal as a first step toward easing tensions. “We need an agreement that brings some calm to the region,” he added.

Al-Kadhimi made it clear that he wanted continued US support, including a small non-combat military presence, to help stabilize the country. He continued, “We really believe in our relationship with the United States, as a country that helped us get rid of dictatorship and also develop our democratic system.”

The report noted that “Iraq, which lies at the focal point between Iran and the Arabs, remains the most impressive but also the most frustrating challenge in the region.” She reinforced the reason for this “being a large and fertile land, blessed with energy and other resources, with a dynamic but fluctuating population mix of Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. For the country, there is Al-Kazemi, the leader strongly supported by moderate Arab states such as Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, but he also speaks with Iran “

She pointed out that “the problem of Al-Kazemi and his American friends is that Iraq, for the time being, remains weak due to corruption, political fighting and Iranian interference. The Iraqis want a strong, well-managed country. On paper, there is now a parliamentary majority for a coalition of Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds to form a new government, Perhaps with Al-Kazemi remaining as prime minister. But forming a government has been impossible so far with all the difficulties faced by the political process in Iraq since the October elections until now.

The report stated that “Iraqi corruption and Iranian manipulation reinforce each other.” He recalled that “when he became prime minister in 2020, Al-Kazemi tried to clean up corruption by appointing the most powerful Iraqi policeman, Lieutenant-General Ahmed Abu Ragheef, to run a crime commission to follow up on murder and corruption. But under Iranian pressure, an Iraqi court last month ordered the arrest of Abu Ragheef. Al-Kazemi refused. Execution of the order, but the scene was depressing”

And the Washington Post continued, “The situation could get worse if the nuclear talks between the United States and Iran collapse, leaving Al-Kazemi in an uneasy position in the middle,” and a US official warned that if the talks collapse, “Iraq is likely to be a victim.”

When I asked the American sage, Al-Kadhimi, what his agenda would be if he were to get a new mandate as prime minister, he immediately answered, “Strengthening Iraq’s sovereignty.” So that he can resist external attempts to manipulate the country.

His second goal is to “impose the state’s monopoly on arms.” He continued to discuss economic reform and privatization.

The newspaper concluded, “Al-Kadhimi’s goals are the right ones. But he will need help. This brings us back to the United States, which was at once Iraq’s best and worst friend in recent decades.”

Baghdadtoday.news

Finance responds to news of its discussion to reduce the dollar exchange rate

{Economic: Al Furat News} The Ministry of Finance responded to news that it discussed re-reducing the dollar exchange rate against the dinar.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Taif Sami, said in a press statement: “There are no discussions to reduce the price of the dollar to 120,000 dinars within the 2022 budget.”

She denied owning “any page on social media.”

On April 4, the Federal Supreme Court rejected the case for re-exchange of the US dollar in relation to the Iraqi dinar to its predecessor, at the amount of (120,000) Iraqi dinars for every 100 US dollars.

Alforatnews.iq

An Expert Clarifies The Legal Frameworks For Authorizing The Caretaker Government To Send The Budget

Legal expert Abbas Al-Jubouri revealed the legal and constitutional frameworks for authorizing the caretaker government to send the financial budget law by the Presidency of the House of Representatives, while stressing that the Presidency of Parliament is trying to pass new laws outside the constitutional instructions.

Follow the “Al-Maloma” channel on Telegram.. News that does not need documentation
Al-Jubouri told “Information”, “The talk of the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hakim Al-Zamili, about the possibility of authorizing the caretaker government to send the budget law and vote on it by members of the House of Representatives is a decision outside the constitutional and legal covenants.”

He added that “the term caretaker government does not exist in any article, whether it is in the constitution or the law,” noting that “the constitutional period in which the caretaker government continues does not exceed one month, when the elections are held, after which the speaker and his two deputies are chosen, and then the president of the republic is chosen. and government formation.

The legal expert explained that “the current government does not have the right to make strategic decisions, approve budgets, sign treaties, and proceed with any external project and international agreements,” stressing that “whoever breached the constitution for nearly six months in forming a government, he can do whatever he wants in the constitution and laws.”

Al-Jubouri indicated that “the Presidency of the House of Representatives is trying to pass new laws and articles that are far from the constitution and Iraqi law.”

The First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hakim al-Zamili, had confirmed, earlier, that we would vote to authorize the caretaker government to send the budget law to the Council.

Almaalomah.me

Clarification From The Central Bank Regarding The Exchange Of The Dollar And Money Laundering

Earth News / The Central Bank of Iraq issued a clarification on the dollar exchange rate and money laundering.

And the bank confirmed, in response to a previous parliamentary question, seen by “Earth News”, that “the Iraqi judiciary has taken the necessary measures regarding some forged invoices, which date back to previous dates.”

He added, “The exchange rate change came to remedy the gap between the real value of the national currency and its nominal value.”

Earthiq.news

Al-Kazemi’s advisor decides the fate of “Iraqi politicians’ money” deposited in Lebanese banks

Baghdad – Iraq today: Mazhar Muhammad Salih, the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, said that politicians who have deposits in Lebanese banks should “wipe their hands against the wall,” as he put it.

In response to “the fate of the Iraqi politicians’ money deposited in Lebanese banks after the latter declared the state’s bankruptcy,” Saleh said: “The money deposited by some politicians in Lebanese banks will not return to their depositors (let them wipe their hands against the wall),” adding that “the money is in Lebanese banks.” She is gone and there is no hope of her coming back.”

He continued, “They will not receive 10 fils from the Lebanese.”

Iraqtoday.com

Revealing A New Scenario In Light Of The Continuing Political Impasse

An informed political source revealed a new scenario in light of the continuing political blockage and during the next stage, and the inability of all parties to proceed with the formation of the new Iraqi government.

The source told “Earth News”, “The tripartite alliance has an intention and an idea to keep the government of Mustafa Al-Kazemi, with a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle, in the event that the political blockage continues, and the failure of the National Salvation Alliance continues to hold a session with a full quorum to elect the new president of the republic.”

And the source indicated that “this option is strongly rejected by the Shiite coordination framework, and it may be addressed by the Federal Supreme Court, since such a procedure does not have any constitutional cover,” noting that “the tripartite alliance is working to find a parliamentary resolution formula to support such steps.”

Earthiq-news.com

The old price is coming…

Baghdadtoday.news

Adviser to Al-Kazemi: Iraq is in an excellent financial situation, and it is time to quickly approve the budget

{Economic: Al Furat News} A financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, described the financial situation in Iraq, which is derived from crude oil revenue , as “excellent.”

Mazhar Muhammad Salih told {Euphrates News}, “Iraq is in an excellent financial position at the present time, as during the past month, oil revenues increased to 11 billion dollars, and this is a very large number that has not been recorded for five decades.”

He stressed that “this is a positive aspect, regardless of the profitability of the economy.”
Saleh added, “We imagine that it is time to present the financial budget law as soon as possible, especially since its draft for 2022 has been prepared for a long time and can be submitted and some amendments made to it.”

The Ministry of Oil, on the first of this April, announced that it had exported more than 100 million barrels during the month of March, achieving revenues that exceeded 11 billion dollars, which is the highest financial revenue achieved since 1972, according to the ministry.

Raghad Daham

Alforatnews.iq

Al-Sadr to his allies: we will proceed with forming a majoritarian government after the 40 days deadline.

Shafaq News / The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, has informed his allies in the trilateral coalition that he will resume the pursuit of a majoritarian government after the expiry of the 40 days deadline he offered to the rival Shiite Coordination Framework to form a government.

A leading figure in the Sadrist movement, who preferred to remain anonymous, told Shafaq News Agency that al-Sadr had informed the leaders of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and al-Siyada Coalition that he will not give up on the national majority government he has been lobbying for since the October 10 election.

“Al-Sadr is aware that the Coordination Framework cannot form a government without the participation and support of the Sadrist movement,” the source said, “he will resume the endeavors to form the government after al-Fitr holidays.”

Last Sunday, a source said that the Coordination Framework is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to resolve the deadlock that have kept the country mired in political paralysis since October, 2021.

“The Coordination Framework leaders continue to hold meetings to deliberate proposals to a solution that end the Shiite-Shiite row and preserve the Shiite component’s share of the authority,” the source told Shafaq News Agency, “a delegation from the Coordination Framework is scheduled to visit al-Hannana, the headquarters of the Sadrist movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr, to break the ice between the Shiite rivals and revive the government talks.”

The Coordination Framework, the source said, has appealed to the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) to find a common ground and agree upon a consensus government apart from their current candidates.

“The Framework is adamant about reuniting the Shiite home. It will never give up on the Sadrist movement. However, if the latter remains intransigent about the authoritarian government, the former will proceed with forming a government and naming a premier.”
“The Coordination Framework is pondering further steps to knit the Shiite home,” the source added, “it will be revealed soon.”

Last week, the powerful Iraqi Shiite cleric said that he was stepping back for 40 days and giving his Shiite rivals the chance to form the country’s next government.

The surprising move by Muqtada al-Sadr comes against the backdrop of a persisting political deadlock in Iraq, five months after general elections.

Al-Sadr’s offer came in a tweet, in which he also called on his followers not to interfere “neither positively not negatively” as his rivals form the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Iran-backed Shiite parties, try to cobble together a Cabinet.

This translates into a nod to al-Sadr’s rivals to pursue the cleric’s Kurdish and Sunni allies in possible negotiations. There was no immediate response from the Coordination Framework to al-Sadr’s offer.

Iraqi political parties are at an impasse, and al-Sadr — the winner of the election — has been unable to form a coalition government. He has assailed his rivals, saying they “obstructed and are still obstructing” the process.

The parties are at odds over the choice of candidate for president, an obstacle that may also extend to the premiership. It is also not clear which party constitutes the largest bloc in parliament because of unclear and shifting loyalties of some lawmakers and parties.

The 40-day window offered by al-Sadr would start on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, expected to begin this weekend, depending on the sighting of the new moon. The Islamic calendar is a lunar one, meaning the timeframe offered by al-Sadr would stretch beyond Ramadan, when observant Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.

The development is “a clear challenge and dare” directed at his rivals while also being a “test of partners,” tweeted Farhad Alaaldin, chairman of the Iraq Advisory Council, a policy research institute.

It was not immediately clear how sincere al-Sadr’s offer was. The cleric, with a strong grassroots base, won the largest number of seats in the election but not enough to declare a parliamentary majority.

Iran-aligned parties, including that belonging to former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, have become his chief rivals. A parliament session last Saturday failed to reach the two-thirds quorum necessary to elect a president. It was largely boycotted by lawmakers associated with the Coordination Framework.

Al-Sadr’s move is a gamble: A failure by the Coordination Framework would give his party significant leverage, but its success would relegate al-Sadr’s party to the role of the opposition.

Shafaq.com

Al-Kazemi: Iraq will return to its rightful place and its covenant known for its strength and human and global presence

Baghdad – Mawazine News, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi affirmed that Iraq will return to its rightful place and its covenant known for its strength and human and global presence.

Below is the most important statement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, during his visit to the headquarters of the 17th Infantry Division of the Iraqi army and having breakfast with a number of fighters:

? I congratulate you on the blessed month of Ramadan, and it is my pleasure and honor to be among the brave heroes.

? Our breakfast together is an affirmation and evidence of the cohesion of our armed forces, and the distinguished relationship that unites its types… the commander in chief, the field commander, the officer and the soldier in one trench in the defense of Iraq.

? We must remember all your great sacrifices, and we thank all the families of the martyrs from all our military and security institutions, and all our great Iraqi people who did not spare blood for the sake of Iraq’s dignity.

? Our belonging to Iraq first and foremost, our belonging to this country, to the Tigris and the Euphrates, to every honorable citizen. You and we belong to these, and we will continue to raise our permanent slogan, Iraq First.

? Through your efforts, giving, and sacrifices, Iraq will remain secure. You bear a great responsibility, because you are worthy of it. The security of Iraq and Iraqis is the most important of duties, and the blood of Iraqis is very precious.

? Iraq will return to the position it deserves, and its covenant known for its strength and human and global presence.

? I renew my thanks to you, heroes, for all the sacrifices you have made to preserve the dignity of all Iraqis, and what you offer daily in the field, and my best wishes to you and your families and to all Iraqis.

Mawazin.net