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UN: We will not participate in Iraqi-US negotiations
Mawazine News – Baghdad
The spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, confirmed that the United Nations will not participate in negotiations between Washington and Baghdad on the fate of US and international coalition forces in Iraq.
“It is good for them to negotiate on the subject, but it will not affect the mission of our envoy in Iraq,” the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General said.
He noted that “the United Nations has not shown any support or opposition to the remaining forces in Iraq.
Tensions in Iraq have increased since the Gaza war, and U.S. and coalition forces have been targeted with at least 60 drone and missile attacks by armed groups.
On Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the success of the negotiations between the Iraqi and American governments, which began in August 2023, in order to formulate a timetable that determines the duration of the presence of the advisers of the international coalition in Iraq, the end of the military mission of the coalition against I--S, and the transition to comprehensive bilateral relations with the coalition countries, political, economic, cultural, security and military consistent with the vision of the Iraqi government.
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has been in Iraq since 2003 to provide humanitarian, development and reconciliation assistance.
Sudani sponsors the launch of the first round of bilateral dialogue to end the mission of the international coalition in Iraq
{Political: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani sponsored today, Saturday, the launch of the first round of bilateral dialogue between Iraq and the United States, to end the mission of the international coalition in Iraq.
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The Sudanese media office said in a statement received by {Euphrates News} that “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani sponsored the launch of the first round of bilateral dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America to end the mission of the international coalition in Iraq.”
Baghdad and Washington agreed on Thursday to launch working groups within the framework of the “Supreme Military Committee”, to study the future of the coalition in light of the “danger” posed by I--S, and the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces.
The Foreign Ministry said the working groups will “formulate a specific and clear timetable, outlining the duration of the presence of the international coalition’s advisers in Iraq, and directing the deliberate phase-down of its advisers on Iraqi soil.”
In Washington, Deputy Defense Department spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said the size of U.S. military power in Iraq “will certainly be part of the discussions as things progress.”
A Pentagon official said in a press statement that a military committee “will conduct an assessment to reshape the relationship with Baghdad,” noting that “there is no imminent withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.”
Defense Minister Thabet al-Abbasi said on Thursday that his country’s forces “are fully ready to withdraw the coalition forces and hold the security file in the country in full, especially after the experience they have gained in the past years and their dealing with security threats and their elimination.”
He added in a statement, “The timings of the withdrawal of the coalition forces will be determined, and the building of joint cooperation relations between Iraq, the United States and the coalition countries in various political, economic, cultural, security and military fields, in line with the vision of the Iraqi government.”
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said recently that “the end of the mission of the international coalition is a necessity for Iraq’s security and stability, and it is also a necessity to maintain constructive bilateral relations between Iraq and the coalition countries.”
Al-Sudani considered that “there is no longer any justification for the existence of the international coalition,” saying: “Today the security situation, with the testimony of all specialists in Iraq, and friends, is that I--S does not represent a threat to the Iraqi state.”
There are about 2,500 American troops in Iraq, while about 900 American soldiers are deployed in Syria, within the framework of the international coalition launched by Washington in 2014.
Washington’s message to Baghdad: Economic support will fade after withdrawal, no negotiations before attacks stop
Mawazine News – Baghdad
Reliable sources revealed the content of a letter handed over by US authorities to the Iraqi government regarding the arrangements for the withdrawal of the international coalition forces.
The letter included “the method of withdrawal and its timetable,” along with “the obligations on the Iraqi side,” stressing that this withdrawal, if it happens, will not be without a price and “will not stop the deterrent attacks of armed groups loyal to Iran.”
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday night that an “important letter” had been received from Washington, and that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani would study it carefully.
The sources explained to Asharq Al-Awsat that “Washington does not mind the transition to a new stage of bilateral relations, but the withdrawal of forces (by any way) will not stop the deterrent attacks of the activity of armed groups loyal to Iran, as long as they contribute to destabilizing the security and stability of the region.”\
The Sudanese shared “important aspects” in the American message with leaders in the “Coordination Framework” coalition, including “confirmation that US strikes will not stop against the factions,” according to the sources. “The upcoming technical negotiations to arrange the withdrawal will not be easy and quick, and will take the time necessary to ensure that all files associated with this presence are settled,” the letter hinted.
According to the sources, “Washington encouraged Baghdad during the letter to understand and understand the consequences of the withdrawal, including the financial and economic obligations that bind the two countries.”
Iraq has been depositing its oil revenues in a bank account controlled by the US Treasury Department since 2003, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1483, which was intended to “help Iraq manage its resources in a transparent manner.”
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Since the American message arrived at the government offices in Baghdad, political forces have been active in intensive dialogues, trying to understand the appropriate way to deal with “this sudden step.” Three informed sources told Al-Sharq Al-Awsat that “an influential Shiite party within the (coordination framework) is now trying to convince the factions involved in the field escalation against the Americans to retreat a little.”
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq confirmed yesterday, Friday, that the request of the United States of America to the Iraqi government to hold talks to arrange the status of its forces, is “except an attempt to mix the cards, turn the table on the resistance, and gain time, to carry out more c----s and demonic schemes to harm our people and nation.
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Iraq and China hold discussions on the path to development
Iraq and China held the fourth round of political consultations between the two countries in Beijing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press statement, “The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Relations, Ambassador Muhammad Hussein Bahr al-Ulum, chaired the meetings of the fourth round of political consultations between Baghdad and Beijing, in the presence of Ambassador Shorsh Khaled, in the building of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Chinese side was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Deng Li.” .
She added, “The political consultations discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest, most notably the joint efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, praising China’s positions in support of Iraq in international forums, and Iraq’s support for the “principle of one Chinese sovereignty.”
She pointed out, “Iraq’s desire to actively participate in the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative was stressed, as well as inviting China to contribute to the development road project, enhancing cooperation in the field of energy, infrastructure projects, financial and digital cooperation, and cultural and popular exchange between the two countries, and moving forward from In order to activate the strategic partnership between the two countries.”
The agent extended an invitation, on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fouad Hussein, to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his first deputy, Deng Li, to visit Baghdad as soon as possible, praising “China’s positions in support of Iraq,” according to the statement. link
Iraqis do not trust their banks and bankers reveal the reasons!
Most Iraqis avoid depositing their money in state or even private banks, and prefer to collect it in home safes, as they consider leaving it inside their sleeping pillows safer than using bank safes.
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Employee Sahira Shaker (56 years old) said in an interview with Al Mada: “I thought the loan announced by the government would save my situation, and I would finally be able to build my house and get rid of the cost of rent, but I found that the loan had become a heavy burden that was draining my monthly income, as I found myself borrowing.” To meet the needs of the home.
She added, “She is repaying the loan she took from a government bank five years ago,” noting that “the interest rate is exaggerated, especially since the loans are supposed to be targeted to the underprivileged classes, but this has increased the burden on them.”
For his part, citizen Adel Mohsen expresses his astonishment at the presence of individuals depositing their money safely in Iraqi banks, in light of the spread of c--------n and exploitation that has become clear. He told Al Mada that he “does not trust all government and private banks, based on what he heard of the many problems that depositors are exposed to,” pointing out that he “suffices to store his money in his home with full confidence, by placing it under the bed or inside the wardrobe.”
In addition, Malak Rahman, an employee official at one of the private banks, said during an interview with (Al-Mada), that “some employees take advantage of the citizen’s limited knowledge and request amounts exceeding what is stipulated when opening a bank account, which range between (13-25) thousand dinars, and she spoke Also when transferring money via external transfers, additional fees are imposed, and most customers pay without realizing it.”
In turn, she alerted the customer to the need to “be smarter and pay attention to the amount of fees on the transfer paper, and he can file a complaint with the official at the bank or the main branch.”
Regarding the other mechanisms used, Rahman explains, “There is a process of exploitation that takes place by withholding the citizen’s passport and withdrawing money through it, and the citizen is told that his passport is invalid, or when the customer comes to withdraw his money, he is informed that there are fees on it.”
Malak stated, “Some employees manage their profession with transparency and credibility, as they monitor violations and report them to the Central Bank. However, some of them, upon monitoring violations, blackmail banks, and amounts reach 200 million or receive lands as compensation in exchange for covering up violations.” .
In this context, the economic expert, Ahmed Eid, points out that “the banking sector in Iraq suffers from distortions in its general structure, such as a lack of financing and weak cash deposits by citizens.” He attributes the reason why individuals avoid depositing to “the absence of facilities and offers that encourage citizens to place their money in government or private banks.”
Abdel Aber (Al-Mada) confirms: “The lack of confidence in the banking sector on the part of citizens, attributing this to the financial policy followed by the Central Bank, especially after the m----------n of exchange rates and the inability of the monetary authority to confront the crisis.”
He points out the presence of “banks and exchange offices that are under the control of some parties and influential parties, which puts the Iraqi financial market and the general economic decision in the grip of those parties.”
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The economic expert added, “There is negligence and a lack of interest, while warning of the spread of bribery and bargaining by bank employees. He pointed to the methods they use, such as “selling the dollar to travelers who pay the bribe directly, with the aim of facilitating the inclusion of their names on the platform for selling the dollar.”
Eid held the Central Bank of Iraq fully responsible for not publishing the available offers and the absence of an awareness role among state departments and citizens, as he stressed the importance of education regarding bank deposits, especially after the government’s attempt to move towards an electronic payment system.
Economic researcher Abdul Salam Hassan said in an interview with Al Mada: “Most private banks belong to influential people or to those who have a relationship with them, and their ownership is mostly owned by people outside the country,” pointing out “the presence of smuggling and significant exploitation of depositors’ money, causing losses to them.” This also happened in the Iraqi and Islamic Commercial Bank, where large c--------n files were revealed by Hamdiya Al-Jaf during the past year.”
He adds, “The interest rate requested by the banks is large and is accompanied by a number of observations,” noting that “an interest rate of 80 percent is imposed on those who deposit their money, that is, 80 thousand for every 100 million, and a profit rate of up to 60 percent is taken when granting loans.” These percentages are considered an indication of the government’s lack of support for the private sector, contrary to its claims.”
He continues, “Government banks, such as Al-Rafidain and Al-Rashid, have many comments,” noting that after the law was amended, the interest rate became 30 percent.
He explains, “The problems that the Iraqi banking system suffers from are old and go back decades, and the banks have not kept pace with the progress taking place in the world.”
Abdel Salam continues, “The successive political crises in the country, the nationalization of banks, and the seizure of depositors’ funds made Iraqis lose confidence in banks, which led to the storage of money in homes, and therefore the money deposited in banks does not exceed 15 percent of the size of the Iraqi monetary mass.”
At the conclusion of his speech, he stressed “the importance of abolishing the tedious routine in banking institutions, which requires filling out complex forms and bringing a number of documents, in addition to the demand to bring a guarantor, a step he described as (illogical). He also called for the importance of preserving the confidentiality of customer information and not granting it except by a government decision.” “What is happening in the banks is giving direct information to any official or person with a government rank.”
It is noteworthy that the Iraqi citizen lost his confidence in the banking system in three stages: the period following the Gulf War in 1991, then the American invasion of the country in 2003, and finally in 2014 when the Islamic State took control of vast areas of Iraq, and the people of Mosul suffered greatly in withdrawing their money. Which had been deposited in banks before 2014, and their withdrawal now requires security approvals and permits, in addition to their return in installments to depositors.
The US administration had previously imposed sanctions on some Iraqi banks because of their financial dealings with Iran, which led to the Central Bank seizing control of them and freezing their accounts. link
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Source: Dinar Recaps
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