The Council of Ministers Holds the Sixth Regular Session Chaired by Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and Issues Important Decisions. Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, chaired the sixth regular session of the Council of Ministers. During the session, the Council of Ministers discussed the country’s general situation, the …
Read More »Ayatolla Sistani calls the open-handed people to provide help for the Earthquake’s victims
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani called to provide for all the needs of people affected by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. In a statement, Al-Sistani’s office said that the Religious Authority expresses “sympathy and solidarity” with the victims’ families, “prays to God Almighty for patience,” and hopes for recovery …
Read More »Iraqi parliament urges the government “open the borders” for relief campaigns in quake-hit Syria, Turkey
Iraq’s legislative body on Tuesday called on the government to “open the borders” for relief campaigns to aid the victims of the deadly earthquake that killed thousands in Turkey and Syria. “With utmost sorrow and grief, we received the news about the earthquakes in the sisterly Arab Republic of Syria …
Read More »Political and legislative files at Iraq’s PM and Parliament Speaker’s table
On Monday, the Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Haboosi received Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. Both sides discussed the general situation in the country, the importance of cooperation between the two authorities, and other political, service, and legislative files that impact the lives of citizens and their needs.
Read More »Russia’s Lavrov visits Baghdad to discuss bilateral relations, energy cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Baghdad on late Sunday to discuss boosting bilateral relations and energy cooperation, Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement. Lavrov, who is leading a delegation that includes oil and gas companies’ representatives, is scheduled to meet his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein …
Read More »Iraq’s Parliament Speaker: the exchange rate would return to normal
On Saturday, the Parliament Speaker, Muhammad al-Halbousi, reassured that the exchange rate would return to what it was before. Al-Halbousi said in a tweet that the changes in exchange rates comply with international requirements and monetary policies that aim to “regulate” forex trading and prevent hard currency smuggling.
Read More »Al-Sudani receives a written message from the President of the United Arab Emirates
The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, received a written message from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A statement from his media office stated that Al-Sudani received, today, Saturday evening, UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al-Nuaimi, who delivered to him during …
Read More »The four presidencies hold a meeting to discuss the political, economic and social conditions
Today, Saturday, the media office of the Prime Minister announced the details of the meeting of the four presidencies at the government palace. The media office of the Prime Minister said, in a statement received by (Al-Ghadeer), that “Al-Sudani hosted this evening, in the government palace, a meeting that included …
Read More »Iraqi Prime Minister and US President discuss economic, security agenda in the region
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani late on Friday spoke with US President Joe Biden over the phone and discussed the bilateral ties and cooperation prospects between their respective countries. A readout by al-Sudani’s bureau said that Biden reiterated his support for Iraq’s sovereignty and stability and the strategic deal …
Read More »Iraq and Jordan sign MoU to strengthen commercial cooperation
Amman’s trade chamber of Iraq’s business council in Amman on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster partnerships and develop the economic cooperation between Iraq and Jordan. The Memorandum was signed by the head of Amman’s trade chamber, Khalil al-Haj Tawfiq, from the Jordanian side, and the chairman …
Read More »PM says his government has “clear-cut” solutions to the financial crisis
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday said that his government’s program includes “clear-cut and serious” solutions for the currency crisis in the country. Al-Sudani’s remarks came during a meeting with the head of al-Wataniya Coalition, Ayad Allawi, in Baghdad earlier today. According to a readout by his bureau, …
Read More »The Iraqi army, PMF launched a military operation in Diyala
Iraq’s military has established a security cordon around dozens of villages inside a “hot territory” in Diyala, a commander of al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) revealed on Tuesday. Authorities in Iraq use the term “hot territory” to imply that the area in question is infested by terrorist groups. “Forces from …
Read More »Iraq ranks 12th among countries with the cheapest gasoline prices
The average price of gasoline in Iraq reached 5.14 U.S. dollars per liter. In its report for January 2023, Global Petrol Prices said that Iraq ranked 12th among countries with the cheapest gasoline prices (514 cents per liter) and fifth among Arab countries, preceded by Libya, Syria, Algeria, and Kuwait. …
Read More »Bin Salman urged Baghdad to arrange face-to-face meeting between Saudi, Iranian FMs: Iraqi FM
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein says Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged senior Iraqi authorities to arrange a face-to-face meeting between the top diplomats of Riyadh and Tehran, amid a diplomatic process between the two neighbors aimed at mending strained ties. Hussein told Iraq’s Kurdish-language Rudaw television …
Read More »Integrity Commission: Control of exchange transactions in violation of the law and exaggeration at Najaf Airport and Education Directory
The Federal Integrity Commission announced the implementation of (7) seizures of illegal exchange transactions and excessive maintenance work in Najaf Governorate, indicating that the total sums spent on it amounted to about one and a quarter billion dinars. The Media Center of the Commission stated in a statement that the …
Read More »Parliament finishes reading and discussing five laws
The House of Representatives, in its third session of its first term for the second legislative year, within the fifth electoral session held today, Saturday, headed by Muhammad al-Halbousi, Speaker of the Council, and in the presence of 199 MPs, finished reading and discussing five draft laws. The media department …
Read More »Al-Sudani stresses the importance of exchanging experiences with Morocco in the fight against extremism and terrorism
The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, stressed the importance of exchanging experiences with Morocco in the file of combating extremism and terrorism. According to a statement by his media office, Al-Sudani received, today, Saturday, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation, Nasser Bourita, and his accompanying delegation. The Moroccan minister …
Read More »Al-Amiri condemns the Israeli aggressive actions against the Palestinian people and praises the resistance
The head of al-Fatah Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, condemned the Israeli aggressive actions against the Palestinian people. Al-Amiri said in a statement, “We express our strong condemnation of the aggressive actions that the Zionist occupation authorities have been committing against the brotherly Palestinian people,” stressing that “the Zionist entity and its …
Read More »“Revealing Road”: an operation to purge “hot territories” in Diyala
Iraq’s military has proceeded with building a road that traverses a “hot territory” in Diyala in a bid to eradicate sleeping ISIS cells and repatriate the internally displaced citizens to their hometowns, a local official said on Saturday.
Read More »PM Al-Sudani ended his visit after signing a strategic agreement with France
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammad Shia’a Al-Sudani, ended his one-day visit to France on Saturday. Al-Sudani’s media office stated that Iraq and France signed “the strategic partnership agreement,” which included more than 50 items for cooperation in various fields during the visit. The Iraqi and French officials also signed memorandums …
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