In a meeting with a number of media on the sidelines of his visit to Washington, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani spoke about a number of issues, especially the differences between Baghdad and Erbil, the upcoming visit from Ken- the seat of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq, and other files.
Al-Sudani said that although the problems between Erbil and the federal government in Baghdad originated from previous governments, his government is working with the Kurdistan region to solve all the problems that are still to come.
Al-Sudani said that one of these problems is the production of oil in the Kurdistan region, which has been stopped since last March, and that it is a legal problem, noting that the stoppage of oil production the Kurdistan region affects Iraq, because Iraq loses 400,000 barrels per day.
He said that the problem of re-exporting Kurdistan oil could be solved in two ways, the first related to changing the budget law, and the second changing investment contracts that were -decision between the department and oil companies, but this was not agreed by the department or the oil companies. foreign companies.
The urgency of removing the order
Regarding the crisis due to the withdrawal of the presidential order appointing Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako as patriarch of the Chaldean Church in Iraq and the world, Al-Sudani said that he ‘ try to solve the consequences of removing the president’s order through direct intervention. and in cooperation with the Iraqi judiciary.
Al-Sudani emphasized respect for all parts of the Iraqi people, especially the Christian part.
Visit Erdogan
Al-Sudani also discussed the upcoming visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq this month, as he confirmed that he would address security, water and economic issues, as well as other issues. .
Al-Sudani said that during Erdogan’s next visit to Iraq, a solution to the water sharing problem between the two countries will be announced.
Regarding the presence of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party in Iraq, Al-Sudani said that the Iraqi government’s position is clear not to allow any armed group to use Iraqi territory to target neighboring countries.
He confirmed that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party is a banned party in Iraq and is not allowed to engage in military or political activities, and this is what was taken by the Iraqi National Security Council.
Iran gas
Regarding the issue of importing gas from Iran, Al-Sudani said that Iraq has found its problem with gas supply to maintain the movement of production stations and keep up with peak loads and the demand that increasing demand for electric energy, pending the completion of the rehabilitation of the national gas fields and meeting the country’s need for electricity.
He confirmed that Iraq has started promising gas production projects, as there are clear plans to produce gas through contracts with major companies such as Total Energy, and that other companies are working in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
He pointed out that there will be enough internal demand in the 3-5 year period, stressing that there is support and encouragement from the American side regarding energy independence in Iraq, and that he will meet with major American companies to is working in Iraq. the energy field.
Financial file
In the context of answering questions related to the financial and banking file in Iraq, Al-Sudani said that his government was working to reform the country’s financial and banking system, confirming that progress had been made in this area with evidence from the US Department of the Treasury.
He explained that 80 percent of Iraqi banking transactions are within international standards, stressing at the same time that there is support from the Ministry of Finance for the Iraqi side.
Al-Sudani also revealed that the electronic platform for financial transfers will be abandoned by the end of this year.
Al-Sudani began an official visit to Washington, last Monday, when he met with US President Joe Biden and senior officials, including Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
The United States has 2,500 troops in Iraq providing advice and support to local forces to prevent the return of ISIS, which in 2014 took control of large parts of Iraq and Syria before being defeated.
Washington and Baghdad are holding talks on ending the US-led military coalition in the country, but the High Coordination Committee is tasked with discussing other aspects of relations, the including economic relations.
Fellowship mission
During their meeting at the White House, Biden and Al-Sudani confirmed that discussions on ending the mission of the international coalition forces would continue.
A joint statement from the US Presidency and the Iraqi Prime Minister said on Monday that Biden and Al-Sudani discussed “the natural development of the international coalition against ISIS as a result of the great progress achieved over ten years.” “
They emphasized the need to take several factors into account, including the “continuing threat” from jihadists, especially ISIS, support for the Iraqi government, and “strengthening the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces.”
The statement said, “The two presidents confirmed that they will review these factors to determine when and how the international coalition mission in Iraq will end, and that they will move there the orderly approach to permanent bilateral security partnerships, according to Iraq’s constitution and strategy. framework agreement between Iraq and the United States.”
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