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A statement issued by the Iraqi National Accord Movement

(Voice of Iraq) - 23-03-2007
The name of God the Merciful

Events around Basra, Wasit
Oh honorable Iraqis ....
Oh Iraqis oppressed ....
What is happening now in parts of the Iraqna dear beloved, especially in the provinces of Basra, Wasit and constitutes a serious turning point as long warned of the possibility of obtaining the continued absence of the rule of law and the state of institutions as the armed clashes and the targeting of the Iraqi political forces to each other may not be embarked on in the Islamic and Arab mores that circumstance tragic situation Aziz Iraq must be a motive for unity and reinforces our belief that Iraq is for all Iraqis and not exclusively to the category without the other, we in the Iraqi National Accord call on our brothers in the national political movements and the Islamic listen to reason and not to give room to the forces of darkness that non-Iraqi more Iraqna surgeon and plead with them on behalf of all Iraqis and suffering to be an example of Iraq's unity of the homeland and to serve the people and be of reason and dialogue Mr. provisions, and we call upon the Iraqi government to take bold and decisive positions to protect our people and immediate action to address the political problems and the ways of irregular armed in order to establish security and order and to enjoy our Karim peace and stability.
The National Reconciliation Movement of Iraq March 22, 2007 Y

Khalilzad stresses continued support for Iraq from his position as representative

(Voice of Iraq) - 23-03-2007

Khalilzad stresses continued support for Iraq from his position as representative of his country in the United Nations

In the farewell ceremony held for him in Baghdad
Baghdad-haven Secretary

The American Ambassador ended his mission in Baghdad that he would continue to support Iraq through its new representative from his country in the United Nations. He said in a speech at the farewell ceremony held by the Iraqi government on the balcony : that Iraq and Afghanistan were in a great deal in his life and that he would make efforts to assist them, and expressed his hope to visit Iraq again in a better way.

, Attended the farewell ceremony held in the Diwan of the Ministry of Finance Deputy Prime Minister Aldectorsalam Alzobai and Finance Minister Baqer Jabr Al-Zubaydi, the Interior Jawad, who is the National Security Shirwan Alowaeli Fawzi Hariri and Industry and Higher Education Abdul Dhiab Al-Ojaili and a number of members of the House and government officials and staff at the American embassy and members of the diplomatic corps.

He praised the Finance Minister Baqer Jabr Al-Zubaydi the efforts made by Khalilzad to support the government to establish a democratic, and the consolidation of the efforts to rebuild Iraq and its economy. Zubaidi said in his speech : that the activity made by the American Ambassador expresses eagerness of the Department of the United States government to support the political process and providing assistance to the Iraqi people remains to efforts for the success of national reconciliation and the application of the law and the expulsion of terrorism and guerrilla SATISFACTION from all regions of the country.

At the same time, implementation of projects for the service and economic progress in the broader living situation to the other layers of Iraqi society. The American administration had decided to appoint Ambassador American ambassador in Afghanistan, in Iraq and also decided to entrust Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, a delegate to the United Nations.

Positive Results of Iraq War!



Did you know?

Did you know that 47 countries' have reestablished their embassies in Iraq?

Did you know that the Iraqi government currently employs 1.2 million
Iraqi people?

Did you know that 3100 schools have been renovated, 364 schools are
under rehabilitation,263 new schools are now under construction and 38
new schools have been completed in Iraq?

Did you know that Iraq's higher educational structure consists of 20
Universities, 46 Institutes or colleges and 4 research centers, all
currently operating?

Did you know that 25 Iraq students departed for the United States in
January, 2005, for the re-established Fulbright program?

Did you know that the Iraqi Navy is operational? They have 5 100-foot
patrol craft, 34 smaller vessels and a naval infantry regiment.

Did you know that Iraq's Air Force consists of three operational
squadrons, which includes 9 reconnaissance and 3 US C-130 transport
aircraft (under Iraqi operational control) which operate day and night,
and will soon add 16 UH-1 helicopters and 4 Bell Jet Rangers?

Did you know that Iraq has a counter-terrorist unit and a Commando
Battalion?

Did you know that the Iraqi Police Service has over 55,000 fully trained
and equipped police officers?

Did you know that there are 5 Police Academies in Iraq that produce over
3500 new officers each 8 weeks?

Did you know there are more than 1100 building projects going on in
Iraq? They include 364 schools, 67 public clinics, 15 hospitals, 83
railroad stations, 22 oil facilities, 93 water facilities and 69
electrical facilities.

Did you know that 96% of Iraqi children under the age of 5 have received
the first 2 series of polio vaccinations?

Did you know that 4.3 million Iraqi children were enrolled in primary
school by mid October?

Did you know that there are 1,192,000 cell phone subscribers in Iraq and
phone use has gone up 158%?

Did you know that Iraq has an independent media that consists of 75
radio stations, 180 newspapers and 10 television stations?

Did you know that the Baghdad Stock Exchange opened in June of 2004?

Did you know that 2 candidates in the Iraqi presidential election had a
televised debate recently?


OF COURSE WE DIDN'T KNOW!

WHY DIDN'T WE KNOW?

OUR MEDIA WOULDN'T TELL US!

Instead of reflecting our love for our country, we get photos of flag
burning incidents at Abu Ghraib and people throwing snowballs at the
presidential motorcades. Tragically, the lack of accentuating the
positive in Iraq serves two purposes. It is intended to undermine the
world's perception of the United States thus minimizing consequent
support, and it is intended to discourage American citizens.

---- Above facts are verifiable on the Department of Defense web site.

particular (Iraq market for securities)
اعدادسينPreparation and submission : Nazim Yasin
- في .- In this episode of the new (economic report) highlight the activities of (Iraq's market of securities) and its role in the Iraqi economy since it began operations three years ago, through an interview with the Executive Director Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam.

- .Iraq began - market of securities is the first activity on the 24th of June 2004. .Among the goals set by the law establishing the market, which was issued in April 2004 to develop the capital market in Iraq to serve the national economy and to assist companies in building the capital needed for investment in addition to the awareness of Iraqi and foreign investors on investment opportunities. .In order to achieve its objectives and the development of performance, the market is trying to collect the necessary information and statistics, analysis and dissemination. .Also working to communicate with the corresponding securities markets in the Middle East and other regions of the world.
ي .In special statements of the (economic report), the Executive Director of the Iraq market for securities Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam said that the market did not depend on the activity during the past three years by holding two or three meetings a week for circulation.
د.And despite the fact that the unstable security situation in the country reflected on the movement of investment during 2005 and 2006, but that the past period witnessed a positive development with the relative improvement in the situation as a result of recent government actions, which led to a marked increase in the demand of investors who currently numbering more than six hundred thousand troops.
.Abdul Salam announced that the Iraq market for securities prepared Finally instructions allow non-Iraqis circulation in the bourse. أو.The lifting of these instructions to relevant government bodies for the purpose of approval or modification. .In this regard, he expressed the hope that facilitate the entry of Arab capital and foreign to stimulate the market and increase transaction rates on the stock shares.
وفي .In talking about the development of relations with the Arab capital markets and the world, he pointed out that the market for membership (EU-Asian bourses (f) the Union of Arab Stock Exchanges), as well as training sessions for mediators by Iraqis in cooperation with other regional states.
وفي.In the following interview I had with him on the phone, Executive Director of the Iraq market for the securities of other topics Kalaqbat that limit the movement of investors and the actions taken to spread awareness of the importance of the exchange in the Iraqi economy. .Answering a question about the first major trends of the capital market at the current stage.

()(Interview with the Executive Director of the Iraq market for securities Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam)
Translated version of http://www.iraqhurr.org/

العربIraqi Minister of Planning seeks to attract investments Arab Americans
علنيةLaw pays tribute to Papan oil as an indicator of progress towards national reconciliation

نفوDavid Shalabi, editor in the USA Info

بداية النصThe beginning of the text


.WASHINGTON, March 16, 2007-Students and the Iraqi Minister of Planning, Papan senior businessmen of Arab Americans seeking to take advantage of economic opportunities in Iraq, and said that his government is striving to restore stability in the country and to create the appropriate atmosphere for investment.

وأبلغ."The Papan members of the American Chamber of Commerce Arabs in Washington on March 15 this month that "any economic or commercial success depends on the availability of stability, have become the top concerns of this issue and the focus of the Iraqi government."

.The Minister expressed optimism that the Iraqi people will overcome the difficult security challenges facing currently. ).).

وقال "".He said, "I think that the will of Iraqis and their desire to stay stronger and stronger than the will of the terrorists and their desire to die." .The audience received his words storm of applause.

أن .The Papan businesses Arab American can be strongly commends the bridge between the two countries also can make a quantum leap in the relationship between the two peoples. ل ".He pointed out that "at a time when debate in the United States over its military presence in Iraq, I think the trade relations and humanitarian replace the military presence."

.He said that the success of the American Arabs in the United States shows that Arab businessmen can succeed if they have the appropriate environment, adding that the Iraqi government is working hard to create such an environment in Iraq.

.The minister commended the approval of the oil and gas law in the new Iraq, saying it would encourage national reconciliation, which he described as the key to progress in Iraq. ().(See the article on the subject).

".And, he said, "This reconciliation, have a strategic importance for us, and I think that the oil and gas will play a great role in this regard." أخى".He added, "This law means that the oil revenue will be distributed to all Iraqis on a per capita basis, according to the number of population, but not on the basis of any other criteria."

وكان.It was Mr. Papan has arrived in Washington with the delegation accompanying the Iraqi Vice President Adel Abdel Mahdi, who is currently paying a visit to the United States. وسيتوجه .The two will head to New York after visiting Washington, where he will meet the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon to discuss the initiative of the Iraqi government's partnership with the international community, an initiative by the Iraqi government to establish a new partnership with the international community, and chaired by the Republic of Iraq in conjunction with the United Nations and with the support of the World Bank. .According to the initiative and pledged to the Iraqi government to implement a package of political and economic reforms over five years for the economic assistance provided by the international community.
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Meeting on the International Compact with Iraq, Statement by Takatoshi Kato, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, United Nations Headquarters

Meeting on the International Compact with Iraq, Statement by Takatoshi Kato,
Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
United Nations Headquarters
New York,
March 16, 2007

As Prepared for Delivery

Mr. Secretary-General, Vice President Mahdi, Deputy Secretary Kimmitt, ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to address this meeting on the International Compact with Iraq. In my comments, I will focus on the relations of Iraq with the International Monetary Fund, in particular under the Stand-By Agreement, and on recent economic developments.

The Fund has been closely engaged with Iraq since 2003. Following the Emergency Post Conflict Assistance provided by the Fund in 2004, a Stand-By Arrangement was approved in December 2005. The First and Second Reviews of the program were completed in August 2006. I am pleased to report that the IMF Executive Board completed the Third and Fourth Reviews at the beginning of this week, on March 12, 2007. The IMF Board also approved an extension of the Stand-By Arrangement for six months, through September 2007. This extension will allow more time for the program to reach its objectives.

In their summing up of these reviews, the IMF's Executive Directors commended the Iraqi authorities for keeping their economic program on track despite the extremely difficult political and security circumstances. They stressed, however, that, while progress is being made in strengthening economic policies, improved security conditions will be crucial for achieving the objectives of the program. Directors therefore welcomed the government's commitment to stabilize the situation and its work on initiating an International Compact for Iraq to develop, with the support of the international community, a medium-term framework for political, security, and economic reform.

While the program has been largely on track, economic growth in 2006 was below target because oil production did not increase as projected. This reflected interruptions caused by the insurgency and by lower than planned investment, also related to the ongoing violence. The successful execution of the investment budget for 2007 and a resumption of growth in the oil sector will be heavily dependent on the evolving security situation.

High inflation also remains a concern. Annual consumer price inflation reached 66½ percent in January 2007, before dropping sharply to about 37 percent in February. In February, consumer prices actually fell by 7 percent. While the decline is a welcome development, inflation needs to be reduced further. Like the low growth rate, the high inflation rate is explained in large part by the ongoing violence, which is causing widespread shortages of key commodities, especially fuel products, and driving up prices.

The main focus of the just-completed program review was therefore on measures to help bring inflation down. With the economy highly dollarized and dominated by cash transactions, monetary policy in Iraq has limited effectiveness in influencing inflation at the present time. The central bank has raised interest rates and allowed the exchange rate to appreciate with the intention to arrest dollarization (and thereby improve the monetary policy transmission mechanism), and this may also help push inflation down.

The government is supporting its anti-inflationary policy by exercising strict control of government current spending, in order to ease spending pressures on the non-oil economy. At the same time, in order to alleviate fuel product shortages, the government has liberalized private imports of gasoline, while also stepping up government imports of gasoline (which will be sold domestically at unsubsidized prices so as not to compete with private imports).

It is important to note that the Iraqi authorities have continued their program of increasing domestic petroleum product prices. This policy is a key part of the process of removing distortions in the refined products market and reducing incentives for smuggling. It will also help improve fiscal sustainability over the medium term. The latest round of price increases went into effect on March 5, 2007.

I will not go into the details of the IMF-supported economic program for Iraq today, because these are available in documents published on the IMF website. The documents related to the most recent program reviews are currently available to IMF Executive Directors, and will soon also be published on the IMF website. A Press Release has been issued.

Let me conclude by saying that the Fund will continue to support the International Compact with Iraq. Our contribution will continue to be based on the economic program supported by the Stand-By Arrangement, in particular by working with the authorities to provide the medium-term macroeconomic framework for the Compact.

Iraq Deputy Prime Minister Survives Car Bombing; AFP Says 3 Die

By Robin Stringer

March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Salam al-Zaubai survived a car bomb attack in Baghdad today and was taken to a U.S. military hospital where he was reported by state- run television to be in good condition.

Al-Zubayi was being treated at the U.S. military's 28th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, the military said in an e- mailed statement without providing details of the bombing.

Three people were killed and 10 were injured in the suicide attack near al-Zaubayi's home near the fortified Green Zone, Agence France-Presse reported, citing an unidentified Iraqi security official. Among those hurt were al-Zaubayi's brother, a child and four guards, AFP said.

To contact the reporter on this story: Robin Stringer in London at [email protected] .

Last Updated: March 23, 2007 07:22 EDT

Bloomberg.com: U.K.

Iraq deputy PM wounded in blast


21 minutes ago



BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Salam al-Zubayi was wounded in a double attack near his home on Friday and rushed to a US military hospital in Baghdad, US and Iraqi officials told AFP.

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"He was admitted in a US combat hospital an hour ago," Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Garver said.

When asked whether Zubayi, one of the most prominent Sunni Arabs in the Shiite-led government, was wounded in a double explosion reported by Iraqi officials outside his home, Garver declined to elaborate.

An Iraqi security official said three people were killed and 10 others wounded in a double suicide and car bomb attack near Zubayi's home, office and mosque close to the highly fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad.

Another security official said the wounded included Zubayi's brother, a child and four guards of the deputy premier.

A number of Shiite and Sunni politicians have suffered assassination or kidnapping attempts amid the insurgent and sectarian bloodshed that has killed tens of thousands of their fellow citizens.

On February 28, two brothers of prominent member of parliament Saleem Abdullah al-Juburi were killed by gunmen in a rebel stronghold north of Baghdad.

The two men, who also acted as bodyguards for the Sunni MP, were killed in Muqdadiyah in the confessionally mixed province of Diyala.

Four days earlier, a suicide car bomber attacked a checkpoint protecting the home of one of Iraq's most powerful Shiite leaders, Abdel Aziz Hakim, killing at least three civilians and wounding seven.

Iraq deputy PM wounded in blast - Yahoo! News

Elisa Burchett: U.N. Secretary-General's Explosive Meeting in Iraq

2007-03-23 | Why the disconnect between U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the U.N. press corps concerning his trip to Iraq?

Fielding questions at the noon briefing Thursday, Maria Okabe said the Secretary-General's one-day meeting in Baghdad with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was not mentioned for security reasons. The Secretary-General went quietly with a very, very small delegation of which the traveling press was neither informed nor included.

"For security reasons we did not make it public", Spokesperson Maria Okabe told the press in response to questions concerning the mortar attack outside the compound which Ms. Okabe said was, in fact, 100 meters away in an open field, contrary to 30 or 40 metres as reported by some news agencies. "In fact, no one was hurt, the Secretary-General nor members of his delegation", she added. Occurrences like these happen almost daily in Iraq and they are not able to say if this attack was directed at the Secretary-General. An investigation is under way.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's trip to Iraq is seen as a sign that the United Nations will be increasing activity in Iraq. Maria further stated this trip was to show the U.N.'s commitment to bring peace and stability to Iraq after convening the Iraq Compact a week ago here at the U.N. Ban Ki-Moon wanted to keep the Iraq Compact as the main focus of this trip.

Asked what her personal feeling was when she heard about the mortar attack, Maria Okabe said first she noticed that Prime Minister Maliki didn't flinch as the Secretary-General did. She was able to watch the meeting on television and noticed the Secretary-General was fine when he proceeded to take the rest of the questions, two of them, before proceeding to get to the rest of his agenda.

Elisa Burchett
U.N.OBSERVER & International Report

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The assassination attempt on the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, peace Alzobai (Urgent)

Iraqi national-Luna / Baghdad office / An official source in the Iraqi government today, Friday, the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, peace Alzobai survived an assassination attempt in Baghdad within the mosque during the Friday prayers.
The source of the Iraqi National News Agency that "the Deputy Prime Minister, who was leading Friday prayers survived an assassination attempt when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mosque in Baghdad."
The source added that "the explosion resulted from a belt regret resulted in the deaths of 17 people and injuring more than 15 others, mostly relatives of the guards and Alzobai All information indicating that Alzobai suffered minor injuries and he is in the Ibn Sina Hospital now."
He also said Atta spokesman plan to impose law that "there is a breach of security guards before Alzobai."
The source pointed out that the Iraqi security forces encircled the scene of the explosion and dismiss any person from entering the place.

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