Thread: Iraq/Dinar News. 09/05 to 01/14/07

Allawi says that the recent statements of Talabani stemmed from his concern for Iraq and the region

Head of the Iraqi List (Iyad Allawi) that the statements of President (Jalal Talabani) and the last on the neighboring countries and the foreign presence in the country "is stemmed from a concern that Iraq and the region." He (Allawi) in a press statement that "These statements are important and reflect the suffering of the Iraqis." calling for a thorough, detailed and clear with the process of the neighboring countries, and that this talk through institutions such as the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Conference and the United Nations. He pointed to the need to develop Iraq policy and clear about these things Ktensit mechanisms of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit which was held in Egypt in 2004, or expand the meetings of neighboring countries and activate it.


NOAA
10/2/2006

Translated version of http://www.radionawa.com/arabic.asp

Far as I'm concerned and looking at 'polls' Maliki so far has done very well since coming in.

Anyway, have a read of this....


Iraq to charge Jordan USD 10 per barrel of oil
Today 02 Oct 2006

PWR-IRAQ-JORDAN-OIL
Iraq to charge Jordan USD 10 per barrel of oil

AMMAN, Oct 2 (KUNA) -- Iraq will supply oil to Jordan with a preferential price of USD 10 per barrel, the Arabic Al-Dustour daily published here said Monday.

It quoted an Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry source as saying the preferential price of oil imports from Iraq is in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both countries recently.

It said, the export of Iraqi oil to Jordan is governed by providing security for the oil tanks that proceed by land from Iraq to neighboring Jordan. He hoped for solving the security problem as soon as possible to ease the import of oil from Iraq.

The daily referred to many reports confirming the deterioration of the security conditions all along the road from the Iraqi Beji province to the Jordanian territories. This puts truck drivers at risk of being attacked by militants who literally control most of the Iraq-Jordan expressway.

The MoU signed by both countries stipulates supplying Jordan with Iraqi oil at preferential prices that are not yet officially declared, at the rate of 30, 000 barrels per day (bpd) and that will gradually rise to 60,000 for fulfilling Jordan's need of oil that totals 100,000 bpd.

The daily concluded that many Iraqi security companies are offering to guarantee the arrival of oil supplies to Iraq. (end) hd.

http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.a...=en&DSNO=909871

Saleh announced that the application of Article 140 of the Constitution began its work and was transformed into account the $ 200 million

He met with Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs (Barham Saleh) yesterday in Arbil President of the Parliament of Kurdistan (Adnan Mufti). It was during the meeting discussed with the Constitution of the Kurdistan of Iraq and the political situation in the region and the law of energy investment in Iraq. He (Saleh) that the "Committee on the application of Article 140 of the Constitution began its work transferred to the account of $ 200 million."


NOAA
10/2/2006

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Trade Ministry allocates telephone hot to answer queries and to receive complaints of citizens

The Minister of Trade (Abdel Sudanese farmer) on the allocation of hot phones to answer queries and to receive complaints of citizens in issues relating to the work of joints ministry in Baghdad and other governorates. The (Sudanese) in a press statement that all fall under the accountability upon the occurrence of any mistake deliberately and Aisttheni one of the topics associated with honesty and the preservation of public money and the fight against administrative corruption.


NOAA
10/2/2006

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Anbar governor confirms that there is a plan studied with the Minister of the Interior would require the passage of Trebil-Baghdad and Baghdad-Walid

The governor of Anbar (Mamoun Sami), "There is a plan studied with the Minister of the Interior would require the passage of Trebil-Baghdad and Baghdad-Walid." At the same time announcing the formation of the Directorate for the Protection of roads will consist of very large numbers and would equip the cars developed modern, fast and sophisticated weapons. He pointed out that the aim of the Directorate is to secure the road that links the international Iraq with Syria and Jordan.


NOAA
10/2/2006

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To examine the files of inflation, debt and foreign investment

Baghdad / justice.
He met with Vice-President Dr. Adel Abdel Mahdi, Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Sinan Shabibi
During the meeting, discussion of many of the files of the most important inflation in the Iraqi economy. File debt and foreign investment law which will be presented to the parliament for approval and the governor stressed that the causes of inflation for اتتعلق phenomenon cash basis, but the financial situation in general terms that there is pressure to spend the security aspect and the service with little in the supply of goods to result in inflation. What is needed is coordination between fiscal policy and monetary policy. (And the Investment Law (We expect him many positive benefits in addition to that one base flows of the economy. The investment flow is not financially, but the country's administrative and Tknlujia addition complement domestic investment in order to increase GDP. As for the possibility of raising the value of the Iraqi dinar. The rise in the value of parents R. rise through reliance on that the country can provide the amount of foreign currency through increased exports, the volume of exports and reduce debt outcome is the economy, which raises the value of the dinar.

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VOA News - Official: Attacks Down on US Forces in Ramadi as Poll Shows Most Iraqis Support Attacks

Official: Attacks Down on US Forces in Ramadi as Poll Shows Most Iraqis Support Attacks
By Al Pessin
Pentagon
29 September 2006
A U.S. military commander in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, west of Baghdad, says more local people are deciding to cooperate with his forces and their Iraqi counterparts, and to end their support for the insurgency. The commander's report is partly at odds with a survey of Iraqi public opinion published this week, but some aspects of the survey support the officer's views.
Speaking from Ramadi, Colonel Sean MacFarland said the number of attacks on U.S. and Iraqi forces in his area has declined from an average of 20 per day a couple of months ago to about 15 per day now. He acknowledges that is still a large number of attacks, but he says the trend is in the right direction.

"Last time I talked to you, I told you that we were at a tipping point in the battle for Ramadi," he said. "Well, I think we've actually tipped. Attacks are down 25 percent over the past couple of months, and coalition forces, together with the Iraqi security forces, have steadily increased their presence inside of the city."

Colonel MacFarland says the most encouraging trend is a decision by tribal leaders to cooperate with U.S. and Iraqi forces, and to encourage their young men to join the new police force. He says police volunteers have increased "ten-fold."

"The tribal dynamic is new here. It's got legs. It's moving forward. And it's because success begets success," he said. "The people are beginning to recognize that the coalition and the Iraqi security forces mean business, that they're here to stay, especially on the Iraqi security force side, and that they have the ability to stay. And at the same time, they've come to realize that al-Qaida offers them nothing."

Unlike in Baghdad, where sectarian violence has pitted Iraqi against Iraqi, Colonel MacFarland says there is no sectarian fighting in Ramadi, which has a nearly 100 percent Sunni population. There, he says, he is facing an al-Qaida-led insurgency against the new Iraqi government and the U.S. troops that support it.

The colonel's report of increasing public support and cooperation, along with the reduction in attacks on coalition forces in his area, is partly at odds with a survey of Iraqi public opinion conducted for a program at the University of Maryland, and released this week. The survey indicates that 61 percent of Iraqis are in favor of attacks on U.S. forces, up from 47 percent in January. Among Sunnis, who make up virtually all of the population of the Ramadi area, more than 90 percent expressed support for the attacks.

The survey also indicates that 78 percent of Iraqis believe the U.S. troop presence in Iraq is provoking more violence, rather than contributing to stability, and about 60 percent believe a rapid U.S. withdrawal would reduce violence and improve the security situation.

Still, one of the principal authors of the report, Steven Kull, says there are some indications in the survey that reflect the increased support for Iraqi forces among local leaders that Colonel MacFarland reported.

"It's a more complex picture. It's not entirely grim," he explained. "The negative feeling seems to be very much directed toward the presence of U.S. forces. The positive signs are more toward the new government. And people seem to be having some confidence that the government is gaining some strength and people are aligning themselves with it."

The researcher notes that the survey indicates most Iraqis want U.S. troops out of the country within a year, and also fear that the United States wants to keep troops in Iraq permanently. He says that is fueling support for attacks on U.S. forces, while also contributing to growing support for the new Iraqi government and its security forces. He also notes that the survey indicates nearly 100 percent disapproval of the al-Qaida terrorist network among all Iraqis except Sunnis. But even among Sunnis, 77 percent disapprove of al-Qaida.

Based on the data, Steven Kull believes a firm timetable for a U.S. withdrawal would sway Iraqi public opinion against the attacks on U.S. forces and further increase support for the Iraqi government.

"If the U.S. were to make a clear commitment, it seems that that would change the environment," he added. "A significant number of people who said that they approve of the attacks on U.S.-led forces said that their view would change if the U.S. made a clear-cut commitment [to withdraw its forces]."

Many members of Congress and outside analysts have called for such a withdrawal timetable. But U.S. officials, including President Bush, have refused to set one, saying U.S. troops with be withdrawn only when the security situation warrants.

Colonel MacFarland, the commander in Ramadi, says he believes the security situation is improving. But he also says it has a long way to go. Indeed, he says, American forces will only be able to help reduce violence to a level that the Iraqi forces can handle, and that completely ending the insurgency will be a long-term Iraqi project.

'which may occur suddenly'............


Latest news : Central Bank seeks to adopt the application of international standards on capital adequacy (October 1, 2006)

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An official source in the Ministry of Finance, the possibility of the application of international standards on capital adequacy by the Central Bank of Iraq, under decisions of the second conference, held in Basel.

He added Almusderali margin Economic Forum, which was held at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, the role of banks in the process of economic reform that the Central Bank of Iraq and work quickly to take its active role in the economic stability of the country, It also tries to lay off some of the mechanisms that were prevalent days of the previous regime, especially lending to government institutions. So there is serious studies on the possibility of introducing and developing a market for government securities would provide a needed all of the institutions of cash and fast, in addition to that it will enable individuals and owners of capital to create a new type of domestic investment content, and the reduction of the phenomenon of capital flight abroad. And the Central Bank's role in achieving economic stability at the current stage, The source pointed out that the Central Bank of Iraq enjoys complete independence, which is making a big effort in order to achieve a stable monetary policy, contribute to the strengthening of the Iraqi economy and reconstruction, and that through a series of constructive steps. The most important of these steps to replace the national currency, been completed, replacing the old Iraqi national currency in January 15, 2004 through the replacement of four trillion OID new currency. This step has been made of a number of important benefits, which restored confidence in the Iraqi dinar is very high, which reflected an improvement in the exchange rate are clear. The approval, the recent granting of licenses to foreign banks one important step in the efforts of the Central Bank of Iraq to build banking sector active and competitive in Iraq. The auction on foreign exchange of the Central Bank of Iraq. Their main objectives of this auction in helping to alleviate the excessive fluctuations in the exchange rate, which may occur suddenly, the bank also worked on new legislation to provide full legal independence and a clear mandate for the pursuit of price stability and effective regulatory authorities. As is the direct use of open market operations through the purchase and sales of treasury transfers to control the liquidity of the economy and the stability of cash flows, and approval of a new law to commercial banks, where is the ratification of the Law on Commercial Banks Iraqi major step towards establishing a financial system that works in accordance with the criteria, Iraq and the promotion of trade and the liberalization of interest rates is immediate and full liberalization of interest rates on financial instruments of all local deposits, loans and securities in force. The World This action is an important step towards the birth of modern financial sector and efficient allows borrowers to make their own decisions rather than having them bound by the directives and orders issued by the Central Bank of Iraq, The bank now plans to implement several projects, the most important of the restructuring and rehabilitation of government banks, an important application of the system to control and the development of local control and ability to implementation, the creation of the framework of the comprehensive statistical standard covers all sectors President, and finally the development of a market for government securities.

The 780 daily currency auction was held in the Central Bank of Iraq day Monday 2006 / 10/ 2 so the results were as follows :

Details Notes
Number of banks 14 -----
Auction price selling dinar / US $ 1472 -----
Auction price buying dinar / US $ ----- -----
Amount sold at auction price (US $) 57.010.000 -----
Amount purchased at Auction price (US $) -----
Total offers for buying (US $) 57.010.000 -----
Total offers for selling (US $) ----- -----

Cash amounts sold to the bank and its customers were USD(28.760.000) at a rate of(1472+1+10=1483)IQD\USD .
The amount sold to make transfers abroad was USD (28.250.000) at a rate of (1472-2)+ one dinar as a bank fee and exempt the transferred amount from conversion fee.

transfers abroad dropping...

Najaf / Qassim Abdul Messrs.
Mr. Sidraldin Qabbanji welcomed the convening of the Mecca to bridge the gap in viewpoints between the Iraqi factions. He said in his Friday sermon : This is a good initiative and we welcome every initiative or Arab efforts working to bridge the gap in viewpoints between (Sunnis and Shiites) in the country

We stress that what is happening in Iraq is an emergency situation. Mr. Qabbanji addressed in his sermon three axes :
The first axis (of the amended constitution) : Qabbanji said : "We have no problem in the problem and we are with this movement and consider legal step." He will discuss the addition to the formation of a provincial regions paragraph natural wealth of the country and how to distribute the wealth of the Iraqi people, uprooting the Baath paragraph and paragraph Is Iraq part of the Muslim world or the Arab world. "
In the second axis, which included the death penalty in Iraq, he said Qabbanji commenting on the work of the Iraqi Criminal Court and the elimination of Iraq : , "was sentenced to death by the High Criminal Court on the 140 accused terrorists carried out only 50 of them the death sentence of Iraqis killed in a day of nearly 60 civilians. We expect to eliminate the Iraqi activate the death penalty in the country and call on the High Criminal Court speeds execution of the death sentence against the killing Iraqis every day. " Commenting on the statements of Kofi Annan and his representative in Iraq Ashraf Qazi on human rights in Iraq, which expressed the concern on the humanitarian situation in the country, especially after the death sentences of terrorists Qabbanji said : "We consider the background of these statements true Islam and the first issue of the human rights, but we are talking about tools that included human rights wasted in Iraq Is the United Nations was able to maintain the rights of civilians in Iraq from terrorism as their construction and their cold, which says that terrorism in Iraq generated a new generation of terrorists through methods that Iraq and, indeed, on which cause Oh so years of killing 100 innocent Iraqis ... terrorism is due to the failed methods deter ... death is just retribution against those criminals ... terrorism kills human rights in Iraq either Maikelk around Kofi Annan, Ashraf Qazi, they did not come to Ieisha happening to the people of Iraq on a daily basis ... we must keep human rights Pat refined through the death penalty.
The third axis, which talked about Qabbanji is the focus of the Shiites and the Sunnis in Iraq and the Mecca, said : "This initiative good and we welcome every initiative and Arab efforts to bring the work of views between the Sunnis and Shiites in the country and confirm that the events in Iraq is a case of emergency, The message of the Shiites in Iraq are the love and peace as well as a letter from the year because the events on the ground has nothing to do with a year or Shiites is the case where a lot of fingers and visas coming from outside the borders. " He added : "If not, that the fire spread into Itva Iraq and other countries that would welcome any Arab effort seeks to extinguish sedition in Iraq and we are happy while moving Jordan or Saudi Arabia or Egypt to bridge the gap in viewpoints between the Shiites and Sunnis in Iraq."
Commenting on the statements made by the Jordanian Prime Minister, known Hazrama Bakhit, which he called the (Shiite growing tide phenomenon in Jordan), said : if the State is afraid of the Shiites today are Israel and Zionism and not the right of any country that is afraid of the Shiites, we would not give the Arab world towards the Shiites, We must deal first Arab state what he called Bakhit phenomenon on the basis of merit and depth of political and realistic.
At the local level Qabbanji thanked all the efforts that seek to help the poor in this network and invited them to caution the arrival of some non-eligible and rise on the backs eligible in this matter. On the other hand called Qabbanji to disrupt the work of women in the humanitarian aspect and the health and the paucity of female cadres in hospitals and Mara health center of a result of women's reluctance to enter the humanitarian field, Qabbanji has called for the establishment and opening of a new faculty for the graduation of women cadres specialized in humanitarian work and the health service of the city in particular and the country in general.

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