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The Sharm El Sheikh conference : Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the university calls for reform

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The Sharm El Sheikh conference : Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the university calls for political reform in parallel with the security solution in Iraq

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working groups to discuss issues of borders, refugees and oil

Sharm el-Sheikh : Omar Abdel-Razeq, Sawsan Abu-Hussein
Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the Arab League, the need to maintain Iraq and the Arab and Islamic identity, and voiced readiness to provide full support for the Iraqi people even beyond their current predicament, and is able to maintain the territorial integrity of his country. It called on Riyadh and Cairo to San Foreign Ministers before the opening meeting of the neighboring countries of Iraq which has been held yesterday the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on the Red Sea, to achieve political reform in Iraq as input to the security and stability there, as stressed by the League Secretary General Amr Moussa, the need to review the constitution to strengthen reconciliation efforts on the basis of citizenship.
The Prince Saud al-Faisal, the Saudi Foreign Minister to reject Saudi Arabia because Iraq will be the arena for the competition of regional and international powers, or the sharing of power and domination, among them at the expense of the unity of Iraq and secure the interests of its citizens or transferred to the operations of gangs terrorism and criminality and extremism that violate the sanctities.

He said «The Kingdom supports fully and without any reservation everything that can extricate Iraq from its ordeal and evade foreign interventions».

Faisal called the Coalition States and influential international powers and the neighboring countries, to assume their responsibilities and help Iraq. The Saudi Foreign Minister, appealed to Iraq to live up to the historic responsibility to preserve the unity, independence and sovereignty of Iraq and the identity of the Arab, Islamic and secure environment and the right to prosperity, and emphasized the role of the Arab League and sponsored by the Iraqi National Reconciliation Conference, and he considered to be an opportunity that should not be missed. He stressed the need to convene a national reconciliation conference in conjunction with the Iraqi government to take swift steps eventually lead to an end to violence and disarmament of all militias, because they are totally incompatible with the existence of a legitimate government, as called for the rebuilding of all security institutions, military and civilian, on a national basis University, as well as amending the Constitution to ensure equality for all. Focused Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in his speech, the historical suffering of the Iraqi people, and gave assurances that Iraq would not reach the civil war or even sectarian, and said «that among the government's priorities extend full sovereignty over the land, training and rehabilitation of forces to do their national», stressed commitment to reconciliation and a fair distribution of wealth and expansion process political. He started with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit by subtracting the number of points for the exchange of views on them «continued suffering of the Iraqi people and sectarianism and mass displacement and continuing controversy about the future of the foreign forces in Iraq, the security situation and the role of militias and sectarian lit, rejecting the claims division, and the right of self-determination in Iraq at the political level The Economic and Social Council, taking into account equal citizenship, and the political agreement that will bring reconciliation, as any security plan or military strategy alone will not be able to remove Iraq from the ordeal ». He called anew not to interfere in Iraq's affairs, pointing at the same time that the area of agreement between the Sharm el-Sheikh meeting in the different visions and varied interests, and added «that each of us needs to rearrange its priorities and policies to cope with a new reality in which the mounting threats can devastate everyone's interests», and drew Abul-Gheit pointed out that Iraq could become a base for building new consensus in the international community. Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, the key elements required for the new Iraq, and suggested in his speech at the Ministerial Meeting eight points in the forefront of «necessity of respecting the unity and sovereignty of Iraq, and parallel security solution with a political solution, expanding the political process and face communal strife, and speeding up the review of the constitution to strengthen reconciliation efforts, the emphasis on citizenship as the basis for building a new Iraq, the dissolution of all militias, disarm and end all armed rallies illegal, and the equitable distribution of wealth, and held the overall Iraqi reconciliation conference as soon as possible and speed up the construction and rehabilitation of military forces and Iraqi security on a national basis, professional and leading to the departure of all foreign troops from Iraq ». He stressed that in order Mon Secretary General of the United Nations commitment of the international organization to provide more political support and humanitarian assistance to the Iraqi people, pointing out that military means alone can not provide security in Iraq.He called on Iraqis to the need to promote national reconciliation and to reduce differences and sectarian violence to achieve peace in the country. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari told the Agence France Presse, said that the neighboring countries agreed to set up three working groups for cooperation in the «control the borders» Iraqi with neighbors, addressing «the problem of Iraqi refugees» In «topics oil».

The Foreign Ministers of the Arab peace, which includes Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Qatar, the Arab League secretary general, held a meeting with a European troika, which includes German Foreign Minister Frank Steinmeyer, who presided over the country is the current European Union, Javier Solana, coordinator of the Supreme Foreign and Security Policy of the EU, Benita Ferrero-Waldner European Commissioner for External Relations, where the Arab contact group on the need to resume the peace process leading to a real settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict in all its aspects and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The ambassador said Captain Hisham official media Egyptian Foreign Ministry, told reporters «The Arab ministers stressed that the Arab world and specifically the parties to the conflict (Syria, Lebanon and Palestine) are willing to reach a just and acceptable settlement without delay, and what was required was action by the international community with Israel in order to take the political decisions necessary to reach such a settlement».

He pointed out that Captain Arab ministers called on the European side to lift the financial embargo imposed on the Palestinian Authority, to deal with the government of national unity and support among its members, without discrimination, within the Quartet to move effectively in order to pay for its role commands credibility and the confidence of the parties ».He explained that the European side invited to the Arab peace group to participate in the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on May 14 (May), to the Arab peace initiative, the European foreign ministers of the 27.

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Text of final statement of the Iraqi neighboring states Expanded

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Text of final statement of the Iraqi neighboring states expanded in Sharm El-Sheikh

Sectarian called on disbanding the militias and the strengthening of the political process

Sharm el-Sheikh : «Middle East»

Lastly, the neighboring countries of Iraq expanded its work yesterday in the International Conference Center in Sharm El-Sheikh, issued a final statement, stressed the importance of addressing the issue of sectarianism, and the disarming and disbanding of all militias and illegal armed groups without exception.

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At the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Iraq, the Ministers of the neighboring countries of Iraq and Egypt and Bahrain and the permanent members of the Security Council and the Group of Eight meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on May 4 (May) 2007 with the United Nations, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the League of Arab States, the European Union, aimed at assisting the Iraqi people and government and the deputies to build on the ongoing political process and the progress achieved in order to support national unity and the restoration of internal stability and pay the comprehensive political dialogue, reconciliation and strengthening the sovereignty and independence of Iraq.

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The participants agreed on the following :

1- To reaffirm the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Iraq and its national unity and Arab and Islamic identity, and the inadmissibility of the violation of Iraqi border internationally recognized, and commitment to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of Iraq and the souvenir of good-neighborly relations with all Iraq's neighbors, and to emphasize the right of the Iraqi people to determine their own political future and Joint freely and in the control of their natural and financial resources and the emphasis on the need to reach compromise solutions collectively to all existing differences.

2- full support for the efforts of the elected constitutional government and the House of Iraqis, and to achieve quickly and effectively the goals of the Iraqi people to achieve prosperity, freedom, independence and democracy, federalism, and unity, and the basic right of all Iraqi citizens to participate peacefully in the ongoing political process.

3 ـcondemn all acts of terrorism in all its forms in Iraq, particularly against civilians, infrastructure and state institutions and holy places, and call for the immediate cessation of all such acts in order to alleviate the suffering of the Iraqi people and preserve the lives of innocent people and respect for human rights and reaffirmed their commitment to ensure respect for international law, especially international humanitarian law.

4- re-emphasized in this context the commitment of all countries in line with international law and relevant international agreements and UN Security Council Resolution 1546 and other resolutions related to combating terrorist activities and prevent their use by terrorists in supplying organize and launch terrorist operations and to prevent repeat specifically demanding the movement of terrorists and weapons to and from Iraq They reaffirm the importance of enhancing cooperation between Iraq and its neighbors to control their common borders.

5- support efforts of the Iraqi government to support national unity and to ensure the security and safety of the Iraqi people and end the violence and to continue to expand political participation by working actively to involve all components of the Iraqi people in the ongoing political process, to move towards universal believes such participation and pave the way for the success of national reconciliation and encourage the totalitarian They reaffirm the commitment of the participants help the Iraqi people to achieve these objectives, and call on all components of the Iraqi people to participate effectively in the political process.

6- praise the Iraqi government and encourage their commitment to protecting the Iraqi people, through the face of violence without regard to religion or race, and stress the importance of dealing with sectarianism and the importance of disarming and dismantling of all militias and illegal armed groups without exception, and the reaffirmation of the need to eliminate terrorism, in accordance with international law as a means better to secure the authority of the State and payment of national reconciliation and lifting the suffering of the Iraqi people.

7- emphasis on the need to assist the government in building the Iraqi defense and security forces on national bases and professional, and welcoming offers from Arab states and other countries to support the professional development of the Iraqi armed forces, and renew their support for the efforts of the Iraqi government to accelerate Yarely its armed forces to assume full responsibility and defend the country, including paving the way to end the mandate of the multinational force that will be open and its existence will end at the request of the Iraqi government and the timing of approval in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1546 and 1723.

8 - Encourage all relevant Iraqi authorities and the relevant authority to continue to take constructive steps towards a revision of the Constitution and other relevant legislation, including the law abolishing the Baath Party in accordance with the agreed constitutional mechanisms, so as to enhance national reconciliation.

9- emphasized that follow the above objectives is the responsibility of the Iraqi government, and expressed their readiness to support them in their efforts to achieve a democratic political system covers everyone and the government of national unity for all Iraqis, and they stress that the spirit of citizenship Iraq must be the basis for building a new Iraq.

10 - to support the establishment of working groups headed by the Iraqi government and other working groups constituted by request and with the agreement of the participants in this conference through active participation and the provision of technical assistance in the fields of energy and electricity, security and protection of the sides of the border and assist displaced Iraqis inside and outside Iraq, and called for the rapid convening of meetings of those groups.

11- recognized responsibility of the international community in accordance with international humanitarian law and norms of refugee protection in protecting and assisting displaced Iraqis and help Iraq's neighboring countries in dealing with the urgent and unforeseen needs and ensure their security through the implementation of the Agreed Framework of the International Meeting of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which was held in Geneva on 17 , April 18 (April) 2007.

12 - praise in this context the efforts of the host countries for displaced Iraqis, especially Syria, Jordan, and express readiness to provide necessary assistance in order to alleviate the suffering of the Iraqi people and to encourage efforts by the Iraqi government to shoulder its responsibilities towards its citizens and to create the appropriate atmosphere for the safe return of displaced persons to their homes.

13- emphasize once again the importance of supporting the United Nations and the need to strengthen its central role in coordinating international assistance in support of the political process and national reconciliation, and welcomed the role played by the Arab League to activate the initiative of the Iraqi National Accord and the call to resume preparations for a reconciliation conference under the auspices of the Arab League as soon as possible, and welcome also to contribute effectively to the promotion of tolerance among different communities in Iraq.

14- Welcoming the International Covenant opened with Iraq in May 3 (May) 2007 at Sharm el-Sheikh, and call upon all States to fulfill their obligations in this regard.

15- Commend States neighborly Iraq, Egypt and Bahrain for their continued efforts and meetings to discuss the developments in the political process and ways and means of helping Iraq to achieve stability, security and unity and territorial integrity and look forward to future meetings.

16- expressing satisfaction at the increased international attention to Iraq, which is reflected in various forums set up the meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh November 23 (November) 2004, the Brussels Conference in June (June) 2005 and the meeting in Baghdad March 10 (March) 2007, and to reaffirm their willingness to contribute to the completion of such multilateral initiatives.

18- with the consent of the government of Iraq constituted a follow-up of senior officials to periodic review of progress in implementing the outcomes of this conference.

19- expression of appreciation to the Arab Republic of Egypt for hosting this conference, and agreed to hold the next ministerial meeting in Istanbul, Turkey ».

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Secretary General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan : preserving the unity

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General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan : to preserve the unity, and the position is the sole guarantor achieving the goals of the Iraqi people

The Mam Jalal, Secretary-General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan maintain that the Iraqi people and its political leadership to unity, and the position is the sole guarantor for the achievement of its objectives in Baghdad, the Middle East and the world. This came during an expanded meeting held on Thursday Mam Jalal resort in Dukan, officials with the regulatory centers in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, their deputies and staff members attended Kosert Rasul the Deputy Secretary-General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Dr. Arslan Baez official BOM.

During a speech at the meeting explained Mam Jalal highlighted developments in the political situation in Kurdistan and other areas in Iraq and pressing national tasks at the current stage.
He Mam Jalal highlighted the importance of unity within the ranks of the KNU, said : "The protection and promotion of this unit is the foundation for survival and prosperity and success and maintain our gains." He referred in his speech to the fact that the National Union achieved through history is full of glories, great gains, and said in this regard : "We can be proud that the Kurdistan Democratic Party, which first emerged from the struggle substantial gains from the flourishing market, the private sector and trade, security and stability."

In another part of his speech Mam Jalal Turning to the issue of Kirkuk and the problems hindering the implementation of Article (140) of the Iraqi Constitution on this side calling for a policy of smart, wise to ensure unity and peaceful coexistence in Kirkuk between Kurds and Turkomen, Arabs and Alcldoachorien, stressing the importance and necessity of implementing the above-mentioned article in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution. On another matter of a modern, Mam Jalal pointed to develop strong relations with Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party in particular.

Concerning the villages, called for giving increased attention, as well as to meet the demands of the people of Kurdistan.
On another matter Mam Jalal pointed to the importance of the role of the Yazidi brothers and their place in society inherent Kurdish expressing his condemnation of the methods of murder and torture to which they were subjected these days Medina at the same time, the perpetrators of the murder of the girl Yazidi emphasizing prayer and complete rejection of the use of the crime that pretext for an attack on the Yezidis.
The Mam Jalal functions of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan regarding the situation in Iraq, which is the protection of a federal democratic Iraq and the common fight against terrorism and to preserve the role of Kurds in the political arena Iraqi status quo, and also work to activate the performance of the government and the implementation of agreements signed between the actors involved, and said in this regard : "In Baghdad we are honored rounding between Sunni, Shiite and other parties, and we must develop our role and this continue. "
Speaking as the Secretary-General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from the scourge of terrorism and how to address them, expressing optimism that terrorists are resentful Service notified narrowing day after day. On another matter, he Mam Jalal highlighted the importance of maintaining good relations with the United States, Europe and other allied nations and the Organization of the So******t International, China and Italy and other countries. This gave Kosert Rasul the Deputy Secretary-General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan word price during President Talabani role in the march of Iraq.
In conclusion, the large number of audience opinions and views freely, which responded by Mam Jalal attentively.

Supervises the meeting of the Politburo
On the other hand Ashraf Mam Jalal, Secretary-General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan yesterday, I expanded meeting in Sharm Dukan with officials and cadres organizational positions of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which was attended Kosert Rasul the Deputy Secretary-General and Arslan Paper Office official organizations Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, in a speech delivered Mam Jalal highlighted the political situation in Kurdistan, Iraq and the tasks identified for the current and comrades organizations to implement an effective and intelligent and also explained the fate of the concerns many of the inside and also announced that the preservation and development of this unity is the main condition for survival and prosperity and victory and preserve the gains and also requested comrades organizations consider to unity within the European Union as something sacred away from the clusters and work in a spirit of Yugoslavia and Comradeship and also pointed to the fact that the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, had made significant achievements for our people over its long history.

President Receives band blocks Sulaymaniyah
Received the President of the Republic, Jalal Talabani Bemuseiff Dukan band blocks Sulaymaniyah, which included a girl (32) artists, during the meeting, His Excellency the price of originality and artistic creativity successful task that made offers beautiful in a week long festival in Arbil, which gained satisfaction and desirability and admiration of intellectuals and writers and artists Arabs and Talphen continue and develop creative Mchuaran Kabeliathen functional, which is a great service to our prestige and reputation among peoples and nations expressing readiness to provide any support and cooperation develops and develop careers of artistic and creative. In return, the band greatly thankful to His Excellency President Talabani for the opportunity of this interview, encouragement and continued support for the sovereignty and pledged Party continue to provide more technical inventions successful.

And continue to support universities and scientific march
In the framework of its interest in the affairs of universities and the continued development of the march of science in Kurdistan and Iraq, and for the purpose of addressing the problems and deficiencies, donated by President Jalal Talabani, at (250) thousand dollars to each of the universities of Dohuk and Salahuddin and Jubril, assistance with the conduct of its service to institutions of higher education in Kurdistan.
This is due to be released the same amount of the University of Sulaymaniyah.
In contrast, at thanked telegrams, the heads of three universities heartfelt thanks to the initiative of His Excellency, and dedicated efforts to develop higher education in Kurdistan and Iraq.

Tomorrow Prince Islamic Group in Kurdistan
He also met with His Excellency in the tourist resort of Dukan last Wednesday Gentlemen "splashed on Paper" Prince of the Islamic Group in Kurdistan and a number of members of the political bureau of the Islamic Group in Kurdistan.
The delegation expressed satisfaction over the safety of His Excellency and wish him good health and wellness.
At the meeting highlighted the immediate situation in Iraq and Kurdistan was emphasized on the need to strengthen relations among the people of Kurdistan.
The meeting was attended by Mullah Bakhtiar Group member of the political bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and KURDU Qasim Kurdish official relations.

He meets a delegation from the Communist Party of Kurdistan
He also met with His Excellency in the resort of Dukan Last Wednesday, a delegation from the Communist Party of Kurdistan d annexation. Kamal Shakir, the Communist Party secretary and a number of members of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party.
At the meeting, the delegation expressed satisfaction over the safety of President Jalal Talabani and wished him good health.For his part, thanked President Talabani, the visiting delegation and expressed hopes that bilateral relations have always been strong and sturdy.The meeting discussed the Iraqi situation and the role of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Alliance in the Iraqi arena.
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The White House was very satisfied with the outcome of the Sharm el-Sheikh

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Rice : American forces in Iraq to international talks with the teacher is an important step has not had the opportunity to meet with Mottaki

Washington Sharm el-Sheikh and agencies : The White House confirmed that «very satisfied» on Iraq conference which concluded yesterday in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, stressing that he does not regret for not conducting high-level talks with Iran on the sidelines of the conference.

She said Dana Perino spokeswoman for the White House that «a meeting with the Iranians was never on the agenda», noting that the American ambassador to Iraq, met for a short time with one of the Iranian diplomats.
She met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Syrian Walid Muallem on the sidelines of the conference, but there have been no talks with her Iranian counterpart.
The spokeswoman, told reporters «emerged if the opportunity to hold a meeting with the Iranians also, I think that the minister would have been happy to talk with them».
The American ambassador Ryan Crocker in Iraq that he met Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, but he played down the importance of the meeting and said «has been very limited, and short, and on Iraq».
Crocker explained that the meeting was also attended by principal adviser David Satterfield, the American Secretary of the Special Committee on Iraq.
Perino said «I said (Crocker) that the meeting was brief, but they had a talk».
Her «In general, we are very pleased for the conference to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, and we are fully satisfied, but efforts will follow», pointing out that President George W. Bush sent his deputy Dick Cheney to the region next week.

The Najja
In Sharm el-Sheikh, described the American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the neighboring countries of Iraq which has been held yesterday as «very successful» emphasizing the importance of working meetings begin quickly to implement what was agreed upon in the areas of border security, energy and refugees.
Rice said during a press conference following the conclusion of the conference that the conference sent letters also reached several important observations to them that the Iraqi government has spoken clearly about their responsibilities in the area of national reconciliation so that Iraq will be a country for all its citizens and working hard to create a climate conducive to achieving this goal.
She stressed that President George Bush was fully committed his country's role in helping Iraq and create an atmosphere of reconciliation in which cautioning that a security vacuum would be very dangerous and would strengthen the thorn of terrorism.
The participants in the conference agreed that it was in their interest all that Iraq will be stable and secure stressing that the goal of both «neighboring countries of Iraq Expanded», «document International Covenant Iraq» assist the democratically elected Iraqi government in the implementation of what had committed itself to the international community.
She expressed the hope that the Iraqi people feel that the world stands aside to assist him in getting out of its crisis, pointing out that among the important points that were reached during the meetings of Sharm el-Sheikh agreement that there should be meetings of the implementation of what was agreed upon.

Opportunity unfavorable

On the other hand, in response to a question about the lack of a meeting with her Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki on the sidelines of the Sharm el-Sheikh pointed out that Rice did not have the opportunity to hold a meeting with the Iranian minister, explaining that it previously said it would meet with him if they had the opportunity «but such opportunity was lost».
She added «that foreign ministers during the conference and exchanged views on how to help Iraq to be more secure,» said he was consulting on the responsibility of the neighboring countries in achieving this goal.
The statement on Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari is in the interest of Iraq to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States, Rice said she assured Zebari was not in her desire to do anything further complicate matters in Iraq.
The newspaper «want Iraq's neighbors to act in line with the pursuit of a stable and secure Iraq».
Regarding criticism Mottaki Addressing the neighboring countries of Iraq, Rice said «each party must pay attention and think of what he must do and not talk about what we must do others».
And on the chances of a breakthrough in US-Iranian Rice said «We have no desire to have difficult relations with any party, but there is a history that spanned over 28 years with Iran must not tended».

No problem with the Iranian people

Rice stressed that there was no problem with the people of Iran and «country's culture and civilization great and played a positive role at the international level» expressed the hope that Iran act in line with their own interests in stopping the flow of arms across the border.
Rice said «if Iran proved it is ready to implement their international obligations concerning the suspension of uranium enrichment and related activities will be the United States when it is ready to make changes in its position» expressing hope that Iran pursues this approach instead of the method of isolation.
She noted that the path is clear to Iran in this respect is to respond to the international community through the European Troika, saying «We are not against Iran's use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and we shall continue to deal with the Iranian people culturally and sportsmen».

For teacher

Rice considered that her meeting with Syrian Benzirha Walid Mualem yesterday «important step» pointing out that the meeting dealt with the issue of Iraq and the fight against terrorism and how to help build a stable Iraq.
She explained that the meeting with the teacher «was an opportunity to talk about our vision of the situation and the need to stop the flow of foreign fighters into Iraq» expressing the hope that there will be greater cooperation in this area.
She added «we want to see the acts and actions on the ground in line with the rhetoric and we have diplomatic relations with Syria and we have a charge d'affaires in Damascus continues to work and discussions».

Forces and the Security Council

On the other hand, defended the American Secretary of State on the issue of the presence of the multinational forces in Iraq, saying «these forces came authorization from the UN Security Council and the invitation of the Iraqi government and is trained Iraqi forces».
She expressed the hope that Iraqis are able to assume responsibility for policing themselves fully, pointing out that the multinational forces will remain in Iraq to fulfill its mission that Iraqis are able to do so.
Her «In this particular that others interested in working to stop the flow of arms to Iraq, which is used by the militia to kill Iraqis and Americans alike».
Asked whether they have confidence in the capacity of the Iraqi government to dismantle militias, Rice said «it is confident in the ability of the government of Nuri al-Maliki and the will to undertake this task».
And about a timetable for assessing the performance of the multinational force Rice cited the words of the leader of the American forces in Iraq «there will be an opportunity next September to assess the security plan», adding that Washington remained committed not to deal with timetables described b «false».

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Fiat Money History in the US

Couldn't Iraq turn their currency into "Fiat Money"....and having some kind of agreement in the ICI that was signed make it ....just like below...????


OVERVIEW In a fiat money system, money is not backed by a physical commodity (i.e.: gold). Instead, the only thing that gives the money value is its relative scarcity and the faith placed in it by the people that use it. A good primer on the history of fiat money in the US can be found in a video provided by the Mises.org website.

In a fiat monetary system, there is no restrain on the amount of money that can be created. This allows unlimited credit creation. Initially, a rapid growth in the availability of credit is often mistaken for economic growth, as spending and business profits grow and frequently there is a rapid growth in equity prices. In the long run, however, the economy tends to suffer much more by the following contraction than it gained from the expansion in credit. This expansion in credit can be seen in the Debt/GDP ratio. We track the bubbles created by this expansion of debt at the inflation / deflation page.

In most cases, a fiat monetary system comes into existence as a result of excessive public debt. When the government is unable to repay all its debt in gold or silver, the temptation to remove physical backing rather than to default becomes irresistible. This was the case in 18th century France during the Law scheme, as well as in the 70s in the US, when Nixon removed the last link between the dollar and gold which is still in effect today.

Hyper-inflation is the terminal stage of any fiat currency. In hyper-inflation, money looses most of its value practically overnight. Hyper-inflation is often the result of increasing regular inflation to the point where all confidence in money is lost. In a fiat monetary system, the value of money is based on confidence, and once that confidence is gone, money irreversibly becomes worthless, regardless of its scarcity. Gold has replaced every fiat currency for the past 3000 years.



Why couldn't they do this ???? the M2 wouldn't matter at all !!!

Originally Posted by oldskiier

Fiat Money History in the US

Couldn't Iraq turn their currency into "Fiat Money"....and having some kind of agreement in the ICI that was signed make it ....just like below...????


OVERVIEW In a fiat money system, money is not backed by a physical commodity (i.e.: gold). Instead, the only thing that gives the money value is its relative scarcity and the faith placed in it by the people that use it. A good primer on the history of fiat money in the US can be found in a video provided by the Mises.org website.

In a fiat monetary system, there is no restrain on the amount of money that can be created. This allows unlimited credit creation. Initially, a rapid growth in the availability of credit is often mistaken for economic growth, as spending and business profits grow and frequently there is a rapid growth in equity prices. In the long run, however, the economy tends to suffer much more by the following contraction than it gained from the expansion in credit. This expansion in credit can be seen in the Debt/GDP ratio. We track the bubbles created by this expansion of debt at the inflation / deflation page.

In most cases, a fiat monetary system comes into existence as a result of excessive public debt. When the government is unable to repay all its debt in gold or silver, the temptation to remove physical backing rather than to default becomes irresistible. This was the case in 18th century France during the Law scheme, as well as in the 70s in the US, when Nixon removed the last link between the dollar and gold which is still in effect today.

Hyper-inflation is the terminal stage of any fiat currency. In hyper-inflation, money looses most of its value practically overnight. Hyper-inflation is often the result of increasing regular inflation to the point where all confidence in money is lost. In a fiat monetary system, the value of money is based on confidence, and once that confidence is gone, money irreversibly becomes worthless, regardless of its scarcity. Gold has replaced every fiat currency for the past 3000 years.



Why couldn't they do this ???? the M2 wouldn't matter at all !!!

OS, in light of what we have learned about Iraq's oil reserves the last few weeks ( could possibly surpass Saudi Arabia ) that the M2 argument could be dead in the water. Confidence in the Dinar backed by oil is perhaps what they are shooting for? Anyone else ?

Originally Posted by Mike5200

OS, in light of what we have learned about Iraq's oil reserves the last few weeks ( could possibly surpass Saudi Arabia ) that the M2 argument could be dead in the water. Confidence in the Dinar backed by oil is perhaps what they are shooting for? Anyone else ?

I like it!

Originally Posted by paynes1

You hit the nail on the head my friend. Leaving 5 to be released

Yes sir...and I'm betting the farm they are lower denominations.

Originally Posted by Mike5200

OS, in light of what we have learned about Iraq's oil reserves the last few weeks ( could possibly surpass Saudi Arabia ) that the M2 argument could be dead in the water. Confidence in the Dinar backed by oil is perhaps what they are shooting for? Anyone else ?

Thats the only way we will see a significant rv....and i mean not a dollar but maybe 30 to 50 cents to start....unless there is alot more than say 500 billion proven reserves...as of right now there is only 115 billion proven with only 10 percent of the land surveyed... i believe....what about the other 90 percent?

found this on the " other " forum, hope it's not a re-postThe Ministry of Commerce said that next month will witness the implementation of a special program to activate trade relations between Iraq and various countries around the world.

A source in the ministry said in a press statement that "this program prepared by the government would include all countries of the world, especially the neighboring countries to develop economic and commercial relations with them as there will be a joint bilateral committees with those States as well as increasing business contracts ..

He added: "The coming days will witness the meetings between the Iraqi government delegations and a number of countries of the world, especially the neighboring countries, to discuss joint working papers between Iraq and those countries", stressing: "Iraq's desire to develop all economic and trade relations with the world countries and the relations that were cut during the past years to gain the experience of various countries of the world in developing the economy, supporting the private sector and to taking advantage of investment law which was approved some months ago.

It is noteworthy that Iraq is seeking to join the World Trade Organization after obtaining the observer status in the organization in a step considered a prelude to reviving the Iraqi economy and the reconstruction of Iraq.__________________