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Iraqi News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq condemns Israel's starvation tactic in Gaza
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi government denounced on Tuesday Israel's intentional starvation strategy against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. According to the spokesperson for the Iraqi government, Basem Al-Awadi, Israel has clearly and unequivocally violated all humanitarian and legal norms by employing siege strategies and preventing the delivery of food and humanitarian aid to the civilians in Gaza to exacerbate their suffering. Al-Awadi stated that Israel has used hunger as a weapon, describing the situation in the Gaza Strip as painful and terrible, the state-run news agency (INA) reported. The Iraqi official urged Arab and Islamic countries, as well as international organizations, to accept responsibility and apply maximum pressure to assure the delivery of critical aid to Gaza's inhabitants, accusing Israel of seeking total war and driving the enclave to hunger. Israel has prevented the UN and other international organizations from delivering humanitarian supplies to Gaza, aggravating the humanitarian crisis caused by its three-month blockade.
Iraqi News
16-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Al-Awadi Unveils Iraq's Key Initiatives Presented to the Arab Economic and Social Council
Al-Awadi stated, 'Among the most prominent initiatives adopted were the Arab Council of Trade Ministers' proposal, the Arab Initiative for Grain-Based Food Security, and the Arab Economic Reform Charter for the coming phase.' He further revealed that the Council also approved Iraq's proposal to establish the Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence. Al-Awadi noted that Iraq's proposals included several social and humanitarian projects. These comprise the Arab Initiative to Provide Safe Havens for Disaster Victims, efforts to strengthen Arab housing security, and regional cooperation to address climate change. 'Iraq also advanced proposals to support Arab states in coordinating with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the Middle East and North Africa region, as well as with the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units,' he added. Al-Awadi concluded 'Other initiatives included the establishment of the Arab Center for Environmental Protection from the Impacts of War and the creation of an Arab Alliance to Safeguard Water Resources.
Shafaq News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq denies request to join Trump-Saudi meetings
Shafaq News/ Iraq did not request to attend meetings involving US President Donald Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia, Iraqi government spokesperson Bassem Al-Awadi declared on Thursday . In an interview with RT, Al-Awadi stated, 'Iraq has strong relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we aim to elevate those ties to a level of full partnership and cooperation.' Commenting on Trump's regional tour, which included a stop in Riyadh, the Iraqi spokesperson described the visit as 'very significant for the future of the region and the Arab peoples.' Al-Awadi firmly dismissed circulating rumors about Baghdad's interest in joining the Trump meetings, clarifying that 'Iraq did not request to attend those meetings, nor was it invited to participate.' Trump began a four-day regional tour on Tuesday, starting with Saudi Arabia in his first official trip abroad since assuming office. During his visit, he reportedly met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa before continuing to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Iraqi News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq Prepares 18 Initiatives for Three Summits on Saturday, Government Spokesperson Says
Baghdad-INA Iraqi government spokesperson Basim Al-Awadi confirmed on Thursday that Iraq has prepared 18 initiatives to be presented at three upcoming summits: the ordinary Arab Summit, the Economic and Development Summit, and the trilateral cooperation summit between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan. Al-Awadi told Al-Iraqiya News, as followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "Iraq has prepared 18 initiatives to be presented at the three summits on Saturday. Today, at the ministerial meeting of Arab foreign ministers, five of them were approved, and they will be presented with the rest at the three summits on Saturday." He added that "the five Iraqi initiatives approved today addressed security cooperation, counter-terrorism, and drug trafficking," noting that "the majority of the remaining 13 initiatives are economic." "One of the Iraqi initiatives will propose the establishment of an Arab fund for the reconstruction of Gaza and Lebanon." Al-Awadi confirmed that "next Saturday will witness the holding of three summits, the first of which will be held in the morning at the leaders' level, kings, and presidents. In afternoon, the economic development summit will be held. Meanwhile, a tripartite summit titled "Tripartite Cooperation Mechanism" will be held that evening, bringing together the leaders of Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan."
Iraqi News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Awadi: The Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting Approved Five Iraqi Initiatives
Baghdad-INA Government spokesman Basim Al-Awadi revealed on Thursday the topics included in the ministerial program of the Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting in preparation for the Arab Summit. He also confirmed that the meeting approved five initiatives proposed by Iraq. Al-Awadi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): that the ministerial agenda presented to Arab leaders includes several key topics, notably two reports: the first on the outcomes and commitments from the 33rd Arab Summit, and the second by the Secretary-General of the Arab League on joint Arab action. He added that the agenda addressed a range of issues, including the Palestinian cause and the Arab-Zionist conflict, which was discussed under five specific subtopics. Another central theme was Arab affairs and national security, covering 11 detailed regional crises. Additional topics included climate change, collective Arab security, and the venue for the upcoming 36th Arab Summit, as well as Arab nominations for positions in regional and international organizations. Al-Awadi revealed that five Iraqi proposals were formally adopted during the foreign ministers' council meeting: 1. The establishment of the Arab Center for Counterterrorism. 2. The establishment of the Arab Center for Drug Control. 3. The establishment of the Arab Center for Combating Organized Crime. 4. The creation of a Joint Arab Security Coordination Room. 5. The launch of an Arab Fund to support recovery and reconstruction efforts in crisis-affected regions. The preparatory meeting of Arab foreign ministers commenced this morning in Baghdad, chaired by Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and attended by Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. In the opening session, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani delivered remarks on behalf of his country as Head of the previous summit. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein then addressed the meeting as the current chairman, followed by a speech from Secretary-General Aboul Gheit. Al-Awadi noted that following the opening, a closed session was held to deliberate on the draft summit agenda and draft resolutions, which are to be submitted to the Arab leaders for approval. The agenda includes eight main items addressing various aspects of joint Arab cooperation, with top priorities being the Palestinian cause, Arab national security, and counterterrorism. He further confirmed that a closed consultative meeting was held ahead of the official session to coordinate positions on key issues, including recent developments in Palestine, crises in several Arab states, and regional and international matters impacting Arab national security. Ministers also discussed unified Arab stances on contentious issues and agreed on resolution drafts to be submitted to the official ministerial meeting and eventually adopted during the summit, scheduled for Saturday in Baghdad. Al-Awadi emphasized that this consultative session, a customary step before formal meetings, aims to enhance political coordination among member states and facilitate consensus, thereby contributing to the summit's success and strengthening collective Arab action. He also noted that the Arab Summit's Implementation and Commitments Follow-Up Committee held a session today, chaired by Bahrain, to review and approve the committee's report—compiled by the permanent representatives—on the implementation of decisions made at the previous summit held in Bahrain. The Follow-Up Committee includes the Arab Summit Troika—Bahrain (Head), Saudi Arabia, and Iraq—as well as the Ministerial Council Troika—Jordan, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates—alongside the Secretary-General of the Arab League.
