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Iraqi News
05-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
PM's political advisor denies building refineries outside Iraq
The PM's Political Advisor, Fadi Al-Shimmari, denied on Monday the construction of refineries outside Iraq. "It is surprising what is being circulated regarding the intention to build an Iraqi refinery outside the country, under the unilateral direction of the Prime Minister," said Al-Shimmari in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He highlighted, "These fabricated narratives are presented in a Hollywood-like manner, as if establishing refineries or any major projects outside the country is an easy, implementable decision." "Such strategic projects fall within the purview of the Cabinet and are subject to in-depth studies by the relevant ministries, which could extend for years," added Al-Shimmari. He explained that "even if such projects are approved in the future, how can this be interpreted as a sell-out of Iraq, as some describe it?" "Investing in foreign refineries, petrochemical projects, and other such projects is a sovereign economic investment that major countries resort to based on accurate feasibility studies that take into account costs, marketing mechanisms, proximity to consuming countries, and other technical matters, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Algeria, and the United States," he clarified. Al-Shimmari noted, "This is part of commercial and economic strategies aimed at diversifying sales outlets and markets, whether for crude oil or derivatives and maximizing national revenues."
Iraqi News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq delivers an official invitation to Sudan to attend the Arab Summit
Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shimmari delivered an official invitation to the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council to attend the Arab Summit in Baghdad on Saturday. "Al-Shimmari and his accompanying delegation arrived in the brotherly Republic of Sudan to deliver an official invitation from the President of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, to the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, to attend the 34th Arab Summit, scheduled to be held on May 17 in the capital, Baghdad," said the Ministry of Interior media office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. Al-Shimmari was received by his Sudanese counterpart, meeting the Sudanese Prime Minister and discussing with him several issues of mutual interest. He noted that "the Minister held a meeting with his Sudanese counterpart on the sidelines of this visit, attended by several security leaders in Sudan, to discuss the activation of the memorandum of understanding and cooperation in the fields of training, exchange of expertise, and combating organized crime and drugs."
Iraqi News
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Committed to strengthening international cooperation in combating organized crime
INA - BAGHDAD Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shimmari affirmed on Monday that Iraq is committed to strengthening international cooperation in combating organized crime. The Interior Minister participated in the Border Security Summit, Combating Organized Crime in All Its Forms, and Combating Human Trafficking held in London under the patronage of the United Kingdom PM, said the Interior Minister's media office in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. The summit was attended by interior ministers from 38 countries. Al-Shimmari, in his opening remarks, reviewed the measures taken by the Iraqi government to enhance border security and combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and organized crime, affirming "Iraq's commitment to developing its security laws and enhancing international cooperation in combating these crimes." He highlighted "the importance of coordination between countries to maintain border security and combat cross-border crimes." "Iraq attaches great importance to cooperation with international partners to confront the growing challenges posed by organized crime and human trafficking. This cooperation constitutes an essential part of Iraq's strategy to enhance internal security and contribute to regional and international security," he stressed.
Iraqi News
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraqi-Moroccan agreement to sign MOU and security cooperation
Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al-Shimmari confirmed on Tuesday the agreement with the Moroccan side to sign a memorandum of understanding and security cooperation between the two countries. "Al-Shimmari met with his Moroccan counterpart Abdelouafi Laftit in the Kingdom of Morocco, where the meeting came to enhance cooperation and joint coordination between Iraq and Morocco," said the media office of the Minister of Interior in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. The statement added that "Al-Shimmari extended an official invitation to his Moroccan counterpart to visit Iraq," noting that "it was agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding and security cooperation between the Ministries of Interior in the two countries, during the visit of the Moroccan Minister of Interior to Baghdad." Al-Shimmari explained that "the memorandum of understanding will include cooperation in combating organized crime, combating drugs, training and exchanging expertise, in addition to several other topics of common interest." In turn, the Moroccan Minister of Interior confirmed that "relations between Iraq and Morocco are close and solid," noting that "there are ongoing meetings between the two countries, whether in Iraq or Morocco," stressing that "the visit of the Iraqi Minister of Interior to Morocco represents an important opportunity to strengthen and develop bilateral relations."
Iraqi News
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq: A safe atmosphere for all Iraqis without exception
The Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shimmari, confirmed on Saturday that the ministry is keen to provide a safe atmosphere for all Iraqis. Al-Shimmari visited Patriarch Mar Gewargis III Younan, the Patriarch and Supreme Spiritual Head of the Ancient Church of the East in Iraq and the World," said a statement by the Ministry of Interior - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. They discussed several topics of common interest with the Patriarch, as the Ministry of Interior is keen to communicate with all components of this country, seek to provide the best services to them and provide a safe and appropriate atmosphere for all Iraqis without exception. In turn, the Patriarch of the Ancient Church of the East in Iraq and the World appreciated the visit of the Minister of Interior, stressing that "this communication indicates that there are great efforts made by the Ministry of Interior to serve citizens of all spectrums."
