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Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
Japanese Ambassador: We Aim to Support Iraq's Investment Environment and Attract Global Companies
Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Akira Endo, announced on Monday that Japan has provided over $21 billion in support for economic cooperation projects in Iraq since 2003. He affirmed his country's ongoing commitment to enhancing Iraq's investment climate and attracting global companies. Speaking at the signing ceremony of an agreement between the Iraq Development Fund and the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), attended by an Iraqi News Agency (INA) reporter, the ambassador stated 'Since 2003, the Japanese government has implemented economic cooperation projects in Iraq amounting to over 21 billion US dollars. Japan has ranked as the top donor to Iraq in recent years, primarily through yen loans that have supported infrastructure development in sectors such as electricity, water, sanitation, and oil.' He emphasized that 'Japan has continuously provided support alongside the Iraqi people to assist in rebuilding the country.' He added that 'to further develop economic relations between Japan and Iraq, we look forward to Iraq's continued efforts to improve its investment climate, including the enforcement of relevant laws and regulations, and enhancing transparency in business practices, particularly in attracting foreign companies, including Japanese firms.' He noted that 'for more than a decade, JCCME has worked to strengthen trade and investment between Japan and Iraq by helping Japanese companies better understand the Iraqi market, organizing annual Iraq business seminars, sending delegations to key sectors in Iraq, and arranging training programs in Japan for Iraqi officials.' The ambassador continued: 'Meanwhile, the six priority sectors identified by the Iraq Development Fund, education, agriculture, housing, digital transformation, manufacturing and food security, and environment , are the same sectors the Iraqi government, under Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, has prioritized. These are also areas where Japanese expertise can have a sustainable and meaningful impact on Iraq's future.' He concluded by saying 'This agreement marks a pivotal step at a critical time. It will help strengthen ties between the private sectors of Japan and Iraq by facilitating the exchange of information and supporting, promoting, and coordinating business activities.'
Rudaw Net
4 days ago
- Health
- Rudaw Net
Tragic death of army cadets sparks national outcry in Iraq
Also in Iraq Coordination Framework delegation to visit Erbil amid Baghdad-KRG strain Kurdistan workers urge Iraq's top court to order salary release from Baghdad Iraq transfers military college cadets to Baghdad after tragic deaths Iraqi leaders receive Lebanese president for talks on bilateral ties, security A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has ordered an investigation into the deaths of two Iraqi army cadets and the illness of many others at a military college in the southern Dhi Qar province. Parliament has also called for accountability in the incident that saw 'over 100 cadets' suffer from extreme exhaustion due to high temperatures and intense physical exertion The Premier's Spokesperson Sabah al-Numan on Wednesday stated that Sudani 'directed the formation of an investigative council to identify those responsible and take legal action, following the deaths of two cadets from the Fourth Military College in Dhi Qar Province and the illness of other cadets.' Sudani further dismissed the head of the military academy, his deputy, and the commanding officer of the regiment whose cadets were affected, Numan said. The Prime Minister also instructed that 'the rank of Second Lieutenant be posthumously awarded to the two deceased cadets,' making their families eligible for compensation granted to fallen soldiers. Earlier in the day, the Iraqi defense ministry stated that the cadets had joined the Fourth Military College in Dhi Qar's provincial capital Nasiriyah on Sunday. During the reception process, 'nine cadets began showing signs of dehydration and health complications' due to prolonged sun exposure, the ministry noted, adding that 'they were immediately transported to Nasiriyah Hospital by the military college's medical team.' Initially, the ministry confirmed that one cadet succumbed to health complications, while six others recovered and are set to be discharged and two cadets remain under medical observation. Later, the Iraqi parliament's Security and Defense Committee stated that the death toll had risen to two, noting that it had formed a 'follow-up team' to investigate the incident thoroughly and 'ensure the safety of the cadets and improve their training conditions.' Importantly, the Committee noted that 'more than a 100 cadets' had 'suffered fainting and severe exhaustion' during the reception process and emphasized that it is 'closely monitoring the health status of the affected cadets to prevent future occurrences.
Rudaw Net
4 days ago
- Health
- Rudaw Net
Iraq transfers military college cadets to Baghdad after tragic deaths
Also in Iraq Coordination Framework delegation to visit Erbil amid Baghdad-KRG strain Kurdistan workers urge Iraq's top court to order salary release from Baghdad Iraqi leaders receive Lebanese president for talks on bilateral ties, security Baghdad decision not to send salaries 'political': Senior KDP official A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Iraqi army on Sunday transferred cadets from a military college in the southern Dhi Qar province to Baghdad for redistribution after extreme exhaustion and high temperatures in May led to the deaths of two cadets and the injuries of many others, state media reported. At least 100 students from the Fourth Military College in Dhi Qar province suffered health complications in late May due to high temperatures and extreme physical exhaustion during a training session, which led to the deaths of two cadets and sent the injured to the hospital. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani quickly acted by dismissing the head of the military academy, Nasser Ghannam, along with his deputy and the commanding officer of the regiment whose cadets were affected. The Iraqi army on Sunday 'began transporting students from the Fourth Military College, from the college headquarters in Dhi Qar province to the capital Baghdad, and 15 buses were allocated for this purpose,' state media said. 'This measure comes as part of a plan to redistribute the students among military colleges in Taji, Duhok, and Sulaimani, according to the geographical area and in line with the training and organizational requirements of the military institution,' it added. After their deaths, Sudani also instructed the rank of Second Lieutenant to be posthumously awarded to the fallen cadets, making their families eligible for compensation. During the reception process on May 21, 'nine cadets began showing signs of dehydration and health complications' due to prolonged sun exposure, the Iraqi defense ministry noted, adding that 'they were immediately transported to Nasiriyah Hospital by the military college's medical team.' The Iraqi parliament's security and defense committee later said that more than 100 cadets had suffered fainting and severe exhaustion, and announced the formation of a follow-up team to investigate the incident.
Rudaw Net
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iraq pledges $40 million for Gaza, Lebanon
A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq has pledged $20 million each to Gaza and Lebanon for reconstruction, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said in his opening speech at the Arab League summit in Baghdad on Saturday. 'Iraq pledges a contribution of $20 million for the reconstruction of Gaza and another $20 million for the reconstruction of brotherly Lebanon,' he said. 'We have called - and continue to call - for serious and responsible Arab action to save Gaza and reactivate UNRWA's role in both Gaza and the West Bank,' Sudani added, referring to the United Nations mission in Palestine. Israel's war on Gaza was one of the main topics discussed at the summit that brought together Arab leaders and senior government officials. Since the conflict began in October 2023, more than 53,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned this week that nearly half a million people in Gaza are facing starvation because of Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid. 'The plan recently announced by Israeli authorities to deliver food and other essential items across Gaza via proposed distribution sites is grossly inadequate to meet the immediate needs of over two million people,' WHO said, calling for 'unimpeded humanitarian access.' On Lebanon, which has also suffered extensive damage after conflict with Israel, Sudani said, 'We support the ceasefire in southern Lebanon and condemn the repeated violations of this brotherly country's sovereignty.'
Iraqi News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Prime Minister: Advancing Fundamental Solutions to Address Root Causes of Regional Challenges
Baghdad-INA Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani on Saturday reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to pursuing fundamental solutions aimed at tackling the root causes of the region's challenges, underscored by a spirit of brotherhood and responsibility. The Prime Minister said, in a speech he delivered during the opening of the 34th Arab Summit, hosted by the capital, Baghdad, in a statement from his media office, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):'Delivering his speech at the opening of the 34th Arab Summit hosted in Baghdad, Al Sudani said, 'I welcome you on behalf of the Iraqi people, and I welcome the guests of our summit—foremost among them, Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, and the esteemed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.' He added, 'The eyes of our Arab peoples are upon you today, hoping that positions will be translated into real and practical responses to the challenges and threats we face.' The Prime Minister highlighted Iraq's foreign policy, stating, 'Iraq has adopted a foreign policy that prioritizes partnership and cooperation with its Arab brothers.,' emphasizing that 'Iraq's foreign policy is based on the principles of good neighborliness, non-interference in internal affairs, and non-alignment with regional or international axes.' Al Sudani further affirmed, 'We have supported dialogue-based solutions and contributed to bridging various gaps through productive diplomacy.' He underscored Iraq's vision for resolving regional crises, declaring, 'Our vision for ending crises and the sources of conflict in the region begins with the Palestinian people attaining their full right to a free and dignified life on their land and an end to the ongoing aggression.' He stated that the 'The genocide committed against the Palestinian people has reached a level of horror unparalleled in the history of conflict'. The Prime Minister stressed, 'We have rejected—and continue to reject—forcible displacement of Palestinians, calling for an immediate halt to the attacks on Gaza, the West Bank, and the occupied territories, and for the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid.' He continued, 'We have all seen the images of children lining up in the hundreds for a piece of bread—perhaps they receive it, or perhaps they return empty-handed. What memories of pain and injustice will this generation carry? Renewing his call for serious and responsible Arab action, Al Sudani urged efforts to save Gaza and reactivate the role of UNRWA in both Gaza and the West Bank. He also affirmed Iraq's support for a ceasefire in southern Lebanon and condemned repeated violations of the sovereignty of that brotherly country. Regarding Syria, he reiterated, "We reaffirm our firm stance in support of Syria's unity and sovereignty, and our rejection of any aggression or domination over its territory,' adding," We will spare no effort in supporting our brothers in Syria to establish a state based on citizenship and a democratic constitutional system, through a transitional process that guarantees the rights of the Syrian people, ensures religious freedom for all components of society, and combats terrorism". Al Sudani welcomed the United States' decision to lift sanctions on Syria, expressing hope that this step would alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. On Yemen, he affirmed Iraq's stance supporting unity and sovereignty, the end of conflict and division, and meeting the humanitarian needs of the Yemeni people. He stressed the urgent need to preserve the unity of brotherly Sudan and find sustainable solutions amid a severe humanitarian crisis. On Libya, the Prime Minister emphasized the brotherly bond and called for a comprehensive solution based on dialogue to enhance stability and end internal divisions. He expressed support for ongoing US-Iranian negotiations, emphasizing a vision rooted in peace, coexistence, and constructive communication. 'We must act according to plans that support Arab integration and unify efforts to combat terrorism, human trafficking, drug challenges, climate change, and all factors that strengthen Arab societal cohesion and stability,' PM Al-Sudani affirmed. 'We announce 18 ambitious initiatives to revitalize joint Arab action, foremost among them the initiative to establish an Arab Fund to support recovery and post-crisis reconstruction efforts,' he stated. Al-sudani announced that 'Iraq pledges a contribution of $20 million for the reconstruction of Gaza and another $20 million for the reconstruction of brotherly Lebanon'. 'The 34th Arab Summit is not just a meeting; it marks the beginning of a new chapter and a turning point toward a better future for our peoples,' he added. Concluding his speech, he addressed attendees, saying, 'Baghdad takes pride in your presence on its soil. It stands tall and strong—contributing to the creation of solutions and confronting challenges'
