Baghdad/Nina/ Newspapers issued today, Sunday, focused on Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani’s visit to Basra and his opening of a number of projects there and the Ministry of Oil’s readiness to establish the third marine export pipeline project.
Al-Zawraa newspaper, which is published by the Journalists Syndicate, followed the visit of the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, and his inauguration of a number of projects.
The newspaper quoted the Media Office of the Prime Minister, saying in a statement: “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sawani opened the rolling mill, one of the factories of the General Iron and Steel Company in Basra, which he arrived yesterday morning, Saturday, to follow up and open a number of strategic industrial and service projects.” “.
According to the statement, the Prime Minister praised “the efforts that led to the operation and rehabilitation of these factories,” considering them “an important milestone in the ‘Year of Achievements’ adopted by the government, in addition to the DAP fertilizer and urea factories that were opened.”
He stated that “international financial institutions recorded growth in the non-oil economic domestic product, which reached 6%, which is an encouraging and positive rate, and can be increased.”
He stressed that “Basra no longer only hosts Iraq’s ports and oil production, but has become an industrial incubator for the weight of government industry and private sector industry alike, and thus it well-deserved the description (the economic capital of Iraq).”
Al-Sudani praised “the role of the cadres of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, starting with the Minister and the concerned departments, and ending with the Iron and Steel Company with its general manager and its heroic cadres,” praising “the efforts of the UB Holding Company in working, confronting a number of obstacles and problems, and cooperating with all previous governments to reach “We have reached this result today with the operation of the factory.”
He also valued “the role of the Governor of Basra; For his cooperation and support for workers in companies of the Ministry of Industry, and the importance of continued support from the President and members of the Provincial Council, enabling service to be provided to the Iraqi citizen and economy.”
The statement continued: “The rolling mill is one of the factories of the General Iron and Steel Company, which has been discontinued since 2003, and during the past years there have been procedures and plans to implement an integrated project to rehabilitate iron and steel factories, which includes (the rolling mill, the steel factory, and their engineering services), and it has The Prime Minister continued the rehabilitation of this factory, while assuming responsibility for the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, which culminated in the issuance of Council of Ministers Resolution No. 25 of 2017, the release of appropriations, and an increase in the contractual capacities of the various lines in the factory.
He added: “The rolling mill, along with the steel factory and the engineering services attached to them, primarily feeds the local consumption need for rebar, with a production capacity of up to 500 thousand tons annually, within the latest international standard specifications, and according to an automated production process, and programmed electronic control.”
The Prime Minister said, during the opening ceremony of the rolling mill, that “the completion and rehabilitation of these factories, after years of delay, disruption, and problems, is an important step that has overcome all these reasons and was able to overcome the challenges,” adding: “Today we open the rolling mill, and after a short time we will open.” The steel factory, to complete the cycle of iron production and manufacturing with all choices and types.”
He pointed out that “these factories were implemented according to the latest production lines from international origins, and represent an important opportunity to cover the needs of the local market,” stressing that “operating this factory will enable Iraq to reduce the import of iron, preserve foreign currency, provide a national product, and new job opportunities.” “.
He pointed out that “every direct job opportunity in the industrial sector means providing 4-6 other indirect job opportunities in the corresponding economic sectors,” pointing out that “residential cities and urban renaissance represent an entitlement, and we await the provision of the outputs of this factory; “To be the most important source of covering the need for iron.”
He stressed that “the rehabilitation of these factories represents part of the government’s vision and program within economic reform,” adding: “Today we will open factories and production lines for fertilizers, both types of DAP and urea, in partnership with the private sector.”
He noted that “the partnership with the private sector adds modern technology to us and covers part of the budget requirements,” noting that “the reality of agriculture requires the provision of fertilizers, to secure food and to rely on our own efforts.”
He continued, “Basra has entered the gateway to economic advancement, which is reflected in all of Iraq,” stressing that “the completion of Al-Faw port, the initiation of the development road and economic city project, and the revival of factories, all require the combined efforts of those concerned in the federal and local government.”
He added: “We emphasize the reform aspect we are adopting related to the automation of customs, to ensure revenues for the state, regulate the entry of imports in accordance with the law and regulations, regulate trade, and block the way for manipulators and exploiters.”
He explained that “the Ministry of Finance is continuing to automate customs and the ASYCUDA system, in cooperation with United Nations agencies,” stressing by saying: “The automation program is subject to our personal follow-up and supervision, and we will address any observation that arises, and the program will continue.”
He stressed that “the service government is proceeding with confidence and consistency in implementing its program, based on the political forces, the coordination framework, and the state administration coalition,” appreciating “the role of the parliamentary committees and members of the House of Representatives who support and support the work of the ministries and governorates.”
He concluded by saying: “This voice must continue, and the voice of machines must be the loudest voice, and we will not stand before the voice of the tremors, with your determination and determination.”
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement: Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met with the Governor of Basra and his two deputies, the Chairman of the Provincial Council, his two deputies, and members of the Council, as part of his visit to Basra, which he arrived yesterday morning, Saturday.
Al-Sudani pointed out the importance of Basra and the advantages it enjoys at all levels, indicating that improving Basra’s situation does not fall solely on the responsibility of the local government, but rather is a federal matter, because the development and prosperity of Basra is important for all Iraqis.
He stressed that understanding and cooperation as a team is the prelude to the success of local governments, stressing the importance of cooperation between ministries and governorates.
The Prime Minister pointed out the importance of moving to the most important step represented by the economic renaissance of Basra, noting the Al-Faw port projects and the development road that have received regional and international attention. He also pointed to the (Basra – Shalamcheh) line for transporting passengers and the importance it poses to the governorate, which requires that all plans be The work programs are commensurate with the importance that Basra enjoys today.
Al-Sudani touched on the importance of enhancing educational opportunities throughout the country, as the private sector, through the Iraq Fund for Development, will undertake the construction and maintenance of schools. He also pointed to the security challenges in Basra, stressing that the local government’s support for security personnel will contribute to enhancing stability, which represents an important indicator to encourage investors.
He stressed the need to communicate with the people of the governorate and identify their problems and address them.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani arrived yesterday, Saturday, in Basra Governorate to inaugurate and follow up on a number of strategic projects.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement: “The Prime Minister arrived in Basra Governorate to inaugurate and follow up on a number of strategic and service projects in the governorate.”
The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, opened the urea and DAP fertilizer factories in Basra Governorate.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, in a statement, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani opened in Basra a urea fertilizer factory, with a production capacity of (1,000) tons per day, and a dab fertilizer factory with a capacity of (500) thousand tons annually, affiliated with the General Fertilizer Industry Company.” “South.”
Yesterday, Saturday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani opened the rolling mill of the Iron and Steel Company in Basra Governorate.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office stated: “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani opened in Basra the rolling mill, one of the factories of the General Iron and Steel Company, with a production capacity of (500) thousand tons annually, for different types of iron, after it stopped since the year 2003.”
Al-Sabah newspaper focused on the issue of establishing a third pipeline to export oil across the sea and said that the Ministry of Oil intends to spend more than 416 million dollars to implement the third sea export pipeline project with a total capacity of two million barrels per day, at a time when the rate of crude export through Al-Faw port reached the limits of three million and 400 million barrels per day. One thousand barrels per day.
The newspaper quoted the Director General of the Basra Oil Company, Bassem Abdul Karim Al-Shamkhani, as saying: “The Ministry of Oil intends to spend $416.9 million during the years 2024-2025 for the project to establish the third marine export pipeline, which has an operational capacity of two million barrels per day to export oil from Al-Faw warehouses to Al-Faw port.” Oil.
He explained that the company is in the process of contracting with the Dutch company (Royal Boskalis) after putting the final touches on the contract for the construction of the oil pipeline, the importance of which lies in strengthening the export infrastructure, as it is capable of increasing the capacity of the crude oil pipeline between the FAO warehouses to the oil platforms and the Basra oil port at the end of the year. 2025 to 5 million standard barrels per day.
Al-Shamkhani pointed out that the company’s production capacity amounts to three million and 250 thousand barrels per day, as the Rumaila field stands at the forefront of the currently producing fields with a capacity of one million and 400 thousand barrels per day.
He stated that the level of maximum production capacity is determined by the state, noting that the current rate of export capacity through the Al-Faw oil port to global markets is approximately three million and 400 thousand barrels, and this quantity represents the production of the Basra, Maysan and Dhi Qar companies.
He pointed out that the Basra, Maysan and Dhi Qar oil companies have reserve production capacities for crude, which represents the average difference between the maximum capacity and its current production, explaining that reserve production has a greater role in covering expected increases in energy consumption in the country. Al-Shamkhani stressed that the company is committed to the voluntary reduction of oil decided by the OPEC+ alliance as part of precautionary efforts to support the stability and balance of oil markets.
Al-Zaman newspaper focused on the issue of choosing a new Speaker of Parliament and quoted a political expert who said that the forces concerned with nominating the new Speaker of Parliament had reached a joint agreement to advance a compromise candidate for the position.
Expert Abbas al-Jubouri said, “We rule out that the political blocs of the Sunni component will reach a joint agreement regarding choosing the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, due to the ongoing conflict resulting from political disagreement and differences in visions and viewpoints.”
He added, “The Federal Court’s decision to dismiss the appeal against the election session of Representative Shaalan Al-Karim is clear to everyone, as a new round will be opened in which the settlement candidate is supposed to be elected, but so far we have not seen any maturity regarding that.”
Reports revealed that three scenarios were proposed during a meeting sponsored by Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani.
The reports quoted sources as saying that (a meeting sponsored by Al-Sudani, attended by the heads of the Taqaddam alliances, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, His Excellency Khamis Al-Khanjar, and Al-Azm Muthanna Al-Samarrai, resulted in three proposals, which are returning to the points system to choose the Speaker of Parliament, holding a conference for the representatives of the component only to choose a compromise candidate, or going to the session without an agreement. And let each team seek help from its allies.
He pointed out that (another meeting will be sponsored by Al-Sudani among the leaders of the component in order to come up with a compromise candidate, especially since (Al-Khanjar, Al-Samarrai, and the head of the Al-Hassa Alliance, Thabet Al-Abbasi, are clinging to their candidate, which is Representative Salem Matar Al-Issawi).
Three blocs agreed late on Friday to nominate Al-Issawi for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives, succeeding Al-Halbousi. The alliances sent a letter (to the coordination framework in which they confirmed their confidence in Al-Issawi as a candidate for the position of Speaker of Parliament), calling for (accelerating the determination of the next session of the Iraqi House of Representatives, to elect the new president). The blocs promised (the framework’s support for their candidate will complete the constitutional obligations towards the political process in a way that serves Iraq, its unity and sovereignty).
While the heads of the Nabni Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, and the Progress Party, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, stressed the importance of completing constitutional entitlements and preserving electoral entitlements. Yesterday’s statement said: “Al-Amiri met in his office with Al-Halbousi,
Developments in the political situation in the country were discussed, and the importance of completing constitutional obligations and preserving electoral obligations and political agreements was emphasized, which contributes to achieving political stability, which in turn is reflected in the performance of the legislative institution.
In Najaf, the Friday Imam of Najaf, Sadr al-Din al-Qabbanji, called for choosing a non-controversial figure to head Parliament.
Al-Qabbanji said that (Najaf is witnessing security stability thanks to the good young faces that have assumed the reins of power there), calling on (the administration and the provincial council, to unify the word and go out to the field for more service and giving),
He added, “The Iraqi judiciary recently sentenced one of the defendants in the theft of the century, and he is one of the four fugitive defendants. This is a step in the right direction, and we hope for further follow-up on this issue.”/End
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