Tishwash: Iraq is the fifth largest Gulf trading partner after exports to it grew by about 50%
Statistics issued by the Gulf Statistics Center showed that Iraq emerged as one of the most important trading partners of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in 2024 after the value of Gulf exports to it jumped by 47.9%.
The report, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, indicated that the value of Gulf exports to Iraq rose to $35.5 billion in 2024, compared to $24 billion in 2023, with Iraq replacing the United States of America in fifth place on the list of the most prominent trading partners of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The Gulf Statistics Center explained that Gulf exports to Iraq included petroleum derivatives, plastics and plastic products, iron and metals, electrical and electronic machinery and equipment, in addition to food and building materials, reflecting the diversity of trade exchange and the broad base of economic cooperation between the two sides.
According to the data, China topped the list of Gulf trading partners, followed by India, Japan and South Korea, with Iraq in fifth place, accounting for 4.2% of total Gulf exports for 2024. link
Tishwash: Following the conclusion of the special voting, the Sudanese government stated: “Our national duty compels us to ensure a safe and stable electoral environment.”
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani congratulated the security and military forces on Sunday for exercising their constitutional right and their active and conscious participation in the special voting for the parliamentary elections .
In a statement received by Mail, Al-Sudani said: “Brothers and sisters from our brave security and military forces, we first congratulate you on exercising your constitutional right and your active and conscious participation in the elections, and your choice of your representatives in the upcoming House of Representatives .”
He continued: “At this crucial moment, we affirm that our national duty compels us to ensure a safe and stable electoral environment, and to protect the electoral process from any breach or influence, because the security and stability achieved today is the fruit of your awareness, discipline, and sacrifices, which has made our forces an exemplary model .”
He added: “Let us be worthy of the trust that our people have given us, and let us make election day a day that expresses the awareness of our security personnel and their loyalty to their homeland, and let us make these elections a model to be emulated in discipline, commitment, awareness, and defending the right of citizens to exercise their constitutional entitlement.
May God protect our armed and security forces in all their branches, and may God have mercy on our righteous martyrs, heal our wounded, and protect Iraq and its people from all harm .” link
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Tishwash: Rubio praises Nechirvan Barzani’s efforts to resume oil exports from the region and strengthen the partnership with America.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday praised the efforts of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in reopening Kurdistan’s oil export pipelines through Turkey, also appreciating his role in strengthening the partnership between the region and the United States.
A statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency, received by Shafaq News Agency, stated that Barzani received a letter from the US Secretary of State praising Nechirvan Barzani’s role in reopening the Kurdistan Region’s oil export pipeline through Turkey, appreciating his efforts and endeavors in this regard.
In another part of the letter, he also expressed his continued appreciation for President Barzani’s efforts in facilitating dialogue between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK ), noting his important role in supporting stability and peace in Syria.
Rubio emphasized that the partnership between the United States and the Kurdistan Region is based on solid foundations of stability and progress, and wrote to President Barzani, saying: “Your leadership and constructive partnership, and your sense of responsibility and wisdom, are pillars for promoting peace and cooperation.”
In closing his message, Minister Rubio conveyed his greetings and appreciation to President Nechirvan Barzani, praising his continued efforts to strengthen the partnership and mutual understanding between the two sides.
He stressed that expanding economic cooperation between the United States and the Kurdistan Region is in the interest of both sides and strengthens their strategic partnership. link
