Al-Sudani To A Member Of Congress: It Is Necessary To Build A Comprehensive Vision For Iraq That Keeps Pace With Economic Transformation And Development.
Time: 2025/05/31 Read: 1,215 times {Local: Al Furat News} Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Saturday, Senator Jacky Rosen, a member of the Armed Forces Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in the US Congress, and her accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq.
A statement from his office, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, stated that: “The meeting discussed the overall Iraqi-American relations and ways to strengthen them in a way that serves common interests, Iraq’s progress in economic recovery, and confirms regional stability.”
Al-Sudani pointed to “the importance of deepening relations with the United States in various fields, continuing bilateral dialogue based on mutual respect, and affirming Iraq’s sovereignty and shared values, within the framework of the agreements and strategic partnership between the two friendly countries.”
He also highlighted the “need to build a comprehensive vision for Iraq in light of the scale of the economic and developmental transformation taking place in Iraq.”
For her part, Senator Rosen affirmed her country’s “commitment to building sustainable relations with Iraq,” praising “the progress being witnessed in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, and the Iraqi government’s ability to avoid regional conflicts, which underscores Iraq’s pivotal role and its growing importance in the region.” LINK
What Is The Truth About Stopping The Use Of Electronic Payment Cards?
Banks Economy News – Baghdad Rafidain Bank categorically denied, on Saturday, reports circulating about the suspension of electronic payment cards.
A statement from Rafidain Bank received by Al-Eqtisad News stated, “There is no truth to the circulating news regarding the suspension of electronic payment cards, and no decision has been issued by Mastercard or any relevant official body regarding their suspension.”
He explained that “all MasterCard and Visa cards issued by the bank are operating fully and normally inside and outside Iraq.”
He pointed out that “Rafidain Bank’s digital banking system continues to provide its services without any disruption, and that the bank is committed to ensuring a stable and secure banking experience for its customers at all times.”
According to the statement, the bank called on citizens “not to be drawn into malicious rumors and to rely exclusively on news and updates from the bank’s official sources.” https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=56057
The Prime Minister Confirms Support For The Industrial Sector And Iraqi Goods By 18% Of The Product Value
Economy | 01:17 – 05/31/2025 Mawazine News – Baghdad Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed the government’s support for the industrial sector in developing production and reducing unemployment, while pointing out the commitment to support manufactured goods inside Iraq with 18% of the product’s value for export abroad.
The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement received by Mawazine News that “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated, today, Saturday, the factories of the United Arab Food Industries Company Limited, located in Mahmoudiya District, south of Baghdad on the international highway.”
The statement added that “the Prime Minister toured the company, its factories and administrative departments, met with its employees, and listened to a detailed explanation of the company’s products and the level of production, which represents the first phase of work, and the challenges it faces.”
According to the statement, the Prime Minister praised “the efforts of those in charge of the company and its employees,” stressing “the government’s readiness to provide all facilities and services in order to move to the second phase of expansion in work and production.”
He praised the factory, “which represents one of the milestones we are proud of, as it was constructed to modern specifications,” stressing “our commitment to supporting the private sector’s successful experiences in establishing modern production lines, and as a true partner in advancing the national economy.” https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=262064
Government Advisor: Iraq Is Third In The Arab World In Cards
Economy | 11:02 – 05/31/2025 Mawazine News – Baghdad – The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed today, Saturday, that Iraq’s ranking as third in the Arab world in the number of bank cards issued is an important indicator of the development of the financial sector and the growing community and international confidence in government measures.
Salih said in a press statement to the official agency, followed by Mawazine News, that “Iraq will enter the era of fully electronic collection in the middle of this year, and this matter enhances the confidence of financial institutions and global investment banks that Iraq is moving towards a more transparent and professional economy with advanced methods that guarantee economic prosperity.”
He added that “electronic collection will also give the impression that the Iraqi financial environment has become more prepared to receive financial technology solutions and investments in the digital banking and insurance sectors in an attractive and accelerated manner,” noting that “this step reflects the strategic government effort seeking to modernize the financial infrastructure and facilitate non-cash transactions.”
He continued, “Iraq ranked third in the Arab world in the number of bank cards issued, which is an important indicator of the development of the financial sector and the growing community and international confidence in government measures.”
He indicated that “the government is actively pursuing digital financial transformation to achieve advanced levels of sustainable development, in accordance with the indicators of the National Development Plan 2024-2025 and the current government program.”
He explained that “the progress achieved by Iraq in the field of using digital banking payments undoubtedly indicates the extent of the accelerated strategic progress achieved in spreading the use of bank cards and the beginning of achieving a structural transformation in the Iraqi economy towards a digital economy.”
He stated that “utilizing modern technology will enable Iraq to achieve qualitative leaps in financial inclusion, maximize added value in the national economy, reduce poverty and unemployment, and facilitate economic reforms on a broader scale.”
He pointed out that “this matter is also a major success for the government program related to e-governance and the implementation of an integrated and basic digital infrastructure in preparation for the transition to a digital economy and broad financial inclusion.” https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=262062
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