IHEC Announces Political Bloc Lottery
The lottery will specify the numbers of political blocs participating in the upcoming 2014 parliamentary elections.
The lottery will specify the numbers of political blocs participating in the upcoming 2014 parliamentary elections.
A new five-year cooperation agreement with the UN Environment Programme will focus on environmental legislation; biodiversity conservation; green economy; cleaner production; resource efficiency; combating dust storms; and climate change adaptation.
The new institution, Investment and Development Bank of Iraq will help finance infrastructure projects and steer money towards the private sector in Iraq, pushing forward the country’s economy.
The United States reaffirmed their support for Iraq in the fight against al-Qaeda and commended the Government of Iraq for the steps taken to integrate tribal forces.
The National Bank of Iraq will introduce internet and mobile banking this year, as well as install ATM’s, which is a major step for a bank operating in a cash-based economy.
The Embassy welcomed local Iraqi community in Washington to watch the Iraq-Saudi match.
The proposed areas of cooperation will include Rule of Law and Human Rights; Capacity Building in primary and secondary education; and Sustainable Energy for all.
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has reported that construction work has begun on the Karbala refinery, which will use modern technology and conform to environmental standards.
Ambassador Faily welcomed His Excellency the Speaker of Parliament Mr. Osama Al-Nujayfi and accompanying delegation to Washington, DC on January 20, 2014 for an official visit.
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