Unified Iraq, Kurdistan Region customs system to boost economy: Iraqi PM advisor

"Its effects extend in the medium term to improving the business environment, enhancing investor confidence and reinforcing the principle of the unity of the Iraqi market," said Madher Mohammed Salih.

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Erbil, Baghdad reach draft agreement on ASYCUDA customs system

Iraqi Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari praised the reaching of a draft, saying in a statement that "unifying customs systems with the Kurdistan Region is a strategic step aimed at increasing revenues, strengthening oversight and reducing smuggling."

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KRG delegation to sign custom agreement with Baghdad: Source

A member of the KRG delegation told The New Region that meetings with their Iraqi counterparts will begin on Thursday, aiming to reach a “final understanding and sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was prepared during previous meetings.”

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Baghdad, Erbil reach agreement to protect oil companies

The agreement was made after a high-level Iraqi security delegation traveled to Erbil and met with senior Kurdish leaders, at the instruction of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

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KRG urges committee be formed to resolve outstanding issues with Baghdad

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani "proposed the establishment of a high-level permanent ministerial coordination body, with membership comprising ministers and relevant officials from both the Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government."

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Erbil, Baghdad to hold renewed talks on financial disputes

The New Region has learned that a delegation from Baghdad is also set to visit Erbil in the coming days, aiming to address the same issues.

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KRG delegation to visit Baghdad for final customs agreement

The New Region has learned that a KRG delegation is set to visit Baghdad to reach a final agreement on issues related to customs, particularly the ASYCUDA system. 

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PM Sudani calls for unifying Iraq, KRG customs procedures

PM Sudani chaired a meeting to call for unifying customs procedures at checkpoints between federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing the need to enforce customs tariffs and apply the ASYCUDA system.

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Kurdish delegation in Baghdad for border crossing talks

The New Region has learned that the KRG delegation, consisting of interior ministry advisor Sami Jamal, customs head Kamal Raouf, and taxes and state properties head Kamal Taib, will remain in Baghdad for two days to hold several meetings with officials from relevant Iraqi authorities. 

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