The Minister of Trade of Iraq Atir Davud said that Türkiye and Iraq have deep trade relations based on common interests. According to him, the project “Development Road” is of strategic importance for the implementation of the strategic development of the two countries and the region.
Davud made a speech about trade relations between Iraq and Turkey at a meeting of the Turkish-Iraqi Trade delegation held in Baghdad.
Having stated that bilateral relations are based on deep history and common interests, the minister said: “Iraq and Turkey are fundamental and strategic partners in many areas. The volume of joint trade between Iraq and Turkey also reached a record level. This indicates a depth of commercial relations Between us “.
He noted that the parties have developed projects that encourage Turkish investment companies and investors to invest in Iraq.
“The development road” is the most important strategic project initiated by Iraq. The participation of Turkey in this project not only contributes to the development of the Iraq economy, but is also an important element in the implementation of the concept of joint development of the two countries and the region, “the minister emphasized.
He expressed confidence that the organization of the first meeting of the joint Iraq-Turkish economic and trade commission will be an important step for the institutionalization of bilateral joint work.