Iraq and UN Discuss Cooperation on Development Projects

Strategic Insights -

The Iraqi Ministry of Trade and the United Nations explored possibilities of cooperation in development projects and programs, focusing on codifying work mechanisms and implementing a plan over the next five years. Iraqi Minister of Trade Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairy discussed trade policy, economic relations, and the need for support in developing competencies and expertise of employees. The UN's Deputy Special Representative, Ghulam Izakzai, affirmed readiness to provide support in development programs and projects to advance commercial reality in Iraq.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Iraqi Ministry of Trade aims to draw up the country's trade policy, convene and activate joint committees, and develop economic relations with countries worldwide.
  • The Ministry needs support in developing the competencies and expertise of its employees, as well as programs for developing the private sector.
  • The UN's Deputy Special Representative, Ghulam Izakzai, has expressed readiness to provide support in development programs and projects to advance commercial reality in Iraq.
  • The two sides plan to implement a joint plan over the next five years to develop and improve the trade sector in Iraq.
  • The Ministry of Trade aims to increase trade exchange with other countries, develop the business environment, and support exports.

Statistics:

  • Over the next five years, the UN intends to work on development projects and programs inside Iraq.
  • The Ministry of Trade aims to develop its sectors through improving the business environment and partnering with the private sector.

Sources:

  • National Iraqi News Agency / NINA
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)