The Economic Council participates in the Trade and Investment Conference in London

The Economic Council participates in the Trade and Investment Conference in London

economy Since 2017-07-08 at 18:45 (Baghdad time)

Baghdad - Mawazine News
The Iraqi Economic Council said that it participated actively in the conference of trade and investment held in London for two days, the 3rd and 4th of this month, which was successfully organized by the Iraqi Embassy in London in cooperation with the Arab British Chamber.
"The Iraqi Economic Council participated actively in the conference on trade and investment held in London for two days, 3 and 4/7, where the Iraqi ambassador Salah al-Tamimi, with all the staff of the Iraqi Embassy, ​​and two months ago, "The council is represented by the chairman of the board, Ibrahim al-Baghdadi al-Masoudi, the deputy chairman of the Majlisli Fadel Shamara, board member Saeed Mohammed Al-Faham, Adel Rahim al-Moussawi, Ghadir Al-Attar, Thamer Abdullah Dhari, To the conference through its group of proof companies. "
The delegation was attended by Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari. The delegation was also attended by Minister of Oil Jabbar al-Luaibi, Minister of Planning Salman al-Jumaili, Chairman of the National Investment Commission, Deputy Minister of Transport Zia al-Moussawi, Undersecretary of the Minister of Transport Abbas Omran, Chairman of the Investment Agency Baghdadchakralzamli, and a number of general managers and cadres of the relevant departments in the ministries above, "adding that" On the legislative side was attended by a number of deputies, Bet Mamouri MP Fares Knight of the Committee on Economy, Investment and MP Sadiq al-Rikabi and Dr. Rubaie added engineer Mohammed Darraji and former industry minister. "
He pointed out that "the conference was also attended by a number of Iraqi businessmen representing a number of organizations and economic associations. The British side was also attended by British Trade Minister Hans and representative of the British Arab Chamber of Commerce, a number of members of the British House of Commons and a number of members of the House of Lords, Emma Nicholson in addition to a number of officials, companies and representatives of British banks.
The Iraqi ambassador Salah al-Tamimi said that "investments through agreements that can promote Iraq after the war on terrorism, which led to the destruction of infrastructure in a number of cities and provinces," stressing that it "an opportunity for British companies to cooperate and work with Iraqi companies."
He pointed out that "the liberated areas, which were occupied by a special sponsor at this conference and there are important projects between Iraq and many countries of the world in this regard," stressing "the need to increase economic cooperation and discuss ways to develop relations at all levels between the two countries, .
The statement pointed out that "Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari talked about the liberation of Mosul and the rest of the Iraqi territory of the organization and advocates of the relationship between Iraq and the world, especially in 2014, where the International Alliance for the fight against terrorism has recorded the sons of Iraq the most beautiful epics on the battlefields of confrontation," stressing that " "After that, Iraq will be open for investment by international companies, and the blood that has been shed for liberation is paving the way for a viable Iraq, investment and stability."
Al-Jaafari said, "We have faced a great crisis of displacement, where many countries in the world, including Britain, have stood with us and our cooperation is great and we have the desire to increase this cooperation." The Cabinet issued the decision to set up the Fund for the reconstruction of affected areas, From the donations of States and not wasting them in order to provide a living and stability in those liberated areas, and in cooperation with friends, the Iraqis themselves are better than the reconstruction of Iraq and reconstruction.
"The difference between Germany and Iraq is that Germany went to war itself, yet they reconstructed it, either Iraq, the war came to him, and terrorism is the one who came to Iraq and the Iraqis were forced," al-Jaafari suggested, "the possibility of adopting a reconstruction project in Iraq similar to the Marshall Plan and the Marshall Plan for the reconstruction of Germany." To defend themselves and therefore can be applied Marshall Plan and not necessarily be exactly similar to them, it is ok to have some development of them to comply with the laws of the Iraqi state.
For his part, said the Minister of Trade and Investment in the United Kingdom, Hans, according to the statement, "Iraq had a great role to play in trade between Britain and the region and we wish prosperity and stability of our two countries, and can be summarized points:
1 - The history of Iraq in the region has a role in trade and civilization has been launched from there important science such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics and others, and researchers in science and the arts go to Iraq to study, and was contact East and West through the Silk Road that passes through Iraq to Europe.
2. Iraq was an important center for the world and for the education of others. We also want 2017 to be an important year for construction.
3 - The main objective of the international economy in Britain is important with Iraq and there are agreements on various topics, especially in trade and investment, and we will improve this through the International Monetary Fund and the UK companies are in Iraq, most notably PB.
"British companies are committed to contracts with countries around the world. The UK supports Iraq's ambition to increase oil production. We are also ready to support Iraq in establishing peace, stability and investment," he said. Terrorism in Iraq, London and Manchester is our enemy. "
The representative of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce welcomed the "great level of cooperation between Iraq and Britain" and hoped that this conference will be successful to bring investment to Iraq, an initiative for growth between the two countries.
"In particular, we know that Britain has issued a plan to build the war-ravaged areas worth $ 1 billion a year for 10 years. There are investment priorities such as infrastructure projects, transportation, communications, health and housing construction, in addition to other sectors."
The representative of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, "Iraq and Britain have a long history of trade relations in the establishment of partnerships between institutions," noting that "Iraq has the willingness to facilitate and increase cooperation with Britain."
"Yes, this is relevant. When I was a student in history and we were briefed on this, it is a positive project," General Hans said, commenting on the proposal by Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari. "This is a positive project," said General Marshall, who has saved many countries in the world. Iraq, and Britain to continue to support Iraq, "stressing that" the economy in Iraq is not only oil, there are other areas and important and this is a responsibility shared by everyone to do. "
"The friendship between Britain and Iraq and the importance of trade and space are so great that the battle of Mosul was important in stopping the evil spread by the terrorists," said Baroness Emma Nicholson. "We in Britain are proud of what the people of Iraq have done in fighting terrorism."
Finally, a member of the British House of Commons Andrew, said that "the great opportunities for well-being for Iraq and trade exchange is very important," praising the "work of the diplomatic mission." Ended 29/6

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