Sudanese opens Iraq's doors to major international companies
Iraq 04/29/2024
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani expressed Iraq’s aspiration to cooperate with major international companies in the field of technology and information technology to move to the digital economy and improve the direction of investments. He also expressed the Iraqi government’s desire to cooperate with technology companies and benefit from them in developing the sector. Agriculture in Iraq, indicating that agriculture constitutes a priority in the government program.
This came during Al-Sudani’s reception, yesterday, Sunday, of a group of heads of major international companies in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on the sidelines of his participation in the World Economic Forum.
Meeting with the Emir of Kuwait
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, yesterday, Sunday, with the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, “During the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries were discussed, and ways to develop and advance them, for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples, by investing in the historical and social neighborhood that links Iraq and Kuwait, and emphasizing the importance of maintaining relations.” Good neighborliness and mutual respect.” The statement indicated, "The meeting discussed the latest developments in the region, especially what is happening in the Gaza Strip in terms of the ongoing Zionist aggression that has caused thousands of martyrs and wounded, and the importance of taking a unified Arab position in order to end the tragedies of the Palestinian people."
Heads of technology companies
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani also received, at his residence in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, yesterday, Sunday, the regional president of the German technology company (SAP), Emmanuel Raptopoulos, and his accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of his participation in the World Economic Forum.
The meeting witnessed a discussion of ways of cooperation with SAP, which reviewed its experiences around the world, as it is the largest in the world in the field of developing large software that combines government economic visions and information technology.
Al-Sudani confirmed, according to a statement from his media office, the possibility of cooperating with the company through a joint work program, which includes benefiting from its services in digitizing the economy, which will help achieve innovation and improve the direction of investments, indicating the government’s aspiration to also benefit from its services by including this type of software in Curricula of specialized colleges, and in the field of training in the field of institutional software.
For his part, Raptopoulos expressed the company's readiness to cooperate with the Iraqi government in the technological fields, which helps it implement its vision and plans towards an economy that keeps pace with technological developments in the world.
On the sidelines of his participation in the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani received, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the CEO of Vertical Future, which specializes in agricultural technology and vertical farming, Jimmy Burrows. Al-Sudani expressed his desire to cooperate with the international company and transfer technology in the agricultural sector to Iraq, which faces the challenges of climate change and suffers from great water scarcity that has caused an increase in its areas of desertification, indicating that agriculture constitutes a priority in the government program, and the government has taken several measures and steps. To develop the agricultural sector and introduce modern methods in agriculture and irrigation, in addition to supporting farmers and the private sector concerned with agriculture, which represents one of the pillars of the Iraqi economy.
For his part, the company's CEO expressed: Preparing to be present in Iraq, and cooperating in the field of supporting Iraqi agriculture with modern technology, and exploiting the areas of land available for agriculture and increasing its production.
"Total Energies" projects
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani received, at his residence in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the president of the French company "Total Energies", Patrick Pionet.
During the meeting, the projects implemented by the company in the energy sector and other sectors attached to it were discussed, especially in the associated gas sector, oil and the solar electricity generation station, as the head of Total Energies confirmed that their company hopes to complete the first phase of the project. Electricity from solar energy during the next year, and the first phase of the associated gas investment project will be completed during the same year, with a production capacity of 50 million cubic feet, out of a design capacity of 300 million cubic feet.
The meeting also discussed the possibility of benefiting from the water of desalination projects, scheduled to be launched in Basra, in the oil projects in which Total Energies operates.
The Prime Minister confirmed, according to a statement from his media office, that all requirements for the success of Total Energies in its work are provided, especially since the government is working to develop the investment environment and improve its reality through supportive laws, in addition to the importance that the company’s projects represent for Iraq.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani arrived yesterday morning, Sunday, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to participate in the World Economic Forum, at the invitation of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office stated that, on the sidelines of the forum, which is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the slogan “International Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development,” Al-Sudani will hold a series of meetings with a number of leaders of countries, and with heads and representatives of major international companies specialized in the field of energy. and digital technology.
The forum aims to support global dialogue and find solutions to common global challenges, and witnesses the presence of a number of heads of state, and the broad participation of international experts and thinkers, from the governmental and private sectors, international organizations and academic institutions from 92 countries.
Important files
The Iraqi government spokesman, Bassem Al-Awadi, spoke earlier about the most prominent files that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will discuss at the World Economic Forum held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Pointing out that "his participation will be spearheaded by the meeting with a group of country leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Emir of Kuwait, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and a group of international companies."
He added, “The Prime Minister carries in his bag the (Development Road) project, as it is the truest expression of the forum’s title (International Cooperation, Growth, and Energy for Development),” explaining that “(The Development Road) will be a roadmap for cooperation between the East and the West, and a qualitative development leap.” It is a major energy transport route in the region, and it is qualified to be the best energy transport method in the future.”
He stressed, "The Prime Minister will also discuss developments in the current regional situation, the Gaza war, and the development of Iraqi-Arab and international relations."
Sudanese steps
Political experts and analysts expressed their support and support for the steps taken by Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani at the level of foreign relations, including his visit to Riyadh and his participation in (the special meeting of the World Economic Forum), which is being held in Riyadh with the participation of dozens of heads of state and 700 senior political and economic leaders in the world.
The writer and journalist, Dr. Mujasha Al-Tamimi, said in an interview with “Al-Sabah”: “The visit made by Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in (the special meeting of the World Economic Forum) on the 28th and 29th of this month, is of great importance. This is to provide an important explanation of Iraq’s vision and explain the development of the situation there, especially in economic and investment issues in various sectors, and explain the Iraqi government’s plans on important and specific issues, most notably the (Development Road) project, after Turkey, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE concluded a four-way memorandum of understanding to cooperate on this project.” .
He added, "Given the strength of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the economic and political aspects, the Prime Minister wants to enter Riyadh as an important party in the (Development Road) project, in addition to Iraq's desire to enter Saudi Arabia with energy projects, especially electricity, gas, other industries, and construction, due to the ingenuity of the Kingdom's companies in the years." Latest in many areas. Al-Tamimi said, “Relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia are constantly developing, especially after the opening of the new Arar land port, and the return of air transport within daily flight schedules for the goals of boosting air commercial traffic. The Sudanese also realizes the economic importance of the Kingdom, so he pushed to continue concluding multi-objective agreements.” Renewable.
For his part, the head of the "Al-Sharq Center for Strategic Studies and Information", Ali Mahdi Al-Araji, said in an interview with "Al-Sabah": "The Prime Minister is working with balanced steps towards drawing up future strategic steps for Iraq. The (Development Road) project and linking Iraq with neighboring countries has benefits." There are many things, the most important of which is breaking the isolation that the country has been suffering from for more than half a century. Also, the stability of the security aspect is very important for Iraq, as all countries will work to protect their interests in the country, that is, they will play the role of observer and security observer in the region.”
Al-Araji said, "We can say that the Sudanese is working professionally on a long-term level. We may not feel these changes at the present time, but the next five years will put the wheel of economic stability on a balanced path."
He added, “Today we lack energy projects and we lack industries greatly, as Iraq has turned into a consuming country and a market for global industrial waste.” He stressed, “I believe that in the next stage Iraq will turn into an exporting country and a global market for the oil and petrochemical industries, and we will leave the rentier approach by transforming.” To a vital industrial country that is a leader in the path of global industry and trade, linking the East and the West and between the continents of Asia and Africa.
Al-Araji added:“The road will certainly not be paved for the Sudanese and it will not be characterized by calm, because there are internal political forces that are fighting and wrestling with any strong movement that could be attributed to any political party over another, and it is no secret to everyone that the Sudanese’s internal balance is very high, as is the external balance after his visit to America.” Biden pledged to him to end the crisis between Iran and Israel.
He concluded by saying: “What I would like to point out in general is that the Sudanese is working according to a future scientific system that aims to move the Iraqi reality to a different path. I am not saying that everything is characterized by absolute sobriety and balance. There are some margins whose concept is not clear to us, but in general they are successful steps.” ".
Global Forum:
The activities of the two-day meeting of the World Economic Forum were launched in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, yesterday, Sunday, with the participation of more than 1,000 participants, including 20 leaders and heads of state, dozens of officials, major global stakeholders and heads of major international companies. The agenda of the Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development 2024 focuses on three main pillars: international cooperation, inclusive growth and energy for development.
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