Foreign Minister: Iraq Is Witnessing An Influx Of Domestic Foreign Investments Estimated At $87 Billion

Economy    May 19, 2025, Tehran – INA  Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed on Monday that  Iraq is currently witnessing an influx of domestic foreign investments estimated at $87 billion, while noting that Iraq is playing an active role in bringing the views of opposing countries closer together.
 
In a speech during his participation in the "Tehran Dialogue Forum" organized by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hussein said, as received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):
 
"The transformations taking place in Syria are an internal affair that concerns the Syrian people alone," 
stressing "Iraq's respect for the will of the Syrian people."  

He pointed to the "existing security interdependence between Iraq and Syria," expressing his hope that 
"Syria will emerge from the cycle of fighting and sanctions toward a better future."

 He stated that  "stabilization in the region can only be achieved through a comprehensive political process that includes all components of the Syrian people," calling for "the
 
necessity of adopting dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts. "

Regarding Iraq's role in the regional scene, the Minister emphasized that
 
"Iraqi foreign policy is based on the principle of dialogue and communication," noting
 
"the effective role Iraq has played in bringing the views of opposing countries closer together."
 
Regarding the recent Arab Summit hosted by Baghdad, the Minister explained that
 
"Iraq is dealing realistically with the challenges facing the Arab world, as
several countries are experiencing internal conflicts and wars." 

He emphasized that "Iraq, through its current presidency of the Arab Summit,
has taken it upon itself to play the role of mediator and propose future mechanisms for crisis management."

 He noted "there is an intention to launch initiatives in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and other countries experiencing crises," explaining that
 
"security is the foundation of development, and  development cannot be achieved without stability." 

He explained that "the leaders' presence in Baghdad during the summit sent a clear message about the
stability of the situation in Iraq and the success of its development path."
 
On the economic front, Hussein reviewed the Iraqi government's plans to diversify the economy, noting that 
 
Iraq has begun investing in natural gas and expects to reach full domestic gas production by 2028. He explained that
 
the government is moving toward
 
     developing the petrochemical sector,
     activating tourism, particularly religious tourism, and
     supporting the agricultural sector. He noted that
 
Iraq is currently witnessing an influx of domestic foreign investment estimated at $87 billion,
reflecting growing international confidence in the Iraqi economy.   https://www.ina.iq/234593--87-.html