MP: Baghdad Summit Will Attract $30 Billion in Investments to Iraq

MP Mudhar Al-Karwi confirmed on Friday (May 16, 2025) that the Arab Summit will contribute to opening up broad investment horizons in Iraq in no less than 12 important economic sectors, and may attract investments worth up to $30 billion over the next few years.

Al-Karwi told Baghdad Today, "Despite being held under exceptional circumstances in the Arab region, including the repercussions of the situation in Palestine and other Arab countries, in addition to the security and economic challenges, the Arab Summit will provide significant economic momentum to Iraq."

He added, "Baghdad has succeeded in eliminating security concerns, and with the current positive developments, the summit will contribute to stimulating economic exchange between Iraq and Arab countries. "

He pointed out that "after the Baghdad summit, there will be positive repercussions on 10 to 12 economic sectors between Baghdad and Arab capitals, with the potential to attract investments of up to $30 billion within a few years."

Al-Karwi explained that "there is interest from Arab countries, especially Gulf countries, in investing in the agriculture, industry, and banking sectors, with the potential to create private partnerships, as Iraq's development path has become a major focus of interest in many Arab capitals."

He stressed that "Iraq, through the economic committees, is moving toward concluding several agreements during the summit or through subcommittees, which will enhance the impact of the summit, which will not be limited to the political dimension alone, but will clearly extend to include the economic dimension."  link