The Ministry of Finance is discussing with the World Bank the establishment of a permanent office in Iraq.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Iraqi Finance Minister Taif Sami received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to discuss joint cooperation, a number of economic and investment issues, and the establishment of a permanent office in Iraq.

 The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement received by Al-Jabal that "the meeting focused on expanding the bank's role in Iraq during the next phase, particularly in the areas of supporting the private sector, financing small and medium-sized enterprises, and providing technical assistance to government agencies, in line with the priorities of the government program to improve the business environment and develop infrastructure."

According to the statement, the two sides discussed "the progress made in the negotiations on the Host Country Agreement, which aims to enable the Bank to establish a permanent office in Iraq, facilitate its mission of providing technical and advisory support, and expand its network of cooperation with local institutions."

 Potential areas of cooperation were also reviewed, including renewable energy, transportation, and modernizing the financial sector, which would contribute to attracting investments and stimulating economic growth.  link

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