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Trade: Expanding The Horizons Of Economic And Trade Cooperation Between Iraq And The United States Of America.
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | Economic Number of readings: 410 Baghdad / NINA / Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghariri discussed, on Sunday, with the US Chargé d'Affaires in Baghdad, Ambassador Stephen Fagin, ways to expand the horizons of economic and trade cooperation between Iraq and the United States of America.
The Minister affirmed the Iraqi government's commitment to strengthening international economic partnerships, noting that the United States is a strategic partner in Iraq's ongoing efforts to develop the business environment and stimulate foreign investment.
Al-Ghariri highlighted the efforts made by the Ministry, in cooperation with relevant authorities,
to hold the third round of negotiations for Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization, after a hiatus of more than 16 years.
He noted the submission of goods and services files, a review of key economic and legislative reforms, including the adoption of the Intellectual Property Law, and the launch of the "Electronic Trader" platform as a step towards digital transformation.
Al-Ghariri explained that the Ministry of Commerce is working to simplify the entry and operation procedures for
American companies in Iraq, pointing to the achievement of self-sufficiency in wheat production over the past two years, and the continuation of work on memoranda of understanding with the American side to meet the country's needs in a number of vital sectors.
The Minister called on American companies to organize a "Made in America" exhibition in Iraq and proposed holding a joint forum between the Iraqi and American private sectors to showcase investment opportunities and available projects.
He emphasized the importance of American companies' participation in the
Baghdad International Fair.
For his part, Ambassador Fagin expressed his country's desire to expand bilateral cooperation,
praising the ongoing economic reforms in Iraq and the Ministry of Commerce's role in supporting the work of American companies and providing an environment conducive to investment.
At the end of the meeting, the two sides agreed to enhance bilateral coordination and joint work to expand the base of trade exchange, in a way that contributes to serving the common interests between the two friendly countries. /End 3 https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1243139
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