Market Forces Committee recommends Iraq-Turkiye forum to boost economic ties
Shafaq News/ On Monday, the MarketForces Committee, established by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,recommended holding a joint Iraqi-Turkish forum in Baghdad.
In a press statement, the committee— which includes the Iraqi Private Banks League, the Federation of IraqiChambers of Commerce, the Turkiye-Iraq Business Council, and the Iraqi Union ofContractors — said, “The committee held its meeting today and hosted thefinancial advisor to the PM, Mudher Muhammad Saleh.”
The committee added that itrecommended enhancing economic relations with Turkiye by organizing a jointIraqi-Turkish forum under the patronage of the Prime Minister in Baghdad,coinciding with the planned visit of the Turkish Minister of Trade to the capitalin November.
Moreover, the committee emphasizedthe need to support the establishment of the International Development Road,which would contribute to “a significant leap in international transportationand industry, while promoting the private sector and making Iraq a strategiccorridor between Asia and Europe.”
The Market Forces Committeehighlighted the importance of resolving issues faced by the Iraqi and Turkishprivate sectors related to financial transfers, customs, entry visas, and more,which would help develop economic relations.
“We are open to all market forces inboth Iraq and Turkiye,” it concluded.
