Iraqi PM Al-Sudani seeks stronger ties with Arab Monetary Fund
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed ShiaAl-Sudani expressed Iraq’s aspiration for greater cooperation with the ArabMonetary Fund, emphasizing its critical role in financing the country'sreconstruction and development, particularly in infrastructure.
According to a statement by the PM’s media office, Al-Sudanireceived Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Turki and congratulated him on his new role asChairman of the Fund.
During the meeting, Al-Sudani affirmed the government’ssupport for the Fund’s activities, noting “Iraq’s role as a founding member andthe second-largest contributor to the Fund after Saudi Arabia.”
Al-Sudani expressed Iraq’s desire to “expand theparticipation” of Iraqi professionals in the Fund’s activities and strengthenties with Iraqi financial institutions.
He also stressed the Fund's pivotal role in fosteringstronger Arab relations by coordinating financial, monetary, and trade policiesto promote shared interests across the region.
For his part, Al-Turki expressed gratitude for the warmreception and reiterated the Fund's commitment to supporting Iraq andparticipating in its developmental programs. He emphasized the Fund's eagernessto “enhance constructive cooperation” in the financial and economic sectors.
