Iraq, South Korea exempt diplomats from obtaining entry visas

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The spokesperson of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, announced on Thursday that Iraq and South Korea signed an agreement exempting holders of diplomatic passports from obtaining entry visas.

Al-Sahaf mentioned in a statement that the Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister for Bilateral Relations, Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, held political discussions with the First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chang Ho-jin.

The two sides discussed several political and economic issues, particularly investments in the oil and gas sector, infrastructure, and mechanisms to exchange knowledge and technology, in addition to cooperation in the fields of defense industries and climate-smart agriculture.

Both officials highlighted the importance of promoting economic partnerships between the two countries.

Last year, Baghdad signed an important agreement with Beijing to grant exemptions from entry visas between both countries for specific groups of people.

Al-Sahaf said at that time that an agreement had been signed to exempt holders of service passports, diplomatic passports, and special passports from obtaining entry visas between Iraq and China.

The agreement reflects the eagerness of the Iraqi government to develop relations with China in various fields. It enhances the common and strategic interests between the two countries, especially in sectors of energy, industry, health, cultural exchange, and education.

Al-Sahaf explained that this agreement will have a positive impact on traders, investors, and businessmen as it will facilitate their work and help boost the economies of both countries.