Iraq expresses interest in joining BRICS
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, during a meeting with representatives of the Iraqi community in Russia. Photo: PMO
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, confirmed on Wednesday Iraq’s readiness to join the BRICS group.
During a meeting with representatives of the Iraqi community in Russia, Al-Sudani stated that Iraq is ready to join the group of major emerging economies if it receives an invitation from the founding countries, according to Russia Today (RT).
The Iraqi Prime Minister indicated that he discussed with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, several economic issues, including the use of the Iraqi dinar and the Russian ruble in commercial transactions between the two countries.
The Iraqi leader emphasized that the government is carrying out economic and administrative reforms that will have a positive impact on the lives of Iraqis.
Al-Sudani valued Russia’s stance on the Palestinian issue, noting that he discussed this issue with President Putin out of his concern for the lives of civilians.
The Iraqi leader revealed that his government is studying opening an Iraqi cultural center in the Russian capital, Moscow, to deepen the historical relations between the two countries.