Zebari asserts Iraq’s desire to develop economic ties with Sweden

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari on Monday met with Swedish trade minister and her accompanying delegation, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “Zebari asserted during the meeting on Iraq’s keenness to develop and activate economic relations with Sweden as an important trade partner to Iraq,” said the statement received by IraqiNews.com. “He welcomed Swedish companies to invest in communication, transportation and infrastructure fields,” the statement added. Sweden had decided to open embassy in Baghdad. It also hosted the International Compact with Iraq (ICI). SH (P)/SR 1