Sound private sector needed for investment

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: A sound private sector is required to encourage foreign companies to contribute to investment projects in Iraq, the UN deputy humanitarian coordinator said on Saturday. “There are big investment opportunities in Iraq,” Simona Marinescu said during a one-day symposium held by Iraq National Investment Commission in Baghdad today. Today, Iraq National Investment Commission held a symposium to discuss the Investment Law and the obstacles facing the private sector. The symposium, entitled ‘The private sector: A basic foundation for rendering investments in Iraq a success,’ was held at Baghdad’s al-Mansour Hotel. On Wednesday (Feb. 4), a media source from the commission told IraqiNews.com news agency that the symposium will highlight the role of the private sector in promoting investments SS (P) 1