Deputy premier stresses trade cooperation with Japan

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The Iraqi deputy prime minister, Rafei al-Issawi, on Sunday reiterated his country’s willingness to expand trade cooperation with Japan. The remark was made during his reception of the Japanese ambassador to Iraq. “The Iraqi government is determined to expand trade and service cooperation with major international companies, particularly with Japanese institutions,” according to a statement released by Issawi’s office and received by IraqiNews.com. The two sides discussed several issues of mutual concern and interest, the statement added. SS (P) 1