Finance Minister discusses economic cooperation with Canada, Europe
The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, and the Canadian Ambassador to Iraq, Gregory Galligan. Photo: Iraqi News Agency
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, discussed on Wednesday expanding the economic cooperation with the Ambassador of the European Union to Iraq, Ville Varjola, and the Canadian Ambassador to Iraq, Gregory Galligan, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The Iraqi Ministry of Finance mentioned that Sami held a meeting with Varjola, Galligan, and their accompanying delegation where they talked about ways to strengthen Iraq’s bilateral relations with the European Union on the one hand, and Canada on the other hand, through the development of cooperation in fields of finance, economy, and investment, INA reported.
The Minister of Finance confirmed that Iraq is looking forward to strengthening cooperation and establishing economic partnerships with institutions and friendly countries.
Sami also indicated Iraq’s openness to all forms of trade exchange and economic partnerships with the European Union countries and Canada.
The ambassadors of the European Union and Canada expressed their aspiration to enhance constructive cooperation with Iraq, especially in investment, energy, and sustainable development projects.