MOC: Baghdad International Fair will include the participation of 20 countries and more than 800 international companies

Baghdad - INA

The Ministry of Commerce confirmed today, Thursday, that the 47th edition of the Baghdad International Fair will include the participation of 20 countries and more than 800 international companies, while indicating that the exhibition halls are sold out.

Director General of the General Company for Exhibitions and Commercial Services in the Ministry, Mustafa Al-Ani, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ Al-Sudani, the 47th edition of the Baghdad International Fair will be opened in a few days and under the supervision and follow-up of the Minister of Commerce, Atheer Al-Ghurairi, after completing the required preparations in the exhibition’s pavilions and corridors.”

He explained, "This edition will be different from the previous one, as 20 countries and more than 800 international and local companies will participate in it," noting that "this economic forum will have important repercussions on the economic reality in all aspects."

He added, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated with more than 140 companies, in addition to the fact that this edition will include the participation of companies from countries that have not previously participated in Baghdad, such as the Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, and other countries," pointing out that "the number of reserved halls reached 17 halls, in addition to the total rented space reached 20,000 square meters of indoor space and 4,000 square meters of outdoor space.”

He added, "The exhibition halls are completely exhausted with local and international participation, and this is happening for the first time since 2003," noting that "state institutions are present in this session, such as the Ministries of Industry, Health, Communications, Science and Technology, as well as the Ministry of Commerce."

He continued, "Guests from countries at the level of ministers and ambassadors, senior officials in the Iraqi state, and senior businessmen and industrial sectors will be present at this edition."

He stressed, "The international edition of the Baghdad Exhibition comes within the framework of the government's interest in Iraq's openness to the countries of the world and the region, as this forum will constitute an important reflection in Iraq's economic and industrial reality and is an opportunity to exchange experiences and meet the market's need for goods, services and expertise offered by international and local companies."