80 companies participated in the Iraq International Building and Construction Exhibition

Baghdad - INA

Baghdad Governor Abdul Mutalib Al-Alawi opened the Iraq International Exhibition for Construction, Building and Infrastructure today, Thursday, pointing out that most of the participating companies are from the private sector, which is the main partner in the construction, reconstruction and development process.

Baghdad Governor Abdul Mutalib Al-Alawi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) during the opening of the Iraq International Exhibition for Construction, Building and Infrastructure: "Today we opened this exhibition, which contains materials involved in the field of construction and reconstruction taking place in Iraq in general and especially in the capital, Baghdad."

He added, "The products of these companies on display are made with the latest technologies and we are in dire need of them as Iraq is witnessing a major urban renaissance, in addition to the market's need for such products," noting that "most of the companies participating today are from the private sector, which is the main partner in the process of construction, reconstruction and development in general."

He explained that "these companies come to Baghdad and display their products, and they will have a share in the Iraqi market and contribute to development in all governorates."

For his part, the Assistant Director General of the Private Sector Development Department at the Ministry of Trade, Mohammed Hanoun, confirmed to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Iraq is witnessing a major urban renaissance that requires international, Arab and Iraqi companies to participate in the process of construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction, as well as strengthening partnerships between the Iraqi and international private sectors and giving a realistic picture of what Iraq is witnessing in terms of reconstruction and building."

He pointed out that "international companies provide many construction materials that will, in turn, contribute to the construction process that Iraq is witnessing, noting that "this exhibition, in its third edition, is the largest in terms of the participating companies and the quality of the materials on display."

He added, "We aspire to achieve a partnership between the Iraqi and international private sectors, and for state institutions to benefit from this exhibition in a way that enhances development, construction, reconstruction and investment in Iraq."