MOF stresses the importance of partnership with the World Bank in financing sustainable development programs

Baghdad - INA

Minister of Finance Taif Sami stressed, today, Thursday, the importance of partnership with the World Bank in financing programs aimed at achieving sustainable development.

The Ministry of Finance said in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Minister of Finance Taif Sami Mohammed received the World Bank representative in Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas, in the presence of the Regional Director for Human Development Fadia Saada and the accompanying delegation; to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides in supporting development projects and implementing economic reforms."

Sami stressed "the importance of partnership with the World Bank in financing programs aimed at achieving sustainable development, and the Iraqi government's commitment to implementing financial and economic reforms to ensure the stability of the national economy," noting that "these reforms aim to enhance sustainable growth, improve the management of financial resources, combat corruption and enhance transparency in government institutions."

For his part, the World Bank representative praised the "Iraqi government's efforts to improve the economic environment and enhance transparency and efficiency," stressing "the bank's readiness to provide more technical and financial support in line with Iraq's development priorities." The statement added that "the two parties agreed to continue coordination and joint work to achieve strategic goals and enhance economic stability in the country."