PM: Iraq Looks Forward to Joining the International Solar Alliance

Baghdad-INA  
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Sunday Iraq's aspiration to join the International Solar Alliance.
 
The media office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received the new Indian Ambassador to Iraq, Somen Bagchi, and congratulated him on assuming his duties."
 
  "During the meeting, bilateral relations in various fields, prospects for developing and expanding mutual cooperation, and the holding of the 19th round of meetings of the Iraqi-Indian Joint High Committee were discussed."
 
 Prime Minister expressed "Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations with India," stressing "the importance of establishing an Iraqi-Indian Economic Cooperation Council, activating the Iraqi-Indian Business Council, organizing visits by Indian companies to Iraq to explore available investment opportunities, and enhancing cooperation between the private sectors in both countries."
 
He indicated "Iraq's aspiration to join the International Solar Alliance, headquartered in India, which aims to address the effects of climate change by promoting the use of solar energy."
 
For his part, the Indian ambassador noted the "depth and historical nature of Iraqi-Indian relations," emphasizing "the desire of Indian companies to operate in Iraq and strengthen the partnership between the two friendly countries."