Government advisor: U.S. delegation to visit Iraq for study investment opportunities

Baghdad-INA
 Iraq PM Advisor for Foreign Affairs Farhad Alaa Al-Din, affirmed on Tuesday that Iraq's economic development has attracted major American investments. He also indicated that a high-level American delegation is expected to visit Iraq to study investment opportunities. He also indicated that there is an Iraqi-American partnership in combating terrorism and regional coordination.
 
Alaa Al-Din told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The relationship between Iraq and the United States is a strategic one based on shared interests and mutual respect, and is based on the Strategic Framework Agreement signed between the two countries."
 
He explained that "the two sides are currently working on developing a roadmap aimed at expanding and deepening this relationship, including enhancing cooperation in several areas such as investment, infrastructure development in the energy, technology, and agriculture sectors, as well as continuing the partnership in combating terrorism and coordination on regional and international issues of common interest."
 
He pointed out that "Iraq is currently witnessing remarkable economic development, which provides promising opportunities in various vital sectors. The United States is also showing increasing interest in these opportunities, as there is ongoing communication with a number of major American companies that have expressed a desire to enter the Iraqi market, especially in light of the government directives of the Prime Minister and the efforts made to facilitate the business environment and provide guarantees and incentives to foreign investors."
 
 
Alaa Al-Din added that "Iraq will soon receive a high-level delegation including representatives of major American companies to discuss investment opportunities and learn about the new and stable reality in Iraq, in addition to holding meetings with government officials and local companies."
 
Regarding the Prime Minister's official visits to friendly and partner countries, Alaa El-Din emphasized that "each visit is organized according to an agenda and program that serves the common interests of the two countries."
 
He also announced "an upcoming visit to a regional country, followed by ongoing preparations for the Arab Summit, which will be held at a sensitive time in light of the security and political challenges and turmoil currently facing the region."