The Saudi government has set a mechanism to provide travel permits for Saudi businessmen to Iraq and launched an electronic service through the Ministry of Commerce website to allow investors to explore commercial and investment opportunities and participate in forums, exhibitions and forums in Baghdad. Saudi Arabia and Iraq are seeking to expand the volume of trade exchange.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, stressed on Thursday the importance of the strategic partnership between the GCC and the United States in enhancing maritime security in the region and securing freedom of maritime navigation and the flow of international trade. This statement came during his meeting with Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), US 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh.
Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani affirmed Monday during a meeting with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Albudaiwi, Iraq's keenness to build serious partnerships with brotherly and friendly countries and their peoples in the region. The PM also stressed on his government's endeavor to open up to its Arab, regional and international surroundings, and to join efforts in facing various challenges and crises.
Iraq and GCC discussions in Baghdad centre on economy and electricity thenationalnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thenationalnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Iraq on Saturday presented an ambitious plan to turn itself into a regional transportation hub by developing its road and rail infrastructure, linking Europe with the Middle East.