Iraqi Economic Delegation's Erbil Visit Signals Positive Shift in Erbil-Baghdad Relations
The delegation, led by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Council Chairman Fuad Hussein, is scheduled to commence discussions with senior Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials tomorrow.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - In a move hailed as a significant step towards resolving longstanding economic disputes, a high-level delegation from the Iraqi Economic Ministerial Council is set to arrive in Erbil this evening.
The delegation, led by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Council Chairman Fuad Hussein, is scheduled to commence discussions with senior Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials tomorrow.
Dr. Ammar Khalaf, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, expressed optimism about the visit, calling it an "important and positive step" to address outstanding economic issues between Erbil and Baghdad.
The delegation's visit follows a proposal by Dr. Fuad Hussein, aimed at bridging the gap and finding solutions to the economic challenges that have strained relations between the two governments.
Key topics on the agenda include the management of border crossings, addressing concerns about Iraqi checkpoints hindering the export of agricultural products, unifying the financial system, and resolving issues related to salaries and the budget.
Dr. Khalil Ghazi, a member of the Iraqi parliament's finance committee, emphasized the importance of the visit in fostering closer ties and resolving economic problems.
The delegation comprises key figures in the Iraqi government, including:
* Fuad Hussein, Chairman of the Council and Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq.
* Muhammad Ali Tamim, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning.
* Taif Sami Mohammed, Iraqi Minister of Finance.
* Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq.
* Etir Daoud Salman, Iraqi Minister of Trade.
* Ahmed Jassim Saber, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.
* Hamid Naeem al-Ghazi, The Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers.
* Faisal Wissam, Chairman of the Iraqi Securities and Exchange Commission.
* Ali Maarij, Deputy Minister of Oil.
* Ahmad Abdul-Jabbar, Deputy Minister of Industry and Minerals.
* Mithaq Abdul-Hussein Obaid, Representative and Technical Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture.
* Abbas Nasrallah, Secretary of the Iraqi Council of Ministers for Economic Affairs.
This visit represents a crucial opportunity for Erbil and Baghdad to forge a path towards greater economic cooperation and stability.
The outcomes of these discussions are likely to have a significant impact on the future relationship between the two governments and the overall economic landscape of Iraq.