Iraq seeks World Bank's support
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, emphasized on Tuesday the need for technical and financial assistance to steer resources toward initiatives that promote sustainability and the transition to a green economy.
Sami's remarks took place during her meeting with a World Bank group led by regional director Maskarine Bahrini in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, where they discussed measures to improve collaboration in financial reform and environmental sustainability, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Finance Ministry.
The meeting addressed World Bank programs related to environmental preservation and enhanced resource management, as well as mechanisms to assist climate change adaptation.
Sami emphasized the significance of incorporating financial reform and environmental policy and reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to providing financial resources for initiatives that promote sustainability and the transition to a green economy. She indicated Iraq's need for technical and financial assistance to support these initiatives.
Bahrini reaffirmed the World Bank's commitment to assisting Iraq in developing a financial system that considers environmental challenges, as well as its willingness to provide technical expertise and additional funding for projects that address the effects of climate change and promote environmental development.
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