Amman Chamber to Open Trade Office in Iraq
By John Lee.
The Baghdad Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Amman Chamber of Commerce's plan to establish a trade office in Baghdad, aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between Iraq and Jordan.
During a meeting with Raad Bureij, Vice President of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce, Amman Chamber President Khalil Al-Haj Toufic emphasized the importance of activating the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two chambers to enhance trade, investment, and partnerships.
Al-Haj Toufic announced plans for an economic delegation from Jordan, comprising exporters, investors, and importers, to explore opportunities in the Iraqi market. Discussions also included a proposal to establish a Jordanian trade centre in Baghdad, owned by the Amman Chamber, to facilitate exports to Iraq.
Bureij suggested reciprocal visits by Iraqi and Jordanian economic delegations and the development of a sector-specific database to assist businesses in decision-making, investment, and trade. He affirmed Baghdad Chamber's readiness to support the establishment of the new trade office and provide necessary facilities for its success.
He also encouraged Jordanian companies to enter the Iraqi market through strategic partnerships in key sectors such as housing, industry, trade, infrastructure, IT, construction, contracting, and transportation.
Both chambers anticipate closer cooperation in the coming period to advance shared economic interests.
(Source: Amman Chamber of Commerce)
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