Egypt and Iraq Sign 12 New MoUs

By John Lee.

Iraq and Egypt have signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during the third session of the Iraq-Egypt Joint Higher Committee in Baghdad.

The agreements cover a range of sectors, including:

1. Transport - Land transport of passengers and goods.
2. Economic Regulation - Enhancing competition and combating monopolistic practices.
3. Local Development - A proposed cooperation protocol.
4. Urban Administration - Collaboration between Baghdad Municipality and Cairo Governorate.
5. Cultural Heritage - Cooperation on antiquities and museums.
6. Quality Standards - Standardization and quality control.
7. Financial Oversight - Regulatory cooperation between securities commissions.
8. Cultural Exchange - A 2025-2027 executive program.
9. Archives and Libraries - Exchange between national archives and libraries.
10. Telecommunications - Collaboration in telecom and IT regulation.
11. Agriculture - Construction and operation of grain silos.
12. Trade and Investment - Cooperation between the chambers of commerce.

These agreements strengthen economic, cultural, and regulatory ties between Iraq and Egypt, fostering deeper bilateral cooperation.

(Source: PMO)