By John Lee.
The second session of the Iraq-Lebanon Joint Committee was held on Thursday in Baghdad, chaired by Iraqi Minister of Trade Dr Atheer Daoud al-Ghurairi and Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Dr Amer al-Bassat, with participation from representatives of both countries' private sectors.
The meeting resulted in the signing of an agreement and seven memoranda of understanding covering:
- Development of trade exchanges and export growth
- Cooperation in organising international and specialised exhibitions
- Land transport of passengers and goods
- Investment cooperation
- Mutual recognition of maritime competency certificates for seafarers
- Exchange of technical and scientific expertise
Al-Ghurairi stressed Iraq's commitment to deepening cooperation with Lebanon and expanding partnerships across economic, trade, and investment sectors. He described the session as a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations, noting that the signing of the minutes and MoUs reflects the determination of both sides to move quickly to implementation.
(Source: Ministry of Trade)
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