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PM Al-Sudani mets World Bank Group President in Davos

By John Lee. On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with Mr. Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group. The meeting focused on discussing cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank in various economic sectors, contributing to supporting the government's efforts and […]

Iraqi PM meets Regional CEO of JPMorgan

By John Lee. In Davos, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with Mr. Khaled Haballah, the Regional CEO of J.P. Morgan (JPMorgan Chase) for the Middle East and North Africa. The meeting focused on exploring cooperation opportunities in financial areas, including opening accounts for Iraqi banks. Discussions also touched upon the potential participation of […]

Iraqi PM meets 57 Businesses at meeting in Davos

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has attended a working meeting on the sidelines of the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland, involving the heads and representatives of 57 global companies specializing in energy, oil, gas, and various economic sectors. During the meeting, he discussed the government's plans for development and economic reform, highlighting […]

Trafigura "Ends Oil Deal with Iraqi Kurdistan"

By John Lee. Singaporean/Swiss-based commodity trader Trafigura has reportedly ended its relationship with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). According to a report from Bloomberg, the decision follows the KRG's refusal to renegotiate the terms of the contract, following a drop in the price of Kurdish oil. KRG Minister Masrour Barzani is also said to have […]

Trump "Reiterates Support for Iraq"

As a part of his meetings with a number of leaders and heads of State, President Salih held in-depth talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The President stressed the need to intensify international efforts to establish international and regional security and stability, […]