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Dutch Agri-Food Mission to Iraq

 By John Lee. The Netherlands Embassy in Baghdad is to lead the first Dutch agri-food trade mission to federal Iraq in almost 15 years, visiting Baghdad and Kerbala from 28 to 30 October 2026. The mission will connect Dutch companies and knowledge institutes with Iraqi businesses, government officials, and other key players to explore trade, […]

Despite Tariffs, US brings largest Trade Delegation to Iraq

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani received a delegation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, including American investors and corporate executives, accompanied by the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Iraq. The meeting focused on strengthening economic ties and promoting Iraq as an attractive destination for foreign investment. The Prime Minister outlined steps […]

Saudi Export Trade Mission to Basra

By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) has organized a trade mission to Iraq under the banner "Made in Saudi Arabia." The mission, held in Basra, aligns with the authority's goal of promoting non-oil Saudi exports, diversifying income sources, and expanding into promising regional and international markets. 28 Saudi companies and 130 Iraqi […]

Saudi Export Mission to Erbil Strengthens Trade Ties with Iraq

By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA), under the banner of "Made in Saudi Arabia, Exported to the World," has conducted a trade mission to Erbil, Iraq. The mission, held on August 15, 2023, featured the participation of 34 Saudi companies and 140 Iraqi companies across diverse sectors including construction materials, food products, […]

Contracts Signed during Saudi Trade Mission to Iraq

By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA),  "Saudi Exports", has organized a trade mission to Iraq under the theme "Made in Saudi". The event held in Baghdad this week showcased the authority's commitment to developing Saudi non-oil exports and its strategic goal of providing export opportunities for local exporters. According to a report […]

Large Trade Delegation from Germany to visit Erbil

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday received the German Ambassador to Iraq, Martin Jaeger at the end of his term. The Prime Minister reiterated his appreciation for the German Ambassador's continuous efforts to strengthen ties between Kurdistan and Germany, while wishing him success in his future positions. The German Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Kurdish […]

Successful IBBC Trade Visit to KRI

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) took a significant group of members on a trade mission to KRI this week. Paramount was the need to review business opportunities and investment in the region and to learn directly from the Prime Minister Barzani his plans for business and industry. The group, led by Baroness Nicholson, UK […]

Iraq "Expels Taiwanese Business Delegation"

By John Lee. Iraq has reportedly expelled a visiting Taiwanese business delegation from the country. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) was abruptly notified that the delegation's visas had been canceled a few days after its members had arrived in the country. The delegation was scheduled to visit Baghdad and […]

IBBC completes Largest Ever Trade Mission to Baghdad

IBBC completes Trade Mission to Baghdad with largest ever delegation of UK, International & Iraqi Businesses 9-12 Feb 2019 The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) visited numerous Iraqi government ministers and officials during a highly successful trade mission to Baghdad on 9-12 February 2019. The delegation was the largest ever led to the Republic of […]

Major US Trade Mission to Iraq

By John Lee. More than 100 top executives from more than 50 US companies visitied Iraq last week as part of a US-Iraq trade mission. Steve Lutes, vice president of Middle East Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said: "We want to expand and diversify the US involvement in commercial activity [in Iraq] ... […]

US Trade Mission to Baghdad in December

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Mission to Baghdad: December 9-11, 2018 The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the first business mission for American companies to Baghdad since the 2018 parliamentary elections. Delegates will have an opportunity to meet Iraqi leadership and learn about commercial and investment […]