Receives Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Consul General Dr. Wael Alrobaaie Receives Ms Emma Holt, Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, and Mr Lewis Crowe, Head of Commercial and Head of International Trade Services at the Chamber.

The meeting addressed ways to enhance bilateral relations between Iraq and the United Kingdom in the trade and economic sectors, and to promote joint investment between the business communities of both countries.

Both sides underscored the importance of organising specialised workshops to introduce investment opportunities in Iraq and discussed the possibility of holding a joint economic and investment forum to enhance cooperation with the city of Manchester and regions across the north of the United Kingdom. They also discussed strengthening cooperation with government institutions and chambers of commerce in Iraq.

The two sides agreed to establish a joint mechanism to follow up on the implementation of the outcomes of the meeting in a manner that serves mutual economic interests.

The meeting was attended by Counsellor Dr Rafed Al-Rikabi and First Secretary Mr Qasim Alrubaye.