Baghdad Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi affirmed that the government seeks to attract investors and secure an optimal investment environment by facilitating all procedures related to investment in Iraq.
During his meeting with the Speaker of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, at the Parliament headquarters as part of his visit to the Belgian capital, Brussels, Al-Kadhimi said: “Iraq aspires to build distinguished relations with all European Union countries, in a way that helps Iraq overcome its crises, and supports security and stability in the Middle East, as well as supporting the role of Iraq is pivotal in defusing crises in the region.
Al-Kadhimi said: “He is counting on developing the relations of the European Parliament with the Iraqi Parliament, in the field of exchanging legislative experiences, promoting a culture of human rights, defending minorities and consolidating democracy.”
Al-Kadhimi also stressed in his meeting that the Iraqi government is continuing to implement economic reforms, diversify investment and revive stalled projects, as it seeks to attract investors and secure an optimal investment environment by facilitating all investment-related procedures.
He stressed that the government has made significant progress in combating terrorism and uprooting its roots, as well as confining weapons to its hands by supporting the security forces and restoring confidence between them and society, to address its role in confronting terrorism, uncontrolled weapons and crime gangs.
He stressed the government’s aspiration for European support in mobilizing the international effort to support the issue of mass graves and the missing people left behind by ISIS through organized mass killing campaigns, and joint work with the relevant Iraqi and international bodies. Iraq also looks forward to the support of the European Union for its efforts to secure the stability of the liberated areas, through the provision of humanitarian aid and the promotion of stability and reconstruction.
For his part, the Speaker of the European Parliament, Mr. David Sassoli, welcomed the Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, and affirmed the European Parliament’s support for all government steps aimed at reform, and everything that would enhance security and stability in Iraq and the region.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency