Baghdad: The People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its readiness and willingness to expand cooperation with Iraq in the field of environmentally friendly green development projects.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Chinese Ambassador to Baghdad Cui Wei stated that Chinese companies and businesspeople are operating in various parts of Iraq, including the northern region, the capital Baghdad, and other provinces. He highlighted that a Chinese company recently discussed with the Baghdad Municipality the establishment of a waste treatment plant, with talks reaching advanced stages.

The ambassador emphasized that China is a global leader in commercial cooperation on sustainable, eco-friendly projects. He encouraged Chinese companies working in Iraq to carry out projects that benefit local communities, such as planting thousands of trees near project sites and establishing waste processing facilities.

He further noted that China’s five-year development plans have achieved significant results, reinforcing the country’s commitment to advancing international cooperation in environmentally friendly initiatives.

Regarding last week’s meeting between the Chinese and U.S. presidents in Busan, Ambassador Cui mentioned that the summit helped ease global tensions. He stressed that China and the United States, as the world’s two largest economies, must adopt mutual respect and cooperation within the framework of bilateral relations.

He warned that trade wars and tariff measures harm both sides, asserting that China is prepared to respond to any party seeking to provoke conflicts and will not allow its global interests to be harmed. He expressed hope that the American side will pursue a policy based on mutual respect and peaceful coexistence with China.