Doha:Iraq’s Minister of Industry and Minerals, Mohammed Nouri, engaged in discussions with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, focusing on the establishment of strategic industrial projects and the expansion of investment partnerships.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth session of the Global Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha. The Iraqi delegation, led by Minister Nouri, met with Al Sayed to explore avenues for enhancing industrial, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Nouri emphasized Iraq’s dedication to attracting Qatari companies and investments to develop strategic industrial projects. He highlighted the Iraqi government’s efforts to support the private sector by facilitating procedures, simplifying requirements, and creating a conducive investment environment. The minister also stressed the importance of activating memorandums of understanding and cooperation frameworks, particularly through the Iraqi-Qatari Joint Committee, to convert bilateral agreements into tangible projects.

Furthermore, Minister Nouri noted the necessity of maintaining coordination and communication between Iraq and Qatar to capitalize on available opportunities, broaden industrial and investment cooperation, and establish sustainable strategic partnerships. This initiative aims to strengthen economic relations and serve the mutual interests of both nations.

Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, expressed Qatar’s openness to expanding cooperation with Iraq. He emphasized Qatar’s desire to achieve industrial integration through long-term strategic investment partnerships.