Doha:Iraq and Qatar held a discussion on establishing strategic industrial projects and expanding investment partnerships. The Iraqi delegation was led by Minister of Industry and Minerals Mohammed Nouri, who met with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, at the 9th World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting focused on ways to strengthen industrial, commercial, and investment cooperation between the two nations. Nouri emphasized Iraq’s interest in attracting Qatari companies and investments for strategic industrial projects, noting that the Iraqi government supports the private sector by providing facilities and fostering a favorable investment environment.

The discussion also highlighted the importance of activating memoranda of understanding and joint cooperation frameworks through the Iraqi Qatari Joint Committee. This is aimed at translating bilateral understandings into tangible projects. Nouri stressed the significance of ongoing coordination to capitalize on opportunities and expand industrial and investment cooperation, thereby establishing sustainable partnerships and strengthening economic relations.

Qatari Minister Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed expressed Qatar’s openness to broadening cooperation with Iraq and its desire to achieve industrial integration through long-term strategic investment partnerships.