Baghdad: Minister of Trade, Atheer Al-Ghariri, announced that Iraq has made significant progress on its path to joining the World Trade Organization, stressing Baghdad’s serious commitment and transparency in meeting the requirements of this important international process.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Ghariri explained in a statement that “the national team tasked with completing the accession requirements has completed answering more than 450 technical questions submitted by the organization’s members, which reflects Iraq’s commitment to achieving this strategic goal.”

The Minister added, “The national team is fully prepared for the next round of meetings with the WTO’s General Secretariat and working group members,” stressing that Iraq will present a unified position based on a national economic vision aimed at orderly integration into the global economy.

Al-Ghariri noted, “Joining the WTO represents a strategic step to support the business environment, stimulate investment, and develop productive sectors, particularly industrial and agricultural sectors, which will enhance Iraq’s economic position regionally and internationally.”

He continued, “The Ministry of Trade, in coordination with relevant ministries and institutions, will continue technical and diplomatic work to ensure the best results that serve the supreme national interest.”