Baghdad: Al-Rasheed Bank announced today the commencement of disbursing the third semi-annual interest payments for the first issuance of national bonds to eligible bondholders through its authorized branches in Baghdad and the provinces.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the bank indicated that the interest disbursement process is proceeding according to the established schedules, instructions, and applicable regulations. The bank called upon citizens holding the eligible bonds to visit the relevant branches to receive their payments.

This step comes within the framework of implementing the directives of the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq to support and activate government debt instruments, strengthen the local financial market, and encourage citizens to invest in national bonds.