Baghdad:The “Czech Water Business Forum in Iraq” started on Wednesday morning in the capital, bringing together key figures and organizations involved in the country’s water sector.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the event is organized under the auspices of the Embassy of the Czech Republic and sees participation from government officials, members of parliament, representatives from diplomatic missions, and officials from the Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Water Resources. Additionally, businesspeople and investors are in attendance.

This high-level trade forum is centered on Czech solutions for addressing Iraq’s water sector challenges. It aims to connect Iraqi private companies, decision-makers, project owners, investors, and contractors with a specialized Czech trade delegation. This delegation includes leading companies and experts in areas such as water management, wastewater treatment, desalination, smart water technologies, and related infrastructure solutions.

The forum’s objectives include facilitating direct communication between Iraqi and Czech companies, showcasing innovative technologies and practical solutions, identifying business and investment opportunities, and fostering the development of commercial partnerships and project collaborations within Iraq’s water sector.

A comprehensive program has been planned, featuring a high-level panel discussion, presentations on Czech technologies and project expertise, remarks from relevant Iraqi entities, and networking sessions among companies and government bodies.