Baghdad:The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Muhammad Nouri, engaged in discussions with Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade, Amer Al-Bassat, focusing on enhancing economic and trade cooperation between Iraq and Lebanon.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting took place at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals’ headquarters. It covered prospects for collaboration in industrial, production, and trade sectors, highlighting opportunities and potential that both countries could leverage to establish economic partnerships for mutual benefit.

The discussions also involved exploring ways to activate and develop the Iraqi-Lebanese agreement on establishing a free trade zone, originally signed in 2002. This move aims to stimulate trade and strengthen economic relations between the two nations.