Bangkok:Iraqi Finance Minister Falih Al-Sari met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to explore ways to strengthen bilateral economic relations and expand trade and investment opportunities between Iraq and Thailand.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand. Iraqi Central Bank Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein was also present during the discussions.

Al-Sari emphasized Iraq’s dedication to enhancing its economic ties with friendly nations and leveraging investment opportunities that align with Iraq’s developmental goals and its efforts to diversify its economy.

In response, the Thai prime minister expressed a strong interest in advancing relations with Iraq, highlighting the significance of establishing productive partnerships to create more extensive opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.