Prime Minister Muhammad Al-Sudani affirmed, during his meeting with the Regional Director of the International Finance Corporation / IFC, cooperation to support youth projects, renewable energy and the development of Baghdad Airport as soon as possible.
The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement, "Al-Sudani received this morning, Tuesday, the Regional Director of the International Finance Corporation / IFC, Aftab Ahmed.
The statement added, "The meeting witnessed discussions on aspects of closer financial cooperation between Iraq and the IFC, and ways to develop partnerships, in a way that enhances the ability of the Iraqi economy to face regional and international challenges and global crises."
During the meeting, the Prime Minister indicated that Iraq has pursued a reform path in all financial and banking aspects, aiming to open up to broader horizons for joint action at the international level, in a way that develops the local investment environment.
Al-Sudani stressed, "The International Finance Corporation is a partner in the field of development and encouragement of the Iraqi private sector," indicating "the government's aspiration to expedite the completion of the Baghdad International Airport development plan as soon as possible, because it represents a civilized front for the country, and the Prime Minister also affirmed the government's desire to cooperate with The IFC to establish (Riyada) bank, which aims to support small projects, and what it will provide for job opportunities for young people.
For his part, Aftab Ahmed expressed the readiness of the IFC for cooperation and partnership with Iraq, referring to the projects that will be implemented in Iraq during the next three years. He also confirmed the continuation of work on the project to develop Baghdad Airport, and its completion in record time, as well as readiness to support the establishment of the (Riyada) bank, support for renewable energy projects in Iraq, and other projects to develop the capabilities of Iraqi youth in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency