Armenia, Iraq exploring opportunities to restore direct flights

ArmInfo.  On August 26, RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan received a delegation led by Minister of Agriculture Abbas Jabr Al-Maliky, who is Yerevan  to participate  in the session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic  Cooperation between Armenia and Iraq.

As reported by the presidential press service, Vahagn Khachaturyan  welcomed the guests and noted that Iraq is an important and reliable  partner of Armenia in the Middle East. He highlighted the dynamic   cooperation in trade and economic, educational and cultural,  humanitarian and information technology spheres.

The Iraqi Minister emphasized the importance of the Armenian-Iraqi  business forum  in Yerevan as an effective platform for developing  ties between business circles and reaching practical agreements and  stressed the need to hold such events on a regular basis to expand  the scope of cooperation.The parties underscored the importance of  establishing ties and effective cooperation between the business  communities of the two countries, as well as developing business ties  in sectors of mutual interest.

Special attention was paid to the agricultural sector. It was noted  that Armenian fruits and vegetables, livestock, meat and dairy  products could be of interest to the Iraqi market.  Discussions also  focused on restoring direct flights, simplifying cargo transportation  and promoting bilateral investment opportunities.