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Joint Preparations for the Iraqi–French Business Forum 2026

Monday, 25th May 2026,( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister ) received at the Prime Minister’s Office. ( Mrs. Rusul Hazim Mahmood – the Second Secretary and Head of the Economic Section at the Iraqi Embassy in Paris ) , as well joined remotely by ( Mr. Thaer Wehaieb Hassan – Chargé d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Paris ).The meeting was attended by IFBC Board Members:• Mrs. Zina Yaqoub Yousif.• Mrs. Roaa Raad Alhassany.- Alongside the economic expert ( Dr. Mahmood Daghir) ,Discussions focused on coordination and preparations for the upcoming ( Iraqi Businesses Forum in Paris planned to be held on Sept. 2026 ) , aimed at strengthening ( Iraqi–French economic Partnership ) .

Strategic Meeting at the French Embassy to Advance Iraqi–French Economic Cooperation

On Monday, 18th May 2026, ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister ) , accompanied by ( Mrs. Roaa Raad Alhassany – Member of the Board of Directors ) attended a meeting at ( the Embassy of France in Iraq ) with ( Mr. Estrade Laurent – Head of the Economic Department ) and ( Mr. François d’Orlando – Economic Advisor ).Focused on discussing forthcoming strategic initiatives and coordination mechanisms concerning combined efforts towards strengthening Iraqi–French economic relations, enhancing institutional cooperation, and advancing opportunities for investment and sustainable partnership between the two countries.

The Adviser to the Minister’s Office Hosts Iraqi Foreign Business Councils

On Monday, 11th May 2026, the adviser to the Prime Minister, Engineer ( Adham Al Fakhar ), welcomed the ( Chairmen of the Iraqi Foreign Business Councils ) at the Prime Minister’s Office, in the presence of the advisory team experts and our Board of Directors :• Mrs. Zina Yaqoub — Consultant, Prime Minister’s Office• Mr. Ali Tariq — Executive Director, Iraqi Private Banks League• Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar — Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeThe meeting focused on advancing the framework and mechanisms for establishing the councils in a way that strengthens their role as credible representatives of the Iraqi economy and effective platforms for international business engagement.Discussions also highlighted the importance of building strategic partnerships with leading global economies, enhancing economic…

The Adviser to the Minister’s Office Meets with Bureau Veritas to Strengthen Quality Standards

On 28th April 2026, a meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office, chaired by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar, Advisor to the Prime Minister ) , with Bureau Veritas, represented in Iraq by its Executive Director, ( Mr. Mohammed Al-Shabboot ), to discuss cooperation in the fields of inspection, certification, and quality assurance.The discussions focused on contract procedures, goods inspection, alignment with international standards, and exploring potential partnerships with the Iraqi private sector.The meeting was attended by:Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeEng. Haidar Al-Tamimi – Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeMrs. Zina Yaqoub Yousef – Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeMr. Saad Jaber Al-NaemiEng. Bassam Al-AteiaEng. Kanar RashMrs. Roaa Raad AlhassanyEng. Ali GhalibMr. Muqdad AljubooriDr. Bashar NeamahMr. Yahya ZakariyaMr. Zaid FarhanThe…

High-Level Talks on Diaspora Engagement and Franchise Investment

On Tuesday, 28th April 2026, a high-level coordination meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office, led by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar, Advisor to the Prime Minister ) , with ( IOM – The International Organization for Migration ), to discuss cooperation frameworks in preparation for the Franchise Business Expo scheduled to take place in Paris in June 2026.The discussions highlighted IOM’s strategic role in engaging the Iraqi diaspora and leveraging global expertise to support national development priorities, particularly through structured engagement in the upcoming forum.IOM was represented by Mr. Pascal Reyntjens, Chief of Mission and accompanied by Mr. Ahmed Haider.The Iraqi side was represented by a high-level delegation, including( Mrs. Zina Yaqoub Yousef and Mr. Ghadeer Al Attar…

( IFBC ) and ( The French Veterinary Medicines and Diagnostics Industry Association SIMV ) to explore cooperation opportunities

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, a meeting was held with ( the French Veterinary Medicines and Diagnostics Industry Association SIMV ) to explore cooperation opportunities in the livestock and agricultural sectors in Iraq, particularly regarding the “Stray Dog Control Strategies” project adopted by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office.The meeting was led by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar, Advisor to the Prime Minister ) , with the participation of ( Dr. Basem AlAdhadh, Advisor to the Prime Minister for Agricultural Affairs and Livestock ), and ( Mrs. Zina Yaqoub Youssef, Board Member and expert in Agriculture and Livestock Affairs )The attendees from the Association included:Mr. _Jean-Louis Hunault_, President of SIMVDr. Ahmed Hamdy, Regional Director of CEVA SANTE ANIMALEDr. Gowri Yale, Global…

The Advisor to the Prime Minister for International Investment Affairs and ( H.E. Ambassador Mr. Pascal Reyntjens ) Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Iraq

On Monday (April 6, 2026), The Advisor to the Prime Minister for International Investment Affairs, ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar )received ( H.E. Ambassador Mr. Pascal Reyntjens ) Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Iraq at his office in the Prime Minister’s headquarters.Accompanied by ( Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Darwish ) , Government Coordination Officer and in the presence of ( Mr. Bassam Al-Atiya ) from the advisor’s Team.During the meeting, several key topics were discussed :First:Memorandum of Understanding with Iraqi Government EntitiesThe parties discussed the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, in its capacity as the main government partner. The MoU aims to develop and support small and medium-sized…

المنتدى العراقي الفرنسي للطاقة | 14 أكتوبر 2025

The Iraqi-French Energy Forum was held on 14 October 2025 at Coral Palace Hall, organized by the Iraqi-French Business Council in collaboration with TotalEnergies, and attended by a high-level French delegation representing leading companies in the energy, oil, and gas sectors, including: EVOLEN, Schneider Electric, Parlym Consulting, VINCI Energies, CIRA, Wave Energies, SPIE, SeaOwl Group, ANOTECH,Inter360° Group, TotalEnergiesThe forum also witnessed the presence of the French Embassy in Iraq, represented by Mr. Estrade Laurent , Head of the Economic Section.The sessions provided a valuable platform for dialogue between French companies and Council members, discussing opportunities for joint investment, knowledge exchange in renewable energy, development of oil and gas projects, and energy infrastructure in Iraq.Participants emphasized the importance of Iraqi–French partnerships…

ربط الخبرات العراقية عالمياً: السيدة رشا نديم في اجتماع الباحثين

In a significant step towards strengthening connections between the Iraqi government and Iraqi talents abroad, His Excellency Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani recently welcomed a delegation of Iraqi researchers working in international academic and research institutions. Among the distinguished attendees was Ms. Rasha Nadeem, Board Member of the Iraqi-French Business Council, representing the Council as a key driver for fostering collaboration between Iraqi expertise and international economic and cultural initiatives. Through her participation, Ms. Nadeem highlighted the Council’s role in building bridges between Iraq and France, supporting investment opportunities, innovation, and joint projects. This meeting underscores the importance of professional networking and knowledge exchange in building a sustainable economic future, demonstrating how organizations like the Iraqi-French Business Council serve…

المجلس العراقي-الفرنسي للأعمال يستضيف شركة Bureau Veritas العراق لتعزيز التعاون الاستراتيجي.

استضاف مجلس الأعمال العراقي الفرنسي يوم الثلاثاء 26 أغسطس 2025 السيد لؤي محمود، المدير القطري لشركة Bureau Veritas في العراق - وهي شركة فرنسية رائدة متخصصة في الاختبار والتفتيش وإصدار الشهادات وضمان الجودة. تأسست الشركة عام 1828، وتعمل في أكثر من 140 دولة حول العالم. وقد ركز الاجتماع على استكشاف فرص التعاون ومناقشة ورشة عمل مقترحة لأعضاء المجلس للتعريف بخدمات الشركة وتسليط الضوء على كيفية دعم مشاريع الأعضاء المتنوعة. وتعكس هذه المشاركة التزام المجلس المستمر بتعزيز الشراكات مع المنظمات الدولية المرموقة وتزويد أعضائه بفرص قيّمة لتعزيز وتنمية مشاريعهم.

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