IFBC Secretary

A gracious hosting by (Mr. Salam Zaer – CEO of the National Holding Company) at the company’s headquarters to learn about its activities and discussing important proposals to support the council’s members’ projects. The visit also highlighted the National Holding Company’s outstanding achievements as a successful model for the (private sector economy), along with the support required from the government.

A gracious hosting by (Mr. Mohammed Al-Darraji – Technical Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister) for the council members. The meeting focused on discussing the mechanisms of (governmental loans) and how to activate them for (service and digital projects) which represent the most significant and largest sector in the economies of developed nations.

A dialogue meeting was held at the German Embassy in Baghdad with Ms. Heike Ehrenberg, Economic Affairs Advisor, and Mr. Hashem Al-Rakabi, Political Affairs Advisor at the German Embassy in Baghdad. A group of businesswomen and businessmen from the council attended the meeting. During the meeting, the prospects of economic partnerships and business opportunities between the two countries were discussed

A gracious hosting by His Excellency (Mr. Hayan Abdelghani – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil) for the Chairman of the Council at the Ministry of Oil headquarters. Discussing avenues for joint cooperation to achieve the council’s objectives, support its initiatives, and explore projects of the council’s members in the oil sector.

His Excellency the French Ambassador hosted a reception at his residence for the council’s delegation to Paris, returning to Iraq. Attended by (Mrs. Dunya Al-chalabi – Total Energy) and a distinguished group of prominent businessmen and businesswomen. Highlighting the achievements of the largest business delegation’s visit to, along with the French government’s support for the development of economic relations between the two countries.

A gracious reception by His Excellency (Dr. Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki – Minister of Agriculture) for the council’s agricultural delegation, at the ministry’s headquarters. Attended by (Dr. Mahdi Al-Jubouri – the Ministry’s Deputy) focused on discussing future cooperation mechanisms with the Business Council and ways to activate available opportunities within the ministry for partnerships with relevant French institutions.

Hosted graciously by (Mr. Bilal Al-Hamdani – Chairman of the Trade Bank of Iraq – TBI) for our council members, discussing mechanisms for cooperation with the Business Council and proposed key suggestions for activating economic relations between Iraq and France. Additionally, the meeting involved exchanging ideas on how to benefit from the facilities offered for economic development.

The final meeting of the (French Iraqi Business Council) held with the presence of a distinguished group of the council members. The meeting focused on discussing the upcoming directions to ensure the activation of the council’s practical steps moving forward.

Hosted by the (Economic Department – the French Embassy in Iraq). This meeting was held to discuss mechanisms for joint coordination and to present the council’s visions.

The third meeting of the (French Iraqi Business Council) was held at the council’s headquarters to discuss upcoming directions, exchange ideas, and explore visions to achieve the council’s objectives.