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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…

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…

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…

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…

On Tuesday, 26 August 2025, the Iraqi–French Business Council hosted Mr. Luay Mahmood, Country Manager of Bureau Veritas in Iraq—a leading French company specializing in testing, inspection, certification, and quality assurance. Founded in 1828, the company operates in more than 140 countries worldwide. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration and discussing a proposed workshop for Council members to introduce the company’s services and highlight how they can support the diverse projects of members. This engagement reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships with reputable international organizations and providing its members with valuable opportunities to enhance and grow their projects.

August 21, 2025 As part of strengthening economic cooperation between Iraq and France, a coordination meeting was held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Paris. The meeting brought together representatives of the Iraqi-French Business Council and the Iraqi diplomatic mission in France. The meeting was attended by Eng. Adham Al-Fakhar, Co-Chairman of the Iraqi-French Business Council; Mr. Thaer Waheeb Hassan, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Iraq in Paris; and Mr. Ali Adel Hussein, Iraqi Commercial Attaché in Paris. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation mechanisms and establishing effective coordination frameworks for organizing business forums and trade delegations between Iraq and France. The participants emphasized the importance of strengthening economic relations and expanding…