Events

Hosted graciously by (Dr. Haider Makkiya, Chairman of the National Investment Commission, a meeting in the presence of the Council delegation, Mr. Zuheir Shaker Ali – Director General of the One Stop Shop Department, and Mr. Saad Jamil, Deputy General Director of the Legal Department. Discussing the mechanisms for implementing the opportunities and presenting them to the French side, aimed at advancing various business sectors.

 A gracious invitation from His Excellency (Mr. Patrick Durel – the French Ambassador), a dinner was hosted for our Council attended by (the Board of Directors), the (Ambassador’s Advisor) and the (Economic Department of the Embassy). His Excellency expressed his gratitude for the Council delegation’s efforts and reiterated the Embassy’s readiness to offer any assistance and support. Also discussing the proposal of commissioning reputable media production institutions to present (Iraq’s Prospects) through high-quality media materials.

Hosted graciously by (Mr. Abdul-Muttalib Al-Alawi – Governor of Baghdad), attended by (Dr. Ali Al-Attar – Chairman of the Baghdad Investment Authority), (Mr. Ali Zidan Hamid – First Deputy Governor of Baghdad) and (Mr. Hani Abdul-Jabbar – Second Deputy Governor of Baghdad), focused on exploring the possibility of implementing shared visions for establishing (industrial and economic zones) .

A visit to (Station F) a key hub for digital transformation in Paris, coordinated by (Mr. Bassam Al-Atiea – Board Member and Head of the Digital Industry Sector), attended by The Iraqi business delegation, in collaboration with (Business France). To attend the (FrancoTech conference) with the participation of the esteemed members of the Council.

A meeting was held with Business France, attended by the Council members, hosted graciously by the representatives of Business France (Mrs. Camille Tricoire – Middle East and North Africa Coordinator), (Mr. Pascal Roger – Project Manager) and (Mrs. Christelle Labernede – Head of Trade Department). The meeting focused on ways to enhance the economy and explore partnership opportunities between Iraq and France.

The workshop was organized by (Ms. Zina Yaqoub – Board Member and Head of the Agriculture and Food Sector), with the presence of (Mr. Sohaib Al-Hakkak – Head of the Food Trade Sector), along with the General Directors from the Ministry of Agriculture, (Ms. Siham Boushnaq – Agricultural Affairs Advisor for France) and a select group of specialized French companies also attended the session.

 A business workshop was held at the Iraqi Embassy in Paris, under the generous hospitality of His Excellency (Dr. Wadee Batti – Iraqi Ambassador in Paris) and the embassy staff, coordinated by our council. Attended by the (Iraqi business delegation) and government general directors, featuring a session with (IN GROUPE), a prominent French government company specializing in social security, discussing prospects for digital development.

Led by (Mr. Azad Hussein – Iraqi Commercial Attaché in France), a visit was made to the (Livestock Summit), attended by delegates from the Ministry of Agriculture of (Dr. Hatem Karim – General Director of Agricultural Research), (Dr. Walid Rizouqi – General Director of livestock) and (Ms. Carol – Export 4 Life), to engage with experts in the field of animal production.

A visit was made to the headquarters of (MEDEF International) and meeting with (Mr. Philippe Gautier – General Director of MEDEF) and (Mrs. Thuraya Karam – Middle East Affairs Manager) by the (Iraqi Board of Directors members) discussing ways to activate joint efforts to achieve the Council’s objectives and the upcoming visit of a large business delegation from major French companies to Iraq.