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H.E. Mr. Mustafa Sanad, Minister of Communications of Iraq received The IFBC’s delegation headed by ( Mr.Adham Al Fakhar, Co-Chairman of the Council ) on Tuesday 22 September 2026 , at the Ministry’s headquarters. The IFBC delegation included: • Mr.Bassam Al-Ateia – Board Member• Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Board Member• Mr.Yusry Yunis – Council Member The meeting focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in digital and smart city development, drawing on French expertise in intelligent transport systems, digital government services, and data management. Discussions also covered the Ministry’s vision for digital transformation in Iraq and the potential establishment of an Iraqi–French Digital Innovation & Technology Platform, bringing together government institutions, French companies, universities, and startups to exchange expertise and develop…

Iraqi–French Business Council (IFBC) at the Slemani Summit 2026 The Iraqi–French Business Council , headed by ( Mr.Adham Al Fakhar, Co-Chairman of the Council, participated in the Slemani Summit, held on 17–18 September 2026, following a kind invitation from the organizers. The following members of the Council were also in attendance: – Eng. Kanar Rash Kawa – Council Member- Ms. Roaa Raad Alhassany – Board of Directors Member- Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Board of Directors Member- Mr. Bassam Al-Ateia – Board of Directors Member- Mr. Saad Al-Nuaimi – Council Member- Mr. Thamir Al-Amiri – Council Member- Dr. Hanadi Altawil, Doctorate Degree – Council Member The Council’s participation was aimed at strengthening its presence in national economic and investment forums and…

Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received the heads and representatives of major French companies in Paris to discuss investment opportunities and ways to expand the presence of French companies in Iraq. The Prime Minister affirmed that Iraq views France as a trusted and strategic partner, highlighting the wide range of investment opportunities available in the sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, railways, and other key fields. He also reaffirmed the government’s readiness to provide support, facilitation, and a suitable investment environment for French companies. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) welcomes these orientations and the opportunities presented in the Development Road Project, energy and gas projects, mineral resources, and infrastructure, which contribute to strengthening the Iraqi-French economic partnership and opening new…

Prime Minister Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received Mr. Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, at his residence in Paris, France, on 14 September 2026, in the presence of Minister of Oil Mr. Basim Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi, to discuss the company’s strategic projects in Iraq and plans to expand its investments in the energy sector. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) affirms that such high-level meetings reflect the depth of the Iraqi-French economic partnership and support opportunities for expanding cooperation and French investment in Iraq.

On ( Tuesday, 8 September 2026 ) H.E. Mr. Faleh Al-Sari, Minister of Finance, received the ( IFBC delegation ) , headed by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – IFBC Co-Chairman ) at the Ministry of Finance. The meeting was attended by : – Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Board of Directors Member – Dr. Mahmoud Dagher – Chairman of the Board, Al-Nasik Islamic Bank – Mrs. Roaa Raad Alhassany – Board of Directors Member – Mr. Ali Al Asadi – Council Member – Mr. Yasser Sabri Raouf – Council Member – Mr. Suhaib Al-Hakak – Council Member – Mr. Fawzi Al-Hasany – Council Member – Mr. Zaid Ali Hussein – Council Member – Mr. Haider Al-Tamimi – Council Member – Mr. Louay Al-Saeed – Council Member The meeting focused…

Sunday, 30th August 2026,His Excellency ( Mr. Adel Dakhil Al-Yassiry – Chairman of the National Investment Commission ), received a delegation from the Iraqi–French Business Council (IFBC), headed by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Chairman of the Council ) , at the headquarters of the National Investment Commission ( NIC ). The meeting was attended by ( Eng. Salar Mohammed Amin – Deputy Chairman of the National Investment Commission ) , along with the following members of the IFBC delegation: – Mr. Bassam Al-Ateia – IFBC Board Member- Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – IFBC Board Member- Mr. Muqdad Aljuboori – IFBC Board Member- Mr. Wamid Al-Yasiri – Council Member- Mr. Saad Al-Nuaimi – Council Member- Dr. Bashar Neamah – Council…

On 27th August 2026, ( H.E. Mr. Bilal Al-Hamdani, Chairman of the Iraq Development Fund ) received the IFBC delegation, headed by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar , Chairman of the Council )with the attendance of :- Mr. Bassam Al-Ateia – IFBC Board of Directors member- Mr. Ghadeer Al Attar – IFBC Board of Directors member- Mr. Muqdad Aljuboori – IFBC Board of Directors member- Dr. Bashar Neamah – IFBC member- Mr. Saad Al Nuaimi – IFBC MemberDiscussions covered strengthening cooperation and exploring opportunities to attract French investments to Iraq and establish partnerships between French and Iraqi companies , with the aim of supporting and empowering the Iraqi private sector.Discussions also covered opportunities to diversify Iraq’s economy and promote investment…