Tareq al-Hashemi discuss with the Japanese ambassador in Iraq, ways to strengthen economic relations between the two countries
2009-09-29
BAGHDAD (Iba) .. Research Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi with the Japanese ambassador in Baghdad on Tuesday discussed bilateral ties between the two countries in various fields, especially the economic aspect.
A statement issued by the Office of the Vice President of the Republic received by the independent press (Iba) said Tuesday that al-Hashemi also studied with the Japanese ambassador ways of activating the role of Japanese companies to enter the Iraqi market in order to contribute in the reconstruction of the country.
The statement was also raised during the meeting to the possibility of the establishment of the Iraqi Economic Forum, Japanese businessmen second Iraqi _ Japanese to be held in Baghdad during the month of December where the promise of sovereignty next step with other developed within the framework of deepening economic ties between the two countries, although the timing too late without justification .
And al-Hashemi said that "Japanese companies do field visits to various provinces of Iraq, in order to identify the working conditions and security environment and the investment climate are needed," and expressed hope that "happen in the near future."
On the other hand the two sides exchanged views on the current political situation and the legislative elections scheduled early next year in Iraq, along with the political changes that have occurred in Japan recently due to the recent elections.
In a press statement after the meeting, Ambassador of Japan to the meeting "focused on bilateral relations between Iraq and Japan", indicating Japan will have a "big role in making the investment portfolio and the entry of Japanese companies into the Iraqi market."
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