Talabani and Al-Maliki call for increased trade and investment cooperation between Baghdad and Vienna

17/11/2011

Talabani and Al-Maliki call for increased trade and investment cooperation between Baghdad and Vienna

Iraq and Austria sign six agreements. And no protection for Zebari confirms any terrorist groups

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President Jalal Talabani stressed that Iraq today has become a magnet for foreign investment enterprises, with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki should be shifts in the region in a peaceful manner, and called for enhanced trade and economic and investment cooperation between Iraq and Austria. Meanwhile, Baghdad and Vienna to sign six cooperation accords.

President Talabani stressed during a meeting yesterday in Baghdad, the Austrian Vice-Chancellor Mikhail shbendlighar on Iraq looked forward to the development of partnership and friendship with Austria in this area, the Austrian companies in the area would be welcome in all areas of Iraq and to participate actively in the reconstruction campaign and exploit investment opportunities and during the meeting which was attended by Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi and Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and officials and the Austrian Ambassador in Baghdad Aristide hares discuss bilateral relations And mutual friendship between Iraq and Austria and emphasize the importance of the expansion and development in all areas and ensuring that the common interests and highlighted President Talabani, according to a presidential statement received "Sabah" ..

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Highlighted during the meeting on the overall political and economic developments, as well as the most important challenges facing the country's political process, adding that Iraq is rich and has the experience and what we want him as a fledgling democracy is to establish genuine partnership and consolidation of the modern State and benefit from foreign expertise to overcome heavy legacy left by Dictatorship in all aspects of life., said the Minister the Austrian statement, his country's interest in evolution and improvement of the situation in Iraq and work to consolidate the foundations of friendship and bilateral relations in all spheres of political, economic, cultural and oil and exchange of experiences and provide the necessary assistance, particularly in the area of training, rehabilitation and development of the capacity of Iraqi administrative personnel in various domains.

Furthermore met with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on official library of the Republic of Austria's Foreign Minister Mikhail shbnd conceit and his delegation welcomed the delegation's visit, calling for increased investment cooperation And economic and trade between Iraq and Austria the Prime Minister said, according to the official statement from his Office had received "Sabah" copy: "we are a country rich in much wealth, but wealth was going to buy arms, and then destroyed in wars, destruction of infrastructure, Iraq now has therefore become a rich country with commensurate."

During the meeting, has been in the situation in the region and search events occurring, where the Prime Minister that Iraq policy based on non-interference in the Affairs of other States, and to support peoples ' demands for freedom and accrual Democracy, and we strive to be a peaceful transformation of the region, its security and stability., said Austrian Foreign Minister: "speak on behalf of the European Union, and we want Iraq to be stable, and become a centre of trade in the Middle East, adding to mislead the European Union is interested in cooperation with Iraq, and officials concerned with this field visit to achieve this goal.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Iraqi Government looks to be the Middle East region free from nuclear weapons and said during a press conference with his Austrian counterpart agencies reports News that Iran nuclear file and problems with the International Atomic Energy Agency, needs to be an Iranian cooperation with the IAEA, full transparency of the Agency in Iran.

"and on the possible escalation of the armed operations after the US withdrawal at the end of this year, Zebari said:" no one knows whether or not further terrorist attacks after the withdrawal of US troops, but the current situation and existing indicators confirm in active armed groups because cooperation between Iraqi security forces and US troops. "and noted" the absence of any protection To any terrorist group inside Iraq ", indicating that Iraq is continuing in the face of terrorism, since terrorist groups decline began possibilities thanks to the continuing operations against security forces.".

And on the existence of an Austrian initiative to assist Iraq's minorities, particularly Christians, "Zebari said Iraq policy towards minorities is clear and impurities, especially Christians who are an important part of the Iraqi people," adding that "there are many initiatives put forward by European States in all States about the inclusion of minorities and not only in Iraq," Iraqi relations, Austrian Foreign Minister said: "Iraq is Austria's third trading partner in the Middle East", stating that Iraq seeks to operationalize the Iraqi Ministerial Committee Austria, which will contribute to developing the economy of both countries.

And increased by saying: "the Austrian delegation headed by Foreign Minister had an intensive programme of meetings with the President and the Prime Minister," he said, adding that the delegation comprised of businessmen and entrepreneurs, this delegation will attend an economic forum and the business with the national investment Commission.

shabindl told the press conference: "we intend to sign six agreements and there is more scope for cooperation", stressing his country's support for stabilizing Iraq and boost its role in the region, he invited Zebari to visit Austria, noting that the number of search Economic issues and the need to protect religious minorities and in particular Christianity. Austrian Foreign Minister and his entourage arrived in Baghdad late Tuesday.

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