The Governor of Erbil receives the President of the Iraqi-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Governor of Erbil, Omed Khoshnaw, received at the governorate’s office, Muhammad Salih Celik, President of the Iraqi-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and his accompanying delegation.
During a meeting attended by Sayed Hemin Murad, Director General of Agriculture in Erbil, and Gaylan Haji Saeed, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Governor of Erbil welcomed the visiting delegation. The Governor emphasized the distinguished nature of relations between the Kurdistan Region, particularly Erbil, and Turkey in various aspects.
He stressed that this encourages further strengthening of these relations, especially in the commercial sector. The Governor noted that trade exchanges between both parties would occur through the Kurdistan Region, which would positively impact and improve relations between Erbil and Turkish cities.
The Governor of Erbil extended an invitation to the Turkish delegation to participate in developing the economic infrastructure of both the Kurdistan Region broadly and Erbil specifically.
He highlighted the extensive opportunities available in Erbil, the capital city. The Governor assured that the governorate administration would provide necessary facilitations within the framework of the region's existing laws and regulations.
The Governor of Erbil encouraged the visiting delegation to engage in further meetings and discussions with the Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He suggested the signing of a memorandum of understanding that would serve the interests of both parties, aiming to enhance trade relations and improve the economic situation in both countries. The Governor emphasized that such an agreement would foster mutual benefits and contribute to the development of commercial exchanges between the two regions.
In response, the President of the Iraqi-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed gratitude to the Governor of Erbil. He commended the Governor for his consistent openness and acknowledged his role as an influential figure who has directly contributed to the enhancement of relations between Erbil and Turkey.