Al-Zaidi Highlights Government Support for Tourism Sector Development

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi emphasized on Tuesday the government's commitment to developing and supporting the tourism sector. Al-Zaidi received Pamela Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre, along with her accompanying delegation. They discussed prospects for cooperation between Iraq and the Centre across various fields, and ways to leverage the Centre's expertise to boost economic and investment development. He highlighted Iraq's abundant investment opportunities and stated that the government's policy focuses on openness to foreign investments, providing the best privileges and facilities for investors. He also stressed the importance of developing the tourism sector due to Iraq's significant tourism assets. The Executive Director praised the government's reform and investment orientations, affirming that stability is a key factor for investment growth. The Centre expressed readiness to support Iraq in preparing a national investment strategy, developing the tourism sector strategy, as well as supporting initiatives in agriculture and the digital economy.