Chinese Foreign Ministry: We are actively participating in rebuilding the Iraqi economy, 20 NOV

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We are actively participating in rebuilding the Iraqi economy

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, on Monday, that Beijing is actively participating in rebuilding Iraq's economy, and is ready to coordinate and expand joint work with the Iraqi side.

 The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, said about the Chinese company “PetroChina” taking over the position of the American company “ExxonMobil” in the Qurna field in Basra: “We are ready to make joint efforts with the Iraqi side to advance continued practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries.”
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She pointed out that "China and Iraq have a friendly relationship, and China, as a true friend of Iraq, has actively participated in rebuilding the Iraqi economy."

She added that China had "positive participation in economic and social development, and this was widely praised by the Iraqi government and people."   link