IMPORTANT IRAQ NEWS: EUROPEAN UNION: THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT HAS ACHIEVED DEVELOPMENT IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT BY MNT GOAT, 29 JUNE

EUROPEAN UNION: THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT HAS ACHIEVED DEVELOPMENT IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT

The European Union announced, on Wednesday, that the Iraqi government has achieved progress in international investment, while noting that it sets an example of cooperation with international legal standards.

The European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Thomas Seiler, said in his speech during the launch of the National Investment Commission conference in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, entitled (Mediation: New Horizons for Facilitating Business and Retaining Investors in Iraq), followed by “Al-Iqtisad News,” “I congratulate the Iraqi state and business leaders on the great Iraqi achievement.” represented by the signing of the Singapore Agreement on Mediation,” indicating that “this agreement is considered a basic international treaty that seeks to reach a settlement between the conflicting parties.”

He added, “One of the points of importance for the Iraqi government is the development in international investment as well as commercial transactions, taking into account that disputes may arise due to differences between parties across countries. Therefore, when this happens, the parties need an appropriate method to resolve these disputes in an efficient manner and in an appropriate time, and thus mediation.” It is the one who does this, as it provides an opportunity for the parties to resolve the problem effectively when disputes arise. It also gives an opportunity for the parties to maintain working relationships, which is consistent with the best interest of investors as well as local companies who seek to move forward with investment operations, which are extremely important for Iraq.

He explained that “Iraq, by signing the Singapore Convention, has clearly sent a signal about its commitment to developing the mediation infrastructure, and therefore this requires adopting legislation to enforce mediation operations that take place based on approvals issued by Iraqi courts and are applicable to the parties, as well as the list of countries joining this increasing convention, represented recently by the accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan and Iran.”

He continued: “After Iraq ratified the New York Convention 2021, we welcome the great efforts to adopt the mediation law and I believe that it will be launched soon,” noting that “the issue of ratification is very important and therefore the Iraqi government is providing evidence and an example of alignment and cooperation with international legal standards as well as through the adoption of these mechanisms for effective alternative dispute resolution, as they are very important for enhancing investment as well as economic development and stability.”

He pointed out that “Iraq has made great progress in the United Nations program as well as through international programs,” stressing “the Iraqi government’s continued support for this process.”