Al-Sudani's Advisor: 3 Economic Benefits for Iraq from Foreign Partnerships
The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that the common external ties with the world contribute to achieving three main positive results for the Iraqi economy, while pointing out the importance of these ties in enhancing comprehensive economic development.
Saleh explained to {Euphrates News} that: "The first result is represented in diversifying the national economy, as these links contribute to breaking the monopoly of the economy and reducing dependence on oil resources, by supporting the advanced agricultural, industrial, tourism, and services sectors."
He also stressed "the importance of encouraging small and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the sustainable economy, especially with the strength and stability of global links."
The second result is related to strengthening partnerships with the private sector, as Saleh pointed out "the need to facilitate partnerships between the public and private sectors to implement major projects, in addition to providing incentives to the private sector to invest in non-oil sectors, which enhances the diversity of the economy."
He added that "the third result lies in investing in human resources, by developing the education and vocational training system to meet the needs of the labor market rapidly. "
Saleh called for "promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among young people, with a focus on artificial intelligence technology and the effective integration of information technology and knowledge," noting that "Iraq can benefit from its strategic geographical location as a link between Asia and Europe to enhance its role as a global trade center through the "Development Road" project.
He stressed "the importance of building strong economic relations with countries such as China, Europe, Turkey, Iran, and the Gulf states to achieve an exchange of economic benefits," stressing that "Iraq looks forward with steadfastness and a clear vision to achieving this goal through legislation and regulations that facilitate its integration into the global economy, while enhancing international cooperation and building long-term economic relations."
At the end of his statement, Saleh stressed that "stability in all its aspects is a basic condition for implementing these steps and achieving comprehensive economic development."
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, stressed during his speech at the mass gathering in Najaf on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Martyr of the Mihrab, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim {may God sanctify his secret} yesterday, Friday, that combating corruption, establishing security, and building a balanced economy is our gateway to building a strong state, while calling for striving through Iraq To establish long-term economic ties and common interests that our peoples and the peoples of our Arab and Islamic region enjoy.
Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim also stressed the importance of focusing on reconstruction projects, economic development and increasing investments in the country. link