The Governor of the Central Bank receives the Turkish Ambassador and representatives of Turkish bank branches in Iraq
His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Iraq, His Excellency Mr. Anil Bora Inan, with a delegation of representatives of Turkish banks operating in Iraq.
The meeting coincides with the launch of financial transfers to Turkey, according to a new mechanism in euros and implemented within Turkey through its banks. This mechanism, which is being implemented for the first time, will simplify trade coverage operations with high fluidity and speed.
The attendees discussed ways to provide the requirements of the new mechanism; in order to make it a success and accommodate the large number of remittances from merchants and the business sector.
The bank representatives expressed their readiness to implement the new mechanism and provide the regulatory and supervisory requirements in coordination with the international auditing company.
They also highlighted their efforts in expanding their channels with approved correspondent banks.
His Excellency the Ambassador praised the efforts of the Central Bank in managing the process of transformation in external transfers, and the measures taken by the bank to organize and facilitate transformation operations, praising his meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq and the continuous and direct coordination between the Central Bank's management and authorized banks.
Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
October 3, 2024 link