Iraq declared that “the third economic partner” to Vienna in

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Iraq declared that “the third economic partner” to Vienna in the Middle East

Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, Wednesday, that Iraq submitted to the agreements and the implementation of economic programs and commercial “mission” with Austria, noting that Iraq is the third partner Alaguetsidi to Vienna in the Middle East.

Zebari said during a press conference held at the headquarters of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry included him and his Austrian counterpart Michael Hbindl, attended by “Twilight News”, “This visit will help the positive relationships and constructive relationship between the two countries”, persisting that the Austrian side, “including a large delegation of businessmen and businesses Austrian mission, accompanied by trade and economic programs to be held with the National Investment Commission. “
“We seek to activate the Iraqi Austrian Higher Commercial and advancing the development side we have, and has signed memoranda of understanding for cooperation in a number of issues,” noting that the Austrian delegation has an intensive program with President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, and touched Zebari relations between Iraq and Austria, “Austrian-Iraqi relations, friendly and historic has been to Iraq, diplomatic and economic relations and good business since 1957.”

Zebari said that “Iraqi political leadership highly values ​​embrace Austria for many refugees who fled from the tyranny of dictatorship, and there is a sense of gratitude by the Iraqi leadership of Austria,” he said, adding that he discussed with the guest, “international and regional issues, and Austria has an important role in international forums.”

On his part, Austrian Foreign Minister expressed his happiness to visit Iraq and said, “We have long thought to come to Baghdad and we want to know the current conditions experienced by the country and its development,” stressing that “the focus of the discussions happening on the economic issues mediated by large economic delegation to sign the agreements in amounts large with the Iraqi government to develop and improve the economic situation and trade in the country. “

He expressed readiness of Austria to achieve stability in Iraq, “We will work to sustain and develop the relations between Austria and Iraq and we intend to visit another nearby, and we look forward to a good future.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria Michael Chbandl Egir arrived in Baghdad, Tuesday, at the head of a large delegation on an official visit to Iraq, said a source at the Foreign Ministry said the Austrian Minister will hold talks with Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and the situation in the region.

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