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Iraqi forum kicks off in Beirut to support investment and the banking sector

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Iraqi forum kicks off in Beirut to support investment and the banking sector

08/03/2016 12:12

Iraqi forum kicks off in Beirut to support investment and the banking sector

[Where - Baghdad] was
launched in the capital , Beirut, on Tuesday, the World Conference and Exhibition for the third financial and banking services in Iraq [Iraq Finance 2016], under the slogan "Gateway Financial Inclusion and a pillar of sustainable development of the banking sector."
According to a statement to the CBI received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of the "Acts of the conference, organized by the company Szimksko] of Iraq, under the auspices of the Central Bank of Iraqand cooperation with the Banque du Liban [Central Bank of Lebanon, and the participation of ministries and banks , and the body of national investment, focused on the development of financial banking and investment industry in Iraq, and is limited to the purpose of organizing this conference to develop the infrastructure of the banks and financial institutions in Iraq through the activation of cooperation between the Iraqi and the central ministries and banks Iraqi and relevant financial institutions on the one hand, banks and international financial institutions and international investors on the other hand. "
He added that" sessions dealt with the Iraqi Central bank 's plans, strategies, financial reforms that government is trying to implement to attract investors, and the future of the State - owned banks, and the role of Islamic banks, and the role of the Iraqi financial markets to support the economy, the current situation of the banking sector and the participation of foreign lending companies, and technological environment and its central role in driving innovation and risk mitigation, as well as sources of funding for large projects and infrastructure, and the development of Iraq Stock Exchange, funding opportunities , the Iraqi private sector.
the central bank governor said Ali Mohsen Keywords during a speech at the conference that "there are great opportunities to diversify the production base offered by the application of this approach , " pointing that "commodity production contribution of the total output of only 16%, which means that there is ample room for the growth of agriculture and industry, any approaching Iraq to achieve self - sufficiency in wheat production, while imports millions of tons of them every year."
he Keywords that " the banking sector an important role in supporting growth and reduce unemployment in Iraq, through various sectors finance and expand the purchasing power of citizens. "
he added that" Iraq today is facing a financial and economic challenges , so he is looking for stability in the banking and financial sector and that these items are not only with the cooperation and support of everyone through communication and participation in the success. "
he noted the central bank governor to" the importance of the banking sector to play important role in the face of the current financial crisis experienced by the reduction of unemployment and the expansion of the purchasing capacity and gross domestic product in general , "pointing out that" the most important conditions for stability in the sector , bank and finance is to identify economy and general trends to him as well as the economic activities structure. "
he stressed" the need for the Iraqi economy is heading at the moment to support the private sector by creating real competition and active participation in the framework of a free economy , whom he joined Iraq after he was convicted of economic totalitarianism. "
For his part , , between the head of the private banks association, Wadih Handal, during the forum, " the conference was held under the slogan [ the banking sector gate of financial inclusion and a pillar of sustainable development, and attract many of the economic and financial Arab personalities , " adding that "banks can contribute to the treatment of problems such as unemployment and poverty by financing projects of all kinds and create job opportunities for young people. "
he pointed Handal to" the importance of having an economic informing on the degree of awareness of the challenges facing the Iraqi economy , "stressing that" distortion and lack of understanding affects the economic situation of Iraq. "
he said the " the conference called on the central bank and the competent authorities to apply financial inclusion, and the formation of a committee to develop the financial, monetary and banking system of the central bank and the Ministry of Finance and experts."
He urged Handal " the need to deploy financial and banking culture in the Arab world , " stressing " the importance of the media 's role in spreading this culture of inclusiveness financial, in addition to committing various stages of education develop material for banking and financial education into the curriculum. "
He noted" the need for the Arab League, through the leaders of the Arab countries to compel publication of financial inclusion , "explaining that" Cyprus suffering from a financial crisis up financial inclusion rate to 60%, while the Arab countries does not exceed 8%, which requires the need to raise awareness in the Arab countries. "
and the Head of private Bankers Association, that" the current situation in Iraq , we are used to, and confidence increases in Iraqi banks , "adding that" the Bank CBI develop steps that will strengthen Iraqi banks, it also put serious steps through the general assessment of the Iraqi banks in cooperation with Orncion company, leading to more global confidence in the Iraqi banks. "
in this context, the Iraqi minister of planning occur, Salman al - Jumaili, for a five - year plan for the years 2013 2017, which the government spent under $ 75 billion, or 20% of total investment, before re his ministry considered, because of the collapse in oil prices and because of the cost of fighting al Daash, to deliberate on the government to reducing its investment spending, and the trend towards sector private, for "not to rely on the public treasury," this requires the creation of " an attractive investment environment" for foreign capital, and rehabilitation of state - owned companies, and converted to private companies profitable, and the adoption of the partnership [between the public and private sectors and their subdivisions, such as the relevant projects term financing, any funding deficit, and projects of the BOT, and programs to support small and medium enterprises.
He Jumaili, according to the statement, that " the Iraqi Central Bank is working on the preparation of similar reports for those that work by the World Bank, to facilitate the latter to monitor the work of the central bank."
to that explained the President of the national investment Commission, Sami al - Araji, said that " the amendments made ​​to the investment law is in the investor 's interest , " calling on Arab and foreign companies to "increase its investment in Iraq , it represents a significant weight in this area."
He said al - Araji , the "need to be transformed private banks to development banks instead to remain a commercial. "
the head of the Bank of Credit Libanais, Joseph Tarabay, representatives of Lebanese banks, may occur at the opening of the conference on the prospects for the exchange of experiences between the Lebanese and Iraqi banks, as well as the possibility of the first contribution in the modernization of the banking system in Iraq, a special mention "militancy" in the application comply with US laws relating to " the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing policy , " and expressed the hope that the banks play a key role in the reconstruction.
permeated the first session of the forum discussions, as well as to answer some questions to representatives of the private sector Iraqi and foreign, Arab , and there will be offers banking research are debated by the Iraqi and Lebanese sides.

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