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Canada Opens First Mission in Iraq in 25 Years
Iraq, February 15, 2014
Canada has led its first trade mission to Iraq in 25 years and opened a new trade office in Irbil, in Northern Iraq.
During a four-day visit, Lynne Yelich, Canadian Foreign and Consular Affairs Minister, travelled to Basra, Baghdad and Irbil with a delegation of Canadian business leaders.
According to a press statement by the Ministry on Thursday, "Canada wants to help Iraq rebuild its infrastructure, develop its natural resources and create wealth for its citizens. Only by creating economic opportunity for all will Iraq regain political and social stability."
"The new office signals Canada's commitment. The commitment to do even more business in Iraq and in the Northern Iraq region," Yelich said. "The Iraqi government hopes that US$1 trillion will be invested in reconstruction efforts in the country."
"I certainly think that there is potential for Canada to get involved here in construction," she added.
As part of the Canadian government's commitment to expanding its business relations with key regional players, Canada reopened its diplomatic mission in Baghdad in April 2013.
Reconstruction efforts in Iraq will continue to create significant business opportunities for foreign companies, which have become increasingly involved in the infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, housing and power generation sectors.
Iraq has huge oil reserve potential, but two decades of war and international sanctions have left the country's energy infrastructure in a decrepit state.
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Iraq, February 15, 2014
Canada has led its first trade mission to Iraq in 25 years and opened a new trade office in Irbil, in Northern Iraq.
During a four-day visit, Lynne Yelich, Canadian Foreign and Consular Affairs Minister, travelled to Basra, Baghdad and Irbil with a delegation of Canadian business leaders.
According to a press statement by the Ministry on Thursday, "Canada wants to help Iraq rebuild its infrastructure, develop its natural resources and create wealth for its citizens. Only by creating economic opportunity for all will Iraq regain political and social stability."
"The new office signals Canada's commitment. The commitment to do even more business in Iraq and in the Northern Iraq region," Yelich said. "The Iraqi government hopes that US$1 trillion will be invested in reconstruction efforts in the country."
"I certainly think that there is potential for Canada to get involved here in construction," she added.
As part of the Canadian government's commitment to expanding its business relations with key regional players, Canada reopened its diplomatic mission in Baghdad in April 2013.
Reconstruction efforts in Iraq will continue to create significant business opportunities for foreign companies, which have become increasingly involved in the infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, housing and power generation sectors.
Iraq has huge oil reserve potential, but two decades of war and international sanctions have left the country's energy infrastructure in a decrepit state.
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