Iraq and Lebanon are discussing enhancing economic cooperation and facilitating trade exchange.

Finance Minister Falah Sari confirmed today, Sunday, the Iraqi government's commitment to expanding economic cooperation with Lebanon and working to overcome the obstacles hindering the development of trade exchange between the two countries.
The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement received by the Vido News Agency that "Minister Falah Sari received Lebanese Minister of Trade Amer Al-Bassat and his accompanying delegation, where the meeting discussed ways to enhance economic and trade relations between the two countries."
The statement added that "the discussions addressed mechanisms to develop trade exchange, expedite financial and customs procedures related to the movement of goods and services, as well as discussing available investment opportunities in the finance and business sectors."
Sari emphasized the importance of developing bilateral economic relations and encouraging the private sector in Iraq and Lebanon to establish joint projects that contribute to enhancing mutual interests and supporting cooperation between the two countries.
For his part, the Lebanese Minister of Trade praised the efforts of the Iraqi government in strengthening bilateral relations, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and joint work to serve the economic interests of both countries.