Kirkuk is looking for cooperation on strategic tasks in the energy and schooling sectors with Australia, Provincial Council Chairman Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Hafidh announced on Sunday.
Al-Hafidh told Shafaq news that the province had prolonged an authentic invitation to Australian Ambassador to Iraq Glenn Miles to advantage from Australia’s information, adding that Kirkuk is open to severe global businesses and is open to investments that improve provider shipping and economic situations.
Discussions with the Australian envoy centered on realistic avenues for cooperation, especially in gasoline funding and infrastructure improvement in the power zone, which the nearby council considers a priority, he noted.
Al-Hafidh additionally highlighted that Australia had helped assemble numerous faculties in Hawija district.
substantially, alternate among Australia and Iraq has seen regular growth in recent years, with Australia exporting $343M well worth of goods to Iraq in 2023. The primary exports include wheat ($323M), sheep and goat meat ($7.08M), and cheese ($five.06M), reflecting Iraq’s reliance on Australian agricultural products. over the last five years, Australian exports to Iraq have elevated at an annualized fee of 10.9%, growing from $205M in 2018.
