The Minister Of Trade Discusses With The Director-General Of The World Trade Organization The Steps For Iraq’s Accession To The Organization.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 13:21 | Economic Number of readings: 622 Baghdad / NINA / Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghariri discussed, in Geneva today, Tuesday,with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the latest developments in the file of Iraq’s accession to the organization.
They reviewed the stages reached by this process in light of the completion of the work of the National Committee for Accession, headed by the Minister of Trade, in addition to the technical subcommittees tasked with preparing the required documents and reports in preparation for holding the fourth meeting on Iraq.
During the meeting, Minister Al-Ghariri stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation and coordination with the World Trade Organization and member states to facilitate the technical and administrative procedures related to the accession process.
He noted the Iraqi government’s commitment to completing all technical and legislative requirements to ensure full membership in the organization.
For her part, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala commended Iraq’s commitment and continued efforts to complete its accession requirements and integrate into the global trading system, stressing that Iraq’s accession will provide added value given its economic potential and strategic location,which enhances the integration of the international trading system.
It is noteworthy that this movement is the first of its kind in about sixteen years, as part of Iraq’s efforts to resume the steps to join the World Trade Organization. https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1258088
Iraqi Banks And Exchange Companies Fined 91 Billion Dinars Over Nine Months.
Energy and Business 2025-10-20 01:26 Shafaq News – Baghdad The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Monday the imposition of fines on banks and institutions. Non-banking “exchange companies” with more than 91 billion Iraqi dinars in 9 months Current year 2025.
A bank statistic, seen by Shafaq News Agency, showed that the fines Imposed on banks and financial companies during the past 9 months, starting from January Second, until the end of last September, it amounted to 91 billion, 921 million, and 130 thousand. Dinar, indicating that “the fines also included 98 administrative penalties for these banks and institutions.” Non-banking, distributed between warning, alert and grace period. According to the bank,”these fines decreased compared to the same period last year.”
The past amounted to 199 billion, 889 million, and 755 thousand dinars, while the penalties amounted to 221 distributed between warning, caution and respite.
The bank did not mention the names of the banks on which it imposed fines or penalties. Administrative.
It is mentioned The number of private banks is about 51 banks, including 23 private commercial banks and 28 Private Islamic bank. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/تغريم-مصارف-وشركات-صرافة-عراقية-91-مليار-دينار-خلال-9-شهر
The Securities Authority Announces The Approval Of The Membership Requirements For The “Tabadul” Platform Between The Iraqi And Abu Dhabi Stock Exchanges.
Yesterday, 17:58 Baghdad – INA The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today, Tuesday, its approval of the requirements for membership in the “Tabadul” trading platform between the Iraq and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchanges.
A statement by the Commission received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated:
“The Securities Commission announced its approval of themembership requirements for Iraqi brokerage firms to trade via the”Tabadul” platform in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange,as well as the membership requirements for foreign brokerage firmsto trade via the platform in the Iraq Stock Exchange, within the framework of the strategic linkage project between the two markets.”
According to the statement, Faisal Al-Haimus,Chairman of the Securities Commission, affirmed that
“this step represents a new phase in the development of Iraqi financial markets and strengthening their regional integration,” noting that “the Tabadul platform will contribute to expanding investment opportunities, increasing liquidity, enhancing trading efficiency, and attracting foreign investment to the Iraqi market.”
He added, “The Authority is proceeding with implementing its vision to modernize the financial market environment and strengthen partnerships with Arab and international markets, in line with the government’s goals of supporting the national economy and diversifying sources of growth.”
He pointed out that “this approval comes as part of a series of strategic steps that strengthen the position of the Iraq Stock Exchange as a promising investment destination.” https://ina.iq/ar/economie/246171-.html
Al-Sudani Stresses To The US Secretary Of State The Need To Avoid Any Unilateral Steps Outside The Framework Of Communication And Consultation.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, | Politics Number of reads: 406 Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed: “The friendly relations between Baghdad and Washington are based on constructive dialogue,” stressing the need to avoid any unilateral steps outside the framework of communication and consultation.
A statement by the Prime Minister’s Office said: “Al-Sudani received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States of America, and continue joint efforts aimed at consolidating the deep and multidimensional partnership between the two countries, in the political, economic, cultural, security and military fields.”
The Prime Minister reiterated the Iraqi government’s keenness to continue the momentum of bilateral cooperation, and move forward in implementing the agreements and understandings reached during the past months, stressing the need to avoid any unilateral steps outside the framework of communication and consultation.
He also stressed the government’s keenness to strengthen the democratic process in a way that consolidates political stability and sustainable development in Iraq. / https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1258155
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