The Iraqi National Trade and Investment Forum 2026 (INTF 2026) has concluded in Baghdad, with potential business deals worth a total of $17.48 million reported from meetings between companies.
The forum was held under the theme “Iraqi-European Partnership in Trade and Investment to Support Economic Transformation in Iraq”, in cooperation with the European Union (EU) and the International Trade Centre (ITC).
According to the Ministry of Trade, more than 400 Iraqi and international companies took part in the event. They held over 370 specialized business meetings, and women-led companies made up 47% of the participating firms.
The final results showed that:
- 59.6% of participating companies began exploring new investment opportunities.
- 62.3% established formal business partnerships.
- 42.7% started actual commercial transactions.
The forum was held under the patronage of Trade Minister Mustafa Nizar Jumaa and brought together ministers, members of Parliament, and private-sector representatives.
Dr. Malik Khalaf al-Durai’i, Director General of the Ministry of Trade’s Private Sector Development Department, addressed the participants along with ministry adviser Mohammed Hanoun.