Lebanon proposes Iraq to establish a free zone on its territory

Lebanon proposes Iraq to establish a free zone on its territory


 
04/21/2019

Economy News _ Baghdad

Lebanese Minister of State for Foreign Trade Hassan Abdel-Rahim Murad proposed on Saturday the establishment of a free zone on Lebanese territory with Iraq, pointing out that most Western countries are taking from Lebanon a passage to transit their goods to Iraq.

A statement by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry received the "Economy News" a copy of it, "Ali Abbas Bandar al-Amiri and Minister of State for Foreign Trade of Lebanon Hassan Abdul Rahim Murad at his office and at the request of the embassy," noting that "was discussed during the meeting discussed ways to develop bilateral relations between Iraq and Lebanon, especially economic relations, and finding solutions to the problems that face development. "

"Lebanon is seeking to strengthen relations of partnership with Iraq in various fields," the statement quoted Mourad as saying. "The Lebanese government is working to open up to the countries in eastern Lebanon, especially Iraq, especially in the fields of investment and trade."

The statement pointed out that the minister touched on "the idea of ​​establishing a free zone on Lebanese territory with Iraq on the grounds that most Western countries are taking from Lebanon a passage to transit their goods to Iraq."

For his part, the Iraqi ambassador stressed "Iraq's keenness to establish the best relations with Lebanon for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples."

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