Belarus-Iraq Meetings Cover Energy, Pharma & Trade

Belarus's ambassador to Iraq, Anatoly Glaz, visited Baghdad from 1st to 3rd September for a series of bilateral meetings, according to Belarus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On 1st September, Glaz presented copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. Discussions covered the restoration of Belarusian-Iraqi cooperation, including the resumption of the Joint Belarusian-Iraqi Commission on Economic Cooperation, foreign ministry consultations, business contacts, and the finalisation of several draft intergovernmental agreements. Glaz also conveyed an invitation from Belarus's foreign minister for Hussein to visit Minsk, including in connection with the Fourth Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, scheduled for 3-4 November.

Also on 1st September, Glaz met with Abdul Amir al-Shammari, head of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Iraq's Armed Forces, to discuss regional security and prospects for bilateral cooperation between relevant agencies of the two countries.

On 2nd September, Glaz met with Faiq Zidan, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), to discuss follow-up on commitments made during Zidan's previous visit to Minsk and further institutional cooperation.

On 3rd September, Glaz met with Minister of Electricity Ali Saad Wahib to discuss prospects for Belarusian assistance in modernising Iraq's electricity system and the supply of relevant components.

Glaz also participated, alongside representatives of Belarusian pharmaceutical companies, in a business forum organised by the Belarusian Embassy, where discussions covered cooperation in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, industry, energy, and the supply of Belarusian equipment.