Logistics Sample
Partner sought for a regional logistics and warehousing hub
An Iraqi developer is looking for an experienced Turkish operator to co-develop and run a bonded warehousing and distribution facility.
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Iraq · Türkiye
Connecting Economies. Creating Opportunities.
Strengthening economic cooperation, facilitating investment, and building strategic business partnerships between Iraq and Türkiye.
About the Council
A platform for economic cooperation between Iraq and Türkiye
The Iraqi–Turkish Business Council brings together companies, investors and institutions from both countries. It works to make trade between the two neighbouring economies easier, to connect investors with sound opportunities, and to support partnerships built for the long term.
The Council is a self-funded economic institution, registered under Iraqi law with official diplomatic support and oversight, and is to have a seat in each of the two countries.
Mission
To strengthen trade and investment ties between Iraqi and Turkish businesses by connecting companies, sharing reliable information, and supporting partnerships that create lasting value in both countries.
Vision
Two neighbouring economies working as close partners, with business between them that is open, efficient and growing year after year.
Strategic objectives
- Increase the volume of trade between Iraq and Türkiye.
- Identify goods and products that each country can export to the other.
- Facilitate the exchange of trade and economic delegations.
- Prepare an economic paper on the laws and procedures for investment and the exchange of goods.
- Carry out economic studies and research.
- Hold workshops that ease visits and trade and build the skills of people working in commerce and the economy.
Economic cooperation priorities
Strategic pillars
Four areas of work, one purpose
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Trade Facilitation
Supporting trade relationships between Iraqi and Turkish businesses.
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Investment Promotion
Connecting investors with investment opportunities.
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Business Networking
Facilitating strategic partnerships and institutional relationships.
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Economic Cooperation
Encouraging knowledge exchange and long-term economic development.
Bilateral economic relations
The relationship in figures
Key indicators of economic cooperation between Iraq and Türkiye. Figures will be published from official sources once verified.
Bilateral trade — Verified figure pending
Investment opportunities — Verified figure pending
Business sectors — Verified figure pending
Economic partnerships — Verified figure pending
| Iraq → Türkiye | Türkiye → Iraq | |
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| 2021 | 62 | 100 |
| 2022 | 70 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 | 118 |
| 2024 | 74 | 124 |
| 2025 | 81 | 131 |
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Business opportunities
Opportunities for trade and investment
Projects, tenders and partnership requests from both markets, screened and published by the Council.
Construction & Infrastructure Sample
Supply of finishing materials for a residential development
A contractor invites Turkish manufacturers to quote for tiles, sanitary ware and joinery for a multi-phase housing project.
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Energy Sample
EPC partnership for distributed solar installations
An engineering firm seeks a Turkish EPC partner for rooftop and small ground-mounted solar projects for commercial clients.
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Agriculture Sample
Joint venture in food processing and packaging
A Turkish food producer is exploring a joint venture with an Iraqi distributor to process and package products closer to the market.
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Manufacturing Sample
Contract manufacturing of electrical components
A Turkish manufacturer offers contract production capacity to Iraqi distributors of electrical equipment.
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Technology Sample
Technology partner for a digital payments pilot
A retail group is looking for a fintech provider to pilot digital payments across its stores.
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View All Opportunities Events & delegations
Where business between the two countries meets
Forums, trade delegations, B2B meetings and workshops organised or supported by the Council.
Turkish business delegation visit to the Council
- Baghdad, Iraq
A Turkish business delegation is expected to visit the Council in Baghdad at the end of November 2026, following preparations discussed with the Turkish Embassy.
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Conference of business councils of the Arab countries and Türkiye
- Venue to be announced
A conference planned for December 2026 to widen economic cooperation and build new partnerships between businesspeople and companies across the region.
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Membership
Join a Network of Economic Opportunity.
Membership connects your organisation to companies, investors and institutions active between Iraq and Türkiye, and to the Council’s programme of events and information.
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Business networking
Meet decision-makers from both markets at Council meetings and events.
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Investment connections
Introductions to investors and partners matched to your sector.
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Access to business opportunities
Early access to opportunities screened and published by the Council.
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Participation in economic events
Priority places at forums, delegations and B2B programmes.
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Institutional business engagement
A voice in the Council’s dialogue with institutions in both countries.
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Access to economic information
Briefings, sector reports and updates on trade procedures.
News & insights
Latest from the Council
Council news, analysis of economic relations, and insights for businesses working across both markets.
Council discusses economic cooperation and visa facilitation with the Turkish Ambassador
A Council delegation led by Chairman Jaafar Al-Hamdani met the Turkish Ambassador in Baghdad and the embassy’s commercial counsellors.
Council discusses enhancing economic cooperation and addressing trade challenges between the two countries
Chaired by Jaafar Al-Hamdani, the Council’s meeting reviewed obstacles facing traders, its own needs, and preparations for a December conference.
Council Chairman receives the head of DEİK’s Türkiye–Iraq Business Council
Chairman Jaafar Al-Hamdani received the head of the Turkish side, DEİK’s Türkiye–Iraq Business Council, at his office.
Iraq and Türkiye sign a mechanism to implement their water cooperation framework
Signed on 2 November 2025, the mechanism sets out how strategic water projects will be identified and delivered by Turkish companies.
Turkish agricultural counsellor affirms readiness of Turkish firms to partner with Iraqi companies
Turkish agricultural companies are ready for lasting partnerships with Iraqi companies in agriculture and other productive sectors.
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Partners & institutions
Working with institutions in both countries
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