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.
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.
Overview
Iraqi–Turkish Business Council
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.
Two neighbouring economies working as close partners, with business between them that is open, efficient and growing year after year.
Strategic objectives
Four areas of work, one purpose
- 01
Increase the volume of trade between Iraq and Türkiye.
- 02
Identify goods and products that each country can export to the other.
- 03
Facilitate the exchange of trade and economic delegations.
- 04
Prepare an economic paper on the laws and procedures for investment and the exchange of goods.
- 05
Carry out economic studies and research.
- 06
Hold workshops that ease visits and trade and build the skills of people working in commerce and the economy.
Economic cooperation priorities
Investment sectors
History
History
Milestones from the Council’s public record of activities.
- First international activities, including the Arab–Turkish Economic Forum in Istanbul.
- Agreement with the Turkish side to hold joint meetings twice a year.
- Official approval to open Council membership for 2022.
- Delegation to the Arab–Turkish Business Forum in Istanbul and a meeting with Turkish companies at the Iraqi Embassy in Ankara.
- The Fifth Iraqi–Turkish Forum in Baghdad, held as the Council’s joint conference.
- The Turkish Ambassador welcomes the Council’s formation; preparations begin for a Turkish delegation’s visit.