Tehran considers Iraq an exceptional opportunity for Iranian businessmen. merchants and exporters. specially investors in the Arvand Free Trade Zone. Siahpush said on Monday. in a meeting with Deputy Director of Business Development and Investment of Arvand Free Zone Organization Seyed Ali Mousavi.
Having said that consultations have been held to facilitate the export of goods to Iraq. Siahpush noted. `The Islamic Republic of Iran`s Mission in the province of Basra. Iraq. is ready to pursue the possible problems of Iranian businessmen and investors and companies based in Iraq.`
He also recognized security and economics as complementary. and said that there is a good interaction between the two security and economic security organizations of Iran and Iraq on the borders.
Siahpoush emphasized the need for increased cooperation between Iran and Iraq.
Mousavi. for his part in the meeting. said. `Good coordination and planning in the field of services and transportation for the entry of Iraqi citizens with a visa by all executive agencies located at the Shalamcheh trade zone and the region Arvand Free has been done.“
He stated that the export of aquaculture through Shalamcheh has been underway by businessmen and private sector activists in cooperation with the Iraqi side.
Last month. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underlined that Baghdad will not loosen relations with Iran despite Washington`s sanctions.
Also in May. Iraqi Power Minister Luay al-Khateeb announced that Baghdad has informed the US that it will not comply with the US’ unilateral sanctions against Tehran as the Arab country still needs Iran’s gas and electricity.