Tunisian Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Khalid Al-Siheini Grants 6-Month Multiple Entry Visas to Tunisia
Mr. Khalid Al-Siheini, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Jordan, granted on Wednesday January 24th, 2018 six-month multiple entry visas to Tunisia to IBC members and their families during his visit to IBC headquarters and meeting with IBC members.
During the meeting, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi reviewed the establishment of IBC and its significance as an economic, cultural and social organization and its role in enhancing ties of cooperation between Iraqi investors and the international business community.
Dr. Saedi also elaborated on the investments of IBC members in all sectors in Jordan, Iraq and other world countries including the Republic of Tunisia.
Dr. Saedi tackled the investment environment and economic situation in Iraq and the importance of holding the Kuwait Conference under the title “Invest in Iraq”, which will be attended by many international companies, and an opportunity to learn about many development and investment projects that will be announced during this Conference.
It is worth mentioning that a delegation comprising of IBC members will participate in the Conference.
Dr. Saedi lauded the interest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to promote its economic relationships with Iraq through establishing the Iraqi – Saudi Coordination Council.
For their part, the Tunisian Ambassador Mr. Al-Khalid Al-Siheili, Mr. Mehriz Al-Farshishi Deputy Head of Mission and Foreign Affairs Advisor and Mr. Atif Al-Gharyani the Commercial Attaché thanked IBC members for their warm reception.
The Tunisian Ambassador expressed the interest and keenness of the Tunisian government to communicate with the Iraqi investors in Jordan and open new horizons for economic cooperation.
The Ambassador further extended an invitation to IBC members to visit Tunisia and meet with officials in the Tunisian government and key economic institutes to acquaint themselves with the investment climate in Tunisia.
IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji discussed the issue of residence permits on the basis of real estate investment, stressing the necessity to activate the appropriate laws that enable investors and property owners in Tunisia obtain residence permits on basis of property ownership as it is done in other countries such as Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
The meeting included interventions by IBC members concerning the volume of Iraqi investment in Tunisia and the obstacles facing a number of investors.
At the end of the meeting it was agreed that IBC members and their families start obtaining entry visas from the Tunisian Embassy, coordinate with IBC regarding organizing a visit by IBC delegation to Tunisia and provide IBC with a list of fairs and conferences scheduled to be held in Tunisia during the current year and exchange information on investment opportunities and trade delegations.
Dr. Majid Saedi presented the Tunisian Ambassador with IBC icon “The Tree of Life”. On IBC side the meeting was attended by IBC Vice Chairman Mr. Nazar Awchi and Board members; Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz, Mr. Muhammad Jawad Al-Jubouri and Mrs. Wasan Al-Khafaji and IBC members; Mr. Ahmed Al-Amili, Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi, Mr. Faris Kamal, Mr. Muhammad Shanshal, and businessman Mr. Raed Al-Rahmani and IBC CEO.
