Visit of Iraqi Business Council Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary General To the Greek Embassy in Jordan and Meeting with the Greek Ambassador

In reply to a personal invitation extended by the Greek Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Vasilyos Bournovos, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi, Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and IBC CEO visited the Greek Ambassador to Jordan on Wednesday February 13th 2019 at his offices.

During the meeting, the economic developments in Iraq were discussed especially the agreement signed by the Iraqi government with the Jordanian government in the energy, transport, trade and industry sectors.

Dr. Saedi spoke about details of his recent visit to Baghdad and his participation, as speaker, regarding investment in business and energy at Rafidain Forum 2019, which witnessed participation of a large number of Ministers, officials, members of diplomatic corps and major consultancy firms.

Dr. Saedi reviewed a number of solutions and suggestions presented by the Iraqi government amongst which; allowing the private sector to invest in the electricity sector, development of the education sector, along with other proposals to develop the investment environment in Iraq.

For his part, the Greek Ambassador stressed the significant role of women and youth in building the country, and expressed his readiness to cooperate and approach the Greek government to establish a cultural exchange program between the Greek and Iraqi students within IBC’s cultural and academic programs.

This meeting comes as part of the regular meetings held with the Greek Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Vasilyos Bournovos to follow up the joint cooperation with IBC and facilities extended by the Greek Embassy relating to entry visas to IBC members and their families.

At the end of the meeting the two sides exchanged thanks for organizing this meeting.