Amedi, Barzani Call For Stronger Economic Cooperation At Slemani Summit
At a Glance
- Iraqi President Nizar Amedi called for economic diversification, cooperation and stronger support for all economic sectors.
- Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani urged the removal of trade barriers and greater facilitation for Kurdistan Region companies.
- Both leaders emphasized the links between economic development, private-sector activity and political stability.
- Their remarks came during the Slemani Economic Summit, which focuses on investment, banking, industry and real estate.
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani have called for stronger economic cooperation, private-sector development and investment at the Slemani Economic Summit. Amedi emphasized economic diversification and cooperation, while Barzani urged the removal of trade barriers and improved economic coordination between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region.
Key Statements
"We are facing many challenges, and we must overcome them."
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi stressed the need for cooperation to address Iraq's economic difficulties.
"We must move toward a diversified economy."
Amedi said diversification would help create more employment opportunities and strengthen the country's economic sectors.
"Political stability cannot be achieved without economic stability."
Amedi underlined the connection between economic development and broader political stability.
"The private sector is a key partner in the development of Kurdistan."
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani highlighted the private sector's role in the Region's economic growth.
"The barriers facing trade must be removed."
Barzani called for greater facilitation of trade and urged Baghdad to support companies from the Kurdistan Region.
"The Constitution has not been implemented as it should be."
Barzani linked constitutional implementation to public trust and called for the Erbil-Baghdad disputes not to continue as they have in previous years.
Leadership Priorities
| Iraqi President Nizar Amedi | Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani |
|---|---|
| Economic diversification | Removing trade barriers |
| Cooperation across economic sectors | Supporting Kurdistan Region companies |
| More employment opportunities | Strengthening private-sector activity |
| International support for partnerships | Improved Erbil-Baghdad coordination |
| Economic stability as a basis for political stability | Constitutional implementation and institutional trust |
FYI
The speeches present two connected priorities: Iraq's need to diversify its economy and the Kurdistan Region's demand for more effective economic cooperation with Baghdad. Amedi focused on broadening the national economic base and creating jobs, while Barzani addressed the practical barriers affecting trade, investment and the operations of Kurdistan Region companies.
The summit's focus on banking, industry, real estate and investment reflects wider concerns about access to capital, investor confidence and the role of the private sector in reducing dependence on public-sector activity. Its longer-term importance will depend on whether discussions produce concrete improvements in banking cooperation, investment procedures and economic coordination between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region.
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