Chamber head highlights growth of tech service exports to Iraq
A senior Chamber of Commerce official in Ahvaz underscored the development of Iranian technical and engineering service exports to Iraq during a meeting with the CEO of Iraq's State Agricultural Equipment Company.
Shahla Amouri, in her meeting with Talib Jasib al-Kaabi, CEO of Iraq's State Agricultural Equipment Company, highlighted the meeting's purpose, "This meeting was held with the goal of developing Iraq's agricultural infrastructure, transferring technical knowledge, and realizing win-win economic and production achievements for both countries," ISNA reported.
The vice president of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce highlighted Iran's unparalleled capacities, particularly in Khuzestan Province as an agricultural and industrial hub, noting, "Iran can play a pivotal role in meeting the needs of the Iraqi market by producing export-oriented agricultural products that aren't cultivated in Iraq."
Amouri stressed the Ahvaz chamber's support for exporting technical engineering services and knowledge-based products, stating, "This approach not only helps preserve and expand the Iraqi market but can also serve as a platform for developing regional markets and making stronger inroads into Persian Gulf countries."
Iran's tech merits in regional competition
The Ahvaz chamber head underscored the importance of safeguarding the Iraqi market against regional competitors like Turkey and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing, "Targeted government support, including low-interest banking facilities and export subsidies, is essential for the private sector."
"By leveraging its capabilities in agricultural technologies – including advanced equipment production, agricultural drones, and modern irrigation systems – Iran can become a reliable partner for developing Iraq's agricultural sector," she explained.
Amouri consequently requested that the Iraqi government facilitate market access for Iranian companies to enable joint investments and technology transfer.
Iran; a specialized partner
During the meeting, Kaabi welcomed Iran's capabilities and stressed the need to open new horizons for bilateral cooperation.
Citing directives from Iraq's Agriculture Minister Abbas Jabr al-Maliki to utilize Iranian agricultural expertise, Kaabi noted, "Developing Iraq's agricultural sector requires cooperation with specialized international partners. Given Iran's advancements in agricultural technologies, it can play a significant role in this regard."