The Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, discussed with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Cui Wei ways of joint cooperation between the two countries, stressing that the ministry seeks to hold a second conference on the development road and invite China to it.

The minister stressed, according to a statement by the ministry, the government’s endeavor to develop joint cooperation and coordination between Baghdad and Beijing, and work to increase trade exchange between the two countries.

Al-Saadawi added, “Our government welcomes China’s participation in the development road project, within the framework of implementation and investment,” stressing: “The project serves Iraq and the rest of the region, including China, and guarantees a reduction in time, effort, and cost.”

He continued: “Our government welcomes Beijing’s participation in the development road project, and the door is open to all countries to participate in the project, especially China.”

Al-Saadawi pointed out: “The Iraqi government aspires for China to have an active contribution to the work and activities of the development road project, based on the great confidence in the expertise of major Chinese companies, especially in the fields of transportation, investment and infrastructure.”

The minister said, “We are planning to hold a second conference on the development road, and we will invite China to participate in it.”

In turn, the ambassador affirmed: Good relations link between Baghdad and Beijing, and that China aspires for more cooperation and coordination between the two countries at all levels.

He expressed his wishes for Iraq’s success in completing the two projects of the great port of Faw and the development road project.

The Chinese ambassador expressed clear interest in knowing many of the details and components of the development road project.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency