RIYADH: Commerce and Investment Minister Majid Al-Qassabi, who heads the new Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council comprising ministers and members of relevant authorities in both countries, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi.
They discussed ways to enhance strategic, economic, trade, agriculture and investment relations.
Al-Qassabi is leading a high-level delegation of government officials and businessmen who seek closer ties with Iraq, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Investment said Wednesday.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed mutually beneficial investment opportunities and partnerships, it added.
The visit also aims to enhance trade and create business opportunities in all sectors, especially industry, agriculture, education and health.
Al-Qassabi said the visit, his first to Iraq, is crucial as it comes after the opening of border crossings between the two countries.
The two sides discussed Saudi participation in an international economic forum to be held in Baghdad, setting up the Saudi-Iraqi Business Council, and holding the Saudi-Iraqi Business Opportunities Forum early next year in the Kingdom.
Saudi Commerce Minister Al-Qassabi meets Iraq PM Al-Abadi
Saudi Commerce Minister Al-Qassabi meets Iraq PM Al-Abadi
8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive
- The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.
The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.
The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.
The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.
