ISTANBUL - Iraqi Water Resources Minister Latif Rashid attended a luncheon in Istanbul hosted by Turkish-Iraqi Business Council of Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK).
Rashid said Iraq attached great importance to experiences of Turkish businessmen. "There are important projects and tenders in Iraq. You should follow these projects," Rashid told Turkish businessmen in the meeting.
Touching on Turkish contracting services in Iraq, Rashid said Iraqi government encouraged Turkish contractors to take part in projects.
On the other hand, Turkish-Iraqi Business Council said the Council aimed to boost relations between the two countries and increase trade volume to 10 billion U.S. dollars.