On May. 19th, the Round Table on China-Iraq Business Cooperation co-organized by CODA, Forssa Network for Sustainable and Economic Development (short for Forssa), was successfully held in Beijing. Mr. He Zhenwei, President of CODA, and Dr. Sajida Al-Jubouri, Founder and Chairwoman of Forssa and Dr. Sajida Al-Jabouri & Sons Medical Supplies Group, attended the event and delivered speeches.

Mr. He Zhenwei said Iraq is a key partner for China in jointly advancing the Belt and Road Initiative and a high-potential emerging market in the Middle East. He expressed hope that both Chinese and Iraqi sides would take full advantage of this chance to engage in in-depth discussions and establish practical cooperation. He also invited the Iraq’s delegation and all enterprise representatives to attend the 15th China Overseas Investment Fair, which will be held in Beijing from September 17 to 19 this year, to jointly explore development opportunities and discuss collaboration.

Dr. Sajida Al-Jubouri introduced the investment environment and new opportunities in Iraq. She expressed hope to make good use of platforms of Forssa and CODA to help Chinese enterprises discover more overseas development opportunities while supporting their expansion and growth in Iraq.

Enterprises from different sectors such as medical treatment, new energy, and infrastructure attended the event.