The Chairman of Securities Commission meets the Japanese Chargé d'Affaires to discuss ways of cooperation

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The President of the Iraqi Securities Commission, Mr. Faisal Al-Haims, met the Chargé d'Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in Iraq, Mr. Masamoto Kenichi, and Mr. Miyakawa Mitsukuni, First Secretary of the General Department, at the Commission's headquarters on Wednesday, to discuss and explore prospects for cooperation between Iraq and Japan in the field of securities. This visit comes with the aim of enhancing bilateral cooperation and expanding understanding between the two countries with regard to securities markets. During the meeting, the two parties discussed the opportunities available to Japanese companies and investors, and exchanged experiences and knowledge in the securities sector. His Excellency the Chairman of the Commission also provided an overview on Iraq Stock Exchange and the potential investment opportunities it can offer. Mr. Al-Haims expressed the readiness of the Iraqi Securities Commission to support and facilitate the work of Japanese companies and investors in Iraq and to provide assistance in all legal and regulatory aspects. He stressed the importance of consolidating economic and trade ties between Iraq and Japan. For his part, the Japanese Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Masamoto Kenichi, praised the economic and regulatory developments in Iraq, and expressed his country's desire to expand cooperation and strengthen partnerships between Japanese companies and Iraqi companies in the field of securities. This visit reflects Iraq's commitment to strengthening international cooperation, opening the doors of investment to foreign investors in various economic sectors, and encouraging foreign investments in the Iraqi stock market.