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Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, stressed the importance of Japanese companies participation in the reconstruction of infrastructure in Iraq, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.

The statement explained that Hussein received the Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General for Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kansuke Nagaoka, in Baghdad, where they discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties to serve the interests of the people of both countries.

Hussein valued the Japanese role in supporting Iraqs efforts in confronting terrorism and providing humanitarian aid, the statement illustrated.

The Iraqi Foreign Minister noted that Japans stance contributes effectively to strengthening bilateral relations, the statement clarified.

Hussein expressed that Baghdad is looking forward to seeing Tokyos greater role in various fields, emphasizing the importance of the participation of Japanese companies in the reconstruction of infrastructure and providing Iraq with scientific expertise that contributes to the construction process.

The Iraqi Foreign Minister also called on Japanese investment companies to expand their activities because of the great expertise they possess in this field, indicating Iraqs openness to joint cooperation to increase the volume of trade exchange between the two countries, the statement elaborated.

The Iraqi Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of the discussions held by the two sides to complete some agreements related to the oil industries, water management and purification, the statement added.

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