Deputy PM to Chinese Ambassador: We want China to Have a Stand With Us To Overcome The Decline In Oil Prices

BAGHDAD / NINA / Deputy Prime Minister, Bahaa al-Araji discussed today with the Chinese ambassador to Iraq, Wang Yong, ways to develop relations between the two countries. A statement of Araji's Office said that "Iraq is open for Chinese companies to invest in all areas," pointing out that "the beginning of next year we will be in front of a series of decisions that provide a useful basis for investment." The statement added that "We want China to have a stand with us to overcome the recent crisis of the decline in oil prices, so as the Chinese companies to be a priority to other companies in Iraq." For his part, the Chinese ambassador expressed his country's readiness to cooperate with Iraq in all fields to serve the common interests of the two countries. / End