Iraq, Iran Sign A Cooperation Agreement In The Military Industries' Field

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) – Iraqi Acting Minister of Industry and Minerals, Mohammad Shiaa al-Sudani and Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami signed a cooperation agreement in the field of military industrialization. A statement issued by the ministry said that al-Sudani met with Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami. During the meeting, he signed a cooperation agreement in the field of technology transfer, localization of products for various military and civilian products and exchange of experiences through additional meetings of experts of the two parties to improve and expand future cooperation in military and civilian industrial projects. " Al-Sudani appreciated the Iranian government's stance in supporting Iraq to combat terrorism and counter criminal gangs, which stresses the strategic relationship between Iraq and Iran and the real and serious desire of the two countries to cooperate in various other fields, especially the economic field, building campaigns and reconstruction of liberated cities. He added, "There is a series of meetings, understandings and visits already held between the two sides at all levels and it is time to move to practical steps in light of Iraq's possession of enormous resources, human resources, expertise, competencies and infrastructure." He pointed out that "the ministry tends towards the military industries through a competent body linked to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and prepare a law of its own will be published soon," pointing out that" the possession of the Ministry of Military Industries and companies and the support of the factories affiliated to it and the possibilities enjoyed by the competencies available in it, for future joint work, showing readiness and willingness to cooperate and work together. " Sudani stressed "The need for quick steps to meet the requirements of the Iraqi side in the implementation of military industrial projects and the manufacture of part of the military equipment, such as light and medium equipment, ammunition, mortars, artillery, light weapons, drones and communications." For his part, the Iranian Minister of Defense confirmed, "his country's continued support for Iraq and its serious desire to contribute to the campaigns of reconstruction after the great damage suffered in the cities and areas raided by Daesh gangs," reviewing" the possibilities of his country in the field of military industries and communications and manufacturing of military equipment, expressing full readiness to provide support and invest the potential of Iraq. He called for "moving quickly to identify projects that can be implemented to achieve economic action with positive effects and results for the two countries."/ End