H.E Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic to Jordan Mr. Khalid Al-Siheili Visits the Iraqi Business Council In a Farewell Meeting on the Occasion of the End of His Duties
H.E the Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic to Jordan, Mr. Khalid Al-Siheili, visited on Wednesday September 14th 2022 the Iraqi Business Council on the occasion of the end of his duties in Jordan, accompanies by the Advisor and Deputy of the Head of Mission, Mr. Muhammad Ali Benhabib, and the Tunisian Commercial Attaché, Mr. Atif Al-Ghariani.
At the beginning of the meeting, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, extended his thanks to the Tunisian Ambassador in appreciation to his efforts and creative work in strengthening economic relations between IBC member companies and the Tunisian companies, and the facilities extended by the Ambassador as to granting entry visas to IBC members to Tunisia promptly, which contributed to achieving success stories on the level of trade relations between the members and their counterparts in Tunisia.
During the meeting, Dr. Saad Naji also affirmed the need to encourage tourism to Tunisia and facilitate all procedures, given Tunisia’s tourism potentials and the civilized and cultural landmark it enjoys.
For his part, the Tunisian Ambassador spoke about the depth of brotherly relations existing between Iraq and Tunisia, which have long been distinguished historic relations, affirming that he’d pass his recommendations to the Tunisian government on the need to lift the entry visa restrictions to travel to Tunisia for Iraqis, just like Jordanians, stressing the significant role of the private sector in Iraq and Tunisia as to strengthening cooperation between the two countries. In order to enhance future cooperation, H.E the Ambassador proposed organizing a trade mission from IBC members to visit Tunisia and signing a “twining agreement” with the Tunisian – African Business Council.
The Tunisian Commercial Attaché, Mr. Atif Al-Ghariani, expressed regret at the scarcity of Tunisian exports to Iraq, which do not exceed 15 million US Dollars annually, due to monitoring 80% of the Tunisian exports to the European Union and the weak promotion of trade opportunities and information on Tunisian industry to the Iraqi side.
At the end of the meeting, H.E the Tunisian Ambassador expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Iraqi Business Council for the support and cooperation it provided to enhance economic relations.
Also, IBC members presented, on behalf of the Council, the Tunisian Ambassador with the “creative work shield” wishing him further progress and success.
The meeting was attended by IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz and members; Mr. Nazar Awji, Mr. Muhammmad Shanshal and representatives of the Seven Seas Company Mr. Tariq Hawi and Ms. Abeer Mtashar and IBC Diretor General.
