TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 3. Iraq plans to
launch direct air services with Uzbekistan, Trend reports via the Chamber
of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.
The initiative was discussed during an informal business
dialogue organized by Iraq’s economic consulate on the sidelines of
the Baghdad International Fair, bringing together government
officials and business representatives from both countries.
During the discussions, the Iraqi side also announced plans to
simplify visa procedures, a step that’s set to pave the way for
smoother business travel and strengthen bilateral ties.
According to the Chamber, these measures are expected to provide
additional momentum to the development of trade, economic, and
business ties between Uzbekistan and Iraq.
With a population of approximately 46 million and an estimated
annual import demand of about $53 billion, Iraq represents a large
and promising market for Uzbekistan. The country annually imports
textiles, carpets, and leather products worth around $3 billion;
food products and construction materials valued at about $4
billion; electrical equipment worth nearly $3 billion; furniture
valued at approximately $1.2 billion; and pharmaceutical products
amounting to around $2 billion.
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