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Iraq-EU Trade relations and WTO accession progress
Iraq is advancing its trade relations with the EU and pursuing WTO accession, highlighted by recent meetings and a major trade forum.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 4 November 2026.
The story so far as of 4 November 2026
On October 6, 2026, Iraq's Minister of Trade, Mustafa Nizar Jumaa, met with EU Ambassador Clemens Smettner in Baghdad to discuss trade expansion and Iraq's WTO accession. Jumaa requested EU support for Iraq's bid to join the World Trade Organization. Subsequently, on November 4, the Iraq National Trade and Investment Forum 2026 took place in Baghdad, attracting over 400 companies, including 50 from the EU, to discuss trade and investment opportunities.
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Coverage, day by day
- Trade
Iraq-EU Forum Enhances Trade Partnerships
Impact Exporters and investors in Iraq and the EU benefit from enhanced trade and investment opportunities.
Sources: Iraq Business News ↗
- Trade
EU-Iraq Trade and WTO Accession Talks Progress
Impact Iraqi exporters and importers could benefit from improved trade relations and WTO membership, facilitating easier access to international markets.
Sources: Iraq Business News ↗
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