The Central Bank of Iraq reported that Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein met Turkish Ambassador Anil Bora İnan in Baghdad to discuss ways to strengthen financial and banking cooperation between Iraq and Turkey. The talks focused on developing bilateral financial and economic ties, addressing obstacles to trade flows and facilitating banking procedures between the two countries. The meeting reviewed existing relations between Baghdad and Ankara and mechanisms to expand them in line with shared interests. The Turkish ambassador highlighted Ankara's interest in deepening the partnership, particularly in banking and other financial fields, while the governor said the Central Bank of Iraq was ready to coordinate joint work and provide the necessary facilitation for prospective shared investment and financial projects.
Central Bank of Iraq2026-07-06
Central Bank of Iraq discusses stronger banking cooperation with Turkey
The Central Bank of Iraq said its governor met Turkey's ambassador to discuss stronger financial and banking cooperation between the two countries. The talks covered easing trade-related obstacles and facilitating banking procedures, alongside broader financial and economic ties.