(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) Iraq's reconstruction
The presence and activities of Finnish and other international troops in Iraq was brought up also in the discussions with Iraq's political leadership. Other topics of discussion included the security political situation in the region, Iraq's reconstruction and reform measures, and economic issues. Views were exchanged also on human rights questions and close cooperation in migration and readmission matters.
"It is important for the security of Finns that we know and understand what is happening in the region. Wise foreign policy means long-term commitment to security matters. Iraq's reconstruction, which is being launched with international support, opens up economic opportunities, too," Foreign Minister Haavisto says.
Finland and Iraq share a history of close contacts. The previous ministerial visit from Finland was made by Minister of Defence Jussi Niinistö in December 2016. In the 1970s and 1980s, Finnish ministers of industry and trade paid frequent visits to Iraq. In the 1970s, more than 1,000 Finns used to live in their own area, Finncamp, located in Baghdad's neighbourhood. Finns have designed and built, for example, the Baghdad Conference Palace, vocational schools, agricultural institutions and residential areas.
(Source: Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs)
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