Norway Signals Interest in Strengthening Economic Ties with Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre sent a message to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Zidi expressing Norway's desire to strengthen economic and trade partnerships with Iraq. The message was delivered through Alexander Liervel, Norway's Chargé d'affaires in Iraq, according to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office. Støre emphasized Norway's interest in developing bilateral relations and noted that the two countries share a common vision for supporting security, stability and peace. The Norwegian government aims to elevate cooperation across multiple areas, with priority given to economic and trade partnerships, climate change mitigation and emission reduction. The message also stated that Norway would support efforts to establish stability at regional and international levels. No further details about the exchange were immediately available.