Total bilateral trade between Egypt and Iraq reached approximately $1.1bn in 2024, marking a 26.1% increase compared with 2023. On the investment front, Iraqi investments in Egypt reached approximately $553.6m in February 2025. In this context, the Egyptian Commercial Representation is intensifying efforts to further strengthen industrial and trade cooperation between the two countries. Commercial Counsellor Samir Qorshi, Head of the Egyptian Commercial Office in Baghdad, held a series of meetings with senior Iraqi officials to advance bilateral collaboration. The Head of the Egyptian Commercial Office also met with Mustafa Nizar Al-Ani, Director General of the Iraqi General Company for Exhibitions and Commercial Services.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 22, 2025 17:31 UTC