Iraqi people from all walks of life look forward to deepening cooperation projects with China in the field of infrastructure | Europe | China
In late May of this year, Iraq announced plans to build a "development path" connecting Asia and Europe. The plan aims to improve local transportation infrastructure, promote goods transportation and personnel exchanges, and strengthen regional exchanges and cooperation. Since the announcement of the "Development Road" project, Iraqi people from all walks of life have also expressed their expectations for deepening cooperation in infrastructure with China under the "the Belt and Road" framework.
The "Road to Development" project in Iraq is expected to cost $17 billion and aims to build a transportation system that spans across Iraq, as well as to build "smart industrial cities" in southern Iraq. The general manager of the Iraqi Railway Company believes that China's "the Belt and Road" initiative has won widespread recognition worldwide. China has strong capabilities and rich experience in infrastructure construction, and is an ideal partner for Iraq in implementing the "Development Road" project.
Younis Kabi, General Manager of the Republic of Iraq Railway Company: EU member states and Asian countries with large commercial volumes are the biggest beneficiaries of this project. The support of the Chinese side will become an important part of this project. The advantage of Chinese enterprises lies in their recognition by Iraqi society and even globally. We look forward to cooperating with Chinese enterprises in the fields of construction, road construction, bridges, and railways.
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It is understood that after the completion and operation of the "Development Road" project, it can transport 5 to 6 million containers annually and create at least 100000 job opportunities. Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani previously stated that the project will not only become an "economic artery", but also provide new opportunities for regional people's exchanges, historical and cultural integration. The transportation affairs advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister pointed out that China is an important economic partner of Iraq and hopes that in the future, Iran China cooperation can provide more high-quality solutions for the construction of the "Road to Development" project.
Iraqi Prime Minister's Transport Advisor Nasser al Assad: China is an important component of the world economy, with a wide influence and strong decision-making power in the global market. We believe it is necessary to cooperate with China to carry out this project.