The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Foroud Asgari, Deputy Minister of Economy and Director General of Iranian Customs, and Major General Omar Adnan Harin al-Waeli, Director of the Iraqi Border Crossings Organization. Their discussions focused on removing trade barriers and accelerating the movement of goods and passengers across shared borders.
One of the key outcomes was a proposal to establish a tripartite MoC between the customs administrations of Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait. This initiative is expected to facilitate smoother entry and exit procedures for both cargo and travelers among the three nations.
During the talks, Director General Asgari reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to expanding bilateral trade, stating:
“Given the mutual understanding and shared vision between our countries, we anticipate faster and more efficient border operations for both freight and passenger traffic.”
Echoing this sentiment, Thamer Qasim Dawood, Director General of the General Customs Commission of Iraq, expressed optimism about the future of trade relations:
“The Iraqi government is prioritizing enhanced cooperation, particularly in the realm of trade. We are fully prepared to implement the provisions outlined in the memorandum to increase exchanges between our nations.”
These developments mark a promising chapter in regional customs diplomacy, with all parties signaling a strong intent to deepen economic ties and modernize border management.