Erbil: On April 16, 2019, Dr. Dara Jalil  Khayyat, President of Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry, received in his office  Dr. Belamint Hirostov, Ambassador of Bulgaria accredited in the Federal Republic of Iraq. 

The meeting was attended by Soran Abu Bakr Aziz, Vice President of the Chamber and a number of members of the Board. The sides emphasized on the importance of the presence of Bulgarian companies in Kurdistan Region for joint cooperation in construction and expansion of trade cooperation between the parties. The Ambassador also pointed out to the intention to bringing a trade delegation to the region for the same purpose and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Chamber.  For his part, the President of the Chamber welcomed the guest and expressed his readiness to cooperate fully with Bulgarian companies wishing to work in the region.