Erbil :On 23/1/2014 ,Mr.Soran Abu Bakir Azizi the Deputy president of Erbil Chamber Of Commerce and Industry ,has received the Finnish Ambassador to Iraq .

Mr.Azizi Hoped this visit ,will be a step toward the promotion of commercial ties between the two countries.

Mr. Ambassador expressed his admiration for the development , happened in the region , and talked  about the matter of the admittance of Finnish companies into the Kurdistan Region to participate in developmental movement, Mr. Azizi  talked about the detail of entering the foreign companies into the trade sector in Kurdistan region and the procedures ,said it is easier for the foreign companies to open branch in Kurdistan to outreach with the trade and business foundations.

Mr.Azizi also proposed for the ambassador ,opening the Finnish consulate in Erbil as the most of other European countries have done it , for a better communication between the two countries .

Mr Deputy president of the chamber focused on the KRG trade directions toward infra structure development ,and paying more attention to tourism ,agriculture and industry .

Mr. Ambassador thanked him for information and proposal ,pledged to offer them to his government.

Erbil: On 17/1/2014 ,Mr Dara Jalil Khayat the President of Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry, received an official delegation from  Amed Chamber of Commerce and Industry –Turkey .

The  purpose of their visit was to seek the promotion of commercial ties between the both sides and the expansion of the context of memorandum of understanding ,which was signed between the two parties since 2009 ,especially after the  positive change happened in the Turkish policy toward Kurd in Turkey, which is encouraging the parties to have steps toward building more trade and business bridges between them .and there is a notable development in business movement between Turkey and Kurdistan Region.

The President of Erbil Chamber said " It is the most suitable time for more commercial ties." .