Iraq offers investment opportunities for Pakistani traders: envoy.

RAWALPINDI -- Acting Charge d' Affaires Counsellor of Iraq Abdul Salam Saddam Mohaisen said Iraq is enjoying cordial relations with Pakistan which are based on mutual respect.

He said there are huge investment opportunities in various sectors mainly construction, agriculture, food and tourism in his country.

During his visit to Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Friday, the counselor said his office was ready to provide maximum support and assistance to Pakistani pilgrims to Iraqi cities.

More than 88,000 visas have been issued on the eve of Imam Hussain's Arbaeen, he said.

The security situation in Iraq has improved and there are huge opportunities for Pakistani traders to take benefit of the investment friendly policies of the Iraqi government.

Pakistani rice has a good repute and Iraq is one of the importers of rice from Pakistan. He expressed the hope that trade and diplomatic ties between the two countries would further be...