Specialized government committees continue their diligent work to complete the requirements for joining the World Trade Organization, a step aimed at effectively integrating Iraq into the international trade map. Economic advisors confirmed that this accession will provide legal protection for
Iraqi exports in global markets and grant them important competitive advantages. In return, the government is working on programs to support and develop local factories to enable them to compete with foreign goods in terms of quality and price. Experts
believe that this step will force the private sector to evolve and innovate, eventually leading to an improved level of products available in the local market and providing better options for the Iraqi consumer, while ensuring compliance with international quality
and safety standards.
