On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, received Eng. Salar Mohammed Amin, Deputy Chairman of the National Investment Commission, and Eng. Alaa Abdul Hussein Salman, Chairman of the Basra Investment Commission, accompanied by an official delegation. The meeting was held to discuss prospects for cooperation and to enhance investment opportunities in strategic port projects.

The Director General stated that “the Ports Authority is moving forward rapidly with the implementation of major infrastructure projects, foremost among them the Al-Faw Grand Port project,” emphasizing that “the current stage requires expanding partnerships with investment entities to accelerate progress and maximize economic returns.”

He added that “Iraq’s Ports prioritize the creation of an attractive investment environment by developing regulatory frameworks and simplifying procedures, thereby encouraging the inflow of both domestic and foreign capital, particularly in logistics and service sectors connected to port operations.”

This meeting comes as Iraq continues its efforts to develop its port sector and transform it into a pivotal hub for regional and international trade, in line with the government’s growing commitment to strengthening the role of investment in supporting and executing infrastructure projects.