Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Governor of Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen al-Alaq

2023-10-19T16:17:26.000000Z
International relations
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, October 19, 2023

President Nechirvan Barzani today met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen al-Alaq. The purpose of their meeting was to exchange views on the financial situation in Iraq, including the value of the Iraqi dinar, the Central Bank's efforts to create financial and economic stability, and investment opportunities in Iraq.

President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his appreciation for the Central Bank of Iraq’s commendable efforts to maintain the dinar’s value in the face of mounting challenges. He also highlighted the priorities of the Central Bank in addressing the challenges and resolving cash and financial problems.

They both stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination by banks in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with the Central Bank of Iraq.