Housing minister pushes for bigger role for Egyptian contractors in Iraq infrastructure projects

Housing minister pushes for bigger role for Egyptian contractors in Iraq infrastructure projects: Housing Minister Assem El Gazzar met yesterday with his Iraqi counterpart Bangen Rekani in Baghdad where they discussed the potential involvement of Egyptian construction companies in Iraqi development projects, according to a ministry statement. Arab Contractors chairman Ahmed El Assar is accompanying the minister on his trip.

Remember: The Egyptian government has been keen to get local companies involved in the reconstruction effort in Iraq and in recent years has signed a number of agreements with Baghdad to increase cooperation over developing the country’s infrastructure.