Malaysian companies are set to participate in infrastructure projects for the reconstruction of Iraq, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir announced during his official visit to Iraq, New Straits Times reports. This visit comes as the two nations look to expand cooperation in various sectors. Malaysia is also set to reopen its embassy in Baghdad after a two-decade closure within two weeks, Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed during a press conference with Kadir, INA reports. The two leaders discussed several issues, including facilitating entry visas, economic ties, potential investments in Iraq, the potential for increased exports of goods and commodities to Iraq, as well as collaborations in sectors such as air travel, energy and tourism.

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