The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq sponsors the celebration of the Basra branch on the occasion of its founding anniversary
Monday, His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Mustafa Ghaleb Mukhif, sponsored the celebration held by the Central Bank branch in Basra on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of its founding.
The celebration was attended by the Governor of Basra, Mr. Asaad Al-Eidani, and a number of stakeholders in the banking and financial sector in the province.
His Excellency said in his speech during the celebration, “Basra governorate represents the economic lung of Iraq and constitutes an important population and commercial weight, in addition to its historical position, and this is what calls us to strengthen the work of the banking sector in it.” He added, “The development initiatives of the Central Bank have contributed to supporting and establishing projects in southern Iraq, and have positively impacted the economy in these governorates through the creation of new jobs and the expansion of local industry.” His Excellency briefed the Governor on the procedures for the progress of work for the sections of the bank’s branch in Basra.
He praised the “efforts made by the branch’s management and employees”.
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January 24, 2022