Transport: Paris flights and intention to buy modern French aircraft


2016/10/17 22:24


[In Baghdad]


Transport Minister, Kazem Cup, the Ministry's intention to buy modern planes from France for civil transport.

The Ministry statement said each agency receives Iraq [where] a copy of it, "Transport Minister Kazim Cup on Monday, met the French Ambassador in Iraq mark Barty and discuss ways of mutual cooperation with French companies, especially regarding future Ministry projects.

Transport Minister said "the importance of using French expertise and transport as well as the intention of the Ministry to buy modern French aircraft and trucks in a way [lease purchase intent]."

"There are great investment opportunities in the large port of Faw and completely open areas, especially if there is another project to build tunnels under Zubair Creek straight to Europe."

"The Cup confirmed evolutionary steps going forward in the air and there will be a new Department of Baghdad international airport at the same time" to resume flights between Baghdad and Basra with Paris ".

The French Ambassador noted that "French companies are ready to invest in Iraq in various areas and that France stands with Iraq against terrorism, coalition military effort against terrorist groups" ISIS "Edit connector quickly and achieve victory."

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