Erbil: On 17/05/2017, a Commercial Forum aimed at consolidation of the Commercial ties between Kurdistan companies and French companies was held in Erbil. 

The Forum, was held in attendance of Dr. Dara Jalil Khayat the president of the Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Dominic Mass the Consulate General of the Republic of France in Erbil, Dr. Nuri Osman the Head of Kurdistan Investment Board a representatives of a number of relevant ministries in KRG, businessmen from the both sides. 

At the outset, Dr. Khayat made a statement said" We have strong trade ties with the Republic of France." 

He expressed the willingness of the Chamber to do all facilitations for the French Companies.

Mr. Mass also made a statement and cast light on the business opportunities in Kurdistan, he emphasized that despite the financial crises that prevailed in Kurdistan Region in the past three years but the French companies that are operating in the Region  not willing to leave Kurdistan . 

Lately, Ms. Osman the representatives of Reconstruction and Municipality ministries gave speeches. 

In the end, the B2B meeting occurred between companies owners.