The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Iraq, Mr. Christoph Prommersberger, visited the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine in a visit that carried cultural and economic dimensions. The purpose of the visit was to learn more closely about the story of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) and to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between Iraq and the Netherlands in several vital sectors, especially agriculture, water resources, and infrastructure.
The Chargé d’Affaires said, “The primary reason for our visit is to deepen our understanding of the story of Imam Hussain. We are very interested in learning about this inspiring historical event and drawing lessons from it. The second goal is to explore economic cooperation opportunities between Iraq and the Netherlands, in particular within the agricultural sector.”
He added that his country has observed significant progress across various sectors in Iraq, noting that the Netherlands ranks first among European Union countries in terms of trade volume with Iraq, reaching nearly five billion dollars annually. He affirmed the Netherlands’ commitment to increasing investment and economic cooperation in the coming period.
He further explained that the Dutch government focuses on supporting climate-smart agriculture, water resource management, and the development of ports and infrastructure, areas that fall within the priorities of joint cooperation with Iraq.
Mr. Prommersberger stated that the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine will have an important role in strengthening economic relations, revealing that the Dutch Embassy will extend an official invitation for a representative from the Shrine to participate in an economic visit scheduled for November. This initiative aims to further enhance ties and promote economic and knowledge exchange between both sides.
He also noted that next April will witness a visit from a delegation of Dutch companies interested in investing in the Iraqi market, highlighting that this will be the first visit of its kind in thirty years, reflecting the growing interest of Dutch firms in Iraq’s economic stability and investment opportunities.
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