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Rouhani sees Iran-Iraq trade rising to $20 bln/yr from $12 bln: TV

Reuters , Saturday 17 Nov 2018

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File Photo: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks at a news conference (Photo: Reuters)

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday Iran and Iraq could raise annual bilateral trade to $20 billion from the current level of $12 billion, in remarks carried live by state television.

"Today, the economic relations between the two countries reach about $12 billion (per year) and, through bilateral efforts, we can raise this figure to $20 billion," Rouhani told visiting Iraqi President Barham Salih. 

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