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The U.S. Commercial Service is proud to announce the launch of our new Commercial Service Baghdad office, designed to assist and facilitate U.S. business in Iraq. The Commercial Service has a network of export and industry specialists located in more than 100 U.S. cities and over 80 countries worldwide, including active commercial offices throughout the Middle East. This worldwide Commercial Service network is commited to working with U.S. companies to help Iraq reintegrate into the region and the world economy in order to achieve its economic potential and, in so doing, improve the life of ordinary Iraqis.
Over the next few weeks and months Commercial Service Baghdad will be gearing up to provide a range of business services to U.S. companies interested in the Iraqi market. As the new commercial team at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad mobilizes resources to serve the U.S. business community, we recommend that interested U.S. companies refer to the U.S. Department of Commerce Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force (IIRTF) website for extensive up-to-date information on commercial opportunities in the Iraq market.
Iraq's commercial potential is enormous. Beyond its well-known, substantial oil reserves, Iraq is a cradle of culture in the region with a highly literate and enterprising population. Surprising to many Americans, Iraq has had a highly developed agricultural sector and for generations has been a breadbasket in the Middle East. For many years Iraqi businessmen and engineers have been active and highly-respected throughout the region. Underlying economic conditions remain strong and are beginning to rebound in the current liberal economic environment. Iraq needs to import a wide range of products and services as it strives to recover and rebuild after nearly 20 years of economic stagnation. At the same time, U.S. firms should not ignore the commercial opportunities flowing from the multi-billion dollar international reconstruction effort. U.S. companies need to recognize the potential for economic renaissance in Iraq, and Commercial Service Baghdad is prepared to help U.S. businesses unlock that potential.
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