British, Iraqi premiers to discuss bilateral ties, sign partnership and cooperation deal in London
Keir Starmer, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani will announce up to some $15B export package, representing 'step-change in trade, investment relationship' between Iraq, UK
By Burak Bir
LONDON (AA) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host his Iraqi counterpart in Downing Street to mark a revamped relationship between the UK and Iraq.
During the meeting, the two leaders are expected to have talks on boosting cooperation on trade, growth and illegal migration.
Starmer and al-Sudani will announce an up to £12.3 billion ($14.9 billion) export package to boost opportunities for British business and drive forward economic growth, according to a statement from Starmer's office on late Monday.
They will also start talks on a specific returns agreement, expected to support crackdown on illegal migration and strengthen UK borders.
"Today marks a new era in UK-Iraq cooperation, which will deliver mutual benefits from trade to defence, as we continue to work together towards stability in the wider region," said the British premier in the statement.
He stated that the export package worth £12.3 billion offers huge opportunities for British businesses, representing a "step-change in the trade and investment relationship" between the two countries.
"Secure borders are a vital foundation of our Plan for Change, so I am also very pleased get started on talks for a bespoke returns agreement between our countries," he said, adding that the deal will help dismantle the people smugglers’ business model.
The two leaders will sign a “milestone” Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, leveraging UK private sector expertise on water, energy, telecoms, and defense infrastructure to secure future investment projects and major opportunities for British business, the statement said.
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