A high-level Iraqi delegation chaired a new round of negotiations in Geneva aimed at accelerating Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization as a full member. The Iraqi delegation discussed the legislative and legal amendments made by Iraq to align its trade systems with international standards, including intellectual property protection and commodity trade liberalization. WTO representatives welcomed the progress made, noting that Iraq's accession will help open new markets for Iraqi products and enhance the quality of imported goods through the application of international specifications. This step is strategic for linking the Iraqi economy to the global trade system and encouraging the private sector to compete and innovate.