The activities of the Baghdad International Fair opened in the capital, Baghdad, with the participation of more than 20 countries and hundreds of local and foreign companies specialized in construction, energy, trade, and telecommunications. This economic forum is a golden opportunity to exchange expertise and form strategic partnerships between Iraqi businessmen and their counterparts worldwide. During the opening ceremony, the Minister of Trade emphasized that the fair reflects Iraq's desire for economic openness and strengthening trade exchange with the international community. The first day also saw the signing of several important trade contracts in the construction sector, indicating an attractive and stable investment environment in Iraq that encourages global companies to enter the Iraqi market and contribute to the major reconstruction campaign.