- Talks were held in Iraq focusing on economic cooperation and investment.
- Talks were held in Baghdad regarding future cooperation between Iraqi officials.
- Cooperation regarding agriculture was discussed in Baghdad on September 16, 2026.
EU and FAO Inaugurate National Gene Bank in Baghdad to Boost Iraq's Agriculture
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the European Union, and the Ministry of Agriculture inaugurated the rehabilitated National Gene Bank in Abu Ghraib, Baghdad. This milestone strengthens Iraq's national system for conserving and sustainably using plant genetic resources.
Why it matters
The modernization of the National Plant Genetic Resources Bank supports food security, scientific research, and climate-resilient agriculture in Iraq. This effort follows discussions in Baghdad regarding future agricultural cooperation.
Cooperation regarding agriculture was previously discussed in Baghdad on September 16, 2026.