London, March 24 (QNA) - Iraqi Minister of Finance Taif Sami Mohammed discussed with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso ways to strengthen bilateral relations to ensure the possibility of strengthening the private sector in Iraq and digitizing the banking system.

During the meeting, the Iraqi Minister of Finance stressed the importance of the partnership with the European Bank to support the Iraqi government's plan to diversify the sources of the national economy.

She pointed out that one of the government's priorities is to invest in the areas of energy and digital transformation in the financial infrastructure.

For her part, the President of the European Bank affirmed the bank's desire to work in Iraq and contribute to supporting the private sector and renewable energy. (QNA)