Iraq opens two factories to assemble and produce cars, "Chery and Kia"

in Babel province with a production capacity of up to 44 cars a day.

According to a statement issued by the ministry received by Shafaq News, the minister , Mohammed al- Darraji opened two factories for the production of Chery and Kia cars in the General Company for the automotive industry in Babel province, the first of their kind in Iraq by 100% Iraqi hands with a capacity of (24) cars / a day and production of a number of Kia cars also .

Darraji confirmed his orders to re-produce (RIM) modern bused to be used in public transportation, stressing on moving toward participation and investment with local, Arab and foreign private sector companies and provide all possible facilities to encourage investors in line with the strategy of the state in the national industry building especially in light of the status that the country is going through and the economic crisis in it.