Iraqi government : We are looking for a strategic partner to re-operate 28 military companies

with a strategic partner in the private sector.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals , Makki al-Dairi said in a statement received by Shafaq News, that "the Ministry of Industry aims to develop the reality of companies and to promote the financial and productive performance including making it one of the tributaries of the national economy to exploit the energies and competencies and expertise of companies that have the ability to work and operate the industrial military and private production".

He pointed to attempt of the ministry to "find a strategic partner through cooperation with the private sector to set up a production and training of cadres to supplement the market local production with Iraqi employment and implementation of vital projects that serve the country especially in light of the security and financial crisis situation experienced in the country”.

Dairi announced that the ministry will reactivate its companies in general and military companies in particular and achieve industrial integration to meet the needs of sectors of the state.