Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi oversaw the signing of 15 contracts on Thursday, with representatives of the Power Construction Corporation of China and Sino Tech. Photo: Twitter
China signs deal to build 1,000 schools in Iraq as Beijing pushes for greater role in Middle East after US withdrawals
- The deal will see Power China and Sino Tech helping the Iraqi government’s plans to rebuild the education system after years of war
- The country is now a major destination for Chinese investment in the Middle East and Beijing is the biggest buyer of Iraqi oil
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi oversaw the signing of 15 contracts on Thursday, with representatives of the Power Construction Corporation of China and Sino Tech. Photo: Twitter