<h1>India and Iraq Pledge to Boost Trade, Explore New Sectors Beyond Oil in Strengthened Economic Partnership.</h1> India is committed to strengthening its relationship with Iraq, focusing on enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation. During a meeting between India's Commerce Minister and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, both nations agreed on the need to diversify trade beyond oil, exploring sectors like food, construction, IT, and pharmaceuticals. India is actively supporting Iraq's reconstruction efforts and providing educational and technical training opportunities. The countries aim to increase direct business interactions, with India issuing numerous medical visas to Iraqis, highlighting strong people-to-people ties. Bilateral trade has significantly grown, with India being a major importer of Iraqi oil and exporting various goods to Iraq.