Strengthening India–Iraq trade ties!

A successful Buyer–Seller Dinner Meet was held on 25th November 2025 at the Radisson Hotel, Erbil, organised by Sh. Brijesh Kumar ji, Honorary Consul General of India, in collaboration with All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) and Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

The event featured productive B2B interactions with leading Iraqi buyers, further advancing opportunities for Indian Basmati Rice in the region.

Distinguished Presence:
Sh. Brijesh Kumar ji, Honorary Consul General of India
Mr. Shukri Jamil, Head, Duhok Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Mustafa Abdul Rehman, President, Importer–Exporter Union, Kurdistan

AIREA Delegation:
Sh. Satish Goel, President, AIREA
Sh. Devinder Singhla, Vice President, AIREA
Smt. Srishti Anand, Director, AIREA

APEDA Representation:
Dr. Tarun Bajaj, Director, BEDF