Iraq regains full membership in the International Olive Council
Iraq regains full membership in the International Olive Council
2026-10-30
Shafaq News – Madrid
The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture announced on Thursday evening that Iraq has regained its full membership in the International Olive Council, after fulfilling the legal and diplomatic requirements.
During a ceremony held at the Council’s headquarters in Madrid, organized by the Iraqi Embassy in Spain in cooperation with the Executive Secretariat, the Iraqi flag was raised in the presence of the Executive Director, representatives of member states, and ambassadors.
The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that its minister, Abdul Rahim Jassim Al-Shammari, confirmed in a recorded speech the ministry’s keenness to develop the olive sector, diversify seedling production, improve production quality, and preserve genetic diversity.
For his part, the Iraqi ambassador to Spain, Ali Shamran, praised the efforts that contributed to this achievement, describing it as an important step to enhance international cooperation and expand agricultural partnership.
The Ministry of Agriculture affirmed that the return enhances Iraq’s presence in specialized international institutions, and supports local production, diversification of the agricultural economy, and sustainable development.
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