Article: “Financial and Economic Measures.. Iraqi Finance Ministry Announces Results of its Meeting with the International Monetary Fund” Quote: “The Ministries of Finance, Planning, Oil, Electricity and the Central Bank participated, focused on macroeconomic indicators, where a remarkable growth in non-oil GDP was recorded at 5% for 2024, driven by
the expansion of the agricultural sector and increased public spending, with growth expected to continue at 3.5% in 2025…It was agreed to intensify efforts to expand cooperation with foreign correspondent banks…in addition to enhancing the use of the Iraqi dinar in major transactions, which enhances the strength of the national currency“
