memorandums of understanding

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to visit Washington with an official delegation to sign agreements, including memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sector. The deals aim to involve U.S. companies in boosting Iraq's oil production capacity.

Hong Kong’s business community signed six agreements with Kazakhstan to support the development of Alatau City, a hi-tech and economic hub. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu highlighted Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to global capital and the mainland Chinese market for the project.