Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani confirmed progress toward recognizing Babylon as an industrial city during his visit to the province. On Wednesday, he officially opened Al-Ittihad Company’s flour mills in Al-Midhatiya District.
The new factory has an annual production capacity of one million tons. This opening comes just eleven months after the Prime Minister laid the project’s foundation stone.
Moreover, Al-Sudani toured the production complex and viewed every stage of the milling process. He praised the quality and variety of the finished products on display.
The facility now covers nearly 50 percent of Iraq’s local flour demand. Before this, Iraq heavily relied on imported flour, costing over $750 million annually.
In addition, the Prime Minister acknowledged the dedication of Iraqi workers. He emphasized their important role in strengthening the national economy and reviving local industries.
The government, he said, has introduced new measures to support Iraqi industry. These policies aim to empower the private sector and stimulate economic growth across all provinces.
Furthermore, Al-Sudani noted Iraq’s commitment to improving food security. He stated that combining local production with imported goods will help reduce prices in the market.
He also confirmed that the government will continue opening new factories and initiating major industrial projects. 2025, he declared, will be remembered as the “Year of Iraqi Industry.”
Consequently, he announced that Babylon as an industrial city is almost official. The local government, supported by federal efforts, has completed all the necessary steps for industrial zone recognition.
Babylon Province currently hosts more than 2,000 operational factories. These serve diverse sectors and are vital to Iraq’s industrial future.
In conclusion, Al-Sudani reaffirmed the strategic vision to position Babylon industrial city and make Iraq more self-reliant through sustainable production.
He emphasized that continued investment, government support, and private sector growth will transform Babylon into a national model for industrial development and economic resilience.
