In Iraq visit, Zawati discusses energy cooperation
By JT - Jul 15,2021 - Last updated at Jul 15,2021
Energy Minister Hala Zawati holds a meeting with Iraqi officials during her visit to Baghdad on Thursday (Petra photo)
AMMAN Jordan and Iraq on Thursday discussed means to enhance energy cooperation.
During a visit to Baghdad, Energy Minister Hala Zawati followed up on the outcomes of the June 27 summit between His Majesty King Abdullah, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi, according to a ministry statement.
The visit also followed up on strategic projects in the energy sector, such as the electric connection and oil pipeline between Basra and Aqaba, as well as the import of Iraqi oil following the Memorandum of Understanding between Amman and Baghdad, Zawati said.