Iraq Prime Minister Muhammad Shiya al-Sudani discussed with the Minister of Energy of Syria Muhammad al-Bushir the resumption of the work of the Kerkuk-Banias oil pipeline.
According to the written statement of the press service of the Prime Minister Iraq, Sudani accepted the Minister of Energy of Syria Beshir in the government palace in the government palace in the government palace in the government palace Baghdad.
During the meeting, issues of the development of bilateral relations were discussed and, in particular, strengthening cooperation in the field of energy.
The parties considered the possibility of resuming the operation of the Kirkuk-Banias oil pipeline, creating a joint technical commission to study the current state of the pipeline and possible options for its restoration. relating to the oil and petrochemical industry projects on the Mediterranean coast, the possibility of cooperation in the fight against climate change and regulation of joint water quotas in the Euphrates River basin.
Prime Minister Iraqi Sudani emphasized that his country supports the stability and territorial integrity of Syria and rejects any attacks.
Syrian Energy Minister, Beshir, in turn, drew attention to the social and cultural aspects of relations between the two countries. He noted that there are opportunities for cooperation in areas such as energy, telecommunications, laying a fiber -optic cable from Europe through Syria, as well as mutual and joint investments.
, as part of a visit to Baghdad, Beshir also met with the Minister of Oil Iraqiyan Abdulgani.