Syrian-Iraqi talks to enhance cooperation in the oil and energy sectors

Baghdad-Sana

The Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources, Eng. Bassam Tohme, discussed with the Iraqi Minister of Oil Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail, the strengthening of joint cooperation between Syria and Iraq in the oil and energy sectors, training and exchange of experiences.

The two sides stressed in a session of talks that took place in Baghdad today on the historical depth of relations between Syria and Iraq and the need to promote and develop them at all levels.

The two sides discussed a set of ideas and visions that would develop oil cooperation, exchange experiences and develop fraternal relations in all fields for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples.

In a statement to SANA's correspondent in Baghdad, Minister Tohme explained that the first session of the talks witnessed the discussion of a number of ideas, visions and projects that serve the advancement of the oil industry in the two countries for the better, indicating the strategic importance of Syria's position in the field of oil trade.

In turn, the Iraqi minister expressed, in a similar statement, Iraq’s keenness to strengthen its relations with neighboring countries and the Arab world in all fields, especially the oil, gas and energy sectors in a way that serves common interests.

Ismail pointed out that the talks included a number of issues of common interest and future visions to benefit from Syria's strategic location and enhance cooperation in the field of oil, exchange experiences and training, noting that the two parties agreed to form technical committees to discuss cooperation in all fields.

The talks took place in the presence of the Syrian ambassador to Baghdad, Satam Jadaan Al-Dandah, in addition to the agents and general directors of the Iraqi Oil Ministry.