Iraqi and Iranian MOU to enhance joint cooperation
The Iraqi Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, signed a memorandum of understanding with his Iranian counterpart, Mohsen Paknejad, on Monday to enhance joint cooperation.
Deputy PM for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad received the Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, as they discussed, during the meeting, the prospects for joint cooperation between the two countries were discussed, according to a statement by the Ministry of Oil - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.
The two sides held a meeting during which the cooperation mechanisms between the two countries were discussed in various sectors, where memoranda of understanding and agreements were signed in the field of exchanging experiences and joint cooperation in a way that serves the interests of the two countries.
Al-Sawad pointed out that "Iraq has promising projects in investing gas, and works to achieve self-sufficiency in oil derivatives."
In turn, the guest minister expressed his "thanks for the good reception and the visit of Iraq, as well as the depth of cultural relations between the two countries", noting "the importance of continuing relations between the two countries in all fields."
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