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Shafaq News- Riyadh
Iraq is looking to build closer energy
cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Oil Minister Bassem al-Abadi said on Friday,
casting stronger ties with Riyadh as part of a broader effort to deepen
Baghdad’s relations across the region.
In a statement, Al-Abadi said his visit
focused on cooperation in gas, energy and electricity, as well as potential
joint projects. He added that both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral ties
and maintain high-level coordination.
Iraq, under Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, is
working to diversify its energy and export options as the closure of the Strait
of Hormuz restricts crude shipments. On Monday, Al-Zaidi ordered oil companies
to operate around the clock to sustain production and boost exports, while
pressing officials to accelerate pipeline upgrades and develop alternative
routes to reduce the country’s dependence on Hormuz.