Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has emphasized the need to strengthen relations between Iraq and Syria and expand their bilateral partnership in ways that serve the interests of both countries.
According to a statement from the prime minister’s media office, al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa chaired an expanded meeting between the two countries’ delegations in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss prospects for cooperation across several sectors.
Al-Zaidi highlighted the strong ties between the Iraqi and Syrian peoples, stressing the importance of advancing economic and social cooperation, strengthening security coordination, and aligning positions on regional and international issues to promote peace and stability.
Al-Sharaa welcomed the visit and expressed his appreciation to the Iraqi prime minister and his accompanying delegation, reaffirming Syria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.
The discussions also addressed the potential transportation of Iraqi oil through the Baniyas pipeline, which has a stated export capacity of up to two million barrels per day. Both sides further explored ways to increase bilateral trade and develop agricultural cooperation to strengthen food security and economic integration.
