Damascus, June 29 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, Fuad Hussein, in the capital city of Damascus on Monday. The high-level diplomatic meeting was held in the presence of the Syrian Minister of Energy, Mohammad al-Bashir.
During the session, both sides discussed practical mechanisms to strengthen bilateral relations and advance mutual cooperation across various sectors. The two ministers agreed to establish a high committee for joint coordination, co-chaired by both foreign ministers, to ensure the consistent follow-up and execution of outcomes stemming from bilateral cooperation while streamlining joint initiatives.
The discussions also focused on energy infrastructure, specifically looking into mechanisms for oil transit and grid integration, alongside a project to rehabilitate oil pipelines extending from Iraq to Syria. Additionally, the ministers addressed frameworks for strategic cooperation in the sectors of water management and agriculture, which aims to enhance mutual food security, stimulate economic integration, and serve shared bilateral interests.
Furthermore, both sides explored avenues to upgrade security coordination and intelligence sharing, bolstering regional stability and supporting collaborative efforts to confront mutual security challenges.
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