Syrian Energy Minister arrives in Baghdad for oil, power talks
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir arrived in Baghdad on Monday to discuss bilateral energy cooperation, a Syrian source told Shafaq News.
Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir, accompanied by assistant minister Ghiath Diab and a delegation, arrived in Iraq for official talks on water resource cooperation. The visit included meetings with Iraqi energy officials and focused on rehabilitating the Kirkuk to Baniyas… pic.twitter.com/yVZhWLOq6K
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Al-Bashir’s trip follows his announcement last week of plans to study the rehabilitation of the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, a key link between northern Iraq and Syria’s Mediterranean coast. The project aims to boost joint energy projects and strengthen economic ties.