Al-Jubouri discusses with the Iranian Minister of Energy to enhance cooperation and raise the level of trade exchange
Baghdad-INA
Trade Minister Alaa Ahmad al-Jubouri discussed today, Tuesday, with the Iranian Minister of Energy, Reza Ardakanian, to strengthen relations and cooperation in the joint commercial field between the two countries.
A statement by the Ministry of Trade, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that "Al-Jubouri received the Iranian Minister of Energy and during the meeting discussed a preliminary meeting for the joint Iraqi-Iranian committee, discussion of raising the level of trade exchange between the two countries and conducting negotiations on signing the draft economic and trade agreement between the two countries."
He added that "Ardakanian's visit to Iraq came to discuss with Iraqi officials about preparations for the meeting of the joint economic committee between the two countries, to be held soon in Tehran."
He pointed out that "the Iranian Minister of Energy and his accompanying economic delegation will discuss during the visit the energies and means of developing economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries, and cooperation in the fields of agriculture, industry, health, transportation and a number of other projects."