Iraq and Syria Discuss Stronger Economic and Security Ties, Oil Exports Through Baniyas

has stressed the importance of strengthening the bilateral partnership and cooperation between Iraq and Syria to advance shared interests and support regional stability.

Al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa co-chaired an expanded meeting between delegations from both countries in Damascus on Wednesday, discussing ways to develop bilateral relations and broaden cooperation across various sectors.

Al-Zaidi highlighted the close ties between the Iraqi and Syrian peoples, emphasizing the need to enhance economic, social, and security cooperation, coordinate positions on regional and international issues, and promote peace and stability in the region.

For his part, al-Sharaa expressed his appreciation for the Iraqi prime minister’s visit and accompanying delegation, reaffirming Syria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding joint cooperation.

The talks covered several key issues, including the export of Iraqi oil through the Baniyas pipeline, with a stated export capacity of up to two million barrels per day. The two sides also discussed increasing trade and developing agricultural cooperation to achieve greater food and economic integration.