Economy
plusresetminus
Publish dateSaturday 6 April 2019 - 21:29
Story Code : 969

Iraq optimistic about promoting electricity industry in cooperation with Iran

Iraqi Minister of Electricity Louay Al-Khateeb on Saturday described prospects of Iran-Iraq cooperation in the field of electricity as diverse.
Iraq optimistic about promoting electricity industry in cooperation with Iran
'We are optimistic about developing electricity industry in cooperation with Islamic Republic of Iran,' he said.

The Iraqi energy minister made the remarks after a meeting with the Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian late on Saturday. 

Al-Khateeb who is accompanying Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi during his two-day visit to Iran further pointed out that joint committee of the two ministries for operationalizing previous agreements for updating Iraqi electricity system. 

As to export of gas and electricity from Iran, he said, “We will continue imports from Iran until Iraq’ gas fields and power plants achieve self-sufficiency.” 

Energy imports from Iran are temporary and will last almost two or three years, he pointed out.

Iraqi prime minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.
0
Source : irna
Post a comment
Your Name
Your Email Address

Suggestion
How understanding the roots of China’s property bubble can prevent a repeat of past mistakes
China Power International Development acquires US$1.12 billion in clean-energy assets, eyeing transition goals
Ayatollah Khamenei: The reasons for the distinction and astonishing victory of the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic, effort and not being afraid of the enemies
Singapore's de-facto national dish in the crossfire as Malaysia bans chicken exports
Latest News
Sociology

Differentiating the effect of social enterprise activities on health

BobbyMacaulay,MicaelaMazzei,Michael J.Roy,SimonTeasdale,CamDonaldson
more
Political

Making norms to tackle global challenges: The role of Intergovernmental Organisations

Adriana Nilsson
more
Thoughts

American Militarism, Its Agents, And Its Next Target: Iran

by Setareh Shohadaei and Shaahed Pooyandeh
more