Amman, June 8 (Petra) — Senate President Faisal Fayez and Speaker of
the Iraqi Council of Representatives Haibat Halbousi on Monday
stressed the importance of advancing the Iraqi oil pipeline project
through Jordan, as well as the electricity interconnection project,
given their economic and strategic benefits for both countries.

The remarks came during talks held at Parliament, which focused on
bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between Jordan
and Iraq, particularly in the economic, energy, and investment
fields.

Fayez said Jordanian-Iraqi relations are historic, deeply rooted, and
based on mutual respect and shared interests, serving the interests
of the two countries and their peoples as well as Arab causes.

He affirmed Jordan’s commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty
King Abdullah II, to further developing relations with Iraq and
building on them across various sectors to achieve a sustainable
strategic partnership.

Fayez added that the two countries are bound by strong historical,
cultural, and social ties, calling for strengthening joint
investments in vital sectors and moving forward with the
implementation of major strategic projects.

He highlighted the importance of the Iraqi oil pipeline project
through Jordan, which has been approved, noting that it would provide
Iraq with a new export route to international markets and serve the
interests of both countries, particularly in light of regional
developments affecting maritime shipping routes.

For his part, Halbousi expressed appreciation for Jordan and its
leadership, praising the Kingdom’s supportive stances toward Iraq and
its stability and security.

He said his visit to Jordan, heading a parliamentary delegation that
included heads of Iraqi political blocs, reflects the depth of
bilateral relations and the keenness to further enhance cooperation.

Halbousi stressed Iraq’s need to diversify its oil export outlets,
particularly amid challenges facing key regional shipping lanes,
reiterating the importance of the Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project as
a strategic option serving both countries.

He also underlined the importance of the electricity interconnection
project between Jordan and Iraq, noting Iraq’s need to increase
electricity imports from the Kingdom and benefit from Jordan’s
electricity surplus.

//Petra// AJ