Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visited Damascus on Monday, marking his first trip to Syria since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad in December 2024, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
During the visit, Hussein held significant meetings with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani.
The talks with Al-Sharaa delved into the bilateral relations and ways to broaden cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
They also discussed the latest regional and international developments, signaling the need for boosted coordination between the two neighboring countries in addressing common challenges.
Meanwhile, the meeting between the Iraqi delegation and Al-Shaibani focused on practical steps to strengthen bilateral relations and foster cooperation in multiple fields.
The ministers agreed to form a high-level joint coordination committee, chaired by both Syrian and Iraqi foreign ministers, to closely monitor the implementation of agreed initiatives and facilitate collaborative efforts.
Furthermore, the meeting featured energy cooperation, with both sides exploring different mechanisms for oil transit and power grid integration, as well as a promising project to rehabilitate oil pipelines extending from Iraq to Syria.
The talks also covered strategic cooperation in water management and agriculture, as part of their approach to solidify food security, deepen economic integration and support their shared interests.
Apart from this, the two countries examined new horizons for closer security coordination and intelligence cooperation to maintain regional stability and elevate their joint response to mutual security challenges.
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