Riyadh:Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi discussed strengthening bilateral relations and joint Arab cooperation in the oil and gas sectors with several counterparts.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Al-Abadi held meetings with Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman, Algeria’s Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arkab, and Kuwait’s Oil Minister Tariq Suleiman Al-Roumi on the sidelines of the World Energy Council conference.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in oil and gas sectors between Iraq and these countries. The meeting with Kuwaiti Oil Minister Al-Roumi included participation from the Director General of the State Oil Marketing Company, Ali Nizar Al-Shatri, and the Director General of the Economic Department, Alaa Al-Yasiri.

In discussions with Algerian Minister Mohamed Arkab and Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman, similar themes of strengthening bilateral relations and joint cooperation were emphasized, particularly in the oil and gas sectors.