Baghdad:The National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, Qasim Al-Araji, reviewed the “Four Seas” project, which aims to strengthen Iraq’s regional connectivity.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Araji met with Dania Araisi, an American researcher of Lebanese descent and deputy director of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy in Washington, who specializes in political science, political economy, energy, and regional connectivity in the Middle East.

During the meeting, Al-Araji examined the “Four Seas” project, which Araisi is developing. The initiative seeks to foster economic integration and advance energy, transport, and trade corridors by linking Iraq to regional nations via the Persian Gulf, the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea.

The discussion also addressed the significance of Iraq’s strategic location and its pivotal role in regional connectivity projects. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the opportunities to leverage these initiatives for economic development and to bolster cooperation and shared interests. Furthermore, they underscored the importance of security and stability in creating an environment conducive to the implementation of cross-border economic projects.