Baghdad:Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, highlighted the importance of accelerating the development of oil fields and enhancing exploration activities during discussions on Thursday.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Al-Mandalawi visited the Ministry of Oil headquarters in Baghdad to assess the progress of various departmental operations and review key projects along with the challenges confronting the oil sector.

During his meeting with Minister of Oil Basim Mohammed Al-Abadi, discussions focused on strategies to revitalize the oil sector and improve the efficiency of export outlets. The goal is to increase export volumes, maximize national revenues, and bolster the Iraqi economy.

Al-Mandalawi emphasized the need to implement plans for developing oil fields, expanding exploration areas, and investing in associated gas to strengthen the oil sector’s capabilities. The meeting also tackled primary technical and administrative challenges faced by the Ministry of Oil and explored ways to address them.

Additionally, the discussions included supporting the Ministry’s staff to improve operational efficiency and ensure a smooth workflow across all departments.