Baghdad:The Iraqi task force on the trilateral coordination council, comprising Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt, convened on Sunday to deliberate on establishing new export outlets for Iraqi oil via the Red Sea.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting was led by Ali Ward Hamoud, Director General of the Oil Projects Company and head of the Iraqi task force. It was conducted via video conference, in alignment with the government’s directives and the Minister of Oil, Basim Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi’s instructions. The session aimed to advance discussions on strategic projects and enhance cooperation within the oil, energy, and petrochemical sectors.

The discussion involved various representatives, including the Director General of the Department of Studies, Planning, and Follow-up, and officials from the Ministry of Oil, the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Industry and Minerals. Representatives from Egypt and Jordan also participated, focusing on the technical and operational details of the Basra–Haditha crude oil export pipeline project.

The meeting explored potential projects such as a joint petrochemical complex, construction of storage facilities and refineries, and new export outlets via the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. Additionally, initiatives proposed by Egypt, including a coking project and sustainable aviation fuel project, were reviewed, alongside discussions on hydrogen production technology cooperation.

In conclusion, the Director General emphasized the need for continued technical dialogue and information exchange among the involved countries to transition from discussion to practical implementation, fostering economic partnership and integration in the oil, energy, and industrial sectors.