Al-Zaidi and Al-Shara Discuss Economic Cooperation and Oil Export via Banyas

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara chaired an extensive meeting in Damascus on Wednesday. Al-Zaidi emphasized that the Iraqi and Syrian peoples are one nation in two countries, highlighting efforts to develop partnership and cooperation in economic and social fields, as well as enhancing security cooperation and unifying stances on regional and international issues, aiming to achieve peace and stability in the region. The Syrian president expressed his appreciation for Al-Zaidi's visit and delegation, noting the depth of bilateral relations and Syria's commitment to strengthening cooperation. Discussions covered several topics including the export of Iraqi oil through the Banyas pipeline with a capacity of up to two million barrels per day, increasing trade volume, and joint work to develop the agricultural sector to achieve food and economic integration.