Baghdad – INA
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed on Wednesday the progress of the Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project.
The Prime Minister's Media Office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday at his residence in Washington, on the sidelines of his official visit to the United States." The statement added that "the Prime Minister received an official invitation from King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein to visit the Kingdom during the meeting."
He added that "during the meeting, ways to develop bilateral relations were discussed, along with the possibility of enhancing cooperation in various economic and development sectors, and proceeding with the implementation of the Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project and completing the electricity interconnection project between the two countries, in a manner that fulfills the aspirations and interests of the two brotherly peoples." He noted that "the meeting also addressed developments in regional and international affairs, with an exchange of views on the most prominent issues of common interest, while emphasizing the importance of strengthening security and stability in the region through supporting diplomatic options in resolving conflicts."
For his part, the Jordanian Foreign Minister conveyed the greetings of the Jordanian King to the Prime Minister, affirming "his country's keenness to enhance partnership opportunities and develop relations between the two countries."
