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Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara chaired an extensive session of talks between the two countries' delegations today, Wednesday, in Damascus. Al-Zaidi emphasized that the Iraqi and Syrian peoples are one nation in two countries, highlighting the importance of developing partnership and cooperation across various fields, particularly economic and social sectors, as well as enhancing security cooperation and unifying stances on regional and international issues, working towards peace and stability in the region. The Syrian president expressed great appreciation for Al-Zaidi's visit and his accompanying delegation, affirming the deep bilateral relations and Syria's commitment to achieving the highest levels of cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, several topics were discussed, including the export of Iraqi oil through the Banyas pipeline with an export capacity of up to two million barrels per day, increasing trade volume, and joint efforts to develop the agricultural sector to achieve food and economic integration.
