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Iraq discussed with Jordan and Egypt ways to enhance trilateral cooperation in joint oil projects and electrical interconnection. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs detailed Iraq's participation in a statement, noting that Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attended the trilateral cooperation mechanism meeting held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The meeting also included Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Expatriates Affairs, Badr Abd El Aty. This gathering took place prior to the Arab Ministerial Meeting concerning Jerusalem. The statement added that during the meeting, the ministers discussed means of developing and strengthening the trilateral cooperation mechanism among the three countries. They agreed to activate the work of this mechanism through specialized technical committees, in addition to organizing periodic meetings at various levels to follow up on the implementation of joint projects, especially those in the economic, investment, industrial, and energy sectors. Participants in the meeting also addressed prospects for cooperation within the energy sector, including oil projects and electrical interconnection. They emphasized the importance of expanding the scope of joint cooperation in this vital area, in a way that supports achieving economic integration and enhances energy security for the three nations. The meeting further touched upon recent regional developments, foremost among them the situation regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The ministers welcomed efforts aimed at reopening the strait as quickly as possible, stressing that this would contribute to reinforcing regional stability. They also affirmed the necessity of halting military actions, de-escalating tensions, and adopting dialogue and diplomatic means as primary tools for resolving existing crises in the region.
