Iraq, Lebanon sign deal to swap fuel oil for medical services – Roya News English

Iraq, Lebanon sign deal to swap fuel oil for medical services – Roya News English

Iraq will provide Lebanon with one million tonnes of fuel oil for its power plants in exchange for medical services, under a deal signed on Saturday in Baghdad.

Both countries are suffering from major energy crises, with electricity shortages impacting hospitals.

A statement from the Iraqi authorities said that under the deal, Lebanon would receive one million tonnes of fuel oil in exchange for "goods and services."