(UPDATE) Visiting Iraqi delegation discusses oil-for-services agreement with Hamieh, Boujikian

(UPDATE) Visiting Iraqi delegation discusses oil-for-services agreement with Hamieh, Boujikian

NNA - Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Dr. Ali Hamieh, on Tuesday met with a delegation representing the Iraqi government to discuss a joint cooperation agreement between Lebanon and Iraq in several fields.

The Iraqi delegation included Iraqi Prime Minister’s advisor, Dr. Alaa Al-Saadi, Iraqi ambassador to Lebanon, Haidar Al-Barrak, and other senior Iraqi and Lebanese officials. 

Minister Hamieh welcomed the Iraqi delegation, noting that Iraq has never been stingy with Lebanon and has always provided it with all kinds of support. He also thanked Iraq for its permanent presence on Lebanon’s side. 

“Today, we’re activating and strengthening bilateral relations within the mutual benefit of both of our countries," Hamieh added, referring to the services that the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation can provide to Iraq through Rafic Hariri International Airport, the Aviation Training Center, and Lebanese ports, in addition to the border crossings linking Lebanon from Syria to Iraq.

“Had it not been for the Iraqi fuel, Lebanon would have been submerged in complete darkness,” Hamieh added. 

For his part, Ambassador Al-Barrak affirmed, "The delegation's visit to Lebanon today is to guarantee the renewal of the oil-for-services agreement before its expiry in September 2022."

In turn, the Iraqi Prime Minister’s advisor  confirmed that