Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will travel to Iran tomorrow at the head of a ministerial delegation to discuss gas cooperation and regional developments, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported, citing government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi.
Al-Aboudi said the issue of restricting weapons to the state has only been discussed in Baghdad, stressing that it is an internal Iraqi matter and will not be discussed outside the country, according to INA.
He said the gas file will be included in the agenda of bilateral talks between Iraq and Iran, in line with Iraq’s national interests.
Al-Aboudi added that Iraq is pursuing an initiative based on diplomatic solutions, particularly in response to current regional developments.
He also said Iraq has signed agreements with the United States, including understandings to establish alternative oil export routes.
According to Al-Aboudi, Iraq has developed plans for alternative export routes with US companies to safeguard its oil exports amid the war that has affected the Strait of Hormuz.
“Iraq has regained its strength, is not part of any conflict axis, rejects interference in other countries’ affairs, and is moving towards broader foreign engagement based on its economic interests,” he added.