Iraq, Egypt Discuss Joint Cooperation In The Field Of Oil And Energy

BAGHDAD / NINA/ Iraq and Egypt discussed bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of oil industries. According to a statement of the Ministry of Oil, "the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for gas Hamid Younis discussed with Egypt delegation, headed by President of the Egyptian Petroleum Authority Mohamed Ahmed, prospects of joint cooperation between the ministries of oil to the two countries in the export, storage and refining areas." The statement noted, "The two sides discussed finding ways and technical potential of the Egyptian side for cooperation in the fields of drilling, gas and pipelines networks, and training of personnel in the Iraqi oil sector, because of Egyptian cadres' experience in the petroleum industry." For his part, head of the Egyptian Petroleum Authority confirmed that private Egyptian oil companies confirm its readiness to work in Iraq and cooperation in the field of oil and gas industry and marketing and to serve the interests of both countries "./ End