Iraq and Jordan seal nine agreements to boost trade, energy and security cooperation

In Amman, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi held talks with King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations. The leaders examined cooperation in energy, electricity interconnection, transport, security, the economy, investment, trade and industry. They announced plans for a free-trade zone to increase commercial exchange and deepen economic integration.

Nine memoranda of understanding were signed, spanning competition policies, environmental protection, higher education, scientific research, consumer protection, and archival cooperation. Additional programmes will support small and medium-sized enterprises and cultural and educational collaboration through 2028. Both parties emphasized the centrality of the Palestinian issue and urged ongoing diplomatic efforts to address regional crises.