Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Reuters
Reuters
Business

Russia's Lavrov visits Baghdad to discuss bilateral relations, energy cooperation: Iraqi statement

FILE PHOTO: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting with members of the ruling United Russia political party to discuss international cooperation and the support of compatriots abroad, in Moscow, Russia, February 3, 2023. Yuri Kochetkov/Pool via REUTERS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss boosting bilateral relations and energy cooperation, Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement.

Lavrov, who is leading a delegation that includes oil and gas companies' representatives, is scheduled to meet his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Monday, Ahmed Al-Sahhaf said in a statement.

Sahhaf said the visit will focus on "strategic relations with Russia and to encourage investment opportunities, especially in relating to energy sectors".

The Russian foreign minister will also meet on Monday Iraqi top officials, including Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani, President Abdul Latif Rashid and parliament speaker, Sahhaf said.

(Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed; Editing by Toby Chopra)

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.