Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa are having an extended discussion in Damascus. The discussions dealt with the export of Iraqi oil through the Banias line with a capacity of up to two million barrels per day, and increasing trade exchanges. The discussions include the development of the agricultural sector to achieve food integration, increasing security cooperation and unifying positions on regional issues. Al-Zaidi's first visit to Syria since taking office, after a previous meeting with Al-Sharaa in New York last September. Last July, Baghdad and Damascus signed a memorandum of understanding for the restoration of the oil line that stretches from Hadita to the port of Banyas.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa are having an extended discussion in Damascus. The discussions dealt with the export of Iraqi oil through the Banias line with a capacity of up to two million barrels per day, and increasing trade exchanges. The discussions include the development of the agricultural sector to achieve food integration, increasing security cooperation and unifying positions on regional issues. Al-Zaidi's first visit to Syria since taking office, after a previous meeting with Al-Sharaa in New York last September. Last July, Baghdad and Damascus signed a memorandum of understanding for the restoration of the oil line that stretches from Hadita to the port of Banyas.