Iraq says talks with Saudi Arabia on power link make significant progress
Iraq's electricity ministry announced major progress in talks with Saudi Arabia on regional power connectivity, with further discussions expected during an upcoming visit.
Iraq's electricity ministry reported significant advancements in discussions with Saudi Arabia regarding regional power interconnection. The ministry disclosed on Monday that key talks between Iraqi Minister of Electricity Ali Saadi Wahib and his Saudi counterpart have yielded considerable progress. Furthermore, the ministry expects additional dialogue during Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's impending trip to Saudi Arabia.
According to the Iraqi News Agency, the ministry highlighted the involvement of the World Bank in these deliberations, with the institution emphasizing several priorities, including the aforementioned regional interconnection project with Saudi Arabia. Presently, Iraq relies on imported electricity amountsing to 1,650 megawatts, comprising 600 megawatts through the Turkey link, 50 megawatts via Jordan, 600 megawatts from other regional interconnections, and an impressive 1,400 megawatts hailing from investment stations in the Kurdistan region.
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