Egypt strengthens electrical interconnection line with Jordan to be expanded to Iraq

CAIRO – 6 March 2023: Egypt is working to strengthen the electrical interconnection line with Jordan to accommodate a capacity of up to 3 gigawatts to be expanded to Iraq,", said Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday.

Mabdouly’s comments were given in a meeting with Iraqi counterpart, Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani, who paid Egypt a quick visit for discussing a number of files of common interest were reviewed, according to a statement from the Egyptian cabinet.

Al-Sudani said that there are negotiations to establish a logistical area on the border between Iraq and Jordan, for providing to goods and products, saying “Egypt can benefit from it by providing Egyptian products to the Iraqi market.”

President Sisi received Al-Sudani, affirming Egypt’s unwavering support for the security and stability of Iraq, valuing the strategic relations between the two countries.

The president emphasized the firm fundamentals of Egypt’s foreign policy towards Iraq and that includes providing full support to the Iraqi people on all levels, particularly in the fight against terrorism and in efforts to solidify security and stability.