Iraq agrees to supply Lebanon with fuel for six months
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Iraq has agreed to supply Lebanon with fuel for six months as part of its ongoing support for Lebanon's energy sector and reconstruction efforts, reaffirming its commitment to the nation's security and stability.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, right, chairs the first session of negotiations between Iraq and the United States to wind down the International Coalition mission in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 27, 2024 (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban, Pool)
In a press release on Saturday, the media office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani announced that Iraq has agreed to provide Lebanon with fuel for six months. This is part of Iraq's ongoing support for Lebanon and its energy sector.
Previously, Iraq committed to providing Lebanon with fuel to address its energy shortages, including an agreement in 2021 to supply one million tons of fuel oil and extending that support in 2022 with additional fuel oil and crude oil supplies.
The statement further emphasized Iraq's unwavering support for Lebanon's security and stability across all sectors and reiterated Iraq's commitment to contributing to the reconstruction of Lebanon.
It also confirmed the approval of an exemption for the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, enabling them to continue supplying Lebanon with fuel for the agreed-upon six-month period, further strengthening the energy infrastructure and Lebanon's resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.
