Amman, June 9 (Petra) – Jordanian and Iraqi MPs on Tuesday discussed ties and the need to build on existing cooperation to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries.

The remarks came during a meeting between the Jordanian Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Haitham Ziyadin, and a delegation from the Iraqi Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee headed by Mustafa Kubaisi.

According to a committee statement, Ziyadin said that Iraq's stability enhances opportunities for cooperation and that the Kingdom is Jordan is committed to supporting Iraq. He called for joint strategic projects, particularly the electricity interconnection project, describing it as a key initiative for strengthening energy security, supporting economic development and advancing Arab integration.

Jordanian committee members called for building on existing projects and developing parliamentary and economic cooperation. For his part, Kubaisi said the visit reflects the two countries' commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and deepening relations.

He praised the success of the electricity interconnection project and ongoing cooperation in border areas.

Kubaisi called for expanding collaboration in trade, investment, energy and civil aviation, while commending the strong reputation of Jordan's health and education sectors among Iraqis.

He urged facilitating medical visa procedures, saying such measures would boost economic, tourism and healthcare cooperation between the two countries.

//Petra// AK