China is willing to expand cooperation with Iraq in the energy sector

Almaty. December 23. Silkroadnews - China is willing to expand cooperation with Iraq in the energy sector, reported the newspaper China Daily.
"China and Iraq have agreed on building a strategic partnership and cooperation in the field of energy between the world's largest importer of oil and novice exporter. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister of Iraq, Haider al-Abadi announced this decision during their meeting in Beijing", - said in a statement on Wednesday.
It is noted that, according to Xi Jinping, China supports Iraq taken measures to protect the national security and stability.
In turn, Prime Minister of China Li Keqiang said that China is willing to actively participate in the development of oil fields in Iraq.
In addition, Li Keqiang, and Haider al-Abadi signed an agreement on cooperation in the energy sector and other documents.
Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Ming said that the prime ministers of the two countries discussed the possibility of the use of Chinese equipment for oil and gas fields in Iraq and reached an agreement on this issue.