Al-Halbusi, German State Secretary for Energy, discuss issues of mutual interest

 

The Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi received on Saturday Mr. Thomas Bareiss, German State Secretary for Energy, and his accompanying delegation.

At the outset of the meeting, the visiting delegation congratulated Mr. al-Halbusi, on behalf of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on his election as Speaker of the Council of Representatives and wished him and the newly elected Members of the Council success in performing their duties.

They discussed means to enhance cooperation between Iraq and Germany in the energy, water and health sectors.

Al-Halbusi lauded the great role of Germany in supporting Iraq at all levels, calling for further cooperation between the two friendly countries and thus address the basic needs of the Iraqi citizen

For their part, the delegation members confirmed the‏ keenness of Berlin to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Iraq and the readiness of German companies to exploit the investment opportunities available in it.

The Speaker Media Office

20/10/2018