Fuad Hussein Participates in Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism Meeting in Amman, Together with Jordanian and Egyptian Counterparts, Reaffirming the Activation of Technical Committees and the Expansion of Joint Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, participated in the Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism meeting held in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, ahead of the Arab Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem.

The ministers discussed ways to enhance the Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism between Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt. They agreed to activate the mechanism through the relevant technical committees and to hold regular meetings at various levels to follow up on the implementation of joint projects, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, industry, and energy.

The ministers also discussed prospects for cooperation in the energy sector, including oil projects and electricity interconnection, as well as ways to expand joint cooperation in this field, in a manner that contributes to achieving economic integration and enhancing energy security among the three countries.

The meeting also addressed the latest regional developments, particularly those related to the Strait of Hormuz. The ministers welcomed ongoing efforts aimed at reopening the Strait as soon as possible, in a manner that contributes to strengthening regional stability. They also stressed the need to halt military operations, de-escalate tensions, and pursue dialogue and diplomatic means to address the crises facing the region.