On August 30 and 31, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Iraq Xiang Bo met separately with Iraqi Minister of Oil Basim Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi and Iraqi Minister of Electricity Ali Saadi Wahib.

Both sides agreed that the strategic partnership between China and Iraq has witnessed steady and sound development, with fruitful results achieved in practical cooperation. They noted that the oil and gas and electricity sectors are closely linked to people’s livelihoods and Countries’ economic and social development, and constitute key areas of practical cooperation between China and Iraq.

Both sides expressed their readiness to further deepen cooperation in these areas and bring greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries.