(MENAFN) Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs Hussain Al-Shahristani stated that Iraq needs Iran's natural gas to support its energy sector, according to Iran Daily.
The Prime Minister said that the pipeline project between the two countries will start operating by the following month.
Shahristani said: "In Iraq, we have signed contracts with Iran to import gas for our power stations in the central part of the country. The pipeline that we have already signed for is under construction. It will be ready next month."
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