AMMAN, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Jordan said on Sunday that work was underway to connect the country's power grid with that of Iraq.
Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Hala Zawati stressed the importance of the project, said a statement by the ministry.
The minister underlined the importance of energy cooperation with Iraq, adding that supplying Iraq with electricity will contribute to alleviating energy overcapacity.
Jordan and Iraq signed several deals in February including one under which the two sides agreed to go forward with a plan to link the two countries' electrical grids.
They decided to embark on technical studies and securing the necessary funds to start the project within three month, projecting that Jordan would export electricity to Iraq in less than two years.
Jordan and Iraq also agreed that the latter would supply the former with 10,000 barrels of Kirkuk oil daily.
