BAGHDAD, 30 March, 2021 (TON): On Monday, the Egyptian and Jordanian ministers of foreign affairs arrived in Baghdad to meet the Iraqi counterpart.

The meet up was planned to prepare for the summit expected to gather top leaders of the three countries.

After the meeting, at a joint press conference, the Iraqi FM said, "We discussed various topics, including electricity interconnection and the project of an oil pipeline from the Iraq's oil-hub of Basra to Jordan's port of Aqaba."

"Projects to be implemented by the three countries in the fields of economy, energy, electricity, health, agriculture, industry, food, and construction," said FM Egypt Sameh Shoukry.

The understandings reached by the governments of the three countries will be sent to the three leaders in the upcoming summit, he said.

The meeting reviewed developments in the Arab region, especially the Palestinian issue, the crises in Syria, Libya, and Yemen, as well as cooperation in the field of combating terrorism and extremism, according to Shoukry.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said, "We stand with all our capabilities with the Iraqi government in its efforts to enhance security, stability, reconstruction and provide a better life for the Iraqi people. The support for Iraq, its security, and stability is fundamental to the security and stability of the entire region."

He added, "The support for Iraq, its security, and stability is fundamental to the security and stability of the entire region."

Meanwhile, the summit announced on 27 March was postponed after the tragic trains’ collision in Egypt that killed and injured dozens.