Today, Tuesday, Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein participated in the ninth session of the Paris Peace Forum, reviewing the implications of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global energy security, and the challenges facing Iraqi oil exports in light of security and military developments in the region.
The media office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement received by the news agency that the forum witnessed broad participation from heads of state and government, foreign ministers, and several officials and international figures.
The statement added that Hussein participated in a discussion workshop titled “The Implications of the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Its Impact on Global Energy Markets,” which addressed the effects of the closure on supplies of oil, gas, and critical minerals, highlighting the challenges facing Iraqi oil exports due to the war and military operations in the strait area, and their implications for trade flows and global energy supplies.
He noted that the minister discussed available alternatives to ensure the continuity of oil exports, primarily diversifying export routes and expanding oil pipeline networks through other countries, which contributes to mitigating the effects of regional crises and enhancing energy security.
In this context, Hussein participated in the “Summit on Childhood and Children’s Rights,” attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and several participating state leaders and officials.
He also attended a dinner hosted by Macron at the Élysée Palace, in honor of the heads of state and government and foreign ministers participating in the forum.