ArmInfo.Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Narek Apitonyan received the Charge d'Affaires of Iraq to the Republic of Armenia, Muhammad Al-Sheikhli.
According to the ministry's press service, during the meeting, the parties discussed several issues related to bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and its development prospects. Narek Apitonyan emphasized the significance of strengthening relations between Armenia and Iraq, expressing hope that the dynamics of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector will improve and new opportunities will emerge.
It is worth noting that Armenia imports liquefied natural gas from Iraq. Specifically, according to data from the RA Customs Service, in the first half of 2025, Armenia imported 218.1 tons of liquefied gas, a 68.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the customs value increased 2.8-fold, reaching $146,000. Iraqi gas accounts for only 0.1% of the total supply.
