According to the report of the public relations of the NIGC, Majid Chegeni stated that the Iraqi side is applying for the extension of the gas export contract and Iran is positive about this.
"Since our first gas export contract to Baghdad will expire next year, our negotiations with Iraq regarding the continuation of exports to this country have begun and the first part of the negotiations is also dedicated to this contract," Majid Chegeni said in a televised interview.
Referring to the development of energy relations with neighboring countries, Chegeni emphasized: "Iraq needs energy, especially gas, and we are trying to meet this need by extending the contract with this country."