Iraq and Japan Discuss Enhancing Joint Investments and Developing Electricity Infrastructure

rafidainscope - Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ali Saadi Wuhaib, met with the Japanese Ambassador to Baghdad, Akira Endo, on Sunday (August 23, 2026) to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and expanding Japanese corporate investments in the energy sector. Official sources stated that the meeting focused on leveraging advanced Japanese technology to develop infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the electrical grid across generation, transmission, and distribution. For his part, the Japanese ambassador affirmed his country's commitment to supporting Iraq's energy sector and strengthening the presence of Japanese companies in implementing vital projects.