Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has signed a five-year contract with Iran to supply the country with natural gas, Report informs, citing foreign media sources.
The deal, which was signed by Electricity Minister Ziad Ali Fadhel and the National Iranian Gas Company, will provide Iraq with 50 million cubic meters of gas per day.
The gas will be used to generate electricity, which is in high demand in Iraq. The country's electricity grid is aging and has been unable to keep up with demand, leading to frequent power outages.
The deal with Iran is seen as a temporary measure to help Iraq meet its electricity needs while the country develops its own gas fields.
The Ministry of Electricity said the deal would "ensure the sustainability of the work of power plants and keep pace with the peak loads and the increasing demand for electric energy."