Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi proposed during his visit to Germany on the 15th that he intended to export crude oil to Germany. Iraq's oil exports are traditionally directed to Asia, and the current administration is promoting market diversification and expanding oil exports to Europe.

Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi proposed during his visit to Germany on the 15th that he intended to export crude oil to Germany. Iraq's oil exports are traditionally directed to Asia, and the current administration is promoting market diversification and expanding oil exports to Europe.