The Head of the Lebanese caretaker government, Najib Mikati, affirmed that Iraq has always been a giving hand to Lebanon in this difficult circumstance, indicating that had it not been for Iraqi oil, we would not have had a single minute of electricity.

Mikati said, in statements reported by the Lebanese Al-Nashra website: I thank the Iraqi government and people for everything they offer to Lebanon.

He added: If it weren’t for Iraqi oil, we wouldn’t have a single minute of electricity, and through it, the supply continued in public institutions, especially the port of Beirut and Beirut International Airport.

Mikati continued: We announce to the Lebanese an increase in electricity hours to every Lebanese and to every home thanks to Iraqi oil, and the Iraqi fuel initiative came from Iraq, especially since we have gone through obstacles to paying the required amounts./ End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency