In the Middle East, against the background of recent transformations at both the regional and international levels, allied and partnership relations are also being rebuilt. One of the most important processes in this context is the rapprochement between Iraq, Egypt and Jordan.
At the end of June, a meeting of the leaders of the three countries was held in Baghdad, at which they declared their readiness to further develop relations. Concrete steps were also taken in this direction.
In particular, Cairo wants to implement new foreign policy initiatives to overcome vulnerabilities in domestic politics and economics. To this end, the Egyptian authorities are seeking to establish partnership and cooperation with many countries, including thinking about the normalization of relations with Turkey.
Expansion of diplomatic contacts and dialogue between the three countries may have a positive effect on the implementation of the project for the construction of an oil pipeline between Basra and Akaba, which has been actively updated in recent days.
The oil pipeline was originally planned to be built between Iraq and Jordan, but the project failed due to security concerns.
The issue of expanding the project with the possibility of participation of the Egyptian side in it was put on the agenda ahead of the trilateral meeting in Baghdad.
Cairo is considering the project as a potential source of oil. We can say that through the project, Egypt plans not only political rapprochement, but also the creation of a new source of oil supplies.
Moreover, the project could expand the political influence of Egypt in the Middle East.
We should also not forget about the historical prerequisites for the emergence of dialogue between the three countries.
In 1989, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq actually created an economic cooperation organization called the Arab Cooperation Council (ACC), of which North Yemen was also a member at the time.
For a number of reasons, including the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq, the organization did not last long. Nevertheless, this is a certain practice in the context of cooperation between Cairo, Amman and Baghdad.
Historic trade partnerships established by Iraq, especially with Egypt and Jordan, are one of the main motives for expanding contacts between the three countries.
Thus, it should be remembered that the rapprochement between the three countries, which will soon manifest itself opportunistically, has a historical basis. Recent developments in the region should also be viewed in this context.