Iraq FM Discusses Hormuz Strait Closure, Global Energy Security at Paris Peace Forum
Hussein outlined the challenges facing Iraq's oil exports amid the war and military operations in the Strait of Hormuz region, highlighting their implications for international trade flows and global supplies of oil, gas, and critical minerals.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Tuesday discussed the impact of the Strait of Hormuz's closure on global energy markets and Iraq's oil exports during the ninth edition of the Paris Peace Forum.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hussein attended a workshop titled “The Repercussions of the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Its Impact on Global Energy Markets,” alongside heads of state and government, foreign ministers, and other international officials.
During the discussion, Hussein outlined the challenges facing Iraq's oil exports amid the war and military operations in the Strait of Hormuz region, highlighting their implications for international trade flows and global supplies of oil, gas, and critical minerals.
He also highlighted possible alternatives to safeguard the continuity of Iraqi oil exports, particularly diversifying export routes and expanding pipeline networks through neighbouring countries. Such measures, he said, could help mitigate the impact of regional crises and strengthen global energy security.
Established in 2018, the Paris Peace Forum is an international platform that brings together governments, international organizations, businesses, and civil society representatives to promote dialogue and cooperation on global challenges.
The ninth edition, held on November 10–11, 2026, in Paris, is themed “From Sovereignty to Cooperation.” It focuses on international peace and security, emerging technologies, sustainable development, and environmental challenges, with discussions aimed at developing collective responses to pressing global issues. The forum also features more than 350 speakers across 80 sessions.