Iraqi Oil Minister Says Country Taking Confident Steps to Support Economy

Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair al-Abadi said Iraq is taking confident steps to support its national economy.

The minister acknowledged that the country had been through difficult circumstances in the preceding period.

He said the crisis had begun to ease, signaling a more positive outlook after those difficulties.

His remarks linked that improving outlook with efforts to bolster the economy, but the brief statement provided no details of specific measures or a timetable.