Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 17

27-Apr-2009

SYRIA/IRAQ

Syria Set To Launch Upstream Bid Rounds, Iraq Pipeline Discussions Progress

Syria is set to launch two onshore licensing rounds in May, as part of its efforts to battle declining oil production. The move comes amid further signs that the country is emerging from political and economic isolation, and strengthening ties with its neighbors. Last week, a high level Syrian delegation led by the country’s Prime Minister...