Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 13

28-March-2005

Iraq Oil Minister Appointment Awaits Outcome Of Political Bargaining

At MEES press-time on 24 March lengthy discussions over the formation of a new government in Baghdad were continuing with Shia and Kurdish groups still bargaining over the allocation of ministries. Until this process reaches a conclusion it will not be possible to say who is likely to take over the role of oil minister. It all depends on which group is going to be given...