VOL. XLIII

No. 38

18-September-2000

IRAQ

Italian, French Oil Company Chiefs Criticize UN Embargo

Eni CEO Vittorio Mincato and TotalFinaElf Chairman Thierry Desmarest have criticized the UN embargo against Iraq in separate interviews. Mr Mincato was quoted by Reuters on 14 September as saying that Iraq could be one of Enis key suppliers and, in a clear criticism of the embargo, that Baghdad should be allowed to contribute fully to international output. Mr Mincato said it was schizophrenic to demand...