VOL. XL No. 1728-April-1997

IRAQ

Upstream Negotiations With Oil Firms HaveReached Final Stage, Says Iraqi Oil Minister

The Iraqi Oil Minister, Dr. 'Amir Rashid, told MEES last week that talksregarding upstream oil agreements with several foreign companies are in theirfinal stages, and that further accords are expected to be signed during thisyear. In a telephone interview from Rome with MEES Executive Editor WalidKhadduri, Dr. Rashid said that Baghdad is going ahead with the accords nowbecause...