VOL. XL

No. 48

1-December-1997

IRAQ

Iraq Reportedly Unwilling To Renew Oil-For-Food Program

Iraq is not willing to renew its oil-for-food program with the United Nations untilproblems related to the implementation of the program are solved, according to Mr. EricFalt, spokesman for Iraq's UN relief coordinator. Mr. Falt told Reuters on 27November "we understand that the Government of Iraq is not prepared to discuss athird phase of the oil-for-food program until the issues raised by them . . ....