VOL. XXXIX

No. 63

9-December-1996

IRAQ

Iraqi Oil Sales Appear Imminent

Iraqi Oil Minister Dr. 'Amir Rashid announced on 6 December that his country will be able to resume oil exports from 05:00 GMT on Tuesday 10 December, following the notification by the UN Secretary General to the Security Council that all steps are in place for the implementation of resolution 986 regarding oil-for-food sales. Dr. Rashid said that "we expect the UN Secretary General to submit his final report no later than...