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Maliki to Putin: the doors are open to Russian companies to work in Iraq, particularly in the area of oil and electricity expanded {}
Wednesday, October 10 1 / Okrudolf 2012 18:04
{Baghdad: Euphrates News} Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki today with the President of the Federal Republic of Russia Vladimir Putin to develop bilateral relations and issues of common concern.
A statement by the Information Office of the Prime Minister received the Euphrates News Agency {} copy today that "Maliki said during a meeting with Putin on the need to expand cooperation between the two countries in the fields of energy, trade and investment in other sectors," noting that "the doors are open to Russian companies to work in Iraq particularly in the area of oil and electricity. "
The statement quoted Maliki as saying that "our discussions with officials in Russia have been fruitful and we are looking forward to further cooperation and coordination between the two countries", and called for "expanding economic cooperation and increasing educational opportunities for Iraqi students in Russian universities."
The President of the Russian Federation from his part his country's readiness to expand cooperation and advancing the work between the two countries, "adding" We seek to increase the volume of trade exchange between the two countries and we have agreed significant in this area through our operating in Iraq, "and expressed hope" that develops the work of Russian companies in Iraq, "noting that" Russia has a definite desire to expand its cooperation with Iraq in the field of commercial and military. "
Maliki arrived in Moscow on Monday on an official visit which aims to develop economic and military ties.
The device Media announced yesterday that "Iraq has signed arms deals worth a total amount of more than $ 4.2 billion with Russia in the second half of this year."
Al-Maliki said in a press conference yesterday that the weapons do not occupy the most important priorities in the course of this visit, stressing that Iraq needs Russian support in the field of defense.
He explained that "Iraq needs modern weapons that can be used in the fight against terrorism in the mountain and desert areas." Ended
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