Sara Johnson Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 President Talabani: approval of the draft law of oil and gas in the House of Representatives will contribute significantly to the expansion area of the contribution of international companies 17/11/2011 PM - 12:55 PM | Hits: 26 Said President Jalal Talabani during a meeting with a delegation Austrian high-level delegation headed by Foreign Minister Austrian Mikhail Chbandlegr that "Austria as a friend played an honorable and noble in their positions in support of the Iraqi people since the days of the struggle against the dictatorship to the present day, and the people of the Iraqi people and an unforgettable Afzal friends who lent a helping hand to in times of distress. " A press statement of the Presidency, "The President discussed with the Austrian delegation bilateral relations and mutual friendship between the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Austria and the need to expand and develop in all areas and to ensure common interests." He added that "President Jalal Talabani said during the meeting, during the meeting which was attended by Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and other officials that" Iraq is now the yard attractive to companies and foreign investment, noting that "the approval of the draft law of oil and gas in the House of Representatives will contribute significantly to the expansion area of the contribution of foreign firms in the investment process, particularly in the fields of oil and energy in general. " The statement said that "the President highlighted in his light on the overall political and economic developments, as well as the most important challenges facing the political process in the country, noting that Iraq is a rich country and has the experience of an emerging democracy by example, What is needed is to establish a true partnership and consolidation of the modern state and take advantage of external expertise in order to overcome the heavy legacy left by the dictatorship in all aspects of life. " He noted that "the president said that Iraq is looking forward to developing the partnership and friendly relations with Austria in this area, the Austrian company will welcome them in all areas of Iraq and to participate effectively in the campaign to re-building and reconstruction and investment opportunities available." The statement said that "his part in the beginning of the meeting, the transfer of Wazziralnmsawi greetings and best wishes of President of Austria HE Heinz Fischer to President Talabani, adding that" his country was very interested Pttorothassan the situation in Iraq and work to consolidate the foundations of strong friendship and bilateral relations with them in all spheres of political and economic, cultural, and oil and the exchange of experiences and provide necessary assistance, "especially in" the field of training and rehabilitation and development of the capacity of Iraqi cadres in various fields. " For his part, Austrian Foreign Minister that "the visit comes as part of their interest in increasing the strengthening of relations with Iraq, and they are willing to activate the communication and cooperation with Iraq in all fields," stressing that "the Austrian delegation expressing their thanks and gratitude to the two big to President Talabani of good and generous hospitality http://www.burathane...cle_141966.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcfrag Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Why does the report keep talking like the HCL is completed when in fact it isn't...close, but just not officially there as of yet. (unless I slept through some really big news in the past 12 hours.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ateam Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Yeah it is not done. If it was Adam would have blown the roof off this join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveflex7 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 It's not done yet, but I think it's safe to say that the HCL will be wrapped up and posted in the gazette within the next week or two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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