Iraqi Oil Minister Meets With The New Chinese Ambassador To Iraq

BAGHDAD / NINA / Iraqi Oil Minister, Abdul Karim Laybi discussed with the new Chinese ambassador to Iraq, Wang Yong relations between the two countries, especially in the field of energy and oil. A statement by the Ministry of oil issued today cited that "the minister praised the role of Chinese companies in Iraq's reconstruction and developing its oil industry, calling for expanding Chinese companies' participation in the rehabilitation and development of the oil industry in Iraq. For his part, the Chinese ambassador expressed, "his country's desire to develop bilateral relations in all the fields, including the oil sector. / End