Click to Print This Page
April 26, 2007
No. 1367

Russian Economic Delegation in Damascus Discusses Oil Pipeline

A Russian economic delegation held meetings in Damascus yesterday to discuss methods of expanding Russia-Syria economic cooperation.

Among future projects discussed was the oil pipeline connecting Kirkuk in Iraq and Banias in Syria.

[The pipeline was used during the Saddam era to carry Iraqi oil to Syria in violation of U.N. sanctions. It is not clear how the pipeline, which is currently in disrepair, could be rebuilt without the approval of the Iraqi authorities and perhaps even the regional government of Kurdistan.]

Source: Al-Thawra, Damascus, April 26, 2007

Please recycle
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is an independent, non-profit organization providing translations of the Middle East media and original analysis and research on developments in the region. Copies of articles and documents cited, as well as background information, are available on request.
MEMRI holds copyrights on all translations. Materials may only be used with proper attribution.

The Middle East Media Research Institute
P.O. Box 27837, Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: [202] 955-9070 Fax: [202] 955-9077 E-Mail: memri@memri.org
Search previous MEMRI publications at our website: www.memri.org