Deputy PM presides over Strategic Framework Agreement meeting

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Deputy Prime Minister Rafie al-Issawi on Saturday presided over a meeting held to implement the provisions of the Strategic Framework Agreement signed with the United States. The meeting, attended by the U.S. economic ambassador to Iraq, Mark Wall, tackled necessary coordination to implement the agreement, according to a statement released by Issawi’s office and received by IraqiNews.com news agency. A press conference was held following the meeting, during which Issawi pointed out the significance of the agreement, which he said directly affects Iraqi citizens. The agreement allows Iraq to benefit from U.S. experience in the fields of electricity, agriculture, water resources, transport, and health. SS (S) 1