Iraq, Japan review opening consulate in Basra

BASRA / IraqiNews.com: Deputy chairman of Basra council discussed with Japanese deputy ambassador to Iraq opening a consulate and offices of Japanese companies in Basra to develop bilateral cooperation. “Sheikh Ahmad al-Suleiti received the Japanese diploma, with whom he discussed a number of issues of common interest as well as opening consulate and offices of Japanese companies in the province,” said an official statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. “The Iraqi official underlined the importance of Japanese companies’ contribution in the reconstruction of Basra,” it added. Basra is 590 km south of Baghdad. SH (P) 2