British delegation discusses investments in Basra

BASRA / IraqiNews.com: A representative of the British premier and his accompanying delegation conferred on Saturday investment opportunities in Basra with the province’s investment commission, according to the commission’s head. “The delegation conferred the commission’s performance, the latest projects, and investment permissions that have been granted so far, in addition to permissions that will be granted soon,” Dr. Hayder Ali told IraqiNews.com news agency. “During the meeting, the commission’s achievements were displayed, in addition to its efforts to coordinate with state institutions to facilitate investors’ missions in Basra,” he said. The oil-rich city of Basra lies 590 km south of Baghdad. MH (P)/SR 1