Basra governor, Iranian delegation discuss investments

BASRA / IraqiNews.com: The Basra Governor Shaltagh Abbod al-Mayiah discussed on Tuesday investment opportunities in Basra with an Iranian government delegation. “A delegation from Basra will visit Iran during the coming days following an Iranian invitation,” al-Mayiah told IraqiNews.com news agency. For his part, the head of the Iranian delegation said that the Iranian government is ranking investment in Basra as a high priority. The oil-rich city of Basra lies 590 km south of Baghdad. MH (P) / SS 1