S. Korea should supply Iraq with military planes – Maliki

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Premier Nouri al-Maliki called on South Korea to provide Iraq with military training planes, as well cooperation in other armaments. During his meeting with South Korean State Minister for Military Industries Nu D Lee, Maliki called for activation of all contracts signed with the Korean side, in addition to supporting projects agreed upon. In an official statement, it noted the meeting was attended by Acting Defense Minister Saadoun al-Dilaimi. The statement added the South Korean minister expressed the readiness of his country to develop relations with Iraq in all fields, particularly in armament fields, as well as implementing the agreements reached to. RM (TS)/SR 2611