Talabani discusses Iraq rebuilding with World Bank chief

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi President Jalal Talabani discussed at his residence in Kuwait’s Bayan Palace with World Bank President Robert Zoellick on Monday the issue of rebuilding Iraq, according to a presidential statement. “Talabani received President of the World Bank Robert Zoellick in Kuwait and discussed the necessary steps that must be taken to start rebuilding Iraq,” read the statement as received by IraqiNews.com news agency. “Talabani and Zoellick also discussed agro-industrial and trade projects as well as broad lines to upgrade the economy and carry out strategic projects,” it added. “The talks between the two sides took up privatization and economic reform by encouraging the private sector under the free market principle,” it noted. The meeting was attended by Iraqi Finance Minister Baqer Jabr al-Zubaydi and Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Sannan al-Shebeibi.   AmR (P)/SR 1