5 Turkish tankers to transport Iraqi oil

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The Iraqi Ministry of Transport on Wednesday received five tankers from Turkey to transport oil derivatives under a contract made three months ago, according to a media spokesperson. On the sidelines of his visit to Turkey with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, “Minister Aamer Abdeljabbar received five non-flammable oil tankers to safely transport oil derivatives from the refineries of Beiji, al-Doura and al-Shuayba,” Jawad al-Kharsan told IraqiNews.com. Earlier today, Maliki began an official visit to Turkey, leading a delegation that included the ministers of transport, trade, construction, electricity, and foreign affairs. “The tankers will arrive in Iraq within 15 days,” the spokesperson noted. SS (P) 1