Basra official, Iranian consul discuss cooperation in water

BASRA / IraqiNews.com: The deputy head of the Basra council, Ahmed al-Sulaity, discussed with the Iranian consul future plans for cooperation in the power and water field, according to an official statement. “Throughout the meeting views have been exchanged concerning cooperation between Basra province and the Islamic Republic of Iran in order to achieve the interests of the province’s residents,” read the statement as received by IraqiNews.com agency. Plans on future cooperation in the power and water field have been presented, in addition to discussions over the latest political development and the outcome of the election process in country. Basra city center lies 590 km south of Baghdad. MW (P) / SS 2