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Russia opens Basra consulate

Russia has re-opened its consulate in Basra, two decades after it closed amidst the fall of the Soviet Union. Russian Ambassador to Iraq Elijah Murgunov said the reopening of the consulate reflected the importance of his country's growing interests in the province. Murgunov noted "the presence of many Russian companies in the field of oil" […]
Staff of Iraq Oil Report
Monday, January 28th, 2013

BASRA - Russia has re-opened its consulate in Basra, two decades after it closed amidst the fall of the Soviet Union.

Russian Ambassador to Iraq Elijah Murgunov said the reopening of the consulate reflected the importance of his country's growing interests in the province.

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