Paseo wrote:| Nodding with a smile she would put the cup down. |
[ Prime Minister Kobrina Nouri ]: "Those before me paid little attention to the middle east, Mr Khalil. I'm the opposite. I'm aware how important MECO is to Iraq and I know how important the integrity of MECO and the middle east is to Iran. As I have trust in Iraq, I just wanted to let you know that just like Arab countries, I will make sure Iran's best interest is placed first at all times. And testing Iran's loyalty and friendship is never the right way in the future. I hope I'm clear Mr Khalil."
| After a moment of reflection she would sigh with a smile. |
[ Prime Minister Kobrina Nouri ]: "Now! I have a list of Iranian companies that have asked for permission to invest in key industries of Iraq. The energy, transport and agriculture sectors primarily."Prime Minister Khalil: "Do they not have access via MECO free trade? Either way, I do have an interest in helping Iran invest in such things. There are forthcoming government investments in all of those areas."
