Total of France and standing in Iraqnote

Iraqi Vice-President Adel Abdulmahdi paid a visit to Paris this week and met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy as well as with Total executives. The following 366-word report focuses on his talks and tells whether he made promises or proposals or not. It also tells in which context his visit to Paris took place. It also tells what standing Total has now in Iraq within the decision-making circles and what companies have already begun gaining ground in these circles.