Iraq - Syria: Bechtel, EADS and border fence projectnote

Iraq and Syria are said to be going ahead with talks on an Iraqi project to build a 600-km long security fence along the border despite recent political differences between both countries. The following 419-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what chances each of Bechtel and EADS has to win the project. It also tells whether the Syrians are still reticent about the project or not.[Updated on September 15, 2009]