Iraq: Talabani, Saadi, Total and second bidding roundnote

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is said to be expecting Total of France to seize the opportunity this time to win an oil service contract with the context of the second bidding round next month. The following 381-word report sheds light on the subject and tells how Total is seen by Iraqi officials. It also tells whether Total has already presented a bid for oil service contract or not.