Iraq: Shahristani, KRG and oil and gas contractsnote

Iraqi Deputy PM for Energy Hussein Al-Shahristani is said to be going ahead with his opposition to recognize the oil and gas contracts signed between the Kurdistan regional Government (KRG) and foreign oil and gas companies. The following 433-word report sheds light on Al-Shahristani’s position and tells what about the reaction of Iraqi Oil Minister Abdul-Kareem Luaibi. It also tells what about the position of KRG PM Nechervan Barzani.