Iraq: Talabani, Maliki and draft oil and gas lawnote

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is said to be optimistic about the possibility of him reaching understanding with Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki on the draft oil and gas law and thus settle the issue of the contracts that are signed between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and foreign oil and gas companies. The following 468-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the chances to reach such an understanding.