Iraq: Maliki, KRG, Arbil meeting, Kirkuk and oil and gas lawnote

A delegation of the central government in Baghdad visited Arbil yesterday (12/5/13) met with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on the basis of the results of the talks which were held two weeks ago in Baghdad between Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki and KRG PM Nechirvan Barzani. The following 480-word report sheds light on the meeting and tells what about the outcome, notably on what concerns Kirkuk and the new oil and gas law.