Norway desires work in oil projects in Karbala

KARBALA/ Aswat al-Iraq: Norway expressed today its desire to implement oil projects in the province, as reported by the Norwegian ambassador to Baghdad.

In a press conference here, attended by Aswat al-Iraq, Ambassador Peter Olbreg announced that his country is looking for investment opportunities in oil industry.

He added that Norway plans to open a consulate in Karbala, hoping that bilateral talks with the local government will be "fruitful".

Governor Amaluddin al-Hir invited the Norwegian companies to participate in oil ministry's bid in two oil fields in the province.