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UAE waives billions of Iraqi debt

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06-Jul-2008
        
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The news came as Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki visited the UAE The United Arab Emirates has announced that it is cancelling the entire debt owed to it by Iraq, a sum of almost $7bn (£3.5) including interest. The Gulf state also appointed a new ambassador to Iraq, in a move which eases Baghdad's diplomatic isolation. The news was announced during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki. Correspondents say Iraq's Sunni Arab neighbours have been wary of fostering ties with Iraq's mainly Shia government because of its links... [read full story]                    

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