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Notice to the Press
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
January 29, 2003


Future of Iraq, Oil and Energy Working Group Meeting

The Department of State is pleased to announce that the second session of the Future of Iraq's Oil and Energy Working Group will convene on January 31 – February 1, 2003 in Washington, DC.

At this session, the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs will host approximately 15 "Free Iraqis" and several international experts for continued discussion of the current state of Iraq’s oil and energy sector; scenarios for the repair and restoration of the oilfields and other essential energy infrastructure; and ways to address management of the energy sector to best meet the needs of the Iraqi people.

For further information regarding the Future of Iraq project, please contact Gregg Sullivan, Deputy Director for Press Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, at 202-647-5150.

All Future of Iraq working groups are closed to the press. The Iraqi participants will issue a press release at the conclusion of the working group. You may obtain a copy by contacting David Staples, Public Affairs Officer, Future of Iraq, at 202-312-9839.

Released on January 29, 2003

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