Vagit Alekperov, chief executive officer of Russia's oil firm Lukoil speaks during after meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. A statement says Iraq's prime minister and Russian oil executives have discussed ways to boost economic cooperation between the two countries. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Vagit Alekperov, chief executive officer of Russia's oil firm Lukoil speaks during after meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. A statement says Iraq's prime minister and Russian oil executives have discussed ways to boost economic cooperation between the two countries.

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