Allawi visits Lebanon to support 'brother country'

[ECH1969]

"We came carrying our support and our aid to our brother country Lebanon," Allawi told reporters at Rafik Hariri International Airport upon his arrival.

He said the Iraqi government had donated $35 million to Lebanon as "Iraq's part in Lebanon's reconstruction."

Allawi, heading a delegation of Iraqi officials from different sects, arrived at the airport in a private jet and is scheduled to meet with various Lebanese officials during his visit.

"Lebanon as a country has had a great impact on the history of the region and today we are proud as Iraqis to stand by Lebanon as it goes through a monumental time in its history. We will assist it in any way we can," the former premier said.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=75086

[mymomwasright]

1. ?? $35 Mil via the US??

What is Iraq's productivity rate these days, excluding the dead?

[ECH1969]

2. The only way Iraq measures productivity is the amount of oil it sells

By that measure they sell about 2-2.5 million barrels a day, which ends up bringing in 15-20 billion dollars a month. But, most of that is eaten up by the costs for public services and of course corruption.

[gula]

3. Since US money destroyed Lebanese infrastructure, seems fair.

[Dover]

4. Iraq purportedly doesn't have the money to rebuild itself! How can

they spare that much money and where is it coming from?

[ECH1969]

5. Its a three letter word

[Vidar]

6. Allawi looks too much like a real leader; time for a death squad hit.