21 Jun 2012 17:11

Yevtushenkov confirms Bashneft inclusion in project in Iraq

ST. PETERSBURG. June 21. (Interfax) - Bashneft has joined a project in Iraq, the main owner of AFK Sistema (controls Bashneft) Vladimir Yevtushenkov told journalists on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

"Bashneft has entered Iraq in a consortium," he said.

Commenting on the subject that Bashneft recently lost a tender in Iraq in a consortium of companies, Yevtushenkov said, "You have old information."