A large Indian delegation visits Iraq

A well-informed source said that an Indian plane carrying an Indian political and trade delegation landed at the airport of Saddam's international airport in a direct air flight from New Delhi to Baghdad to carry out an official visit that will last for three days.

The source added that the delegation which is composed of 85 persons is presided by member of the Indian parliament Najmah Hibatullah and including several parliamentarians, businessmen, intellectuals and cinematographers.

In statements to the press at the airport, Hibatullah said that the delegation includes the representatives of most various Indian parties, businessmen, pressmen and journalists representing various Indian establishments.

She added that she is carrying a message from the Indian prime minister Ataal Vajiani to the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. She continued that the delegation carried good intention and will to the Iraqi people and expressed hope that the sanctions will be lifted from the Iraqis and the Iraqis will be able to travel not only to India but all parts of the world.