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Jan 21, 2025
Damascus [Syria], January 21: Syrian authorities have issued public tenders to import oil and its derivatives, aiming to improve the efficiency of imports and foster a competitive environment in the country, according to a report by the state-run SANA news agency on Monday.
Huge oil reserves discovered in central Iraq
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