A+ A-

Kuwait Oil Min. orders probe into alleged KPC''s partnership with Israeli company

Oil Minister Hani Hussein
Oil Minister Hani Hussein

KUWAIT, Feb 10 (KUNA) --- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced Sunday that Oil Minister Hani Hussein has ordered an internal probe into alleged KPC partnership with a Belgian petroleum company with close relations to an Israeli firm.
In a press statement, the KPC said the Internal Audit Department has already started investigations into the issue and the minister is closely following up the procedures.
Minister Hussein will take firm and strong measures against those involved in any violation of the Ministry's policy in this regard should the allegations turn out to be true, the statement added. (end) asj.tb.ibi KUNA 101922 Feb 13NNNN