Baghdad, Sep 6, (VOI) – The Iraqi government is still discussing a draft budget of $33 billion for 2007, Iraqi Finance Minister said on Wednesday. "The draft budget is estimated to reach $33 billion for 2007," Iraqi Finance Minister, Bayan Jabr Solagh, told reporters in a press conference. The draft budget is still being discussed by the cabinet, the minister said. The draft budget includes developing the social safety net, raising the provinces budget and allocating funds for importing oil products. "The new fiscal year, unlike previous years, would start as of January 1st 2007," added Solagh
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