By Saadoun al-Jaberi
19 February 2008 (Azzaman)
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The United States has spent $260 million on reconstructing the religious city of Najaf during the past four years, its Iraq ambassador said.
The ambassador Ryan Crocker made the remarks in a rare visit to the city during which he met with the provincial officials including Governor.
The ambassador said he was “pleased with the development in Najaf. We have found many great achievements. There is prosperity and stability.”
It is the first visit to Najaf by a U.S. ambassador in Iraq. The visit was made in response to an invitation by the provincial council.
