Volume 1 - Iraq Watch

• In another letter, SARA-M referred to an Iraqirequest to supply radiators and tanks air pressuresdevices, stating that SARA-M can provide 100radiators and “T- 55 tanks air pressures devices” tostores in Baghdad.the operations. The JEFF Bulgarian, Co., agreedto bear all expenses for Salman’s accommodationsand hospitality. The IIS financed a two-day visit inSyria for Salman. The IIS Deputy Minister signedthe instructions on 3 September 2001.• The SARA-M representative also offered a quotationfor Russian-origin aircraft wheels. The wheelswere apparently stored in special warehouses inBulgaria and were ready for deliver to Baghdad.• In another letter, SARA-M offered to supply Iraqwith night vision goggles. It states that the goggleswere “for the infantry, chopper pilots, and tankdrivers. An offer is made to send Iraq samples to bechecked.”2001: Offer To Supply Military GoodsRecovered documents show that a Bulgarian companysigned contracts to upgrade Iraqi tanks and missiles in2001, including supplying spare parts and a technologytransfer.• The MIC invited a delegation from the JEFFBulgarian Company to Iraq to negotiate technicaloffers on updating tanks and missiles, (severaltypes including Perchora—SA-3) providing spareparts, fighter/helicopter engines, and various othermilitary equipment. In addition, they discussedthe transfer of technology related to a number of“important and sensitive projects.” The negotiationsended with signing a number of contracts tothe amount of $50 million.• The MIC requested that the JEFF Bulgarian Companysubmit a formal invitation to visit the helicopterand engine maintenance factories specified inthe final contract.• The JEFF Bulgarian, Co., invited four people tovisit Bulgaria to view equipment and jet fighterengine workshops.• The MIC proposed that Mr. Majid Ibrahim Salman(also called Majid Mohammed Ismail) serve asthe Iraqi representative for the technology transfer,negotiating with the company, maintaining anongoing relationship with experts, and controllingFederal Republic of Yugoslavia (now called Serbiaand Montenegro) Possible Breaches of UN SanctionsSummary of Yugoslav involvement 1999-2002: Representatives from several Yugoslaviancompanies reportedly visited Iraq in 1999 and 2001to discuss missile components and related supportsales. In 2001, a Yugoslavian company also offered toprovide Iraq with parts for 125mm tank main guns.1999: Federal Republic of Yugoslavian (FRY)Delegations Visit IraqInformation supplied by an Iraqi Scientist indicatesthat the Al-Karamah State Establishment hosted FRYdelegations in 1999.• During the summer of 1999, FRY companiesvisited Iraq twice. Although their visits were mostlyabout missile engine parts, they discussed “allaspects of supplying the Al-Karamah State Establishment.”• The Yugoslavian delegation included the formerAmbassador to Iraq and expert named GeorgiBladagovich of the Infinity Company. Bladagovichhad been in Iraq before the start of Desert Storm.2001: Iraqi Delegation Visits FRY To DiscussMissile TechnologyAccording to a high-ranking Al-Kindi official, seniorIraqi military officials and businessmen visited FRYin mid-2001 to discuss Iraq’s air defense and missiletesting capability.• The Iraqi Minister of Defense, General SultanHashim Ahmad Al-Ta’i, reportedly led the delegationto Serbia. The delegation also included theDirector of the Al- Kindi Company in Mosul, DrSa’ad Dawould Al Shamma’, and several high rank-Regime Financeand Procurement281