Iraq has awarded a key contract for the construction of a civilian airport in the capital of the southern oil-rich Dhi Qar governorate to a Chinese group.

The new Nasiriyah airport will replace the military base, reported the official Iraqi news agency.

The foundation stone for the project was laid by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi, who termed it as an attractive tourism and investment project for the Opec member Iraq.

The Nasiriyah Airport, which will be able to handle 750,000 passengers per annum, is set to be completed within a three-year period, stated the report.

The scope of work includes the construction of a cargo building as well as roads linking the airport to the citys town centre, it added.

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