Petra News Agency
Friday, September 4, 2009

Iraqi President meets Prime Minister

Sulaymaniyah, Sept. 4 (Petra)--Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nader Dahabi on Thursday expressed keenness to further boost bilateral ties and open new horizons for stronger cooperation in different fields.

The premier reiterated Jordan's supportive stance to Iraq’s stability , territorial integrity, reconciliation process and involvement of all segments of Iraqi people in political life in a bid to empower this Arab country regain its role as an effective member of the Arab League and int'l community.

The Iraqi leader , meanwhile, voiced Baghdad’s keenness to maintain close coordination with Jordan on issues of mutual concern and lauded the Kingdom's stances to back Iraq’s political process and its efforts to promote security and stability across the country.

President Talabani also hailed the King's step to dispatch a military aircraft to airlift casualties of recent Baghdad’s terrorist attacks to receive medical treatment at Jordanian hospitals.

"Iraq has overcome the threat of a civil war.

This will create an appropriate atmosphere to foster Iraq’s ties with its neighbours," added Talabani.


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