August 31, 2010
New plans to counter terrorist threats after the end of U.S. combat operations
Biden in Baghdad to confirm Washington's commitment to support Iraq in the long term
follow-up file cabinet
بغداد – الصباح BAGHDAD - morning
As Iraq stands today on the threshold of a new phase is the end of the combat mission of U.S. forces and their withdrawal from its territory after more than seven years, and the crisis cell set up with new plans to confront terrorist threats.
At the time it is expected to be issued by President Jalal Talabani issued a statement at the end of combat operations of U.S. forces, it is likely to draw Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's speech renewed the confidence in the ability of Iraqi forces to take over security responsibilities.
In the meantime, starting with Vice President Joseph Biden, who arrived yesterday evening in Baghdad today for meetings with political leaders to follow up the file cabinet, and would convey Washington's commitment to support Iraq in the long run. Some sources familiar with the "morning" that the president may issue statement to the Iraqi people at the end of combat missions the U.S. The sources said the Prime Minister directs the speech praising the capabilities of Iraqi forces and the potential in the management of the security file. In the meantime, held at the headquarters of Baghdad today, the sixth meeting of the crisis unit, where he discussed the meeting which was attended by ministers defense, interior and national security and military chief of staff, in addition to the Governor of Baghdad and the Director of the Office of the Commander in Chief of the armed forces and the commander of Baghdad operations, and a number of security leaders, developments in the security situation and making future plans to counter terrorist threats. It was also during the meeting, according to a statement issued by the Baghdad Operations Command, emphasize the need for cooperation of citizens with the security forces to eradicate terrorist groups."
Meanwhile, Vice President Joseph Biden to Baghdad yesterday evening, to preside over a ceremony Wednesday on the occasion of ending the combat mission of U.S. forces in Iraq. White House statement said that the Biden's visit aimed to "strengthen the U.S. commitment to Iraq over the long term."
And indicates a ceremony tomorrow to a significant change in the U.S. role in Iraq, where it will be greater diplomatic effort against the dwindling military effort after seven years, as will Biden urged political leaders to end the crisis form the next government experienced by the country for more than six months after the legislative elections , according to the statement, which is expected, according to Iraqi sources, the "morning" to meet today, senior officials and political leaders in the country.
In the opinion of deputies from different masses, that Biden's visit has political goals related to form a government more than they were in line for the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces.
Alsabah
