Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Received by His Excellency President Jalal Talabani in Baghdad Tuesday 31/08/2010, U.S. vice-president Joseph Biden ...


The Republic of Iraq
Office of the President
Press office

President Jalal Talabani meets U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden

August 31, 2010

During the meeting, they discussed the process of withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq end its operations and change the functions and duties of the troops remaining until the full withdrawal from Iraq and the political developments in the country, notably the current talks to form Iraqi government, and ways to speed up the creation of a compromise formula for the participation of Iraqi political forces in this government.

Was also discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, where the two sides stressed the importance of activating the agreements concluded between the two countries in all fields, and the need to work out the interests of both peoples.

The new President Talabani thanked the Government and people of Iraq to the United States for the sacrifices made by the U.S. military, beginning with the country's liberation from dictatorship abhorrent and work side by side with Iraqi security forces in establishing security and to hunt down terrorists, as well as support in developing the capabilities of military forces and Iraqi security, the development of infrastructure infrastructure of the Iraqi army in the areas of processing and training.

He confirmed all the political groups seeking to form a national partnership that includes all Iraqi factions, and work to avoid marginalizing any component or a political party in this process, adding that: "There is a real and serious negotiations between the political blocs to form this government."

President Talabani and the need to strengthen the Iraqi-US relations and the importance of the contribution of American companies in the reconstruction in Iraq, and take advantage of their expertise in all areas of economic and development.

For his part, told the greetings of President Joseph Biden, Barack Obama, warm to His Excellency President Jalal Talabani, wishing him continued good health and wellness.

He explained Biden His Excellency the President of the Republic the withdrawal of combat troops, saying look the United States to build strong relations with Iraq through agreements between the parties, adding that: "The United States looks forward to building long-term relationships with Iraq and is willing to strengthen ties and relations in the service the two countries."

The vice president expressed the hope that Iraqis can form their next government, to overcome the problems and obstacles that stand without it, pointing out that the existence of such a government would be an important factor in stabilizing the country, reiterating U.S. support for the political process in Iraq.

Biden and the price of the efforts of President Talabani in the reunion of all walks of life and standing at the same distance from all parties and political forces in Iraq.

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