28 Jan 2012

Summary of Vice President Biden’s Calls to Iraqi Leaders

The White House issues a summary of calls between Vice President Biden and two Iraqi leaders in which the Iraqi leaders described deliberations under way among all Iraqi political factions and parties prior to a proposed national conference led by President Jalal Talabani.

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President
January 28, 2012

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Calls to Iraqi Leaders

Vice President Biden spoke on the phone today with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujaifi and yesterday with Dr. Ayad Allawi, a leader of the Iraqiyya political bloc. The two Iraqi leaders described deliberations underway among all Iraqi political factions and parties in the run-up to a proposed national conference led by President Jalal Talabani. The Vice President discussed with both leaders the importance of resolving outstanding issues through the political process. The Vice President and Iraqi leaders agreed to stay in close touch as events unfold.

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Washington Updated:

2012-01-28 21:52:33 GMT

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President Barack Obama (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Iraq

The United States has important national interests in the greater Middle East. These include the unity and security of Iraq as well as continued development of its democratic institutions and its...

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