27 Dec 2011

White House Summary of Biden’s Calls to Iraqi Leaders

The White House releases a summary of Vice President Biden’s recent calls to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani on the situation in Iraq.

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 25, 2011

Readout of Vice President Biden's Calls to Iraqi Leaders

Vice President Biden spoke by phone today with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President also spoke yesterday with Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani. The Vice President offered condolences on the recent violence in Baghdad, exchanged views with both leaders on the current political climate in Iraq and reiterated our support for ongoing efforts to convene a dialogue among Iraqi political leaders.

Washington Updated:

2011-01-27 14:50:40 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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