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Maliki calls for reforms in Syria as FM visits Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem in Baghdad yesterday Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki yesterday called for Damascus to enact reforms that would help stabilise Syria. Maliki’s remarks came as Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem visited Baghdad, where the two politicians pledged to boost trade and economic ties. “Prime Minister Maliki expressed Iraq’s desire for a stable Syria, and for the implementation of reforms that could help to achieve security and stability,” a statement from Maliki’s office said. It added that Maliki pressed for stronger economic and commercial ties, which Muallem also emphasised. A scheduled joint news conference between Muallem and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari was cancelled.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem in Baghdad yesterday Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki yesterday called for Damascus to enact reforms that would help stabilise Syria. Maliki’s remarks came as Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem visited Baghdad, where the two politicians pledged to boost trade and economic ties. “Prime Minister Maliki expressed Iraq’s desire for a stable Syria, and for the implementation of reforms that could help to achieve security and stability,” a statement from Maliki’s office said. It added that Maliki pressed for stronger economic and commercial ties, which Muallem also emphasised. A scheduled joint news conference between Muallem and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari was cancelled.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
