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Talabani discusses with U.S. Secretary of Defense to develop military capabilities and equip Iraqi forces
Monday, July 11, 2011 20:07
Stressed by President Jalal Talabani on the need to strengthen Iraq's relations with the United States in the framework of the strategic agreement signed between the two countries.
A statement from the presidency, "said Talabani received late Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and the delegation accompanying him. During the meeting they discussed bilateral relations and assistance U.S. in the development of military capabilities in terms of training and equipping Iraqi forces. "
The statement added: "President Talabani highlighted on the overall issues and developments in the Iraqi arena, referring to the rapprochement and understanding the broader between the major political forces to resolve the problems facing the political landscape in the country." .
In regard to the relations between the two countries, Talabani stressed the importance of strengthening these relations in the framework of the strategic agreement signed between Iraq and the United States to include all fields to serve the higher interests of the two peoples.
and the role of U.S. forces in Iraq, the statement said: "President Talabani expressed thanks and appreciation to the forces that helped in the salvation of Iraq from dictatorship, obnoxious, and contributed to the rebuilding of Iraqi forces from a new anti-terrorism and restore security and stability, as well as for its role in equipping and training our armed forces the weapons, the advanced equipment, which is now the troops was engaged functioning of security. "
He stressed the need to sustain the U.S. cooperation with Iraq in the field of education, education, agriculture, trade and industry, to deepen friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
For his part, Panetta desire for U.S. high to deepen relationships and develop a way that is consistent with the interests of the two countries. He continued his country's support for the political process and democracy in Iraq, noting that all American institutions interested in promoting to help Iraq in all fields, particularly in the field of training and equipping of military forces and the security to be able to play a greater role in the defense of Iraq on all levels.
and was pleased to make political progress and security in Iraq, especially the collection of political leaders at the same table Within a short time past and the achievements of the Iraqi government, and promoting security, stability and democratic life of consecration in the country. And the price of the efforts of President Talabani in a convergence of views between all the components and the political parties and his big role in the reunification of Iraqi sects
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