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CAIRO, May 9 (KUNA) -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani met with Egyptian
President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday during an official state visit, and media
sources speculate formation of the new Iraqi government and Iraq stability to
have topped the agenda.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Aboulgheit during a meeting with Talabani,
Saturday night, said Egypt supports all Iraqis till they reach the most
suitable compromise and form their new government. He pointed out Egypt does
not take sides with any particular party and urges Iraqis to form a truly
representative government.
Meanwhile, Vice President, Office of the Secretary-General of the League of
Arab States Mohamed Dali said Talabani's visit to Arab League Headquarters is
significant in view of the state of affairs in the Arab region.
He pointed out the situation in Iraq with efforts to form the new
government would be a main topic at the Talabani-League Secretary General
meeting.
Talabani is due to meet league delegates and apprise them of the latest
developments as he wraps his visit to Egypt.
Cairo had recently received a host of Iraqi leaders and figures, including
former premier Ayad Allawi on April 29, Vice President Tareq Al-Hashimi on
February 23, and Premier Nouri Al-Maliki in December, 2009.
Egypt and Iraq have a cooperation agreement, signed in 2009, which aims at
exploring and realizing opportunities for cooperation and joint action in
politics, economy, and trade.(end)
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