WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (KUNA) -- The United States welcomed on Monday the start of the national dialogue in Bahrain considering it a positive step.
"The United States welcomes the start of Bahrain's national dialogue. We are encouraged by the broad participation of Bahraini political groups in the dialogue", said State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland in a press briefing. "We view the dialogue as a positive step in a broader process that can result in meaningful reform that meets the aspirations of all of Bahrain's citizens. We believe that efforts to promote engagement and reconciliation among Bahrainis are necessary to long-term stability", she concluded. (end) jm.mt KUNA 112303 Feb 13NNNN