Date : 11/02/2013
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)
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