U.S. VP stresses formation of new government in Iraq

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden on Monday once again stressed the formation of a new government in Iraq as an “integral” part of efforts to combat the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant rampaging in the northern part of the country.

In a phone conversation with Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Ebadi, the VP noted that political progress made in Iraq has brought about “greater regional and international support,” describing the efforts to form a new government as “an integral component” of the country’s broader fight against the ISIL terrorists.

Al-Ebadi on Monday voiced hope for a “unified vision” for a new government within next two days, vowing to seek a cabinet that “includes all Iraqi factions.”

Al-Ebadi told Biden of his intent to “quickly” form a new government “that is inclusive of all segments of Iraqi society and that is prepared to take concrete steps to addresses the concerns of all of Iraq’s communities,” the White House said in a statement.

It said Biden on Monday also spoke to Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jobouri about the quick formation of a new cabinet. /End/