Al-Maliki makes for Ankara

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Thursday headed for Ankara on an official visit, al-Iraqiya satellite channel said. The premier is leading a high-profile delegation, which includes senior Iraqi officials. Al-Maliki had wrapped up a visit to Egypt on Wednesday (Oct. 20), where he met with President Hosni Mubarak and Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa. Al-Maliki’s visit is part of a regional tour that aims to garner regional backing for his efforts to form a new government. He has, thus far, passed through Iran, Syria, and Jordan. SH (P)/SR 1