Iraqi-US Cooperation Discussed

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Deputy Premier Saleh al-Mutlaq today discussed with U.S. ambassador James Jeffery and his accompanying delegation the settlement of matters connected with U.S. obligations towards Iraq.  In a statement issued by Mutlaq’s Office, as received by IraqiNews.com, the Deputy Premier  concentrated on the importance of the settlement of U.S. obligations towards the Iraqi people, both before and after U.S. military withdrawal.  He stressed the necessity of opening new horizons of cooperation between the two sides in the civil and services sectors, as well as enhancing partnership for the benefit of both Iraqi and American people, alike.  According to the statement, Mutlaq and Jeffery discussed future relations between Baghdad and Washington, the importance of making the articles of the strategic agreement a reality, activating the development and investment sectors in order to provide new work opportunities, and develop living standards of the Iraqi families.  The U.S. ambassador expressed the support of this country to “the political process taking place in Iraq and the desire of U.S. President Barack Obama administration to support the Iraqi people.  RM (TS)/SR 456