BAGHDAD, Aug 24 (KUNA) -- The stability and
prosperity of the new Iraq is only feasible through
restoration of harmony among the three main
components of the Iraqi people and the demands of
the Arab Sunnis must be met, Iraqi President Jalal
Talebani told a press conference Wednesday.
Talebani addressed the conference in Baghdad along
with Head of the National Congress Dr. Hajim Al-Hasani,
and said talks and consultations are ongoing as the
demands of the Arab Sunnis must be addressed and the
three points of controversy must be worked out. |
President : Jalal Talabani (Mam Jalal) |
|
The
three disputed points relate to the central
government, mention of the Saddam Baath regime in
the constitution draft and the federal issue.
Talebani stressed while there are different points
of view on mention of the Saddam Baath regime in the
constitution, it is agreed that all those involved
in bloodshed should be expelled from the Iraqi
social fabric.
He further pointed out the measures to that end must
bear in mind the difference between Saddam Baathis
and the simple Iraqis who sought party membership to
secure their livelihoods.
On the federal issue, the president said there is
agreement on the situation regarding Kurdistan as
self rule is the region was approved in the year
1970.
The federal experience in Kurdistan is meanwhile
15-year rich and the Arab Sunnis want to approve
this mode gradually rather than oppose it
altogether.
Meetings have been ongoing since yesterday and are
to continue till Thursday, Talebani said adding "we
want a referendum on October 15 and we want a 'yes'
vote." "The crucial point is not simply to draft a
constitution, but rather to draft a constitution
that is approved by the people ..." Talebani stated
the objective is "a constitution that serves the
entire Iraqi spectrum and not an exclusive group."(
www.kuna.net.kw
Top |
® 