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Kurdistan: Iraq's PM Maliki appeals for
unity as blasts hit Baghdad
10.7.2006
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Iraq's PM Maliki calls for formation of national
Iraqi front to combat terrorism
ERBIL, Kurdistan-Iraq, July 10 ,-- Iraqi
Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki called here Monday
for the formation of a national Iraqi front to
combat terrorism.
In a speech at the Parliament of the Kurdistan
Regional Government (KRG), Al-Maliki stressed that
fighting terrorists will not be achieved without
unity, and pointed out that it is important to
comply with the Iraqi constitution, which he
described as a main instrument to solve problems.
"Our destiny is to work together in brotherhood to
defeat terrorism and insurgency," Maliki, a Shi'ite,
told the Kurdistan regional parliament in (northern
Iraq). "We have no choice but to defeat those who
want to return us to the black days."
He emphasized that the government is doing its best
to rebuild the country, develop economy, and improve
living standards, pointing out that the people of
Iraq will notice the difference between national and
dictatorial governments.
Al-Maliki said national reconciliation is essential
even though there is no enmity among Iraqi groups,
adding that it is a way to form a unified national
front that fights the country's enemies. |
Iraqi Prime minister Jawad al-Maliki
Photo:AP |
He called for formation of a military force and
security systems that are able to combat terrorism.
The prime minister stressed it is important to
strengthen the tries between the Iraqi government
and the government of Kurdistan.
Head of the Parliament Adnan Al-Mofti described Al-Maliki's
visit as important for the building of the new Iraq.
He announced his and his people's support to the
government, stressing that it should fulfill its
promises for the Iraqis.
Al-Mofti hoped the government would achieve equality
and would national reconciliation would succeed.
Al-Maliki was accompanied by a high-ranking
government delegation including Deputy Prime
Minister Barham Saleh and Oil Minister Hussein Al-Shahristani.
kuna net.kw | Reuters
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