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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Iraq PM calls for reforms in Syria
2011-06-01
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Tuesday called for Damascus to enact reforms that would help stabilise Syria, where 15 people died in the latest crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
Not so much fun when your neighbor starts poking around your own internal affairs eh, Pencilneck?
MalikiÂ’s remarks, which did not contain specific proposals, came as Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem visited Baghdad, where the two politicians pledged to boost trade and economic ties.

“Prime Minister Maliki expressed Iraq’s desire for a stable Syria, and for the implementation of reforms that could help to achieve security and stability,” a statement from Maliki’s office said. It added that Maliki pressed for stronger economic and commercial ties, which Muallem also emphasised, but did not give further details.

A joint news conference between Muallem and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari scheduled for Tuesday afternoon was cancelled, an AFP reporter said.
Posted by:Steve White

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