US lawmakers discuss ongoing protests with Iraqi PM
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BAGHDAD, Nov 3 (KUNA) — US
Lawmakers, headed by the President of US Armed Committee Adam Smith
tackled on Sunday with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdulmehdi the latest
developments in Iraq, namely the ongoing protests, and bilateral
relations.
A government statement said Abdulmehdi expressed keenness on behalf of
the government to have the best relations with the US, its neighboring
and regional countries, affirming on the keenness to seriously make the
much needed reforms, since its formation.
Abdulmehdi has presented many draft laws that meet the rights and
demands of the Iraqi people in reforming the political and economic
system and achieving their aspirations for a decent living, the
statement said, in addition to the continuous quest to increase
employment opportunities and attract investments and provide a safe and
stable atmosphere that helps to push the reconstruction and employment
of youth.
This is the first US delegation to discuss in Baghdad the popular
protests that erupted in the country to demand the overthrow of the
government and amend the constitution.
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