Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister In Baghdad For Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki (file photo) (Photolur)

May 26, 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki is expected to visit Baghdad today for talks with leaders of the new Iraqi government.

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May 26, 2006

Mottaki was originally expected to visit Iraq last week, but the trip was postponed.

Iran has welcomed the new Iraqi administration under Prime Minister Nuri Kamil al-Maliki.

The Iranian foreign minister's trip to Baghdad comes a day before al-Maliki has pledged to complete the new cabinet by presenting his appointments for the key defense, interior, and national security minister jobs.

(compiled from agency reports)

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