Hashemi, Zebari discuss politics, foreign relations

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi met with Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari today to discuss the current political situation and Iraq‘s relations with several countries, particularly with neighboring countries. “During the meeting, Hashemi has outlined the outcome of his visit to the United States,” according to a presidential statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. The two officials have also tackled the current political scene and preparations for the upcoming parliamentary election, the statement pointed out. SS (P)/SR 1