Talabani, U.S. official discuss broader strategic cooperation

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi President Jalal Talabani discussed with Jeffrey D. Feltman on Friday ways to expand strategic cooperation between the two countries, according to a presidential release. “Talabani and Feltman, during their talks attended by U.S. ambassador in Baghdad James Jeffrey, tackled bilateral relations and ways to enhance vistas of strategic cooperation between the two friendly countries,” read the release as received by IraqiNews.com news agency. Talabani said during the meeting that Iraq seeks to develop its positive ties with neighboring and Arab countries to the interests of all parties, according to the presidential statement. For his part, Feltman expressed the keenness of U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration to continue its support for Iraq’s political process and democratic march. AmR (TP) 971