Saturday, September 28, 2024

Baghdad

White Bloc, Maliki discuss means of solving present political crisis

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The White Bloc discussed with Premier Nouri al-Maliki possibilities of finding a solution to the present political crisis and  unite all parties around negotiations table, according to a statement issued today.   The statement, copy received by IraqiNews.com, added that MPs of the bloc met Premier Maliki, where both sides stressed the importance of solving all problems through positive dialogue, and the law should be implemented against the outlaws without any intervention from the political parties or blocs.   It added that Premier Maliki welcomed the White bloc’s initiative, pointing that it is capable for its weight in the parliament to find a solution.   Earlier, White Bloc held talks with Iraqiya bloc to present the initiative, who welcomed it and expressed approval for a round table to discuss and negotiate all pending questions.   The Iraqi scene witnessed a political and security tension, due to the demands of some provinces to be transformed into regions, amid political differences between the biggest political blocs in the country.   Iraqiya Alliance suspended its membership in the Iraqi parliament in protest against “the methodology used by premier Maliki in unilateral decisions and administering the state.