VP says Iraq could play role in stabilizing region

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Vice President, Adel Abdul Mahdi, said on Tuesday that Iraq could play an important role in achieving stability and balance in the region, according to a statement released by his media office. This came during his meeting with former foreign minister, Gianni De Michelis, in Baghdad. “The two officials discussed during the meeting, attended by the Italian ambassador in Baghdad, the latest political and security developments in Iraq,” said the statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. For his part, the Italian official expressed happiness over visiting Iraq, pointing out the important role played by Iraq in stabilizing the Middle East region. He voiced his country’s readiness to support the democratic operation in Iraq and to include Iraq in the Union for the Mediterranean (UFM). SH (P)/SR 1