Maliki to meet Belgian FM Wednesday

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will meet Belgian Foreign Minister Karel Du Gucht on Wednesday to discuss ways to foster bilateral ties, a media source said. “Al-Maliki will hold talks with the Belgian foreign minister later on Wednesday (May 27) to discuss bilateral ties and means to encourage Belgian companies to invest in Iraq,” the source told IraqiNews.com news agency. Karel Du Gucht had arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday on a surprise visit to the country. He held a press conference upon his arrival with his Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari. SH (P) 1