Pact means completing sovereignty, independence – Talabani

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: President of Iraq Jalal Talabani on Thursday said that enacting the Iraqi-U.S. security pact means completing the elements of the country’s sovereignty and independence, according to a presidential release “The pact strengthens the foundations of security and stability, and expands and accelerates the rebuilding process,” the release that was received by IraqiNews.com quoted Talabani. “Achieving a national consensus over this and that of the central cases is a pillar that supports the new state,” he added. MH (P)/SR       1