Batiekh: Current calm political atmosphere to precede Talabani’s return

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Secretary General of the White bloc, Jamal al-Batiekh, pointed out that “The current calm political atmosphere is a result of agreement among the blocs,” noting that “It is intended to prepare for the return of the President, Jalal Talabani.”

He stated to Iraqi News (IraqiNews.com) “Relieving the tension among the blocs is necessary because the media escalation will increase the disputes.”

“The blocs are still waiting for Talabani’s return to hold the national meeting,” he added.

He stressed “The necessity for the political blocs to get prepared for holding the national meeting.”

Iraq witnesses political crisis lasted for several months due to the disputes among the political sides related to the partnership and other issues which led some blocs to call for withdrawing confidence from the Premier, Nouri al-Maliki, after holding meetings in Najaf and Erbil provinces.