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Germany stresses again demand for speedy Iraqi power transfer

IRNA

Berlin, Nov 14, IRNA -- The German government Friday reiterated the 
need for a speedy transfer of political power to the Iraqi people and 
a greater United Nations role in Iraq`s post-war reconstruction 
process. 
"We have always stressed that reconstruction and democratization 
is a matter for the Iraqis themselves which means speedy transfer of 
Iraqi sovereignty is an important step. Further we have emphasized the
important role of the UN," German Foreign Ministry spokesman Walter 
Lindner said during a news conference. 
He underscored Berlin`s "positive and constructive stance in 
helping map out Iraq`s post-war order". 
Germany has repeatedly demanded a central political role of the 
UN in Iraq`s rebuilding process as well as a clear timetable for the 
transfer of power from the American occupiers to the Iraqi people. 
The US has been reluctant to give the UN more than a minimal 
authority in Iraq`s post-war reconstruction process. 
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