FM: insecurity in Iraq caused by alien forces
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Dec 25, IRNA
Iran-Iraq-Mottaki
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in a meeting with Iraqi former minister without portfolio in Security affairs said, "Insecurity in Iraq is caused by the enemies of Iraq as well as the presence of alien forces in that country."
According to Foreign Ministry Media Department on Monday, Mottaki by referring to the constant and constructive consultations between officials of the two countries said, exchanging views has been useful and constructive and the process of forming government upon people's votes, in spite of some difficulties, has had a positive trend.
Explaining enemies' calculated plans and goals to widen differences among Shia' and Sunni, Mottaki said that unfortunately some elements are trying to create problems between Shia' and Sunni in the region which is in direction of colonialists' sinister goals.
The Iraqi former minister, Qassem Davoud, said the deep ties between the two countries were from cultural and historical commonalities and added, Iraqi nation in spite of various difficulties could complete the process of forming a government, holding election to create national assembly and establishment of the permanent government.
Regarding President Talabani and Prime Minister Maleki's trips to Tehran, Davoud evaluated the visits of Iraqi president and prime minister "very constructive" and added the Iraqi's officials intend to execute contents of the signed agreements between the two countries.
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