Iraqi PM: Security agreement ’solid prelude’ to sovereignty
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:58 amIraqi PM: Security agreement ’solid prelude’ to sovereignty
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Iraqi PM: Security agreement ’solid prelude’ to sovereignty
Posted: 01:17 PM ET
From Jomana Karadsheh
CNN
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Iraq’s prime minister on Tuesday touted the recently signed U.S.-Iraqi security agreement and maintained it will usher in an era of full sovereignty in three years’ time.
In a brief pre-recorded national address on state television, Nuri al-Maliki attempted get the country behind the proposed deal and argued that the pact shouldn’t be exploited by its opponents for “temporary political gains” or “an occasion for incitement.”
The deal was approved on Sunday by the Iraqi Cabinet. Lawmakers in the Iraqi parliament began debating the pact on Monday in a stormy session punctuated by outbursts by opponents of the deal. A vote is expected next Monday.
« Thread Started on Nov 18, 2008, 7:14pm »
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Iraqi PM: Security agreement ’solid prelude’ to sovereignty
Posted: 01:17 PM ET
From Jomana Karadsheh
CNN
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Iraq’s prime minister on Tuesday touted the recently signed U.S.-Iraqi security agreement and maintained it will usher in an era of full sovereignty in three years’ time.
In a brief pre-recorded national address on state television, Nuri al-Maliki attempted get the country behind the proposed deal and argued that the pact shouldn’t be exploited by its opponents for “temporary political gains” or “an occasion for incitement.”
The deal was approved on Sunday by the Iraqi Cabinet. Lawmakers in the Iraqi parliament began debating the pact on Monday in a stormy session punctuated by outbursts by opponents of the deal. A vote is expected next Monday.