Iraqi VP calls for security conference with Turkey

By Haydar Hadi

BAGHDAD

Iraqi Vice-President Iyad Allawi on Wednesday called for a regional security conference to include Turkey and Iran.

Allawi made the call during a meeting he held in Baghdad with British ambassador Frank Baker.

"Our call for holding a regional conference aims to provide solutions for both suspended issues related to our region and regional security and stability,” he said, according to a presidential office statement.

He underlined the importance of creating a favorable climate for holding transparent parliamentary election in Iraq, due to be held next year.

* Ali Murat Alhas contributed to this report from Ankara