WASHINGTON (AA) – US Vice President Joe Biden met with Iraqi Premier Nouri al Maliki Wednesday at the Naval Observatory, the home of the Vice President, to discuss a host of bilateral issues.
According to a readout of the meeting provided by the White House, “They spoke about the security challenges facing Iraq and the entire region. Vice President Biden reiterated the U.S. commitment to equip Iraqis to fight Al Qaeda, and Prime Minister Maliki made clear that he views the United States as Iraq’s security partner of choice.”
The two leaders also discussed the importance for Baghdad to address its security challenges through more inclusive governance, and “targeted security efforts.”
Biden and Maliki also, “agreed to work to continue the progress Iraq has made in strengthening its relations with Kuwait, Jordan, Turkey, and other states in the region,” according to the readout.
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