Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Talabani heads to Riyadh for Wednesday's 19th Arab Summit
Region, Politics, Security
(VOI) - Iraq's President Jalal al-Talabani will leave Sulaimaniyah on Tuesday heading for the Saudi capital Riyadh to take part in the 19th Arab summit, that will kick off on Wednesday, a source in the media office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) said on Monday.
A member from the political bureau of the PUK had said earlier this month the president would take part in the summit, noting that the Iraqi file and the Arab states' support to the ongoing political process in Iraq will top Talabani's talks in the summit.
Arab leaders from accros the Middle East will attend the 19th Arab Summit, starting Wednesday in Riyadh. Its focus will be on firming up Arab Solidarity and resolving jointly key issues and challenges facing the Arab world.
Labels: 19th Arab Summit, Riyadh, Talabani
