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Talabani calls for supporting investment and reconstruction in Iraq
He met with the ambassadors of France, Japan and Sweden
Translated by IRAQdirectory.com - [13/02/2007]


Iraqi President expressed the need to strengthen relations with Sweden in all fields to serve the interests of both friendly countries. This came during a meeting between President Talabani, in his headquarters in Baghdad yesterday, and the new Swedish ambassador, Nicholas Trovia, who delivered his credentials as an ambassador of his country in Iraq. Talabani, called on Swedish businessmen and companies to invest in Iraq, emphasizing that "the doors are open to everyone to invest and contribute in reconstructing the country "and hoped that" the current year would witness a better security status and stability in the country". The President also talked of the progress of the political process in the country and the efforts to achieve the national reconciliation, in addition to developments in the security situation and the security plan to be applied in Baghdad. At the end of the meeting, the President expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom of Sweden, king, government and people, for receiving the Iraqi refugees who left Iraq in the past to escape the injustice of the previous dictatorial system. On his turn, ambassador Trovia expressed the desire of his government in deepening relations with Iraq, pointing out that the Kingdom of Sweden will continue its support for the developing democratic process in the country. Talabani also met, last Wednesday, with the Japanese ambassador, Hissaw Yamakuchi, at the end of his functions as ambassador of his country in Iraq. The President wished the ambassador Yamakuchi good luck and success in his next work, and to Japan and all the progress and prosperity. During the meeting, Talabani expressed the need for Japan to contribute in reconstructing the country through encouraging its companies and businessmen to invest in Iraq, particularly in the safe governorates. On his turn, The Japanese ambassador confirmed his country's support for the Iraqi Government and people, expressing his hope that Iraqis would be able to eradicate terrorism and that peace and security would prevail in Iraq as soon as possible. President Talabani also met with the French ambassador to Iraq, Bernard Bajulie, who transferred his country’s interest in the developments of the situation in Iraq and the French government’s desire to develop relations in a way that serves the interests of both countries. During the meeting, the latest developments on the political field in the country were discussed; also, President Talabani pointed out to the deep historical relations between Iraq and France, and renewed his desire to develop and maintain them.