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Iraqi gov''t urged to be patient before signing long-term agreement with US


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Iraqi gov't urged to be patient before signing long-term agreement with US



BAGHDAD, Feb 24 (KUNA) -- Spokesman of the Iraqi government Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh asserted here on Sunday that the long-term cooperation agreement that Iraq would sign with the United States would allow Iraq to deal with America as a fully independent and sovereign country, however, the religious authority in Najaf urged the Iraqi government to take its time before negotiations start.

Al-Dabbagh said in a statement the Iraqi government is seeking to remove Iraq from Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations and to have Iraq be free to deal with its money internationally, adding that this is one of the main problems facing Iraq.

The statement added that Al-Dabbagh will show through a discussion program to be broadcast by Al-Hurra television channel tomorrow that deliberations were still continuing over time tables and the Iraqi delegation is ready and waiting for the American side to prepare its negotiator.

He pointed out that the date that was determined for the signing of the agreement is not final, adding that many of the issues may need views of some political forces in Iraq, and this may take more time than expected. (end) mhg.
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