Syrian premier seeks to improve ties with Iraq
BAGHDAD – The prime ministers of Syria and Iraq agreed Saturday to boost cooperation in security and economic affairs during talks aimed at improving relations strained by Baghdad’s allegations that the Syrians were harboring Iraqi insurgents. Syrian Prime Minister Naji al-Otari arrived Saturday for a two-day visit less than a month after Iraq formed a new government and brought to an end political negotiations that had dragged on since elections in March. Syria’s official news agency said al-Otari would congratulate Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on forming his government. Iraqi government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said the first…
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